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Online Pass Codes Can Expire, But Shouldn’t, Says EA
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit released more than a year ago, but a NeoGAF member recently picked up a new, shrinkwrapped copy. He was upset to learn that the code inside for his Online Pass, which provides access to the game’s multiplayer features, had expired. That’s right: New-in-the-box game, unused code, and no multiplayer for…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
Herman Cain Quotes Pokémon as he Suspends his Campaign
Republican Herman Cain quoted a Pokémon movie once more as he suspended his campaign for President of the United States today. “I believe these words came from the Pokémon movie,” Cain said during a speech in Atlanta. “Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible. It’s never easy when there’s so much on the…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 3, 2011 -
Lego Batman 2 Will Include Some Super Friends
A sequel to 2009’s LEGO Batman has been known since the summer, around the time LEGO and DC Comics (and Marvel) were revealing their plans for more super heroes in the toy line. Now a LEGO fan site says the title will be something like “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” if that image is…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
Konami Offering a “Free” Downloadable Game with Vita’s Japan Launch
When the PlayStation Vita launches in Japan in two weeks, Konami will offer a download-only title that is free at its release, with the option for gamers to buy additional levels if they enjoy it. AR Combat Digi Q is the game, reports Andriasang. It’s a 40-stage adaptation of Konami’s Digi Q vehicle series. The…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
Games Linked to—but Not Officially Blamed for—Man’s Sudden Seizure Death
Back in June in Birmingham, England, a rather large man died suddenly, a death the coroner has said was caused by an epileptic fit. Given the victim’s love of video games, they were linked to the death during a hearing, although the deputy coroner investigating the matter stopped short of citing them as a cause.…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
Happy 10th Anniversary, Jak and Daxter
Today is the 10th anniversary of the release of Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy on PlayStation 2. Naughty Dog, the game’s studio, took a look back at the game’s decade of service and wants to be sure it’s remembered for its technical merit, too. “With each outing in the Jak and Daxter series, we…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
Console-ation Prizes After Black Friday
If you’re not all shopped out from Black Friday or Cyber Monday, The Moneysaver merrily marches on with another 50 values across hardware, software and digital distribution, including $80 off that Modern Warfare 3 bundle above. That’s right, consume! THIS IS YOUR GOD. Hardware • Xbox 360 320GB Console Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3…
By Owen Good Published December 3, 2011 -
British Listing Teases Combined Mortal Kombat Re-Release
The U.K.’s classification authority granted an 18-rating for a “Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition” on Friday, hinting that the title is due for a re-release that would, customarily, include previously released DLC. Mortal Kombat, which released in April, later offered a “Klassic” DLC pack that included four downloadable characters plus additional costumes for the base roster…
By Owen Good Published December 2, 2011 -
Four More SSX Screens to Keep You Warm Until Valentine’s Day
We may be closing out the hype cycle for 2011, but that means 2012’s is already underway. SSX is still looking hawt for its Feb. 14 release, as this ski-porn gallery attests. Happy early Valentine’s Day.
By Owen Good Published December 2, 2011 -
Wizardcore? LARP-Rock? Whatever You Call It, This is the Best Worst Heavy Metal Video in Possibly Forever
So there I was, hanging out on the internet and minding my own business, when this music video dropped in my lap. It was created by a metal band called “Alternate Reality.” It’s for a song called “The King That Never Was” and it involves Arthurian legend, swordplay, and some serious costumery. “Okay,” I thought.…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 2, 2011 -
Why the Hell Are You Online Right Now?
Is there any reason you’re sitting in front of a computer or plinking away at your cell phone right now, or are you part of the 53 percent of 18 to 29 year-olds that go online just to pass the time on any given day? A new study has determined that a large number of…
By Mike Fahey Published December 2, 2011 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
December is a fantastic month for video gaming. First, you get about four hours of daylight, so who the hell can blame you for staying inside all day. Second, all of the major releases have hit shelves, so unless you’re waiting on something for Christmas, chances are anything you want to play is already in…
By Owen Good Published December 2, 2011 -
Asshole Dog Shoots Duck Hunter
For more than 25 years, one of the constant laws of nature—like the speed of light—is the fact a duck hunt dog cannot be shot. Nothing, however, prevents the dog from shooting someone else, as a Utah man learned this past weekend. Robert Cottingham had 27 shotgun pellets removed from his buttocks after his buddy’s…
By Owen Good Published December 2, 2011 -
A Video Tour of the 16 New Tracks in Mario Kart 7
This week, we’ve taken a look at Mario Kart 7‘s online multiplayer and community pages, so for my last launch-week video, I wanted to take a quick tour through the 16 new tracks that Nintendo has created for the game. They run the gamut from simple racetracks to elaborate, multi-level roller-coasters, and a couple already…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 2, 2011 -
O Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree | PAWLING, N.Y.—A Christmas tree lighting at dusk in the Hudson Valley of New York. War Crimes in Video Games Draw Red Cross Scrutiny One of the world’s largest and most respected humanitarian groups in the world is investigating whether the Geneva and Hague conventions should be applied to the fictional recreation…
By Brian Crecente Published December 2, 2011 -
MotorStorm RC Director Talks Social Features, Cloud Integration, and the Ease of Vita Development
Sony has posted a new developer interview with Paul Rustchynsky, the game director on the upcoming MotorStorm RC for Sony’s Vita handheld. He talks about how the game is a refreshing change for his team, and how it’s less of a hardcore action game and more of a compulsive, social racer. In the game, players…
By Kirk Hamilton Published December 2, 2011 -
How To Unlock Call of Duty’s Robotron-esque Dead Ops on Your iPhone or iPad
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is a fun, slick iPhone and iPad game in its own right, supporting both single player and multiplayer marathons sessions of first-person shooter survival against hordes of zombies. But the game’s Dead Ops Arcade mode is almost more fun. The weird thing is, you have to do a little…
By Brian Crecente Published December 2, 2011 -
Several Avengers Assemble for the Marvel Universe MMO
As Gazillion offshoot Secret Identity continues to hammer away at the Marvel Universe MMO. the folks at the Marvel Massively Multiplayer Society have been slipping out glimpses of the iconic characters we’ll be playing when it goes live. Avengers assemble! Well, some assembly is required, at least. Over the past few months the MMMS has…
By Mike Fahey Published December 2, 2011 -
Batter Up! Check Out the First Screens for MLB 12 The Show
There was a time when console manufacturers made a point of having first-party sports sims on their machines but that era’s long since passed. Sony’s The Show franchise carries on that legacy and, after a few pitches in the dirt at first, the PS3 exclusive baseball franchise is enjoying a run of acclaim for the…
By Evan Narcisse Published December 2, 2011
