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UncategorizedDark Souls? More Like Corpse Football
Here’s something I spent a little too much time enjoying during my time with Dark Souls yesterday: a game I like to call Corpse Football. It’s a blast. You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
The New Spider-Man, the next Warren Spector comic, Mark Twain vs. a Yeti, and Reviews of 13 of the DC’s New 52
I’m back from a vacation in Istanbul where the wonders of an iPad and a Wi-Fi connection allowed me to download and read all of last week’s 13 big new DC Comics series. I’ve got mini-reviews of all of the first wave below, but also some other other recommendations about the best new comics to…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Bounding, Gliding, and Rolling Along: Hands-On With Super Mario 3D Land
Yesterday, I had a chance to play through several levels of Super Mario 3D Land. I came away impressed by the way that the game successfully combines elements of 2D and 3D Mario games into a fun, playable package. Is it enough to pull pull the 3DS out of its current tailspin? No. Is that…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Is What Modern Warfare 4‘s Night Vision Will Look Like
Recently, Danger Room‘s Noah Shachtman got a chance to check out the latest U.S. military night-vision technology. This gear offers the ability to see farther and better in the dark than ever before, as well as efficient thermal imaging. Given Modern Warfare‘s emphasis on futuristic tech, it shouldn’t be long until we’re looking through these…
By Matthew Buzzi Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedIvy Jiggles her way to Defeat In this Soul Calibur V Gameplay Footage
Taken from Namco Bandai’s pre-TGS event yesterday, this is a full round of Soul Calibur V featuring Ivy taking on Natsu. You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedAfter Ninja Gaiden 3‘s ‘Consequences,’ Ryu Will Never Be The Same
Look, if you don’t want to be on the receiving end of Ryu Hayabusa’s Dragon Sword, don’t join an anti-ninja mercenary force, “mate.” That said, it looks like even the star of Ninja Gaiden 3 is dealing with the psychological impact of spilling so much blood from katana-fodder of past Ninja Gaiden games. The latest,…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Truly Dedicated Gamer Plans Their Diablo III Character In Advance
All of the active skills, passive skills, and runestone modifications available for the five character classes of Diablo III add up to millions of possible character builds. Get a head start on setting up your own with the Diablo III Skill Calculator. A recent addition to the Diablo III community website, the skill calculator lets…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
The New Ultimate Spider-Man Debuts Just in Time for Edge of Time
Hitting comic book store shelves today, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 introduces the world to Miles Morales, the African America / Latino replacement for the deceased Peter Parker, and while you can’t play him in Spider-Man: Edge of Time you can definitely dress like him. Ah, the Ultimate universe, Marvel’s way of making sweeping changes to…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
How To Get the Anti-iPhone Game (Hint: Get a Droid)
Molleindustria’s anti-smartphone game Phone Story caused quite a stir yesterday when it was pulled from the Apple app store. The game, which presented a dark look at the costs of smartphone production, was only playable by the few who managed to snag a copy during the few hours that it was on the store. Though…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
This PS Vita Game Sure Looks Hellish
Square Enix, makers of Final Fantasy, is coming out strong with PS Vita. Besides an HD Final Fantasy X remake, Square Enix is also working on original titles like Army Corps of Hell What a great title! It’s one of my favorite Square Enix titles in years—especially because Square Enix titles of late have been…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedSee The Real Places You’ll Go in the Next Assassin’s Creed
This November Assassin’s Creed: Revelations sends series hero Ezio to 16th-century Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, Turkey. Earlier this month I took a plane to Istanbul, mostly for vacation, but also to check out some of the sights we’ll see—and climb—in this next Assassin’s game. Istanbul is amazing. I suggest you go. But for now,…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Space Combat of Star Trek: Infinite Space
Star Trek: Infinite Space is no Star Trek: Armada, but it is a little reminiscent of the 2000 real-time strategy game. And, hey, it’s free! In this short video, publisher Gameforge shows off a quick space battle between a single Federation ship and a couple of Klingon Bird-of-Prey. I’ll be writing up my impressions of…
By Brian Crecente Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Minecraft 1.8 is Out All Official-Like
Although it had been more-or-less officially leaked last week, Minecraft beta 1.8 is now for realsies available for download, adding (among other things) a refreshed Adventure mode to prepare for the 1.9 update. [Minecraft.net] (Thanks, Jonathan!)
By Joel Johnson Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedTen Minutes of Glorious Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Helicopter Action
After being sorely disappointed by the helicopter combat of Apache Air Assault last year, it’s nice to see there’s still some hope for the well-armed whirlybird enthusiast in Ace Combat: Assault Horizon One thing becomes crystal clear while watching this video: This is not a realistic helicopter simulation. Apaches do not roll like that at…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded PS3 Bundle Hits Nov. 1
PS3 James Bond fans are getting a special bundle in November, Activision announced today. The GoldenEye 007: Reloaded Double O Edition comes with the game, a PlayStation Move motion controller, a navigation controller, a PlayStation Eye camera and Sharp Shooter peripheral. The still-to-be priced bundle hits Nov. 1. The PlayStation 3 version of the game…
By Brian Crecente Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedHalo 2‘s “Headlong” Gets a Stunning Anniversary Makeover
With excellent sniping spots and what amounts to a vehicular combat arena at the bottom, Halo 2‘s “Headlong” multiplayer map is reborn as “Breakneck” in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Bask in the glorious gameplay footage and screens, plus get a peek at the very first Halo campaign level in all its remastered glory. Making its…
By Mike Fahey Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedFirst Video of Dead or Alive 5 In Ninja on Ninja Action
Career ninja Ryu Hayabusa is going to have a busy year, now that Team Ninja has officially unveiled Dead or Alive 5 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the form of this “pre-alpha” gameplay trailer. The star of Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden 3 is also prominently featured in our first look at Dead…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 14, 2011 -
UncategorizedRockstar’s Next Big One: This is Max Payne 3‘s First Trailer
Grant Theft Auto IV. Red Dead Redemption. L.A. Noire. For the last few years every console game from Rockstar Games has been a big deal, creatively and commercially. Next up: Max Payne 3, whose debut trailer hit today and you can see right here. GTA is Rockstar’s baby. Red Dead and L.A. Noire were the…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 14, 2011 - Uncategorized
Play Would You Rather and Decrease the Suckiness of Being a Big Kid
Pile on in gang, because this week we have another little game for you. Playing is easy, but the stakes are high, so welcome to another round of Would You Rather—brought to you by the folks at State Farm. Remember the good ol’ days of being snuggled up in your pillow fort with a “Choose…
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Civilization V Game of the Year Edition Hits Sept. 27
A “Game of the Year” edition of Sid Meier’s Civilization V, featuring six packs and the digital soundtrack, hits stores on Sept. 27 for $50, 2K Games said this morning. The Windows PC compilation will include: * Sid Meier’s Civilization V (standalone game); * Civilization and Scenario Pack: The Mongols; * Civilization Pack: Babylon; *…
By Brian Crecente Published September 14, 2011