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UncategorizedDoes Your Sex Tape Look Like This?
Sure hope not! Because instead of people having sexy sex, this clip features people making awkward video game, movie and comic book references. Which, for some, actually might be painfully accurate – at least the Boba Fett helmet stuff. This clip was created by Megasteakman, the folks behind Pokémon Apokélypse, the amazing cinematic spin on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy Developer Working On 3DS Zelda Game
Nintendo is apparently not making the upcoming Zelda game for the 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. According to the game’s Australian rating (via Aussie Nintendo), Ocarina of Time 3D is being developed outside Nintendo. According to the Australian Classification Board, the game was developed by Grezzo Co., Ltd. That means that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedKilling Should Be About Making Money, Not Taking Money
Ever play a game whose highlights are scripted sniper sections? That’s all this game is. Hit after hit after hit. Contract Killer, by Glu Mobile, is a sniper game for iOS that, once it’s done ramming some very questionable ethics in your face, tasks you with shooting guys in the head for money. It’s a…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Recreate Halo: Reach With Little Plastic Soldiers
McFarlane Toys is about to ship a third series of its Halo Reach action figures, so if you’ve ever wanted to recreate the battle for Reach in your, I don’t know, adult bedroom, here’s your best chance. They’ll be in stores later this month, and there are nine new figures, two Warthog weapon sets and…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Tony Hawk Says There’s A New Tony Hawk Game
After http://kotaku.com/5756340/tony-hawk-music-games-get-the-year-off-at-activision”>taking 2011 off due to poor sales, it sounds like there will another Hawk game. “We’re going to do something probably for next year but I can’t give too much away,” the skater said recently. [Pixelated Geek via GameSpot via VG247]
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedQuiet, All Of You…We’re Approaching Thirteen Minutes Of Jurassic Park Gameplay Footage
Telltale Games, normally adventure game developers, are trying something a little more “Heavy Rain” with their next game, Jurassic Park. If you were curious how that was panning out, here’s thirteen minutes of gameplay footage. I shouldn’t really say it’s a little like Heavy Rain. It’s actually looking a lot like Heavy Rain, only instead…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Cave Shooter Costs $2,600
Japanese shooter specialists Cave are more than happy to sell you a copy of Akai Katana. For US$2,600. And you can’t play it on an Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC, 3DS, DS, PSP or iPhone. It’s still a pretty awesome offer, though, as Cave is selling actual PCB board (Printed Circuit Board…Board) versions of the…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Little Girl Will Break Your Heart
Across northeastern Japan, men, women and children that were displaced by the Tohoku Earthquake are taking shelter in refuge centers. Adults might want warm baths and cigarettes, but, according to reports, little kids want video games. Little kids like Haruka Onodera (pictured). She’s smiling and seems like your typical happy kid. There’s a cute drawing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch Mortal Kombat: Legacy Episode 1 Right Now
The first episode from the much hyped Mortal Kombat web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy is now online. This Mortal Kombat reimagining first appeared as a viral short in summer 2010. The response was so good that Warner Bros. snapped it up for a web series. Directed by Kevin Tancharoen, Mortal Kombat: Legacy stars Jeri Ryan…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedUsing Kinect To Make Your Own Action Figures
I’ve always wanted to have my own action figure. And had I been in Barcelona earlier this year, I could have had the chance, thanks to a 3D printer and a network of Kinect cameras. A collaborative effort between street artists and science, “Be Your Own Souvenir!” was a little project run in January in…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Holy Crap, This Panasonic In-flight Device Looks Like A PSP
Panasonic has a new system for in-flight entertainment. It’s called the eX3 and it’s the follow up to Panasonic’s previous in-flight system. According to Panasonic, it has HD and even 3D displays, as well as video conferencing for first and business class passengers. It also looks like a PSP. “Economy passengers will enjoy unprecedented space…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
Scott Pilgrim Certainly Knows His Street Fighter
Scott Pilgrim, a comic series never afraid to wear its gaming love on its sleeve, goes the Street Fighter Alpha 2 route for volume 5 & 6’s release in Japan (via WPIP) Scott Pilgrim Alpha 2 by Mariel “Kinuko” Cartwright
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedDick Flashing Comedian Flashes…His Dick For Patapon 3
Egashira 2:50 is the Japanese comedian with a heart of gold. He also likes to whip out his dick. And during the filming of a Patapon 3 promotion, Ega-chan does exactly that. At the beginning of the clip, Egashira says he isn’t going to pull out his dingaling during the PSP promo. Skip ahead to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 - Uncategorized
We Might Be Getting “Free” Games On Xbox Live
According to a report on IGN, Microsoft will next year be making free to play titles available on Xbox Live. You know, the ones that like to take $5-10 of your money a month in tiny chunks instead of $60 all at once. So think Lord of the Rings Online. Or Battlefield Heroes. Those kind…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedIs Japan Ready To Stop Ignoring Dr Pepper?
For years, Dr Pepper was never popular in Japan. If Japanese people wanted to drink cola, they’d have a Coke or maybe even a Pepsi. The Texas-born soft drink never caught on. But decades after going on sale in Japan, that’s starting to change. Dr Pepper is quickly becoming the fizzy drink for otaku, thanks…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 12, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis Might Be The Best Indie Bargain Of 2011
The Humble Indie Bundles – compilations of indie games that not only help charity but let indie devs get paid – will be back tomorrow with a third deal. And it might be the best of the bunch. Teaming up with developers Frozenbyte, anyone purchasing the Humble Frozenbyte Bundle will get a copy of 2D…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallRemembering The First Console To Use Cartridges
Today’s video game news was tinged with sadness, as the world learned of the death of Jerry Lawson, the man who led the team behind the creation of the video game cartridge. Those cartridges were used in the Fairchild Channel F, the console Lawson helped develop along with Ron Smith and Nick Talesfore. While it…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 12, 2011