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Here’s Skyrim on “Max” Settings
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has four graphics settings. Earlier this month, Kotaku showed those settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. Website TechSpot put the game through its paces, comparing the Low, Medium, High and Ultra settings, and whipping up a setting of its own: Max. In short, the site maxxed out the game’s PC version,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
When Custom Characters Become the Stuff of Nightmares
I don’t know about you, but when I sit down to create a custom character, I take my time. Make sure he or she is looking as good, or at least as appropriate, as possible. Actually, I do know about you. You’re the opposite. You like to bend a character creation suite to your sick…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
79.9 Years Is Too Damn Long To Play Call of Duty
In 79 years, I’ll probably be dead. So will the vast majority of our readers, save for the little assholes on Xbox Live. For reader Jeremy (not an asshole!), 79.9 years is apparently how long it will take him to reach “Prestige” in Call of Duty Prestige is, of course, the highest ranking CoD players…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
“Fighting Game Characters Are Racist”
That’s not a view I hold, mind you. It’s just the name of this great piece by artist Sachin Teng! I don’t think it’s a grand political gesture on his part. Just the kind of observation we’ve all made once or twice, with a chuckle and a shake of the head. Only he made a…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
Slang for Taking Home Ugly People
Dating parties. If you live in Japan and are a single guy or girl, you’ve probably been to one. In Japanese, they’re called “gokon” (合コン) or even “konpa” (コンパ). They’re basically group blind dates, with groups of guys meeting groups of girls (and vice versa), and they’re peppered with drinking games, flirting, and innuendo. There’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gundam in Gold Leaf
Ishikawa is famous for its lacquer ware. For centuries, skilled craftsmen have produced Yamanaka lacquer ware. Bowls and dishes are most traditional. Gundam models are not. The same traditional methods were used to coat these Gundam. It took around one month to complete the figures. They were created for the Gundam Builders World Cup and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
Call of Duty: Elite‘s 404 Page Is Wonderful
Call of Duty: Elite is suffering a rocky rollout. Things haven’t gone as expected, but in good time, Activision will hopefully get things ironed out. Until then, there’s this. The above 404 image appears when you try to enter “status” on the Call of Duty: Elite website. It sums up how many feel about the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 21, 2011 -
UncategorizedChuck Norris Winds Up In World of Warcraft Commercial
While it’s easy to quaff Chuck Norris jokes are old, so too is World of Warcraft. So pairing the two, with Norris endosring the MMO in this new TV commercial, makes sense! And yes, it’s a TV commercial. Not an internet one. What’s more, it kicked off for the first time during the Chargers v…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011 -
UncategorizedMan uses LEGO to Cheat at Skyrim
In a similar fashion to that used last month in Gears of War 3, an enterprising Skyrim player has built a LEGO rig which lets him max out his stats the easy way. You can see once he pans the camera around (and shushes his missus) that the elaborate setup is there just to exert…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallSonic’s Creator, the Nintendo Console and the Kid With the Awesome Theme Song
Last week wasn’t just the tenth anniversary of the Xbox. It was the tenth anniversary of the North American release of the Nintendo GameCube as well. While the system was home to my favourite game of all time (Wind Waker), and because of the time in my life in which it dominated it ranks as…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 21, 2011 - Uncategorized
MLG National Championship Finals Underway Now
The final round of play in StarCraft and League of Legends Major League Gaming’s National Championships in Providence should be underway any moment. You can see the championship’s full bracket here, and catch all of the action through the MLG main site here.
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Weekend Note of Nov. 20
A Children’s Treasury of Insane Throwing-Knife Kills in Modern Warfare 3 We have no illusions that this is the first WTF knife kill for a game that’s been out for two weeks, and played by millions online since its release. Another year, another Call of Duty, another crazy across-the-map blind knife kill, right? There have…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Culture
Live by the Sword
The final Tuesday before Thanksgiving in the U.S. effectively closes out the major release calendar for North America. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is available on the Wii today. WWE 12 arrives for PS3, Wii and 360 on Tuesday. Downloadable content for Batman: Arkham City and Gears of War 3 arrives Tuesday and Wednesday,…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedUpdate Brings Movie Parties to PlayStation Home
PlayStation owners are now able to stage or join movie-viewing parties in PlayStation Home thanks to an update delivering Sony’s Crackle network to Home’s entertainment-on-demand system. “Hundreds of full-length Hollywood movies and thousands of television shows,” are now viewable with friends for free, says PlayStation Blog. Social viewing of up to 60 users is supported,…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
We Have Ripoff …
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •The Most Shameless Video Game Console Knockoffs [Ranker] The “Super Polystation,” the “Polystation 3,” the “Treamcast” and “Game Joy” headline this roundup of gaming platforms…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedA Children’s Treasury of Insane Throwing-Knife Kills in Modern Warfare 3
Last night we were sent the clip of the insane bank-shot knife kill you see above, courtesy of the unwitting victim felled by it. We have no illusions that this is the first WTF knife kill for a game that’s been out for two weeks, and played by millions online since its release. Another year,…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedStarhawk Private Beta Commences on Tuesday
The private beta for Starhawk, the spiritual descendant of 2007’s downloadable hit Warhawk will commence on Tuesday, says Sony Computer Entertainment America. The beta will be “slow-rolled,” so those who don’t get an invitation on day one, don’t give up hope; one may be on the way soon. SCEA said that invitations will go to…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Hooray, Now You Can Kill Kids in Skyrim
Back in September, Bethesda’s Pete Hines got into a scrape on Twitter with some PC gamers who resented the fact they were not permitted to kill children in games like Fallout and now, Skyrim “It’s sad that modders are forced to fix a game that’s being released as broken,” sniffed one. “Because we don’t let…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Tanooki Suit Riot
Those publicity whores at PETA caused a ruckus earlier this week when they alleged Mario’s Tanooki suit was something actually flayed from the body of an actual tanuki, or something like that. We have no idea if this man is in any way responsible, but since he is appearing on television, he looks guilty to…
By Owen Good Published November 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Before You Start… Tips for Playing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword the Best Way
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a massive game. And it’s a little less straight-forward than other recent Zeldas. I don’t want to spoil the game’s surprises, but I want to give any of you who are planning to play it some tips about how to get the most out of the game. Think…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 20, 2011