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UncategorizedRelax, Here’s 270,000 Dominoes Falling Down (It’s A New World Record)
It took a team of twelve people over a week to set this up. Over 270,000 dominoes, lined up painstakingly, just so one lucky guy got to knock the first one down and set a new Guinness World Record*. The feat was achieved by the team at Sinners, a “Domino Entertainment” group from Germany. I…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
Sony Forgets How Internet Works, Competition Won By Accused Hacker
With the best intentions in the world, Sony recently opened up a competition called Bid For Greatness, which would let PS3 users compete to get hold of some props and costumes used in the company’s recent “Greatness” commercial. There seems to be a problem, though, and it lies in Sony’s execution. See, each item is…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedYou’ve Gotta See The Best Moves From This Year’s EVO
Even if you’re not a fighting game fan, it’s difficult to watch this video and not be struck by how complex, if not beautiful, these combos by COMBONAUTS are. It’s not just about racking up the hits and landing a ton of damage, either: some of these are choreographed to have no damage. It’s amazing.…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedIndie Game: The Movie To Receive Downloadable Expansion Pack
It seems appropriate that the first major documentary about video-game makers should get a downloadable expansion, doesn’t it? And so it shall be: Indie Game: The Movie will be getting a new “Special Edition” on July 24 that will contain all manner of short-film and commentary, as well as epilogues for the stories contained in…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedThis Game Series Came A Long Way In Just Two Short Years
Ah, the early 2000s. It was a time of great upheaval and revolution, particularly for PC graphics. Almost all at once, game designers could assume players had access to much more powerful 3D rendering technology, and game characters went from looking like weird, half-animated finger puppets to less-weird, more fully-animated finger puppets with faces Case…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedPrank Calling Strangers Using Valve Soundbytes Is Hilarious
If the Skyrim prankdidn’t tip you off, calling people using a soundboard of a video game character is a popular trick. While funny, the prank works best when the person on the other end plays along—like this guy from a magic shop does when he receives a call from Dota 2’s Anti-Mage. Lots of props…
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
This Street Fighter Cosplay Will Kick Your Ass
Pulling off the stern badassery of Street Fighter’s Sagat is no easy feat—and yet that’s exactly what Laphotonet manages to capture with Miss Sinister Cosplay.You can practically imagine her in a live-action flick, no? Take a closer look: And for comparison’s sake: (Via Laphotonet)
By Patricia Hernandez Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
We’re On The Ground At San Diego Comic-Con
Our own Mike Fahey is on the ground at Comic-Con this week. Through Friday, he’ll be bringing you all the best toys, games, comics and costumery the San Diego convention center has to offer. For now, though, he brings you this picture.
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedPlay As A Spy In Your Very Own Interactive Radio-Drama
Now here’s an idea I’m glad someone had: An iPhone game where you’re the star of a branching interactive spy radio-drama, complete with sound effects and voice acting. That’s the idea behind Codename Cygnus, an in-development game from Reactive Studios that’ll let players act out the part of the main character in an episodic spy…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedMichel Ancel Sure Is Saying Some Stuff About Beyond Good & Evil 2
Okay, okay. This is one of those times where there’s kinda no real “news,” and yet it’s still worth mentioning because, well, Beyond Good & Evil 2 The sequel to the beloved 2003 action-adventure game has been one of this generation’s great pieces of vaporware. The series has been missing in action for a decade,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedThis Game Involves 20 PlayStation Moves And Pretending You’re Tarzan
Even if you don’t like Tarzan, you have to admit that the idea of swinging through the jungle on vines sounds pretty fun. Well, now there’s a game that seizes on that impulse, and it only requires 20 PlayStation Move controllers hung from the ceiling! In the video above, we take a look at Edgar…
By Chris Person Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
FIFA 14 to Add Nine Brazilian Clubs to Its Lineup
FIFA 14 has locked in agreements with 19 of Brazil’s top professional clubs, doubling that league’s representation in the world’s top selling football simulation. The deal also, interestingly, points to one of the vestiges of early licensed sports video games—ones that had permission to use players but not their teams. The following Brazilian sides will…
By Owen Good Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
Jailed League Player Will Try To Get Case Dismissed Next Month
Justin Carter, the 19-year-old who was imprisoned earlier this year for a Facebook comment interpreted as a terrorist threat, will file a motion for dismissal on August 12, his lawyer says. Lawyer Don Flanary, who is representing Carter, says they’re hoping the Comal County, Texas court will dismiss their case during the hearing, and if…
By Jason Schreier Published July 17, 2013 - Uncategorized
The Moneysaver: Hardcover Zelda Guides, Time and Eternity, Crossbow
Readers, here’s a promo code. It might come in handy if you, the master of saving, take it with you. If you’re a PC gamer you’re either ecstatic or horribly disappointed in the Summer Sale at the moment, but if you’re a console gamer then you’re probably counting down the seconds until it’s over. Don’t…
By Shane Roberts Published July 17, 2013 -
EsportsCompetitive Halo Is Back After Almost A Year Out Of The Spotlight
Halo has always had a rich history in eSports but as of recently it has fallen from the spotlight thanks to a lack of a presence at some of the larger eSports events like Major League Gaming’s Pro Circuit. While Halo took a backseat in the competitive gaming scene, games like League of Legends, StarCraft…
By Alex Mendez Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedA 44-Step Guide To Enjoying the Ouya
The good people at Gamesies have (had?) an Ouya. Here is their guide to getting the most out of the system. Look, the Ouya’s alright. Not amazing. Not terrible. It’s got potential. It’s got a few cool games. I don’t support any piracy nor risking your life at a pawn shop, but, hey, this is…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedWatch Us Play… Rayman Legends. Now With More Ram Jam.
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the delayed sequel to Rayman Origins, we’re here to help, with a look at the new gameplay in Rayman Legends. There are new twists on old levels, new twists on new levels, and new twists on old songs. Just watch the video and you’ll understand all the twists. Rayman Legends…
By Steve Marinconz Published July 17, 2013 -
UncategorizedThe Next Phoenix Wright Is Rated M (For Murder?)
Is Phoenix Wright going all Law & Order on us? Capcom’s next lawyer game will be rated M—presumably not for Maya Fey—and people are totally freaking out about it. Phoenix Wright games are always about bloody murder, and you always investigate crime scenes full of grisly-albeit-cartoonish evidence, but until now, every game in the series…
By Jason Schreier Published July 17, 2013
