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Fox News Host’s Guns Vs. Video Games Argument Doesn’t Make Sense
In the Fox News segment excerpted above, Judge Jeanine Pirro argues that banning guns won’t stop crime. She should certainly feel free to argue that position. But when she invokes video games in a preposterous culture-war argument, it’s hard to take any of her comments seriously. Here’s a partial transcript of what she says at…
By Evan Narcisse Published February 4, 2013 -
In College? Make Video Games? You Could Win A Spot At This Year’s E3
If you go to school for game design, you might be stoked to hear that the Entertainment Software Association, also known as the ESA, also known as the shadowy masterminds that secretly control the video game industry the people who run E3, just announced a contest for college students in the United States. Around 400…
By Jason Schreier Published February 4, 2013 -
ChefVille ‘Guten Appetit’ Quests: Everything You Need to Know
While we’ve already seen one new German-themed quest released in ChefVille this week with it an upgrade to the Hofbrau Skillet, there’s an additional timed series available to tackle. The thing is, it’s probably buried among the many Chinese New Year event quests that have also been rolled out this week, so its timer has…
by Brandy Shaul | Games.com Published February 4, 2013 -
Crusader Kings II‘s Newest Expansion Will Make You A Viking
Hyper-complex medieval strategy game and one of our 2012 GOTY nominees Crusader Kings II has a new expansion on the way, and the announcement trailer just hit the web. Old Gods will place you back in good ol’ 867 AD, when Vikings ruled the land and seas. This pagan-themed jaunt will offer “hundreds of new…
By Holden Miller Published February 4, 2013 -
If This is What a Free-to-Play Pokemon Game Would Be Like, Then No Thanks.
Zuko Monsters has several advantages over Pokemon, the long-lived monster collecting role-playing game series that clearly serves as its inspiration. It’s got sharp and colorful graphics filled with personality, with nary a pixel to be seen. Timed finger taps during battles add a simple element of interactivity that Pokemon‘s battles lack. Zuko Monsters is also…
By Mike Fahey Published February 4, 2013 -
Half-Life 2 Has An Awesome, New Virtual Reality Head- And Gun-Tracking Mod
What you see above is Nathan Andrews’ full head- and weapon tracking mod for Half-Life 2, which he created in preparation for the release of the Oculus Rift virtual reality gaming headset. It looks insane The Oculus Rift, which raised millions of dollars on Kickstarter in 2012, is hopefully coming out later this year Half-Life…
By Gergo Vas Published February 4, 2013 -
I Sure Hope The Dragon Quest VII Remake Comes To America
Via GoNintendo, here are two new commercials for the Nintendo 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII, out in Japan this week. As expected, it looks great. GoNintendo’s also got a nice summary of the changes brought to this remake of the PlayStation 1 role-playing game—from the sounds of it, DQVII 3DS will be easier, less…
By Jason Schreier Published February 4, 2013 -
Sky Pirates of Neo Terra Races Gracefully Across Three Platforms
Fresh from a test run in the wilds of Canada and an Image comics mini-series, Sky Pirates of Neo Terra tells the story of a world where disparate tribes maintain peace through glidewing racing, which is as good an excuse for a cross-platform online multiplayer racing game as I’ve ever heard. It’s a little Skies…
By Mike Fahey Published February 4, 2013 -
Hundreds of Confused Anti-Gun People Think I’m a Gun Nut—And That This Is My Gun
There are people on both sides of the gun debate who make good points. And then there are people who have absolutely no clue. In that latter camp we might include Senator Lamar Alexander, who thinks that, when it comes to people getting shot to death, “video games are a bigger problem than guns.” We…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 4, 2013 -
Two Dudes Attempt To Steal and Sell a Cab To Fund Their Gaming Habit
Two young Chinese men are in custody for attacking a taxi driver with a knife and stealing his taxi last month. The young men wanted to sell the car for quick cash. Cash to play online games with. Twenty five year-old Liu and 26 year-old Li were both from the same village outside of Guomi…
By Eric Jou Published February 4, 2013 -
Get a Good Look at The Terrible Enemies in The Last of Us
Shaping up to look like a truly scary game, The Last of Us is populated with gruesomely infected enemies called Runners and Clickers. (More here.) Here’s a handful of screens of the enemies as well as some images of the lush, frightening setting. Have a look. Naughty Dogの最新作「The Last of US」プレビュー&インタビュー [Game Impress Watch]
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 4, 2013 -
China’s “God of DotA” Embroiled in Love Scandal
Professional gamers in China are treated pretty much the same way professional gamers are treated in other parts of Asia; with a certain deference. With the social position comes being a celebrity, and with that celebrity status it makes sense that something as personal as a romantic affair can blow up into something huge, even…
By Eric Jou Published February 4, 2013 -
Hello Kitty in Spaaaaaaaaace!
Seventh graders at Cornerstone Christian launched Hello Kitty into space. For science. Yes, science! The coolest bit is that after her space flight Kitty-chan was recovered 47.5 miles from the launch site. The onboard GPS and a loud beeper help locate the cat. One small step for cartoon felines, indeed. Hello Kitty in Space [Melody…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 4, 2013 -
Man Explains Why He Slept with WoW Guild Members
A chat log in which a Chinese gamer discussed his one-night stands has gone viral in China. In the chat log, the gamer dished on sleeping with several female guild members. The gamer was asked, “So you switched servers and came into our guild just to do our girls?” His reply was simply, “For the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 4, 2013 -
The Magic of Photoshop Brings the PS4 Controller to Life [Update]
The PlayStation 4 is coming. There’s an event later this month which will apparently unveil the new game machine. Last month, Kotaku published loads of details about the PlayStation 4, including its controller. Members of game forum NeoGAF (Noisepurge, Kairu, Mista Koo, and Sickboy007) churned out digital mock-ups of what the PlayStation 4 controller could…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 4, 2013 -
Don’t Fret, This Last of Us Gameplay Footage Won’t Infect You [Update]
Here’s a few minutes of The Last of Us gameplay, which has players groping around in the dark and dealing with scary enemies. It looks rather frightening. The Last of Us will be out this May. The Last of Us Gameplay Footage [GamesHQMedia@YouTube] The Last of Us [GameTrailers] Note: This post has been updated with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 4, 2013