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Spider-Man, Hanging Out in Cairo

You ever wonder what Spider-Man gets up to in Cairo? He takes the train, does his laundry, and enjoys a good smoke. Welcome to the world of Hossam Atef, a young photographer with a nice portfolio of portraits as well as viral pics like his recent Spider-Man series. Atef told Cairo Scene that the idea…

It’s official! Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is heading to the PS4. Next spring the HD remaster will be released in Japan. Update: Square Enix confirmed that the PS4 version will also be coming to the West, also next spring, priced at $50.

I’m Rather Worried About Assassin’s Creed Coming to Victorian London

Fifty quid says Queen Victoria is a Templar. Empress of India seems like a Templar-y thing to be, and the history books have it that at least eight people tried to off her. I’m placing another twenty on Jack the Ripper turning out to be at once a nice guy and a flawlessly animated woman.…

Father Makes Son Play Through Video Game History, Chronologically

For the last ten years, Andy Baio has been performing an experiment on his son. It is equal parts cruel and fascinating. Rather than let him play whatever video game he wanted, Baio made his boy work his way to modernity by playing through the history of video games chronologically. Starting with 1979’s Galaxian. His…

Forget His Face, Nathan Drake’s Rock-Climbing Is Getting Better

In video games we do many things. We run, we jump, we punch, we shoot and we climb That fact is most apparent in Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. From this perspective Nathan Drake isvideo game man par excellence. He is the master of the video game verb. He is Mario, Kratos and Indiana Jones all…

Unofficial Destiny, Force Awakens LEGO Is Expensive, But Worth It

David Hall makescustom LEGO minifigs. To get around copyright, he can’t call these amazing figures “Destiny” or “Star Wars” pieces, but we all know the score. And are thankful for it. The detail on the Destiny figures in particular is wonderful. The Titan – sorry, “Adversary Slayer” – is $32, but since he’s so close…

Hooray, That Awesome Cyberpunk Game Is Back From The Dead

Once upon a time (read: a couple years ago), a crazy pretty cyberpunk game called 5734L3R—aka Stealer—took our un-cybernetically enhanced simian world by storm. But then, just as quickly as it appeared, it got canceled. The end? Hardly. It lives again, and this time it needs your help. A glitched out cyberscape painted in warm…

Been a while since I played Crusader Kings II. I must have missed the patch notes about this.

Man Has 203 Simpsons Characters Tattooed On His Back

Michael Baxter, an Australian prison guard, has more Simpsons characters tattooed on his body than I can either remember or recognise. His entire back is covered in a collage of the cartoon’s cast, with the Simpson family themselves flanked by everyone from Guntherto Kent Brockman, who resides just above Baxter’s asscrack. The tattoo forms part…

Sunset Overdrive is getting a story-based expansion this month that adds an offshore oil rig and two new water-based traversal abilities to the game. It’s called “The Mystery of Mooil Rig,” and it comes out December 23rd. Now might be a good time to take Stephen and Kirk’s advice and give the game another shot!

The End Of The World, GTA V Style

It’s the year 2014. Grand Theft Auto V is now on next-gen consoles. So what’s that mean for last-gen? Why, the rapture, of course, if this fan video is to be believed. The folks at 8-Bit Bastard, in conjunction with Sonny Evans, put together this video about the last desperate souls roaming the abandoned wasteland…

A Guide To The Witcher‘s Story, For Those Who Know Squat

Despite a recent delay, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to be the new-gen game to watch, but it’s the third entry in a massive fantasy series with lore lining every crag of its handsomely (and lustily) scarred face. Where to begin? This video will help. And no, it’s not about witches. ShoddyCast, they of…

Ten Things You Should Totally Try In Far Cry 4

There are many things to do in Kyrat, lots of things to see. If you’re looking to make the most of your time in Far Cry 4, however, we have some suggestions for you. Far Cry 4 presents you with a playground. A lot of the fun comes from being creative with that playground, and…

Why Some People Are Freaking Out Over A New Tekken Character

Tekken 7’s new female character “Lucky Chloe” sparked some controversy online when she was revealed earlier this week, so much so that director Katsuhiro Harada took to Twitter to defend his work. His statements there have led to some confusion over whether that character will actually be included in the inevitable U.S. release of the…

The Honest Last of Us Trailer Deserves a High Five

Naughty Dog’s melodramatic post-apocalyptic survival game wowed almost everybody when it came out last year. Will the notoriously picky folks behind Honest Game Trailers manage to find fault with The Last of Us? Shh…. Clickers! Joel and Ellie’s emotional journey across a ruined America moved many a gamer to tears. But, damn it, it’s not…

A Pokémon Fan Game Three Years In The Making

Legends of the Arena is a Pokémon game that’s been cooking for a while—and you should totally check it out. Developed by “Wackyturtle,” the fan-game focuses on a prestigious tournament, with Pokémon Colosseum-style battles. Think of it like a more extended Elite Four, except there seems to be a sense of history to the tournament.…

Halo 3 Animation Mod Is The Stupidest/Best Thing To Happen To Chief

Master Chief riding in a Warthog? Usually pretty awesome. A Scarab-skinned Chief riding in a Warthog? Possibly the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen today. YouTuber and Halo gamer Lord Zedd, known for modding and tinkering around with the Halo games, has done a number on Master Chief in Halo 3 in the video above. It…

Smash Bros. Characters’ Recovery Moves Put To The Test

When weighing the merits of fighters in the new Super Smash Bros., a crucial factor players consider is their unique “recovery” abilities. These are the special moves each character has to help them make it back to a stage after being knocked off. One player has come up with a clever way to experiment with…

Free SimCity 2000, PS4/Xbox One Bundles, Inquisition, More Deals

The classic SimCity 2000 Special Edition is yours for zero dollars today. [ Origin] Still haven’t gotten your hands on one of the new consoles? Here are even more deals. Buy a PlayStation 4, get a Free Game | Amazon Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Bundle + Game of Your Choice ($350) | Microsoft refurb Xbox…

Stephen And Kirk Are Getting Back Into Sunset Overdrive

There was a time when Kirk and I really weren’t into the often-grating, tonally-annoying Sunset Overdrive. But substance wins over style and, what do you know? We’re both fans now. We had this chat a day ago. Then I played the game more last night and now like it even more. And to think this…