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Swing on These Swings in New York City, And You Will Make Beautiful Art

If you’re in New York City or nearby, there’s something you’ve got to do by the end of the weekend. Head over to the Park Avenue Armory on 68th street, plunk down $12 and spend an hour or so swinging on swings as you create art. The installation is called Ann Hamilton: The Event of…

That Walking Dead: Survival Instinct video isn’t an official trailer. It’s gameplay footage cut together by a fan.

So Far, Hundreds Is the 2013 Game of the Year

I think I know what you’re thinking: Game of the Year 2013? Already? That’s crazy talk. You’re thinking that 2013 is only three days old. You’re thinking that a racing game fueled by the blood of its players could be 2013 game of the year right now, if said racing game was released some time…

Why Papo & Yo Should Be Game of the Year

Papo & Yo did something that too few games manage to do: it let me step into the life of another, actual-living-breathing person. And once I did that, I played through an experience that showed me how that person got through a painful relationship and was left with a lesson that I too could pick…

This Fan Game Might Be The Closest We Ever Get To Mega Man Legends 3

By now we’ve all lost hope of ever seeing Mega Man Legends 3, a game mistreated and ultimately cancelled by publisher Capcom almost two years ago. So this fan-made browser game—in which you can drive around as Barrett, a character that would have been playable in Mega Man Legends 3 (RIP)—might be the closest we…

Sony Patent Could Stop You From Playing Used Games, Possibly on the Next PlayStation

A patent application published today resurrects the rumor that Sony’s next gaming console will suppress the playing of used games, and outlines how such a scheme would be accomplished without the use of an always-on Internet connection for verification. In short, an RFID ID stamped onto the new discs would track their usage history and…

Noah’s Ark is Much More Menacing With Explosives and Teeth

The Book of Genesis tells the story of Noah and his Ark, the God-contracted vessel built to contain all the species of the world during the pressing of the holy reset button. While I’m only vaguely familiar with the tale, I’m pretty sure I would have remembered the Ark having evil chomping teeth that spit…

A Guy Who Used to Be a Dragon Is the Star of This Week’s Nintendo Download

Stumbling back to work after the holiday break? Take this friendly tip: don’t mouth off to your boss. Because if you do, next thing you know, he’ll cast you out from the heavens, forcing you to shed your glorious dragon form and ally yourself with all manner of neurotic human striplings. Or maybe you’ll get…

Why Spelunky Should Be Game of the Year

On the surface, Spelunky is a roguelike platformer where you become like Indiana Jones, going farther and farther inside ancient caves holding untold riches and perhaps even lost civilizations. You have some rope, some bombs, a whip and whatever else you find along the way. It’s a difficult game, and you will die a ton.…

Oh God, This Terrible-Looking Gaming Movie Is Actually Coming Out

Since it’s been nine months since the last trailer, we’d assumed/hoped that the movie Noobz (sigh), a tale of online gaming and… bad comedy, had been consigned to the garbage disposal unit of history. Nope. It’s out soon, and here’s a new trailer. Tina described the first one as “ghastly”. I’m going to call this…

This Was 2012’s Most Accessible Game For Disabled Gamers

AbleGamers, a “a nonprofit that helps gamers with disabilities”, has revealed their winners for its 2013 accessible game of the year. Overall, top prize went to the PC version of EA Sports’ FIFA 13, for its customisable controls, high contrast colours, visual cues and, best of all, a mouse-only control scheme. For disabled gamers with…

Giant Five-Foot NES Controller Is Made Out Of LEGO. And Actually Works.

LEGO builder Baron von Brunk, who you may have seen here from time to time, is back with something a bit bigger. A little more ambitious. He’s built this enormous five-foot LEGO NES controller. Which works. I don’t know what to be more impressed by, the build itself or the fact he owned enough grey…

A Game Inspired By All Your Other Favourite Games

“I blended classic Zelda and dark science fiction and drank the ensuing mixture”, writes indie developer John S Park, aka 6e6e6e. “It was Radio the Universe.” And it looks terrific. “Players will feel aesthetic and gameplay influences from titles like Yume Nikki, Symphony of the Night, Hotline Miami, and Dark Souls“, Park adds describing his…

Nathan Drake Is Being Immortalised In Polystone Form

Sideshow will be releasing, sometime in the future, this gorgeous premium format statue of Nathan Drake, star of the Uncharted series. It’ll be expensive—we’re talking hundreds of dollars—but as we’ve seen with similar pieces from the range, you’re getting something of suitable size/heft for your buck.

This $79 “Game Console” Has A Fight On Its Hands

I admire their spirit. Their heart is in the right place. But I can’t help but feel that the makers of the GameStick—the “the most affordable, open and portable TV games console ever created”—are going to be up against it. While the premise is sound, and the $79 price tempting, claims like the fact it…

He-Man, Remade In Glorious Pixel-Vision, Is A Sight To See

Canadian animation director Caleb Hystad made this short animated He-Man clip, and said “You may ask why I have done this thing, but I ask why no one else has.” Pretty much. While the clip simply recreates the classic series’ opening credits, I can’t help but think a game that looked like this, and not…

Demo For Panzer Dragoon “Sequel”, Crimson Dragon, Leaks Onto Japanese XBL

Yesterday, a demo for upcoming Kinect action game Crimson Dragon was accidentally released on Xbox Live in Japan before being swiftly pulled. But not before people could download it and record it being played. The actual demo itself isn’t new, it did the rounds last year, but this is the first time we’ve been able…

These New Year’s Eve Fireworks Are Even More Beautiful In Reverse

On the grand list of Things That Look Awesome In Reverse, it’s not a huge surprise that fireworks are right up there near the top. And indeed, the Melbourne New Year’s Eve fireworks look just lovely in reverse, as demonstrated in this video by Julian Tay How’s everyone doing? How is your 2013 so far?…

Dead Space Cosplay So Real You’ll Want To Hide In A Closet

Somewhere under all that Isaac Clarke armour is French cosplayer Kevin. He’s joined in some of these photos by compatriot Léa, dressed as Dead Space 2’s Ellie Langford. Some are from 2011’s Japan Expo in Paris, others from the latest show, which is held across the new year’s break. Kevin’s suit is so good that…

BioWare: Putting Same-Sex Romance Into The Old Republic ‘Will Take A Lot More Work Than We Realized’

In September, 2011, the folks behind online role-playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic promised to add same-sex romance after the game had launched Today, in January of 2013, same-sex romance still isn’t in the game. This has made quite a few The Old Republic players angry. They’ve been petitioning and writing angry posts on…