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Assassin’s Creed III Recreates Another Key Moment of American History: Ben Franklin Doling Out Sex Advice.
In 1745, all-time-great American Ben Franklin wrote a letter to his friend advising him that if his friend was still going to “persist in thinking of a commerce with the sex inevitable” after getting married, this friend should get a mistress—an old mistress. It’s a hell of a letter And, for some reason, Franklin’s “wisdom”…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 6, 2012 -
This Is The Best New Feature In Halo 4‘s Multiplayer
Ok, perhaps it’s more accurate to say it’s the most “juvenile” new feature in Halo 4, the first-person shooter developed (for the first time in the franchise) by 343 Industries. We already knew that the infamous “victory crouch” would return in the latest Halo title, but perhaps we didn’t expect it to be quite like…
By Tina Amini Published November 6, 2012 -
Grand Gaming Experiment Curiosity Launches, Players Tap Out Dirty Words
Curiosity, the first experimental game from Peter Molyneux’s 22 Cans, is an iOS app that invites the entire world to tap away at a gigantic multilayered cube, revealing its secrets pixel-by-pixel. A “life-changing” secret awaits the single player that makes it to the center. Right now it says “Fuckers” on the side of it. No…
By Mike Fahey Published November 6, 2012 -
The Assassin’s Creed Anthology Collects Altair, Ezio and Connor’s Games All in One Big Package
Amazon France has outed a mega-bundle that offers every console game made for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed fanchise. According to Polygon and Eurogamer, the Assassin’s Creed Anthology will include last week’s Assassin’s Creed III along with Assassin’s Creed, Assassin’s Creed 2, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin’s Creed: Revelations The listing touts a piece of € 150,…
By Evan Narcisse Published November 6, 2012 -
FreeSkate Xtreme Uses Your iPhone Camera to Keep Track of Your Head
If the location of your head is something you’re never quite certain of, then you’ll probably want to spend $.99 on VisionHacker Studios’ FreeSkate Xtreme for the iPhone and iPad later this week. It uses the Apple camera to find your skull, and then uses it to skate. It’s nice to see developers starting to…
By Mike Fahey Published November 6, 2012 -
This Guy Is Such a Jerk
Meet Allen. He’s a hair stylist in the latest Harvest Moon game, Harvest Moon 3DS: A New Beginning. And man, he’s such a jerk! Don’t believe me? Have a look. Like so many characters of similar ilk, he’s a jerk a first, because that makes him seem so much nicer when’s not being so damn…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 6, 2012 -
Nintendo released the specs for its Wii U internet browser. Have a look (via Video Gamer).
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 6, 2012 -
Hope You’re Not Sick of Pretty First-Person Stealth Games Yet
First Deus Ex, then Dishonored…dare we dream that first-person stealth isn’t just coming back, but it’s coming back better than ever? Let’s. Especially when modders toiling away on the final year of a school project are coming up with stuff that looks this good. Abduction is a CryEngine 3 project that’s loking awfully promising, even…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 6, 2012 -
Here’s How To Find Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter in Halo 4
Earlier this spring, Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter goofed around in a Halo 4 voice recording booth, talking about loading crates. The duo are appearing in the game as a special Easter Egg. YouTube user GameFrontDotCom has a quick walkthrough on how to find them and hear their dialogue. You can hear more of their…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 6, 2012 -
My Khaleesi, You Have Chosen Your Companion Well
It’s one of the coolest parts so far in HBO’s Game of Thrones series, and it’s now also one of 2012’s coolest pieces of costume work, this couple making the smart decision to attend a party dressed not as Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, but Khaleesi and… the poor horse. Fashionably Geek Reader Halloween Cosplay…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 6, 2012 -
Defend Your Home and Loved Ones With a Real Skyrim Axe
Prop builder Harrison Krix is continuing his one-man mission to bring Skyrim to life, one weapon and piece of armour at a time, with this incredible recreation of a Steel Axe from Bethesda’s sprawling RPG. Commissioned by a fan to make one, Krix actually went out and made three, one for the client, one for…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 6, 2012 -
Who Do Video Game Heroes Love Best? Game Villains, Naturally.
Mario may be the world’s hero, but without Bowser, does he have a purpose? Would Sonic need to race so far, so fast, without the threats laid by Doctor Robotnik? Artist Dan Matutina illustrates the symbiotic relationship between hero and villain in a series of hearts, pairing rivals together to indicate the one true fact…
By Kate Cox Published November 6, 2012 -
I’m Playing the Best/Worst Sports Game of the Year, and it’s Killing me
I love sports. I love video games. That doesn’t mean I automatically love sports video games, because as a non-American, most professional and polished titles don’t really appeal. I love my football games, though, from FIFA to Pro Evo, and that means I’ve also got a soft spot for the Football Manager series, games that…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 6, 2012 -
Behold, A Man Constructing A Teeny Tiny Fast-Food Meal
It’s been a week without off-topic posts, and I’ve missed sharing random, cool, randomly cool things with you guys. Here now, an oldie but a goodie—a man assembles a tiny, adorable, oddly sad little fast food meal. I’m sure our friends at Kotaku East would have more to add to this video, but I’ll just…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 5, 2012 -
Return To New Vegas: The Absolute Weirdest Way To Play Fallout: New Vegas
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been returning to Fallout: New Vegas, using the game to patch up downtime between the big releases of the fall. I’ve got a bunch of mods installed, but nothing particularly crazy. But if you DO want crazy, you could always follow Youpi’s lead and make the game well…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 5, 2012 -
One of the Greatest Space Games of All Time Returns
When old-timers talk about the halcyon days of space games, they mention series like X-Wing and Wing Commander. They also, in the same breath—and often before—mention Elite. The pioneering space trading and combat game, first released in 1984 (and which saw an equally ambitious sequel in 1993) remains one of the most expansive gaming experiences…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 5, 2012 -
The Sad (Funny) Story Of One Side-Scrolling Man’s Quest To Meet His Lady Friend
It’s a tale as old as time. A man needs to go meet his lady. He sets off, usually to the right. There’s a monster in the way. He jumps on it! What happens next, at least in Marius Fietzek, Benedikt Hummel and Irina Gross’ The Visit, will surprise you. And probably, make you laugh.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published November 5, 2012