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Ten Things You Might Not Know About Mario Kart

You can never get enough of Mario Kart trivia, if you ask me. Thankfully, the internet seems to feel the same way. Appropriately named YouTubers Fun Facts recently gave their standard treatment to Nintendo’s flagship kart racing game (I poured one out for Diddy Kong Racing after typing that). Watch the short clip here: Mario…

Save 10% on Nintendo’s eShop, Xbox Live, Far Cry 4, and More Deals

Nintendo eShop credit doesn’t go on sale often, so if you own a Wii U or 3DS, here’s a great chance to save 10% on games and DLC. [10% off Nintendo eShop Cards] Own an Xbox? Live doesn’t really get cheaper than this very often, so stock up now. [Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Membership…

Boba Fett vs. Mario, Mega Man and Pokemon Ends Exactly How It Should

The only possible reason for Mario not running from Boba Fett is that Nintendo’s flagship character doesn’t know who he is. Then, unfortunately for him, Princess Peach’s boyfriend finds out the hard way why he’s the most feared bounty hunter in the galaxy. Ouch. This video by YouTuber NicksplosionFX mashes up two beloved parts of…

The Hottest New Dinosaur Game On Steam Is Harder Than It Seems

Look, I’m not a professional dinosaur hunter by any means. But instinctively I need to shoot them in the face. theHunter: Primal gives me the perfect opportunity to do so. But tracking down dinosaurs is easier said than done. Would I find them? Spoilers: Yes I would. You can see how I got on in…

Remember Ridge Racer‘s amazing Galaga mini-game on PS1? Bandai Namco patented the concept of mini-games in loading screens, but video game lawyer David Hoppe noticed Bandai Namco’s patent is about to expire. The patent was filed November 27, 1995, which means developers can build their own on November 27, 2015.

Grand Theft Auto V Just Sold Me On A 4K Ultra HD Monitor

I’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing an Ultra HD monitor since toying around with the enhanced resolution early last year. With the release of the first 4K screenshots of Grand Theft Auto V on PC, the time for toying is over. Along with the unfortunate delay and system specs, Rockstar also released a…

The Sims 4 Is Coming To Mac Next Month [UPDATE]

Well, it’s finally happening. Nested underneath an announcement about the game’s first paid DLC, The Sims 4 developers confirmed today that a Mac version will be arriving very soon. As in, next month. I know, I know: Took them long enough! I spoke to a few people at EA about The Sims 4’s Game Pack…

Far Cry 4 got its first bit of DLC today, “Escape from Durgesh Prison.” It’s a timed challenge mode that can be played alone or in co-op (the best way to play Far Cry 4, if you ask me). It also features permadeath, which sounds intriguing. The DLC is available for $10, or as part…

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Grand Theft Auto V Delayed On PC

Sorry, PC owners—you’ll be getting Grand Theft Auto V a little late this year. Rockstar has delayed the upcoming PC port of their massive open-world game to March 24. The good news: Rockstar says the much-anticipated heists are (finally) coming to GTA Online before then. Heists will launch on consoles “in the coming weeks” before…

Green Arrow Isn’t Quite as Grim in Lego Batman 3‘s New DLC

The TV version of DC Comics’ Emerald Archer is decidedly more gloomy than his comic-book counterpart. But the Oliver Queen showing up in today’s new Arrow add-on for Lego Batman 3 still might manage to make you laugh. Just look at that Lego stubble. An Arrow-themed expansion makes sense for Lego Batman 3, given how…

If Banjo-Kazooie Was Made Today

Then this Unreal Engine 4 remake of Banjo’s house (via DSOGaming) from the first game likely wouldn’t have that graphical wow factor at all. Or the nostalgia. Created by 3D artist Neil Goodman over the course of a few months, the aim was to add “a lot more detail and little secret items and mementos…

A Clockwork Orange Remade in GTA V is Basically GTA with Hats

GTA Series Videos (via VG247) has recreated a few scenes from Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film about violence in GTA V and, well, it’s GTA with Malcolm McDowell talking over the top. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK Okay, that’s underplaying it a little as this is nicely put together and they’ve done a really…

Disney Artist Pays Homage to Studio Ghibli

Jin Kim, Character Design Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios, drew this Big Hero 6 piece to express his gratitude to Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki. Of course, Miyazaki is famous for creating anime like My Neighbor Totoro, which Kim’s wonderful tribute references. The drawing was first posted online last November, but it’s been recently creating…

This Wednesday, January 14, there’ll be a Nintendo Direct at 6am PT/9am ET. It’ll be “focused on spring 2015 Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles”.

Dude’s Entire YouTube Channel Is Just Far Cry 4 Wingsuit Stunts

I wouldn’t be surprised to see this guy post a video of himself soaring through the eye of a needle next. I used to dream of flying, you know. But now here’s Danny Rusk, who flies like he was born in Far Cry 4‘s wingsuit rather than the lame, earthbound birthday suits the rest of…

Smuggler Caught With 94 iPhones Strapped To His Body

There’s money to be made smuggling iPhone 6s into China. Enough that people who are not as bright as professional smugglers are getting in on the action. Accordig to a Sinareport, via Daily Dot, this genius was caught trying to get from Hong Kong into mainland China. Customs officials got suspicious when they noticed him…

Things Look Bad in the New Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer

The newest teaser for Marvel’s upcoming super-team sequel shows a collection of superheroes not getting along at all. Too bad they’re going to be facing down a super-intelligent, human-hating robot. So much for teamwork? Tonight’s trailer gives up a longer glimpse at the throwdown between Hulk and Iron Man, along with a few more glimpses…

Forza 6 Announced

Microsoft just showed the first trailer for Forza 6. And by trailer, I mean commercialfor new carthat also happens to be in the game. I’m not kidding; half the video is actual footage of the car itself being shown off at the Detroit Auto Show. The other half is a slow pan around the game’s…

R2-D2 Subtitles Reveal An Angry, Frustrated Little Droid

Jabba got subtitles. Greedo got subtitles. But poor R2-D2, he never got subtitles, so the astromech droid spends six movies bleeping around with the audience left to guess at what’s on his mind. Until now. Eclectic Method (via Laughing Squid) have gone through the six flicks and subtitled R2’s scenes, revealing a deeply frustrated droid…