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UncategorizedWii Purchase Led to Super Mario Wedding
Iowa’s Bobbi VanZante and Elijah Slagter are in love. With each other, and with a mushroom-eating plumber. Their wedding’s theme? Mario. “We both grew up doing Mario, playing the Mario games and just something for our generation, and we wanted to do something different,” VanZante told Des Moines Channel 13 News. The first thing they…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Your Face on an Action Figure? Badass
Based in Tokyo geek mecca Akihabara, Clone Factory is just that: a factory that makes clones. These clones are not made from flesh and blood, but resin. They are your own personal clones, ready to rule your bookshelf. Blogger Danny Choo from the appropriately named DannyChoo.com checked out Clone Factory, getting his mug measured, digitally…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
For an Ass-Kicking Norse God, Thor Sure Has a Soft, Artistic Side
The “big” console versions of Thor may not have had the charm (or the quality) of the DS edition, but that’s no fault of the art team, who came up with some stunning vistas for the title, based on the current Hollywood film. These images are all by Justin Yun, who worked on the game,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Rumor: The Next Nintendo Console’s Controller Has a Front-Facing Camera?
According to an “insider”, a report on Develop is claiming that Nintendo’s next home console will ship with a controller that features a front-facing camera. Just like the DSi and 3DS. This camera would “be used for in-game images”; presumably, that means anything you take a snap of (like you face) could be then imported…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
“It’s Dangerous To Go Alone…I Shall Grant You This?”
Like many games of the 1980’s (and beyond), the English localisation of the original Legend of Zelda isn’t as word-perfect as it could have been. So translator GlitterBerri went back and did the job properly. In doing so, she’s taken every item name and piece of dialogue from the classic action/RPG and cleaned it up…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
China is Holding the World’s Supply of Rare Earth Metals Hostage
You may not care the China controls over 95% of the world’s supply of rare earth metals, but you might want to. China is putting a squeeze on the export of these valuable raw materials and building up a national stockpile. Funny thing, the communist superpower is not using these metals to make anything. It’s…
By Kelly Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Tron Lightcycle Case Mod Should Only be Used in the Dark
I’m serious-it should be illegal for this awesome Lightcycle case mod to be used in the harsh light of reality. Instead, boot up when the sun goes down, and ride onto the grid. [Bods-Mods via UberGizmo]
Kat Hannaford Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
The World’s Meanest Shooter Series Returns for a Third Game
Heavily scripted shooters that take place in glorified corridors are well and good for most, but some people like to kill things out in the open, and kill them with a single bullet. For them, there is ArmA series, and for them, a third game in the franchise is on its way. ArmA III expands…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Looking for a Few Good Dragon Age III Developers
Role-playing game Dragon Age II was a big hit. No wonder BioWare’s Alistair McNally tweeted: “I’m looking for exceptional environment artists to join me at #BioWare Edmonton, Canada to work on #DragonAge3 #gamejobs #jobs #3D #artists” [IGN via Eurogamer]
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Strip Characters in Game. Strip Mannequin in Store.
In PSP game Akiba’s Trip, players must expose vampires by…exposing them. Ripping their clothes off reveals if the characters are vampires. To promote the game, a maid costume similar to an outfit worn by an in-game bloodsucker is on display, inviting folks to strip it—or rather, flip up the skirt, revealing stripped knickers. A sign…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
And Suddenly, 1080p Doesn’t Look so Hot Any More
We’re nearly six years into the first true generation of high definition video games, and still, few titles can manage to run at the “maximum” 1080p (1920×1080) resolution. Spare a thought for the games of the future, then, as this 85″ Sharp TV has a 7680 x 4320 display. Madness. [Dvice] (Top photo via darkhorse_loga…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
A New Mortal Kombat Means New Mortal Kombat Toys
The new Mortal Kombat game, which has been a bit of hit, has spawned this line of action figures from Jazzwares, which should be shipping later this year. The first line features four fighters—Sub-Zero, Raiden, Scorpion and Johnny Cage—with each standing around 6 inches tall. First Mortal Kombat Images From Jazzwares [Toyark]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
How to Eat Minecraft for Breakfast
You can’t eat a downloadable game. But you can eat weird food crushed and packed into cubes that look like Minecraft terrain blocks. On the menu are french toast, sausage, cereal (with milk!) and blueberry yoghurt. [Instructables]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedSony’s AR Tech Is Smart (Smart Enough for NGP?)
The holy shit moment of the Nintendo 3DS is its Augmented Reality capability. By using cards (or tattoos), the 3DS can project augmented reality. Sony is working on its own AR tech. It’s truly impressive. Called SmartAR, Sony’s augmented reality tech doesn’t require special markers or 2D. Thus, an object can be captured by a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Why These Video Game Shoes Might be a Good Purchase
Even if the design of the actual shoe isn’t to your liking, the Converse x Nintendo limited edition sneakers released for Mario’s (belated) 25th anniversary have one thing going for them: a great box. OK, so a box for sneakers may not be as useful as, well, most things, but it’s a very nice box.…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Heroes of Arcade Insanity
They might look like regular people, but their gaming skills are anything but. They’re superplayers. They take gaming as far as it can physically go. Here is an assortment of clips from the past few years. Some of them you might have seen, some of them you might not have seen. They’re worth repeated viewing,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Uncharted NGP Is Part Sequel, Part Prequel [Update]
The Uncharted game in development for Sony’s new NGP handheld is an all-new adventure, begging the question: how does it tie into the events of the three PlayStation 3 titles? The answer, according to Naughty Dog co-president Christophe Balestra, is that it fits neatly in between them. Speaking to French site Gameblog, Balestra says that…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Place for Your Bleeding Geek Heart
In Japan, convenience stores, or “conbini” as they’re called, dot the landscape. They’re where people buy food and drink, pay bills, send letters and stand and read magazines without paying for them. Some might like Family Mart, others prefer Daily Yamazaki. I like Lawson, because more than any other corner store in Japan it panders…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
BioWare May, Gasp, Do Something Other Than Fantasy or Science Fiction
Role-playing maestros BioWare, developers behind Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect and Dragon Age, are good with fantasy. They’re good with science fiction. With anything else? Well, that’s up for debate! In an interview with Gamasutra, BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk is asked whether the developer will ever consider setting something in the modern, real…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 20, 2011