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UncategorizedThe Simple Hack To Gain Full Control Over a Best Buy 3DS Demo Unit
Demo units of the Nintendo 3DS are out in many major retailers now. They autoload Pilotwings Resort, or whatever game they’re demonstrating, so you can’t access the device’s menu. Well, now you can, so you can see for yourself what lies beneath. The instruction, per a commenter at Nintendo 3DS Blog: Hold the power button…
By Owen Good Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gods Eater Burst Rations
Rations | Gods Eater Burst showed up on my doorstep today complete with a burnt-edges scroll and this emergency survival kit. (Photo: Brian Crecente) The 3DS’s Submarine Side-Scroller Teases Us With A Pseudo-Submarine Advance Wars The 3DS launch game Steel Diver was first shown last June, back when it seemed like a simple, solid submarine…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedKinect Technology Helps Lead the Blind
Researchers at a German university have built an apparatus that, while clunky in its proof-of-concept stage, could assist the blind as they cross streets, walk down hallways and open doors. It uses the Kinect as a sensor. In lay terms, how it works is that it scans the environment for special placards with symbols on…
By Owen Good Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Fear Minecraft‘s Spider Jockey
Dmitry Burmak puts a realistic spin on the Spider Jockey for his killer entry in CGHUB’s “Minecraft Monster Challenge“. Check out more great entires HERE Spider Jockey by Dmitry Burmak (Blog) (CGHUB) (Twitter) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and get your fix. Republished…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedPortal 2 So Cute We’re Giving Them Free Advertising
Sure, it’s prerendered. Sure, it’s just a little teaser commercial. But it’s totes adorbs*. And if all goes to plan, it’s all the new information about Portal 2 I’m going to see before I play it. (* “Totilo-class Adorable”)
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedAnd Then BattleBlock Theater‘s Opening Movie Went Whoosh
While fans eagerly await the eventual release of the third game from Castle Crashers developer The Behemoth, the studio teases us all with the stick puppet filled opening cinematic for BattleBlock Theater. Coming to Xbox Live Arcade and possibly other platforms sometime this year, BattleBlock Theater is a competitive and cooperative platformer in which the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedIs This Fight Night Champion‘s First DLC Package?
Two weeks ago, a video leaked out legit-looking screenshots claiming to be an alpha build of Fight Night Champion’s first downloadable content. EA Sports is announcing what’s in the first pack tomorrow, but if this video is real, it’s five all-time great fighters, plus Cowboys Stadium as a venue. Heavyweight legends Joe Louis and Rocky…
By Owen Good Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Japan Disaster Coverage Invaded By Rampaging Pokémon
With the recent release of Pokémon Black and White, those mischievous pocket monsters are popping up all over the place, including some places they probably shouldn’t, like all over British free daily newspaper Metro’s coverage of the disaster in Japan. The partial Nintendo takeover of an issue of the free daily Metro might have been…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedTeabag? How ‘Bout Roboting Over Someone’s Corpse?
SOCOM has always been a great shooter. It has also always had wonderful ways to humiliate the people to take down with headshots, shotgun blasts and pew, pew, pewing. Here’s a look at three of the victory dances (The Chicken, The Robot, The Crane) built into the upcoming PS3 exclusive SOCOM 4. Beta for Playstation…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedDrinking Games for Gamers: Mario Kart Drunk Driving
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day The Time Warp Zone has kicked off the first in a new series of videos dedicated to drinking and gaming. My two favorite pastimes!!! The first is a look at Mario Kart Drunk Driving, a fun combination of one of my favorite Nintendo games and one of my favorite drinks.…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Dead Wrestler Of The Week: Captain Lou Albano
One could forgive a child of 1991 if he were to look at a photo of Captain Lou Albano and say, “That’s Super Mario,” or a teenager from 1986 if he were to say, “That’s Cyndi Lauper’s dad.” [Deadspin]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedCrysis 2 Sings on PC
This latest Crysis 2 video gives another look at the gunplay and suit-enhanced choreography of the upcoming computer and console shooter. Better still, this was capped off of a computer and gives us sense of how smooth the game will play on PC. Crysis 2 releases March 22nd for the PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedA New Perspective on Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is one of the must-have launch games for the 3DS. It’s packed with a lot of neat extras like online multiplayer, 35 playable characters, figurine mode, spectator mode and one option that will completely change your perspective on Street Fighter games… literally. It makes sense that a game coming…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Portal Opens Under Legendary Game Designer’s Feet; Another Opens Behind Desk at Valve
Thief, System Shock, Ultima Underworld, Deus Ex—Doug Church has had his fingers in many a’PC-gaming classic. And now he’ll be stirring the pies at Valve, home of Portal 2, Half-Life 3 (just kidding!) and more. [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
Are The Basic Building Blocks Of Knowledge Built Into Our Brains?
How does our mind generate memories and store information? While many neuroscientists believe that memories are jumbles of neurons shaped by experience, one scientist believes that neurons act like LEGO bricks, the building blocks of knowledge. How is memory created? On the surface level our memories and knowledge are gained through experience. But do the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Long-Awaited Matt Buchanan iPad 2 Review
Simple truth about the iPad 2: Maybe it won’t make you feel the way it makes me feel. Maybe it won’t replace your laptop. Maybe it could be even thinner and lighter. But there is nothing else like it. [Gizmodo]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
I’m An Anonymous Woman Gamer
“…we shouldn’t be having to hide online, and this is unfair. I should be able to tell people I’m female and not expect crazy to come out of it.” “The first rule is: try to avoid pronouns.” A tall order, especially when it comes to the basic act of writing. And taller still given that…
Arianna Reiche Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
A Psychoactive Drug That’s Spread Through Unprotected Sex with Men
You’re a nefarious supervillian and you want to transform this city into a hive of mind-controlled minions. But you also need the element of surprise. Two new scientific studies offer a possible solution: behavior-changing proteins in sperm! [io9]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
UncategorizedMeet Anarchy Reigns‘ Blacker Baron And His Super Sexy Fists Of Fire
The latest fighter to join the cast of Platinum Games’ multiplayer brawler is Blacker Baron. a giant black cyborg with a pimp hat, fur-collared vest, gold chains, a diamond-studded belt buck, and a pair of stolen golden fists. He calls them the “Super Sexy Fists of Fire.” They have Phoenix-shaped hood ornaments on them, which…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 - Uncategorized
How to Ditch Slow Wireless Speeds and Go Completely Wired in Your Home (and Why You Should)
Wi-Fi provides a convenient way to connect the computers in your home without the hassle of wires, but Wi-Fi is also slow and unreliable compared to a wired connection. Here’s how to go wired where it counts. [Lifehacker]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011