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The Return of the World’s Nuttiest Arcade Gamer
This guy impressed the pants (and socks) off us last year with his arcade game role-playing, getting so into Ghost Squad that he became Ghost Squad. Well, Sega’s replacing the older title with a new one, Operation Ghost. Which means, yup, he gets to try out an all-new routine. GHOST Squad Guy Meets Operation GHOST…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2012 -
Ever Wonder What Happened to all the Street Fighters?
We’ve got one interpretation. And it’s a funny one. But it’s not terribly realistic. Which is why, in some ways, I like this version of “what happened after” for the Street Fighter series a little more. Canadian artist Arman Akopian has done these great images of some of the central characters in the franchise, depicting…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2012 -
Avengers Action Figure Looks Just Like a Tiny Scarlett Johansson
When we first showed off Hot Toys’ amazing Avengers figures, there were two pieces notable in their absence. One was The Hulk, the other, Black Widow. Well, here’s Black Widow. She was worth the wait. While Hot Toys have made a figure based on the character before, that one was, let’s just say, a little…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2012 -
Adventure Time, Meet Studio Ghibli. Studio Ghibli, Adventure Time.
You know that wonderful feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when two of your favourite things come together unexpectedly? Like tiny butterflies covered in honey, fluttering around down there? Yeah, I’ve got that now. Feels pretty great. Artist David has combined cartoon series Adventure Time (well, mostly the fabulous gender-bending episode) with…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 18, 2012 -
The One Topic Guaranteed to Bring Out the ‘Idiotic Pebbledicks’
The always-wonderful Charlie Brooker weighs in on the furious and indignant response from some quarters following last week’s topic du jour, as seen here and here Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman. Especially when you’re made out of pixels [The Guardian] (Original image by Sam Spratt | Tumblr)
By Luke Plunkett Published June 17, 2012 -
Guild Wars Gets Sucker Punched While Fighting Games Just Stand There
It was only last week I was applauding the amount of quality male cosplay on display. This week? The men are shook. They’re either in hiding or just taking the week off. Disappointing for those who like a good bit of the usual male staples, like Team Fortress and Assassin’s Creed, but on the bright…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 17, 2012 -
A Hard-Drive in Slow Motion is a Thing of Beauty
There’s one in your Xbox 360. There’s one in your PS3. There’s probably at least one in you desktop and/or laptop as well. Hard drives are everywhere, and have been with us forever, so we tend to take them for granted. No longer. Like the human body, it’s only when you break it down and…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 17, 2012 -
When the Ocarina of Time Takes Things a Little Too Far [UPDATE]
Continuing the Father’s Day theme – which around here is an excuse for a Legend of Zelda theme – reader TJ says the special day means that, for once, he “got to pick my new little guy’s outfit”. Looking sharp, little Elliot. UPDATE – Reader Eric did exactly the same thing. This little guy won’t…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 17, 2012 -
Call of Duty‘s Next Two Maps Could be Modern Warfare 2 Throwbacks
According to this video, the map names “Shipbreaker” and “Terminal” briefly appeared in the map selection list of Modern Warfare 3‘s private match menu, apparently tipping off the names of two maps to come in the game’s next DLC drop this month. The enthusiast site CallofDutyMapPacks.com speculates that “Shipbreaker” could be a new Face Off…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
Grand Theft Auto‘s Boss is Skeptical of Wii U’s Appeal to Core Titles
Whatever you think of Take-Two or its boss, the company’s principles are clear and they don’t deviate from them. Titles like Max Payne and BioShock and Spec Ops: The Line get delayed because the publisher won’t put out anything before it’s truly ready. And it’ll walk from high profile licenses like Major League Baseball because…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
Playing a Video Game to Remember an Historic Day in Sport—or to Forget It
We’re all familiar with the conventional wisdom that at halftime of a championship sporting event, the local water system is strained by fans’ long-postponed evacuations of a beer or three. Well, after full time of a major fixture, FIFA‘s Internet pipe is likewise overflowing with teeth-gritting angst and cathartic release, too. Probably the best example…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
Ubisoft Movie Plans May Include Splinter Cell and Watch Dogs
Fresh off a rumor saying Paramount is considering a Splinter Cell film comes word that several domains have been registered for a movie version of Watch Dogs, the surprise sensation of E3 after a strongly positive debut. Fusible, the domain watch dog watching Watch Dogs, says that just this week Ubisoft registered Watch-Dogsmovie.com and Watch-Dogsthemovie.com,…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
I Want to See The Amazing Spider-Man—and Spider-Man on a Budget, Too
From the same demented minds that gave us The Avengers—on a Budget now comes the summer’s next thriftily made blockbuster—The Amazing Spider-Man—on a Budget It’s another (mostly) shot-for-shot recreation of the upcoming film’s trailer, featuring loads of super string and, once again, a shirtless guy in green body paint. Gwen Stacy’s totally not hot but…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
Pika-Chewed
I’m not the world’s biggest Pokémon expert, but I do know that half a dozen schoolchildren fisting a Pikachu is an image too rich to pass up for this week’s Shop Contest. Really, you need me to explain what’s going on here? OK well, actually, I can’t. Bash, our Japanese speaker, can’t, either. In his…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
Reader ak-blanc sends this postcard from Liberty City as an unorthodox Father’s Day greeting. Good morning and welcome to Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves. This is your space to discuss anything on your mind about the subject of video games. Of course, we hope you’ve called your pops or sent him a card and wished him…
By Owen Good Published June 17, 2012 -
EA Honcho Doesn’t Want to Piss Off Dead Space Fans, Still Wants to Scare the Crap Out of Them
Viewing the gameplay demonstration of Dead Space 3 at Electronic Arts’ E3 keynote, my immediate reaction was “Well, that looks like a game I can play without dookieing on myself.” Others didn’t have such a positive reaction. Frank Gibeau, the president of EA Labels told CVG that he’s heard the noise and that they “definitely…
By Owen Good Published June 16, 2012 -
Forza Totilo: The Winners
My boss’ ride in a Ferrari promoting Forza Horizon at E3 provided us with material for more than 150 ‘Shop entries this week, plus many more to come as it will assuredly become a meme. Or so one hopes. For now, we have 20 winners inside, including overall No. 1 indysgille! Let’s go ahead and…
By Owen Good Published June 16, 2012 -
See Life as a Team Fortress 2 Character with this Augmented Reality Smartphone App
Cam Fortress doesn’t really “do” anything, but it does let you pretend to sneak up on someone on the subway platform with your Spy switchblade drawn, or carry Pyro’s flamethrower to a gas station. Developed and launched on Google Play for Android phones, Cam Fortress launched last week, and is free to download. You may…
By Owen Good Published June 16, 2012 -
Oh, Good Grief, CBS is Gonna Do a Draw Something TV Show
CBS, the network that once made a show out of a Twitter feed, has picked up the pilot for one based on a Zynga game. Draw Something figures to be a celebrity-infested reality/gameshow hybrid that reeks of the old “Win, Lose or Draw” more than it showcases the game or its features. Per CBS: “Teams…
By Owen Good Published June 16, 2012