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Got A Broken Xbox One? Punch It.
This fix isn’t exactly elegant. And it’s far from guaranteed to work, since only a handful of people have had success with it. But if your Xbox One has a busted disc drive, and you want to try fixing it in the most awesome way possible, flip it over and punch it. Hard. There have…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 26, 2013 -
What You Can Look Forward To If You Didn’t Buy A PS4 or Xbox One
New consoles new schmonzles. Not everyone is racing into the next generation of games, and that’s okay. Really, those who are willing to wait might be getting the better bargain here. For one: neither the Xbox Oneor PS4 are must-buys just yet. Waiting now might mean you get to buy either console at a cheaper…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 26, 2013 -
Buggy Game Pulled From Steam, Funny Videos Remain
Yes, the following videos are from a game that is (or, was) available for purchase. Specifically, from Ashes Cricket 2013, which was released in a sad state and then unceremoniously pulled from Steam. Rock, Paper Shotgun‘s got the whole story, and also shared this video from Matt Whitehorn: I’m no Cricket expert, but I’m fairly…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 26, 2013 -
Activision Is Going To Make So Much Money From This Skylanders App
Available today for iOS, the Skylanders Collection Vault is an app that tells kids exactly how many Skylanders their parents still need to buy them, while letting them compare their paltry collection to the kid down the street whose mom and dad love him more. It’s so awesome. No really, it’s brilliant. Call of Duty…
By Mike Fahey Published November 26, 2013 -
PS4 vs. Xbox One: The Comparison We Had To Make
Two new gaming consoles. Both very powerful. Both very ambitious. Both about to meet head to head… and do battle for your time, money and attention, as well as the fate of the universe! Two weeks ago we reviewed the PlayStation 4. Last week we reviewed the Xbox One. Now that we’ve had a decent…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 26, 2013 -
What The Inside of an Xbox One Kinect Looks Like
We’ve seen what’s inside an Xbox One.What about the Kinect it comes bundled with? That part of the hardware has bits and circuits in it, too! And now, thanks to iFixitYourself, we can see what’s inside the new Kinect. They also break down some of what’s changed from the first Kinect, too—like for instance, did…
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 26, 2013 -
‘School Shooting’ Video Game Also Found at Sandy Hook Killer’s Home
Yesterday, we sought to list all of the video games investigators found in the home of Adam Lanza, the shooter who killed 26 people—20 of them children—at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14 last year. We missed one and, as its title suggests, it’s kind of important: “School Shooting.” But we’ve never heard of…
By Owen Good Published November 26, 2013 -
The guys over at the indie gaming collective Babycastles have just announced that they are seeking donations for a permanent gallery space in New York City. We have covered some of their events before, including a game of Pac-Man projected on an entire room. For more, visit their site
By Chris Person Published November 26, 2013 -
Super Mario 3D World Gets The Musical Treatment It Deserves
Sure, Super Mario 3D World is a great game — but how is it as a musical? From the people that brought you Pokémon – The Musical, comes a musical tribute to the recently released Super Mario 3D World. It’s energetic musical theatre, features a badass Princess Peach, and makes me wish these guys would…
By Chris Person Published November 26, 2013 -
Mod Skyrim, Get Job At Bungie
Want to get a job at Bungie, one of the world’s most respected video game studios? Easy. Spend thousands of hours writing a Skyrim mod so detailed and intricate, it feels like an expansion pack. That’s what Alexander J. Velicky did, and now he says he’s taking a designer position at the studio best known…
By Jason Schreier Published November 26, 2013 -
PC 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Thinking about building someone a PC? Replacing a part? Adding an accessory? Buying a game? We’ve got some suggestions. DO buy a Steam gift card for PC gamers. Most new games cost $50 or $60 on Steam, but they often go on sale, so a savvy gamer can make a $60 gift card go a…
By Tina Amini Published November 26, 2013 -
Pokémon X & Y, Summarized In A Single Minute
Story has never really been Pokemon’s strong suit, but even so, LORE manages to condense the 30+ hour Pokemon X & Y adventure into one minute. Better yet, they somehow manage to tell the story better than the actual games do. Neat. LORE – Pokemon X and Y Lore in a Minute! [LORE]
By Patricia Hernandez Published November 26, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto V $34, Dark Souls $6, Bioshock Infinite $20 [Deals]
Our Black Friday Deals Guide is coming later today, but there’s no need to wait for that, because three of the biggest games of the year are all on sale at historic low prices, in addition to a slew of blu-rays. Friendly reminder, follow us on Twitter or you will miss time-sensitive deals. Update: Ghosts…
By Shane Roberts Published November 26, 2013 -
Why I’m Not Buying That Fallout 4 ‘Teaser’ Website
UPDATE (12/7): Yep. It was a hoax Original story follows: For the past few weeks, our tips inbox has been overflowing with messages about Fallout 4, which everyone assumes will be the next game from the talented folks at Bethesda Game Studios. The hypothetical next Fallout game is getting a lot of attention on sites…
By Jason Schreier Published November 26, 2013 -
Borderlands 2 Grandma Drops Some Serious Indie Game Knowledge
Imagine Mr. Torgue in a tight pink shirt and hair curlers, it’s as unsettling as it sounds. That, plus a love of indie games is basically Grandma Flexington, the newest character in Borderlands 2‘s latest Thanksgiving-themed DLC. The DLC itself is only about an hour long, dropping you into Mr. Torgue’s Hunger For Violence Extravaganza…
By Steve Marinconz Published November 26, 2013 -
3DS 2013 Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Nintendo’s handheld is a fantastic gaming device. So if you’re thinking of buying someone more games for their 3DS, or a 3DS itself, here’s a little advice. DO buy a 3DS if your friend/significant other/mom doesn’t already own one. Chances are there’s something to be found on the platform that they’d enjoy. Especially with recent…
By Tina Amini Published November 26, 2013 -
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is going mobile next month. iOS, Android, Amazon, and Windows Mobile gamers will soon be able to dive into an enhanced version of early 90s Los Santos, where protagonist CJ will have another chance to follow the damn train. Expect enhanced graphics, controller support (woot), and a distinct lack of…
By Mike Fahey Published November 26, 2013 -
Curt Schilling Says Amalur Could Still Be a ‘Billion Dollar Franchise’
The collapse of 38 Studios—the game development company founded by all-star pitcher Curt Schilling—became one of the most colossal video game development flameouts ever. But, in a tweet this morning, the former Red Sox player says that the fantasy creation would still be innovative if someone ponied up the cash to put the dev team…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 26, 2013
