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Disney is “Pouring Money” Into Something Called Toy Box

It’s yet to have been officially announced by the company, but in an interview with the New York Times, chief executive Robert A. Iger mentions a project called Toy Box, which is apparently an “ambitious” initiative. The article says it’s “a console game with extensive mobile and online applications”, and will involve “various Pixar and…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2012

Because All Dishonored Needed Was a Machine Gun (And More Superpowers)

As Kirk and Jason noted last week, Dishonored is in many ways an “old-timey” classic, but there’s more to that idea than just its design. Because it’s a singleplayer game, with no ladderboards or auction houses, you can install “trainers” for the game that let you cheat. In the clip above, you’ll see just what…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2012

Samus and Link Walk Into a Cosplay Convention…

A meeting of two of Nintendo’s biggest stars at the recent Igromir 2012 show in Russia is just the start for this week’s Fancy Pants, which also features stunning outfits from Tekken, Mass Effect and the non-furry side of Pokémon You’ve got to admire the Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation costume below as well. Crafting accurate…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2012

This Guy Sculpted Some of Your Childhood’s Most Cherished Toys

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you probably don’t know Scott Hensey by name, but you’ll know his work. Because you probably owned some of it. He’s one of the all-time great toy sculptors, a man whose job was to shape and define the action figures that made up so many childhoods…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2012

I Want to Drink Myself to Death in This Nerd Bar

The idea of a “nerd bar” isn’t new. You’ll find examples of them all over the world, many of them with a distinct gaming slant. But many are also a little too one-dimensional. Games are great, duh, but they’re not the only thing in the world. So were I in Paris, I’d be sinking my…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2012

This…Isn’t…Sparta!

Due on Steam in 2013, Apotheon is an indie action RPG by a small three-man team. Not only set in Ancient Greece, but sharing the period’s art style as well, it’ll include both a singleplayer campaign (with an “open world”) along with multiplayer combat modes. Apotheon [Official Site]

By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2012

Arrested Developers Were Working on New Areas For DayZ

Following up from last week’s release, and to answer questions people have had in the wake of them, the team working on the standalone DayZ game have put out more screenshots showing off the interior sections. Answering criticisms that the interiors looked a little empty—even though they were clearly marked work-in-progress! – DayZ creator Dean…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2012

The Wii U’s First TV Commercial is Awful

Nintendo has its work cut out for it with the Wii U once the initial, and inevitable first wave of early adopters dies off. They say lightning never strikes twice, and given the original Wii’s success with the mainstream was white hot lightning, you’d be forgiven for thinking the company couldn’t possibly pull it off…

By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2012

It’s official: PAX Australia will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds from 19-21 July, 2013. Tickets here

By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2012

Be Sure to Drink Your Ovaltine, and Decode This Assassin’s Creed Image

As Assassin’s Creed‘s is basically predicated on brainwashing and an enormous conspiracy theory, it’s the perfect subject for the kind of viral clue-hunting alternate-reality game that surfaced on the game’s official site this past week. On Friday, the game—“Hacked History”—reached 100 percent completion. That is, everyone spotted all the anomalies presented in three historic paintings.…