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I Started These 138 Video Games In 2015, ‘Finished’ 24
For the 10th year in a row (!), I’ve tallied the games I played in the past 12 months and have counted the ones I’ve “finished.” It’s clear that it’s time for some changes. I started this practice in late 2006, a year in which I played 102 games including the likes of The Legend…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 5, 2016 -
Undertale Has One Of The Greatest Final Boss Fights In RPG History
For a few hours, Undertale is a solid, charming game. Then you get to the ending—the real ending—and suddenly you get why everyone’s so obsessed. In fact, I’d argue that Undertale’s true final boss—which you can only see by completing the game as a pacifist—is on par with the best finales in RPG history, rivaling…
By Jason Schreier Published January 5, 2016 -
Deathclaws Are No Longer Fallout 4’s Scariest Enemy
The wasteland has terrifying secrets, the likes of which you’ve never seen before. A darkness has awakened. Witness it before it swallows the Commonwealth whole: This hilarious horror was brought to us via Pastaspace, and you can download the mod here.
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 5, 2016 -
Just Cause 3 Becomes Pure Chaos Even If You Do Absolutely Nothing
Sandbox games offer players fully functioning worlds in which characters go about their daily business until somebody starts lobbing rockets or blowing up bridges. But what happens if you just leave NPCs be? In Just Cause 3, things still find a way to go topsy turvy—fast ThingsWePlay decided to just stand still in Just Cause…
By Nathan Grayson Published January 5, 2016 -
My Mario Maker Rivalry Is Over, And Evil Won (For Now)
Sometimes, good guys lose. That’s what happened on Sunday; I was unable to beat the latest stage from Giant Bomb’s Dan Ryckert: The Armageddan. I was close—a few times, very close—but in the end, despite my facial hair on the line, I lost. There are Mario Maker levels, and there are Ryckert’s Mario Maker levels.…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 5, 2016 -
Pony Island Is One Seriously Twisted Game
Pony Island is not about ponies. It’s about escaping a demonic arcade game developed by the devil to capture the souls of the living. It just features strong pony themes. I downloaded Daniel Mullins’ bizarre adventure on Steam last night at around 2 AM, intending to spend a couple of minutes getting a feel for…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2016 -
Rey Gets Premium Placement On The Star Wars: The Force Awakens Pinball Table
The Force Awakens’ biggest star didn’t make it into the Monopoly set and toys are few and far between, but look how much love Rey is getting in the upcoming Episode VII pinball table from Zen Studios. Not only will she be appearing as a 3D figure during some of the table’s more cinematic moments,…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2016 -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game Leaks So Much There’s No Need To Announce It
Yesterday, the Xbox achievements leaked for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. This is not unusual; achievements almost always leak before a game comes out. What’s unusual is that nobody has actually announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan Info on this new TMNT game has been circulating since November, when intrepid database…
By Jason Schreier Published January 5, 2016 -
Oculus announced today that Kickstarter backers of the original Oculus Rift will receive the final hardware—for free! It’s a nice gesture towards virtual reality’s biggest evangelists the day before pre-orders officially begin for the Oculus Rift. The biggest problem? We still don’t know how much it’ll cost. You can reach the author of this post…
By Patrick Klepek Published January 5, 2016 -
Man Runs Through Fallout 4’s Glowing Sea Completely Naked, Actually Survives
Most of us probably walked through the Glowing Sea, Fallout 4’s most irradiated area, decked in Power Armor or a Hazmat suit. Because we’re wimps, apparently. Watch as stanleyx2002 braves the entire Glowing Sea without a single piece of armor or weapon. Judging from the commentary, Stanley didn’t really think he could do it! Somehow,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 5, 2016 -
Looks like no one can keep Hideo Kojima from the next big gaming awards show. The newly-independent Metal Gear mastermind is slated to be inducted to the AIAS Hall of Fame at the DICE Awards on February 18. No word on livestreaming yet. Presenting will be Kojima’s old Silent Hills partner Guillermo Del Toro.
By Stephen Totilo Published January 5, 2016 -
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES We Never Had
Even though the NES Turtles game had its issues (something something underwater level), we didn’t really care as kids. And playing it on a Turtles-themed NES, similar to this custom one by Zoki64, would have been an awesome feeling. Better late than never! To contact the author of this post, write to: [email protected]
By Gergo Vas Published January 5, 2016 -
Some Surreal Minecraft Art To Go With Your Morning Coffee
Nothing like a burning church inside a giant truck. “Carry The Impossible,” as it’s called, was crafted over a period of six hours by PlanetMinecrafter MrBatou. It really is a big art installation, even if the very pretty renders don’t show it. But you can totally see it if you take a look in-game. See?…
By András Neltz Published January 5, 2016 -
After Skyrim, Macho Man Randy Savage Conquers Fallout 4
And you thought normal Deathclaws were dangerous. This Fallout 4 mod, a collaboration between the creator of that infamous Skyrim mod, Fancypants, and fellow modder AronaxAE, turns the Commonwealth’s Deathclaws into Macho Claws, to a hilarious and/or terrifying effect. In practice, it’s Macho Dragons for Fallout 4, with a reskinned Deathclaw model and the familiar…
By András Neltz Published January 5, 2016 -
Having been down for most of the day, Sony says that it’s PlayStation Network is now back up and running across both the US and Europe. I just logged in here in Australia and could sign in, access the PlayStation Store and play some Destiny, so yeah, looks good. But if you’re having any problems,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 5, 2016 -
Super Metroid Flipped On Its Side Is Like A Whole New Game
You may well have played Super Metroid. But when you did, you played it the way Nintendo wanted you to play it. This hack, by SMILEuser96, flips the game’s map on its side, but leaves Samus and your enemies properly oriented (so only the level is tilted, not your entire view). Sounds simple, but it…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 4, 2016
