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V for Vendetta‘s Creators on Creating a Protest Symbol
Whether it be Anonymous standing up to Scientology or protestors in Zuccotti Park, the Guy Fawkes mask has become an iconic protest symbol. The mask was originally created by Warner Bros. to promote the 2005 film V for Vendetta. It has since taken on a life of its own. “The Guy Fawkes mask has now…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
The Cutest Co-Op Play. Ever. Bar None
Two little kids work together to check out the Nintendo 3DS and melt our hearts in the process. Nov. 24 [Monsebrak via TinyCartridge] You can contact Brian Ashcraft, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
So, Is This How You Troll Dual Thumbsticks?
For years now, gamers have been saying that the PSP’s Achilles’ heel was the single circle pad. Sony is on the verge of releasing the PS Vita, which sports dual thumbsticks. And gamers are still bitching. A Japanese gamer checked out the Vita at an in-store promotion noting that there is a severe space dearth…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Skyrim‘s PS3 Version Patched. Apparently!
The PS3 version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is buggy. Since launch, PS3 owners have been encountering difficulties that make the game not only slowdown, but unplayable. Today, Skyrim players are reporting a patch was released. Some folks over at the Bethesda forums are reporting that it does indeed addresses PS3 lag issues, and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Vega! Morrigan! Raiden! Vega!
Wonderful. I complain regularly here that there’s not enough quality male cosplay, and what do I get this week for my troubles? Vega. And not just Vega. An awesome Vega. He is, of course, joined by a score of other great cosplay artists in our weekly round-up, featuring characters from franchises as diverse as Dynasty…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Buy Your Own Stuffed Dragonborn Helmet
So you want to look like Skyrim’s Dragonborn but don’t want to go to the snow, get beat up and punch a lot of wolves in the face. Next best thing? Buying a plush Dragonborn hat. Theese polar fleece pieces (with stuffed horns) are made to order, and cost $40. Worth it? If you look…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Nintendo’s Zelda Room Won’t Be Destroyed by the Moon in Three Days
Nintendo of America, as part of the company’s 25th anniversary celebrations for The Legend of Zelda, got the team at iam8bit to dress up a room in the fashion of the series. They didn’t disappoint. Look at those murals! The grass! The rupee cushions! Incidentally, did you know that Nintendo of America’s headquarters is split…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Diablo III Brought To Life Is Hellish, Totally Awesome
Maybe it’s the ghoulish face. Maybe it’s the creepy trailer. Or maybe it’s Joshua’s pasty-white arms. I cannot decide. Crafty internet person Joshua, who plans on taking it to next year’s Blizzcon, created a Diablo III costume for a mere $145 (and many, many man hours). Materials include stuff like 37 feet of aluminum foil…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Argh, This Disney Kids Game Just Got Gruesomely Morbid
In 1994, Westwood—they of Command & Conquer fame—released a platforming adaptation of The Lion King. It was pretty great! Westwood had no part in the bootleg Chinese version of the game, though, which added a few extra scenes. Lion King 5, for the Famicom, is like many other Chinese games of the time in that…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Where’s the Next Assassin’s Creed? Select One Answer
Assassin’s Creed has Italy and the Middle East covered. It’s time for the series to spread its wings. What locale will Assassin’s Creed III be set in? Your guess is good as mine. But, if this survey is to be believed, let’s make an educated guess. A reader of website Empire State Gamer apparently took…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
The Secret Nicknames of Shadow of the Colossus
They’re some of the most memorable opponents/victims in all of gaming, but the Colossi in Shadow of the Colossus don’t actually have official names. All this time you’ve been calling them “sword guy” and “flying thing” (or things presumed to be more official), but turns out those aren’t canon. They’re officially nameless. They do, however,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Watch Men Turn a Convenience Store into a Schoolgirl Anime Mecca
Schoolgirl rocker anime K-On! isn’t only getting a feature film, in which the girls travel to London. It’s also getting a convenience store. This is it. In Japan, convenience stores not only sell food and snacks, but an array of necessities (boxers, anyone?) and also double as a place you can send letters, order gifts,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Nobody Likes Zynga
Zynga rocketed to fame with titles like FarmVille and Mafia Wars. When Mafia Wars 2 launched, the number of players peaked at 2.5 million, but dropped to 900,000 earlier this month, with players complaining that the game just wasn’t as fun. They weren’t the only ones complaining—the individuals making the games were, too. This comes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Skyrim’s Tough When You’re a Midget
Actually, this guy isn’t even a midget. He’s more like a Fraggle. With a sword. YouTube user DoctorMelon messed around with his copy of Skyrim on the PC and changed the size of his hero. He now finds horses terrifying. Towns go from reasonably-sized to monstrous. And let’s not even think about dragons You can…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Curvy General with a Curvy Figure (GEDDIT?)
If you’ve played war game Valkyria Chronicles or seen the anime, you probably know Selvaria Bles. She’s the part of the game’s Empire faction. And like any good Brigadier General, she has good command of her troops and her swimwear. Bles is Valkyria Chronicles‘ fan service character—as evident by this figure, which is due out…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 28, 2011 -
Let the Xbox 720 Concepts Begin!
Now that rumours about the next Xbox console are flying thick and fast, those with an eye towards the future and a hand on their mouse are dreaming up concepts of what the next machine will look like. Here’s the first credible one I’ve seen in the wake of the recent rumours, which is the…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
The Whore of the Orient is the Next Game From LA Noire’s Creator
Brendan McNamara, whose LA Noire project resulted in a good game and a shuttered studio, has ended up at the same place many of his ex-employees did: filmmaker George Miller’s KMM Studios. He’s there to develop a game called Whore of the Orient, which has been described as “one of the great untold stories of…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 28, 2011 -
Red Bird Baked in a Pie
Red Bird Baked in a Pie | No pork products on this Angry Birds pizza. Just red and yellow peppers, olives, mushrooms. (Seen via Neatorama) Only One Man in the World Owns TF2‘s “Top Notch” Hat It shouldn’t be hard to guess who it is, either. Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson was invited to play…
By Owen Good Published November 27, 2011 -
Would You Pay $1,300 for a Virtual Spaceship? [Update]
When EVE Online began selling premium vanity items this summer, everyone lost their minds and rioted. Granted, these were $68 virtual monocles and such, but they didn’t offer any kind of performance advantage. Another space-based MMO, Dark Orbit decided to offer a rare spacecraft with a value of €1.000 (roughly $1,300) and found more than…
By Owen Good Published November 27, 2011