Everything Freezes In Batman: Arkham Origins‘ Story DLC

A giant diamond, some ice crystals, and an invitation to an awards gala at Wayne Manor? Sounds like Batman: Arkham Origins‘ upcoming story DLC is going to be one cool party. Does the Ice Man cometh? The Batman Arkham Twitter account promised a surprise for New Years’ Day, and this looks to have been it.…

The Promises Video Game Stars Should Make For 2014

2014?! Thank god. I was really getting tired of 2013. Hopefully 2014 will be rays of sunshine and progress and happiness to make up for the sludge that was 2013. Some prominent video game characters are with me on this. Let’s check in. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider Buy new outfits cause this one is getting…

Online Now: Takahide Hori (AKA YAMIKEN) has posted the full video of his short film, Junk Head 1, online. Hori has enlisted the aid of professional translator, Emily Balistrieri, for the full version’s English subtitles.

Read Up: Critical Distance compiles a weekly round-up of the best games writing around—and today they published a round-up of some the best games writing of the year.Definitely worth perusing: it’s been a fantastic year for games criticism. You might even find a new site or author worth following, to boot.

I Can’t Wait To Speed-Run This Dizzying Game

I stumbled onto a trailer for this game and thought it looked pretty interesting, so the developer sent me a “demo prototype” so I decided to check it out. Despite the unfinished state, it’s actually quite fun! Update: There’s a public demoavailable now! I’m definitely looking forward to playing the finished version of this game.…

The Next Minecraft LEGO Sets Are Going To Be So Good, You Guys

At MineCon last month, LEGO announced the Minecraft LEGO Co-build Project, in which toy designers and fans of the game work together to build the best video game-themed LEGO sets ever. Looks like all the pieces are falling into place in this holiday update. The first LEGO Minecraft sets were micro scale, which is lovely…

And Then Mortal Kombat Characters Sang A Subway Jingle For 12 Minutes

I can’t think of a more fitting Snacktaku sendoff to 2013 than the Mortal Komband performing $5 Footlong for 12 minutes. It’s one of the biggest snacking nights of the year, kids, so remember to pace yourself and wear clothing with voluminous pockets for storing leftovers. Maybe stop by Subway before you head out. Damn…

Humans Optional: Remember that machine that dekuNukem built, which would find shiny Pokemon for you? Somehow, it’s gotten even better. Now it requires no human input. It’ll find and catch shiny Pokemon for you, in almost all situations. Hell, now it even breeds, names and clones Pokemon for you. Jesus.

How To Get Drunk On Video Games Tonight

Aiming for a night in for New Year’s Eve? Especially if you live in a big city and want to avoid obnoxious crowds, I imagine you might be. So here are a few drinking game suggestions that involve a console and a couch and some friends. Oh and your alcohol of choice. Fun night: secured.…

Steve’s Top Ten Games Of 2013

In the last 24 hours of the year, I finally got around to making my top ten list for 2013. As a special bonus, I’m including my list of shame for everything I didn’t get around to this year. Yes, since I’m technically a video editor, I decided to do my top ten as a…

Let’s Take A Look Back At This, The Year of Luigi

Time passes, things change and all good things must come to an end. So too must it end for this, the Year of Luigi. Sure, Reggie and Iwata have said that the Year of Luigi will extend into 2014, but don’t listen to them. Bargaining is one of thestages of grief, and they are surely…

Fighting Games Community Raising Money for Colleague Who Died Suddenly [Updated]

A well liked member of the fighting game community died two days before Christmas. His colleagues are paying tribute and holding a fund raiser to help his grandmother pay for funeral costs. Nelson Reyes, 28, better known as EMP_Remix (above at left), died on Dec. 23. His passing was confirmed by his sponsor, Empire Arcadia.…

World of Tanks Wishes Happy 2014 With A Lovely YouTube Mini-Game

Turn on the notifications on the video (for once), choose a tank, and march through the various World of Tanks YouTube videos to reach Wargaming.net’s shiny Christmas Tree and their presents. It’s not that easy to get there on the first try. The snowy forest is full of enemy tanks, obstacles, and there’s also a…