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7680×1440 Titanfall Screens Are Just Being Silly
So, that big expensive rig the PC gamer team put together is getting some use. They’ve posted some screenshotsof the Titanfall beta running on the PC, and those who think 1920×1080 is a big resolution to play games at, haha, well. The 7680×1440 screens (taken at max settings) are what happens when laugh maniacally at…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
What Happens When You Study An RPG World Like It Was Real
Chrono Trigger is an upcoming book by Michael P Williams. It’s…all about Chrono Trigger, looking at parallels between Crono’s world and ours, a study of the institutions of the game’s world (its laws and religions), how the game’s characters fit (and defy!) genre conventions and, yes, a poke at the aches and pains of a…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Instead of ignoring Twitter trolls, EA’s Peter Moore goes straight for the burn.
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Culture
Lookin’ Sharp, Fish-Head Killer Robot Dude
Kait Kübar is a freelance Estonian artist who most recently worked with Guerilla Games on the Killzone series. You can see more of Kait’s work at his personal site To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they’re big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), click on the “expand” button…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Good News, Danganronpa Fans: NIS America just announced that Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is coming to Vitas in North America and Europe this fall. Unlike the (very cool) first game, the sequel takes place on a sun-drenched island. Word is it’s good, too. Read/download the full announcement here
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 - CultureTotal Recall
The Specs Of A Nintendo Console That Never Was
A quick recap for those who may not know: the Sony PlayStation only came about because a dealbetween Sony and Nintendo to produce a CD-based console fell through. Nintendo then went ahead with plans to make their own CD drive, and stick it on the SNES. That ill-fated attachment never appeared on the market, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
So Is Battlefield 4 Fixed Then?
In December, Electronic Arts toldus “we’re not moving onto future projects or expansions until we sort out all the issues with Battlefield 4″. Today, EA announced a new expansion for Battlefield 4. Following on from the Second Assault map pack later this month, March will see the release of Naval Strike, which will launch at…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
If you like Threes! as much as the rest of us do, you probably also like the music. It was written by Mass Effect 2 and Black Ops 2 composer Jimmy Hinson, and you can download it (and an unreleased alternate cut) for whatever price you’d like right here You can also listen here:
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Flappy Bird MMO Is Mesmerizing
Flappy Bird may be gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still play it—with hundreds of other people at the same time, to boot. Introducing FlapMMO! Now you and hundreds of other strangers can fail repeatedly at finagling a bird between a few pipes. Most people don’t seem to get past the second set of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
The Man Who Designed Star Wars‘ Death Star Finally Answers His Critics
“I have one response to all of you who blame me for the destruction of the Death Star: Are you FUCKING serious???” This hilarious open letter over at Dorkly comes from Dak Exhaustport, the heretofore unnamed joe who drew up the blueprints for the Death Star. And he says that what some saw as a…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Bobby Knight Turns Up In The Strangest Places
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and Bobby Knight has been a small part of my life for as long as I can remember. I don’t think about the guy much any more, but every now and then, the red-sweatered shouter turns up in an unexpected place. That said, he has perhaps never turned up…
By Kirk Hamilton Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
Here are two pieces from CG artist Gabriele Maiocoo, showing us what a badass, more grown up Link would look like. He didn’t skip leg day that’s for sure. Would fit nicely with these realistic enemies, which are also from The Legend of Zelda series. Link – Legend of Zelda by Gabriele Maiocco [Béhance] To…
By Gergo Vas Published February 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedWatch All Of Today’s Nintendo Direct, Right Here
In case you missed the almost hour-long Nintendo Direct today, we’ve got the full thing here for you to get up to speed on. It’s jam-packed with trailers and fun-looking 3DS releases. And an NES Remix 2, which, of course, celebrates Luigi just before his year of appreciation is up. To contact the author of…
By Tina Amini Published February 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedX Still Looks Awesome
The next big Wii U RPG still has no release date—other than “2014”—but it continues to look great. Made by Monolith Soft, the studio behind 2012’s Xenoblade Chronicles, X is the big HD robot RPG the Wii U really needs.
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
GBA Games Start Hitting Wii U Virtual Console This Spring
Starting in April, Nintendo says they’ll be releasing GBA games on the Wii U’s Virtual Console. They announced the news in a Nintendo Direct today, mentioning names like Metroid Fusion and Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga as some of the GBA games that we’ll be able to buy and download this spring.
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014 - Uncategorized
NES Remix 2 Mods Original Super Mario Bros. To Make Luigi The Star
Hey, did you like NES Remix? Well, NES Remix 2 is coming. And on todayof all days, Nintendo announced that it includes the entire original Super Mario Bros. (not just a short challenge), only…with Luigi as the star. Complete with his higher jump. And it plays “backwards”, scrolling from right to left. It’s out on…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 13, 2014 -
UncategorizedSurprise! Soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven Is Coming West–And It’s Out Now
For a long time now, Americans have been curious about Inazuma, the crazy-popular soccer-RPG series that has sold by the truckload in Japan and Europe. Today, we finally get to check it out for ourselves. Inazuma Eleven will be released on the 3DS eShop today. Nintendo announced the news at their Nintendo Direct this afternoon.
By Jason Schreier Published February 13, 2014