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That Game Where You Play As A Momma Badger Looks Gorgeous
I can’t say I’ve ever wanted to play as a badger, but the more I see of Shelter—the game where you play as a mother badger protecting her litter—the more I want to. Here’s some early footage, which shows gameplay elements like food hunting, as well as showcase some of the dangers players can expect…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 22, 2013 -
All-Star Dad Builds Incredible Basement Arcade With His Son
When I was growing up, I was barely allowed to own any video games. Contrast that with Redditor Mertzlufft, whose father teamed up with him to construct this bananas-looking underground compound, stuffed with more games than any single human could hope to handle. Mertzlufft, now in college, says that the project has been in the…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 22, 2013 -
EA Sports Has No 1st Amendment Right to College Players, Judges Say
A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit brought by a college quarterback against EA Sports, on grounds the video game publisher used his likeness without permission in their popular NCAA Football series. Ryan Hart (pictured), who played for Rutgers University from 2002 to 2005, sued years ago on grounds that the Rutgers quarterback in…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2013 -
So, What Are We Going To Call The Xbox One?
Well, here we are. We now know the names of the three consoles that’ll be competing come this holiday season. PlayStation 4. Wii U. And now, Xbox One. But every console needs a shorthand name; the Xbox 360 was just the “360,” the PlayStation 4 is the “PS4.” But what to call the Xbox One?…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 22, 2013 -
These Stuffed Pokémon Dolls Are Way Too Freakin Cute
deviantART user LeFay00 makes a ton of Amigurumi, which according to Wikipedia is the “Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals.” Often, Amigurumi are adorable. So it should be no surprise that LeFay’s collection of chibi Pokémon Amigurumi are rather charming. The cuteness. It’s almost too much. Take a look: I want them…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 22, 2013 -
The Internet Reacts Hilariously To The Xbox One Event
The big Xbox reveal event yesterday swept through every major forum and community, resulting in the inevitable production of hilarious jabs at the console itself, console wars, and especially the dog companion from Call of Duty: Ghosts in just a couple of hours. Among a lot of messy stuff that’s already old news, quite a…
By Gergo Vas Published May 22, 2013 -
Zombie Kirby Comes To Un-Life In This Speed Drawing
Kirby! He’s so cute, so cuddly, so… bloodthirsty and brains-starved. In this speed-drawing by Shanna May, the little guy comes to life (or undeath) in a grisly yet adorable way. You can order a print or poster of the little brain-eater here
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 22, 2013 -
Alan Wake Creator Explains Why We’re Not Getting A Sequel
Sam Lake—you bastard child of Vincent Price and Stephen King—don’t you ever change. Even when explaining the massive disappointment that was the distinct lack of Alan Wake 2 at yesterday’s Xbox One reveal, the guy who put words in Max Payne’s mouth still manages to come across as hypnotically charming. Lake says that reveals that…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 22, 2013 -
Call Of Duty Dog Must Die, So That We May Live
Yesterday, when we all met Call of Duty Dog for the first time, the first thing I said was, “Aww, a dog!” The second thing I said was, “Good thing they are going to kill him.” Every comment, every video, every Call of Duty Dog joke made has been accompanied by the logical conclusion that,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 22, 2013 -
Hey Hipsters, Looking For Your Portal Fixie? It’s On Craigslist
I’m selling a nice dicent fixie 300 obo just got the rims a week ago but I don’t even ride bikes so I don’t need it anymore every thing works fine and looks good I paid over 450 for every thing […] The seller says he’s willing to trade it for a Wii U, too.…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2013 -
Xbox One: All Of This Week’s News
The next Xbox is called Xbox One. It’ll be out later this year. It won’t be always-online, but it will restrict used games. Oh, and the next Call of Duty has a dog. That’s just a smidgeon of the news we got at Microsoft’s big event in Redmond on Tuesday, which touted the new Xbox…
By Jason Schreier Published May 22, 2013 -
Xbox Exec: ‘If You’re Backwards Compatible, You’re Really Backwards’
The quote in the headline comes from Don Mattrick, talking to the Wall Street Journal about the Xbox One when the topic of backwards compatibility came up. But that’s not the only head-scratching statement to come from the man in charge of all things Xbox. The newspaper article covers the different strategies behind Microsoft’s next-gen…
By Evan Narcisse Published May 22, 2013 -
Ryse Rises Again As Xbox One Exclusive, Will Use Controller
Crytek’s first-person Roman shield-cracker Ryse debuted at E3 in 2011 as a Kinect game for Xbox 360, then fell off the map. The game has returned, as Crytek has posted an update to their site announcing Ryse as an exclusive for the Xbox One. The update is short on details, but describes the game as…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 22, 2013 -
I Swear To God, They Had Better Not Kill Call of Duty Dog
Yesterday, when we all met Call of Duty Dog for the first time, the first thing we said was, “Aww, a dog!” The second thing we said was, “Too bad they are going to kill him.” Every comment, every video, every Call of Duty Dog joke made has been accompanied by the implicit assumption that,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published May 22, 2013 -
The Moneysaver: Alan Wake, PSN Ultimate Editions, The Twilight Zone
You’re traveling through another dimension — a dimension not only of deals and discounts but of freebies. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of your wallet. That’s a signpost up ahead: your next stop: the Moneysaver. It’s a good day to be a console owner. Alan wake is $5 digitally on…
By Shane Roberts Published May 22, 2013 -
Only Fox News Can Save Us From the Tyranny of Xbox One
Microsoft says the Xbox One won’t need an always-online Internet connection. But if you want to play it, the thing might need to check in with the home office once a day. Playing used or borrowed games also sounds like a real bitch. Only one thing that can save gamers from this: our old enemy,…
By Owen Good Published May 22, 2013 -
A Dramatic Reading of Ridiculous Grand Theft Auto V YouTube Comments
You can’t have a trailer for a high profile game on YouTube without having the comments sometimes becoming strange, weird, and downright trollish. Grand Theft Auto is no exception, as shown by this funny dramatic reading of YouTube comments done by Shesellssheshells Previously: a dramatic reading of BioShock Infinite YouTube comments, and a dramatic reading…
By Patricia Hernandez Published May 22, 2013 -
Hey, Facebook. Your ‘Like’ Button Is Ugly. Here Are Better Options.
Can you guess which games each of these icons represent? I don’t know about you guys, but I’m pretty tired of seeing the bulky, medical-blue ‘Like’ button on every website and, increasingly, coffee shops and other random locations boasting their profile pages and begging for interest. But if they were video game-themed, like those above,…
By Tina Amini Published May 22, 2013 -
What’s In A Name? ‘Xbox One’ Could Confuse Average Gamers
Yesterday, when Microsoft finally announced the successor to their Xbox 360, Don Mattrick took the stage with a giddy grin. “Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system,” the Microsoft executive said. “The one with the power to create experiences that look and feel like nothing else. The one that makes your…
By Jason Schreier Published May 22, 2013 -
Google Play Is Messed Up, Like This Poor Girl’s Disfigured Face
“Why don’t you review more Android games?” is a question I get on a daily basis, and it’s a question I never ignore. Every time I get it, the first thing I do is go to Google Play on my phone and see if there’s anything new worth taking a look at. The service doesn’t…
By Mike Fahey Published May 22, 2013