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Crysis 2 Sings on PC
This latest Crysis 2 video gives another look at the gunplay and suit-enhanced choreography of the upcoming computer and console shooter. Better still, this was capped off of a computer and gives us sense of how smooth the game will play on PC. Crysis 2 releases March 22nd for the PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 -
A New Perspective on Super Street Fighter IV
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is one of the must-have launch games for the 3DS. It’s packed with a lot of neat extras like online multiplayer, 35 playable characters, figurine mode, spectator mode and one option that will completely change your perspective on Street Fighter games… literally. It makes sense that a game coming…
By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2011 -
Portal Opens Under Legendary Game Designer’s Feet; Another Opens Behind Desk at Valve
Thief, System Shock, Ultima Underworld, Deus Ex—Doug Church has had his fingers in many a’PC-gaming classic. And now he’ll be stirring the pies at Valve, home of Portal 2, Half-Life 3 (just kidding!) and more. [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
Are The Basic Building Blocks Of Knowledge Built Into Our Brains?
How does our mind generate memories and store information? While many neuroscientists believe that memories are jumbles of neurons shaped by experience, one scientist believes that neurons act like LEGO bricks, the building blocks of knowledge. How is memory created? On the surface level our memories and knowledge are gained through experience. But do the…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
I’m An Anonymous Woman Gamer
“…we shouldn’t be having to hide online, and this is unfair. I should be able to tell people I’m female and not expect crazy to come out of it.” “The first rule is: try to avoid pronouns.” A tall order, especially when it comes to the basic act of writing. And taller still given that…
Arianna Reiche Published March 17, 2011 -
A Psychoactive Drug That’s Spread Through Unprotected Sex with Men
You’re a nefarious supervillian and you want to transform this city into a hive of mind-controlled minions. But you also need the element of surprise. Two new scientific studies offer a possible solution: behavior-changing proteins in sperm! [io9]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
Meet Anarchy Reigns‘ Blacker Baron And His Super Sexy Fists Of Fire
The latest fighter to join the cast of Platinum Games’ multiplayer brawler is Blacker Baron. a giant black cyborg with a pimp hat, fur-collared vest, gold chains, a diamond-studded belt buck, and a pair of stolen golden fists. He calls them the “Super Sexy Fists of Fire.” They have Phoenix-shaped hood ornaments on them, which…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
How to Ditch Slow Wireless Speeds and Go Completely Wired in Your Home (and Why You Should)
Wi-Fi provides a convenient way to connect the computers in your home without the hassle of wires, but Wi-Fi is also slow and unreliable compared to a wired connection. Here’s how to go wired where it counts. [Lifehacker]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
Rainbow Six Infiltrates The iPhone
The squad-based shooting action of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six series finally makes it to the iPhone and iPod Touch, as Gameloft releases Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard, complete with three-player online co-op play. Shadow Vanguard is a completely original game in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six universe, built from the ground up for play on…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
When Multiplayer Betas Are Better Than The Real Game
Is commenter Cursed Frogurt alone when he says he enjoys multiplayer betas for games like Halo: Reach and Gears of War 3 better than full retail multiplayer? That’s the subject we’re testing out in today’s Speak-Up on Kotaku. This may sound strange, but I’m really anticipating the Gears of War 3 beta, much moreso than…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
Supremacy Shows Women Can Kick Ass
Women are a growing force in MMA fighting-and now they’re fighting onscreen in the new game Supremacy. According to its developers, this could help counteract the “princess in need of rescuing” stereotype that dominates portrayals of women in games. [Jezebel]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
Ar Tonelico Qoga Doesn’t Skimp On The Sexual Innuendo
The Ar Tonelico series features a mechanic in which the main character dives into the psyche of his female companions, unlocking powers by travelling deeper into their subconscious. Developer Gust takes advantage of this feature to make incredibly dirty puns. I’ve only been playing Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel for the PlayStation 3…
By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2011 -
How To Drive Away From a Tsunami
Amazingly, videos of tsunami waves coming ashore in Japan this week showed many people driving away from the water. If you find yourself in a similar situation, how can you increase your chances of survival from nil to slim? [Jalopnik]
By Joel Johnson Published March 17, 2011 -
How To Play Killzone 3 At Work
It’s as simple as attaching a fake set of arms to your back and wearing a double-sided necktie. Just make sure you conceal your PlayStation®Move Sharp Shooter if the boss walks in. If he catches you in hands-on combat action again, you’ll be in big trouble, buddy. But that’s ok. You’ll be immersed in Killzone…
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The 3DS’s Submarine Side-Scroller Teases Us With A Pseudo-Submarine Advance Wars
The 3DS launch game Steel Diver was first shown last June, back when it seemed like a simple, solid submarine side-scroller that might satisfy someone who wants a more traditional video game from their next Nintendo handheld. Then, late last year, we discovered that an alternate mode in Steel Diver lets us turn the 3DS…
By Stephen Totilo Published March 17, 2011 -
Setting Nintendo Games Up Just To See Them Fall
Is this the coolest thing you’ll see today? Probably. What else are you going to see that beats a guy building a domino effect, to Queen’s I Was Born To Love You, out of dozens of Famicom and SNES cartridges? I like the “Nintendo” bit the best, though. So cute.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2011