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The Ancient Mayans Foresaw the Coming of this Devastating Case Mod
Dan McGrath’s stunning Thermaltake Level 10 GT mod might be called the AzTtec, but the inspiration is all Mayan. Looking every bit as if it were carved out of ancient stone from some scenic Central American temple, the material covering Thermaltake’s Level 10 GT case is actually a material called Balsa Foam, which when carved…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedI Didn’t Know What to Expect from the Wonderfully Random Really Big Sky
Why would I feature a game that came out last year in our relatively new weekly PC Indie Spotlight feature? I simply couldn’t resist the sweet allure of a procedurally generated twin-stick shooter that never played the same way twice. And I missed Luke’s post last year and didn’t notice Really Big Sky until it…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedThey’re Never Too Young To Start PC Gaming
Not only is this nine-month-old infant attempting to play Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning on his father’s computer, he also gets incredibly annoyed when his session is interrupted. This is how it starts. Yes, I found another excuse to post a video of one of my children, but it does speak of the allure of the…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Six Years Ago, I Decided to Hate World of Warcraft. Can Mists of Pandaria Change My Mind?
World of Warcraft and I never did really get along. Since its launch in 2004, I’ve lost track of the number of friends of mine who loved it. They’d tell me breathlessly about their druids, priests, and hunters while extolling the benefits of the Alliance or the Horde. After ages of politely declining to join…
By Kate Cox Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
A Little Something Special for the Shadowrun Fans in the Audience
Culled from the video from this morning’s Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter post, it’s time to put the sins of Shadowrun games past behind us. Watching the executive producer of 2007’s horrid first-person shooter get pelted with random objects a few thousand times should do the trick. The 2007 game was a cross-platform affair, uniting Xbox 360…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Putting Together the Perfect PC
The TechSpot PC Buying Guide offers an in-depth list of today’s best hardware, spanning four unique, yet typical budgets. Whether you are a first time builder seeking guidance or a seasoned enthusiast, we have you covered. After working on this guide for many years, we learned the biggest pitfall of our previous work along with…
Matthew DeCarlo | TechSpot Published April 4, 2012 - Reviews
The First True 7.1 Surround Sound Headset Makes Me Want to Buy a Better Sound Card
Back in 2002 I dropped a large chunk of change on a pair of “true” 6.1 surround sound headphones. They were essentially a pair of normal headphones with extra speakers extending out to either side of each ear cup. They looked ridiculous. I loved them. After spending three weeks with Razer’s Tiamat 7.1, the world’s…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Nobody Knows How Powerful The Wii U Actually Is
Gamers and game developers have spent much of the past year arguing and speculating over Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U console. Will it be more powerful than other gaming devices? Less powerful? Just as powerful? Will it have HD graphics? Online connectivity? Arms? Will it do your taxes? The truth is that nobody seems to know…
By Jason Schreier Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
The Worst Thing Players Did in Borderlands Made It Better
Gearbox Software’s first Borderlands won fans over with its awesome, awesome loot, high-contrast art style and wacky characters. But, as great as the game’s procedurally-generated weapons were, Gearbox say that the first-person shooter/role-playing hybrid was whatever the gamer wanted it to be. During Gearbox Software’s trip to NY for a Borderlands 2 preview, I asked…
By Tina Amini Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Notch’s New Game Takes Place In The Year 281474976712644 AD
The man who made the grand, open-ended Minecraft appears to want to go bigger with his next game. Markus “Notch” Persson and his team at Mojang have launched an official website for the new game—which is called “0x10c”—and Notch’s plans make Minecraft seem paltry. Partial plot summary: It’s now the year 281 474 976 712 644 AD, and the…
By Stephen Totilo Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedHarmonix’s Newest Rock Band Ditches Plastic Instruments Without Ditching Fun
In attics and closets around the world, plastic drum sets are gathering dust. Battery acid leaks into the casings of countless replica Stratocasters long since pulled from under the coffee table and placed in the closet under the stairs. A lot of people don’t really play Rock Band anymore. The game hasn’t gotten any less…
By Kirk Hamilton Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
‘Worst Company in America’ EA Says Big Tobacco Must Be Relieved It Wasn’t Nominated
Game publisher Electronic Arts, which won The Consumerist’s reader-voted ‘Worst Company in America’ contest today, did not take its victory sitting down. In a statement to Kotaku, EA Senior Director of Corporate Communications John Reseburg said: We’re sure that British Petroleum, AIG, Philip Morris, and Halliburton are all relieved they weren’t nominated this year. We’re…
By Jason Schreier Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedThis Is Possibly The Worst Easter Egg In A Game. Ever.
Easter eggs are fun, usually somewhat hidden references to games you might recognize. They’re a friendly nudge in their direction. A wink even. But not all easter eggs are created equal. In fact, this easter egg in Skyrim might just be the worst one yet. Pac-Man is certainly a good choice, but I’m not sure…
By Tina Amini Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedGame of Thrones Made Out of Minecraft Is A Jaw-Dropping Thing
You’ve already seen pictures of the tremendous Minecraft take on the world of Game of Thrones. Now there’s full-on video coverage. Project lead Jacob Granberry sent over this new flythrough of the project, which is truly stunning both in scope and beauty. I kind of want to live there. Game of Thrones in Minecraft (Tour…
By Jason Schreier Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedLiam Neeson and Megan Fox are Just Two of the Celebrities You Can Play as in Guild Wars 2
I thought I’d gone pretty deep into the Guild Wars 2 character creation tools during my time playing the beta. That was until Sven AKA Lumin showed me the stars hiding behind the customization sliders. I never even thought to attempt to create the likes of Clint Eastwood or Scarlett Johansson in Guild Wars 2,…
By Mike Fahey Published April 4, 2012 -
UncategorizedEnglish Country Tune Gets You Addicted to Messing With Perspective and Gravity
The bare-bones presentation in English Country Tune constantly teases you with questions: What’s up with that name? What’s with the retro-glitchy sounds? Why are these balls called larva? And, most importantly how the hell do I clear this level? ECT challenges you to move objects on the playfield from one point to another. It’s that…
By Evan Narcisse Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Wednesday Watch This, Play This
Watch! The absolute worst easter egg found in Skyrim. Watch! Minecraft produces yet another recreation: Game of Thrones. Play! Evan enjoys English Country Tune. Watch! Megan Fox is just as pretty as a Guild Wars 2-made character.
By Tina Amini Published April 4, 2012 - Uncategorized
Epic Mickey On 3DS Looks Straight Outta 1992
This is Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion. It’s an upcoming game for the Nintendo 3DS. That’s Nintendo 3DS. Not Super Nintendo. Or Nintendo Entertainment System. Though I can see how you might be confused. Here’s how Disney describes the game: In “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,” Reality is What You Paint of…
By Jason Schreier Published April 4, 2012