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The Huge Hardware Implications for Grand Theft Auto V and the Future of Video Games
In a year full of headlines about Apple, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, it’s possible to think that the forces that shape the future of what we’ll play and where we’ll play it is now solely in the hands of the people who make plastic and metal boxes. Or maybe it’s in the hands of the…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 25, 2011 -
Batman: Arkham City Shipped 4.6 Million Copies in Its First Week
From the earliest announcements of its existence, Batman: Arkham City stood out as one of the most anticipated titles of 2011. But, in a year with Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3 on the way, no one knew just how many units all that anticipation would move. Well, as of this morning, Warner Bros. is…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 25, 2011 -
Talk Amongst Yourselves V
Sorry, we can’t tell you what city the next Talk Amongst Yourselves takes place in. Can’t tell you what platforms it’ll be on. Even worse: we don’t have a trailer for it, so come Nov 2, you still won’t know. Recover from your disappointment by talking here about video games. After all, that’s what TAY…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 25, 2011 -
Leeroy Jenkins, Yes That Leeroy Jenkins Gets a Prime Time Name Check
I’m a fan of buddy crime-solving comedy Psych. The silly nature of the show and its constant references to obscure pop culture, the 80s and obscure 80s pop culture suits my downtime perfectly. But when I heard Shawn Spencer (actor James Roday) bellow out a “Leeroy Jenkins” I thought that maybe it was just a…
By Brian Crecente Published October 25, 2011 -
Our Giant Monsters Used to Rampage; Now They Sit, Spit, and Burn the City
What’s happened to the monster work ethic in North America? There was a time when a giant fire-breathing lizard wasn’t afraid to get up to their elbows in urban renewal. Now they relax at a safe distance, destroying buildings with fiery physics. They say they’re using their minds to solve problems instead of their fists.…
By Mike Fahey Published October 25, 2011 -
Get All the Dance Central Tracks on the Cheap
There may be some debate about what the best Kinect game is. Some may say Fruit Ninja Kinect, others will cast votes for Child of Eden and Twisted Pixel’s The Gunstringer made a strong debut on the motion-sensing camera a few months ago. But the best franchise on Kinect? That’s without a doubt the Dance…
By Evan Narcisse Published October 25, 2011 -
Ponying Up for Grand Theft Auto
Bills | Mountain View, CA: A customer shelled out cash for GTA IV in this 2008 pic. (Photo: Paul Sakuma | AP) Grand Theft Auto V To Be Revealed Next Week On November 2, Rockstar will release the debut trailer for the fifth main game in the Grand Theft Auto series, according to the developer’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
Snoop Dogg Explains a Waffle Maker, Feeds Chicken, And Talks Scented Candles
Rage‘s Wasteland is a mean bitch. There are essentials you are going to need to survive, like TV remote controls, dirty mags, and firepower. Who better to explain that than Snoop? The famed rapper talks through what gets him through the Wasteland, as well as gives a rundown of weapons and gadgets. He also drew…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
Nintendo DSi Xl Bundles Fit for a Kong
Remember the DSi XL? Sure you do! Nintendo hasn’t forgotten it, either. That’s way today, Nintendo announced two new bundles for the jumbo-sized DSi handheld. Both bundles will be out Nov. 6 and both bundles come packaged with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!. Both of them are not the same color; one bundle comes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
How about a Steering Wheel for Your 3DS?
When Mario Kart hit the Wii, Nintendo released a goofy plastic steering wheel that was supposed to simulate driving. Mario Kart 7 is around the corner. Know what that means? Another goofy steering wheel. This time it isn’t from Nintendo and it’s not for the Nintendo Wii. Rather, this “Mario Kart 7 Handle” is for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
This Japanese Kinect Sports 2 Commercial Is too Long and too Serious
And that music, ungh! If you’ve ever wanted to see Japanese people playing Kinect in a large living room, here’s your chance. Enjoy. 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 October 25, 2011 -
Grand Theft Auto V To Be Revealed Next Week
On November 2, Rockstar will release the debut trailer for the fifth main game in the Grand Theft Auto series, according to the developer’s site With the title previously unconfirmed, the above logo is our first official glimpse of anything to do with the game, though there have been strong rumours for a while now…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 25, 2011 -
Yo, It’s Day of the Tentacle, and it’s Flashing
Morning, Day of the Tentacle fans! Here’s a little something readers David and Sarah Cousens (of the excellent Cool Surface) whipped up to brighten up your Tuesday. If it brightens it up too much, well, you shouldn’t have come this far. It’s Day of the Tentacle fan art we’re talking about here. It was always…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 25, 2011 -
From Left 4 Dead to Resident Evil, This Lady Loves Zombies
For the past 15 years, Sweden’s Yami has been cosplaying. While others might favor cool or cute characters, Yami specializes in zombies, gore, and the stuff of nightmares. In these images, she cosplays as characters and zombies from Resident Evil, RE5, Left 4 Dead, and The Walking Dead “I love to cheer my love for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
Duck Hunt: The Movie is Surprisingly Terrifying
When you think about it, Duck Hunt is a pretty scary game. Get past the blue skies and cheery art design and that’s one evil dog lurking in the bushes. Something this horror movie based on the Nintendo classic knows only too well. The Hunt is the first of G4’s promised trilogy of short horror…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 25, 2011 -
Metal Gear Team Feverishly Checking Plastic Boobs
Hideo Kojima, creator of stealth series Metal Gear, and his team are approving a series of figurines based on Metal Gear Solid characters. Serious questions around the office being asked about this Meryl figure include: “Are her boobs like this? Are they big?” This is the latest prototype, and according to Kojima, the figure needs…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
Why Do Computers Always Have a Lady’s Voice?
Some of gaming’s most cunning foes have been computers. Think GlaDOS from Portal, or Shodan from System Shock 2. At least part of what makes them so memorable is that their artificial intelligence is brought to life by a cold, calculating, female voice. Friendly artificial intelligence usually skews female as well. Anyone who’s played Deus…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 25, 2011 -
Some Vita Games Will Have DLC, and Some Won’t [Update]
Sony gave sister site Kotaku Japan a list of games that require memory cards for saves and a list of games that do not. So who decides which games need memory cards and which ones don’t? According to Sony Computer Entertainment, the game companies do. Kotaku Japan is reporting that it is up to the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 25, 2011 -
The Amazing Nerd Art of Andrew Jones
British artist Andrew “Bones” Jones is a man after my own heart. In his works paying tribute to the video games of yesteryear, you won’t find much Mario or Mega Man. You’ll find Wing Commander, Zombies Ate My Neighbours and old Amiga games. In the gallery above you’ll see some amazing digital paintings by Jones,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 25, 2011