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French Court Says Prisoner Can’t Have a PS3, but Could Use Xbox 360

The latest Xbox 360 exclusive? French prisons. An inmate recently lost his appeal to have his PlayStation 3, and the privilege of playing it, restored to him, and it seems the PS3’s on-board WiFi connection is the problem. Good ol’ Xbox 360, remember, didn’t have that feature on the Elite or the Arcade models. According…

Turns out Armature Studio—the development house made up of ex-Retro folks who worked on Metroid Prime—was working on a Mega Man first-person shooter for Capcom. It was cancelled in 2010. Polygon‘s got the full story

Iron Man 3 Comes Out Next Month. You Can Play Iron Man IV Right Now.

Aspreviously proven, the huge environment of Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City is a perfect playground for billionaire industrialist Tony Stark. Now GTA modder supreme H1Vltg3 teams with JulioNIB to create the ultimate Iron Man mod, complete with multiple suits of armor, a custom interface, and the ability to play as Stan “The Man” Lee,…

There Is No Third Console Curse. Don’t Believe It.

The next Xbox will be Microsoft’s third video game console. And there are already those who say the still unannounced machine is doomed. You see, some believe in a Third Console Curse. Whether it’s gamers on the IGN boards or GameFaqs, there’s chatter of a “dreaded console curse.” Heck, even as early as 2009, there…

VP of development Rod Fergusson, who has previously left Epic to help with the finishing touches on BioShock Infinite, is departing Irrational Games. “Now with the game shipped successfully, I’ve done what I set out to do here and now I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life and career,” he told Polygon

This Man Will Draw Two Pokémon Doing Whatever You Want*

Drawings of Pocket Monsters visiting the psychiatrist? Hanging out by the water cooler? Racing mopeds? You betcha. Here’s a small sample from Tumblr site illdrawpokemonforyou Want something drawn? Here are the rules. But for goodness sake, don’t request two Pokémon screwing! There are more interesting and funny things that can be drawn. illdrawtwopokemon [Tumblr]

The Last Of Us’ World Isn’t Exactly Puppies And Rainbows

This is a developer diary, yes. But it’s a great one, because it’s with the creative team behind the design of The Last Of Us. Guys like Nate Wells, who you should thank for helping shape the visual identity of BioShock Infinite. Or Neil Druckman, the game’s lead designer, and also lead designer on Uncharted…

Would XCOM’s Designer Put Paid Power-Ups In The iOS Version Of The Game?

According tothis interview with Jake Solomon on IGN, that’s a no. A refreshing, enjoyable no.

Ten Of The Best Video Game Logos Of All Time

Designer Cory Schmitz, who has helped define the look of everything from video games to film companies, has listed his ten favourite gaming logos. It’s a subject dear to my heart, because I’m interested both in marketing and design, so it’s also one I latched onto thinking I’d love some and violently disagree with others.…

You’ve Played Zombie Action Games. How About A Zombie Strategy Game?

War of the Zombie is an upcoming iPad game that, while involving zombies, isn’t like most other zombie games. Looking like it’s borrowing from a few places – most notably XCOM and The Last Man – this video gives you a good breakdown of how it all works. It also gives you a look at…

It’s Tough Getting Your AAA PS3 Blockbuster Tested By Humans Who Aren’t Dudes

Women play video games. All types of video games. Even the ones where you shoot cauliflower zombies. So it’s weird that it’s so hard for developers to get women to test them before they’re released. In an interview with The Escapist, Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckman revealed that the company which handled focus testing for the…

There’s A Funny Side To Microsoft’s Next Xbox Rumors

Taiwanese news agency NMA TV, picking up on the internet’s growing dismay with Microsoft’s rumoured plans for the next Xbox, has done what it done best and make an animated video about it. It is incredible.

Rock Band Songs Are About To Start Disappearing. Get ‘Em While You Can.

Nothing lasts forever. That goes double for music licensed to appear in video games. Harmonix has had to make the sad, if not entirely unexpected announcement today that the first of their licensing agreements for Rock Band DLC is about to expire. The DLC in question is the Metallica pack, released in November 2007, that…

Awww, This Mario Wedding Is So Sweet I Want To Get Married All Over Again

Where 96% of video game weddings are tacky, horrid affairs, potentially awkward for many guests and with a high chance of regret decades down the line, this one gets the balance between “video game wedding” and “normal wedding” just right. The key is in the style and design, with every reference obvious enough to fans…

What Did You Think Of Last Night’s Game of Thrones?

Here’s a dispiriting way to look at it: As of last night, we’re a fifth of the way done with season 3 of Game of Thrones. How’s everyone feeling after last night’s episode? I have to say, while I’m enjoying it, they haven’t exactly assuaged my fear that this show is simply going to sprawl…

Looks Like Somebody Is Already Playing Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon [UPDATE: Removed]

Curious about the new crazy-looking Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon? Well, DiscoNachoPiggy seems to have their hands on it (this certainly lines up with the screenshots), and they’ve uploaded footage. Take a look. So far, Blood Dragon seems dramatic and colorful. Dillon, you son of a bitch! [DiscoNachoPiggy]

When I First Saw Mass Effect, It Looked Like This. I Didn’t Love It.

This artifact, which I dug this up out of my basement a few weeks ago, was where I first entered the universe of Mass Effect. It didn’t impress me much in 2007. Six years ago, the Microsoft PR machine sent out hard drives with the code for Mass Effect 1 to press for previews. Mine…

A BioShock Infinite Glitch That Lets You Farm For The Best Gear

This exploit, found by GameFront, seems highly tedious. I’m sure some of you will still do it, because hey, it’s one way of ensuring you get the best gear available. It’s too bad you can’t see what Booker’s gear looks like while playing, though. Bioshock Infinite – How to Farm For Unlimited Gear [gamefrontwalkthrough]

This weekend, dozens of people participated in a dating sim game jam—as of this writing, there are more dating sims available for you to play than you can shake a stick at. 60, to be exact. I haven’t played all of them, but I highly recommend Magical Maiden Madison, Kindness Coins, and Sex With Men.…