The Thracian way to scare enemies off in Total War: Rome II Say hello to the giant, smiling hypno-shield, the greatest weapon of ancient times. ʘ‿ʘ Dayshot is an image-based feature that runs every morning, showcasing some of the prettiest,funniest game-related screenshots and art that we can find. Send us suggestions if you’ve got them.

What Beats Mortal Kombat In Doom? Three Mortal Kombats in Doom!

We’ve mentioned the mod that lets you play Mortal Kombat inside Doom before. Well, here it is again: in this video, the creator showcases the third Mortal Kombat game being played during a Doom multiplayer match. Silly? Maybe. Amazing and indicative of just how much modding can do? Oh very much yes. According its creator,…

Dead Rising 3 Demo Gameplay: More Zombies and More Screwing Around

The Xbox one exclusive Dead Rising 3 is still the mood-swinging zombie hack and slash that the previous two games were. At first glance, the game seems rather dark with its nocturnal background and gritty characters, but when the actual gameplay starts, you realize the core gameplay hasn’t changed. With the Xbox One’s horsepower, the…

Deep Down Looks Really Cool, But it Reminds Me of Another Game…

Aplayable demo of Capcom’s upcoming enigmatic online multiplayer game Deep Downwas available at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, but unless you’re in Japan and manage to get there early or have a play reservation, good luck with the 4+ hour wait. Fortunately, I was able to get through the doors relatively quickly and after only…

Before Finally Playing Wind Waker HD, Why Not Enjoy One More Trailer?

As you know, the graphically (and otherwise) upgraded version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker arrives in brick and mortar stores around the US early next month. Good thing there’s also a digital download version which comes out today. So while your Wii U happily chips away at the download in the background,…

Crimson Dragon: Prettier And No Longer Kinect-Only

Crimson Dragon was originally scheduled to be an Xbox 360 downloadable game But as fortune and Mike Fahey’s prayers would have it, it is now an Xbox One launch title Director Yukio Futatsugi was at TGS this year to show off the new Crimson Dragon and comparing the game to when it was for the…

Retailer Confirms There Was No Cocaine At Its GTA V Launch Party

Because of course we all thought there was actual cocaine all over the counter at a GTA launch in Australia earlier this week, retailer EB Games has thoroughly investigated the matter, and come to what it feels is a satisfactory conclusion. In a statement issued to MCV Pacific, an EB Games spokesperson said: Regrettably, one…

As we wait for Trails in the Sky’s new chapter to drop, Japan is getting ready for a new Legend of Heroes RPG of its own. Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Flash chronologically takes place before Trails in the Sky, during the oft-referenced Great War. It is set to hit the PS3 and Vita…

Someone Made A Real Version Of Call Of Duty Zombies

Zombie Blitz 1940 is a real-life ride…experience…thing, where 14 people are ushered through tunnels beneath London’s Waterloo station while dudes dressed like Nazi zombies try and eat their living flesh. So, yes, it’s Call of Duty’s zombie mode. Only without the score counters, and shrieking 12 year-olds. Instead, you’ll get shrieking grown-ups. Zombie Blitz [Wish,…

Don’t Worry, Japan. Microsoft Is Still Into You.

November 22nd. That’s when the Xbox One will be out in 13 markets Not among those privileged 13? Japan and other Asian markets While the Xbox 360 may not be the dominating force in the Japanese game market, it has its loyal fans and indeed Microsoft has recognized that, holdingspecial events to both gather support…

Sailor Moon vs Wonder Woman In A…Dance Battle

Welcome to the 21st century. So this is from a street dancing festival in Sweden, held earlier in the year (though the video only went up a few weeks ago). It’s certainly something. STREETSTAR 2013 – Vogue Femme Final Battle Lasseindra [YouTube, via Topless Robot]

Here’s a Dog that Looks Like Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin doesn’t have a monopoly on steely eyes and a piercing gaze. A dog in the Ukraine was discovered with a similar stoic expression. According to Obozrevatel.com (via The Moscow Times), the dog was discovered in central Kiev and is believed to be a Staffordshire terrier and a German shepherd mix. Now if only…

Now THIS Is A Batman Action Figure

Guys like Christian Bale might seem like the perfect fit for the Dark Knight, but for many people fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to have grown up in a certain time, one of their first exposures to Batman was Adam West’s super camp take. As…different as it was, there was a certain charm to it, one…

Fancy Halo Gun Dragged Out Of Game, Into Real World

It’s perhaps Halo’s most impractical and “unrealistic” (relative term!) weapon, but also one of its most iconic: the Needler, pointy purple death-dealer of the Covenant. A weapon which, for one show only, is making an appearance in the real world, courtesy of Volpin Props. Volpin’s Harrison Krix put the thing together, giving it not just…

The Lucky Man Who Got To Build Samus For A Metroid Game

In a career that spans almost twenty years, artist and character modeller Gene Kohler has worked on games like Metroid Prime (where he built Samus’ suits), Halo Wars, Age of Empires III and…Daikatana. Can’t win ’em all, Gene! Like yesterday’s showcase artist Bart Tiongson, Gene works at Robot Entertainment, the developers of Orcs Must Die…

There’s an AMA over on Reddit with stunt actor Shaun Piccinino, who has done motion-capture work on Call of Duty, Prototype, UFC, Sleeping Dogs and way, way more. Check it out!

Don’t Kick Conan Out of a GTA V Strip Club

Conan O’Brien checks out Grand Theft Auto V, steals cars, and hangs out in a strip club. Make that, he hangs out in a strip club a lot. Just don’t toss the guy out… Clueless Gamer: Conan Reviews “Grand Theft Auto V” [TeamCoco]

974 People Playing Super Mario Bros., All At Once

Apparently this went down at this year’s GamesCom in Germany. 974 people played a custom Super Mario Bros. time trial level, then all the runs were collected and played over the top of each other in a single video. Hypnotic. Super Mario Bros Time Trial [YouTube, via Motherboard]

Retro chic: If you’re into retro game art or vintage games, check out this fantastic (high-tech!) feature over at The Verge, all about classic Atari box art.

Finally, Grand Theft Auto’s Most Elusive Easter Egg Is Found

They said it didn’t exist. They said it couldn’t be found. They said it might just be a myth. Oh, but it exists—out there, in the spoilery land of spoilers. This is your chance to turn back and not be spoiled on one of GTA V’s coolest secrets. Okay, so. For the longest time, Grand…