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Man Charged With Selling Call Of Duty Games Stolen From Sony Factory
A man from Terre Haute, Indiana has been charged with theft and “offense against intellectual property” after being caught selling PS4 copies of the unreleased Call of Duty: WW2 that it’s claimed were stolen from a Sony factory. Terre Haute is the location of one of Sony’s DADC facilities, where the company produces its CD,…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2017 -
New Nintendo Switch Update Adds Video Recording, Save Transfers
The newest update for the Nintendo Switch is a surprisingly solid one, adding (or at least half-assing) a bunch of features that owners have been crying out for since the console’s launch earlier this year. First up is the ability to record video. All you do is hold down the screen capture button instead of…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2017 -
FIFA 18 vs PES 2018: Which Is Better?
FIFA 18 is a good game of football with an absolutely incredible singleplayer mode. PES 2018 is a fantastic game of football wearing clearance rack kit. That’s about the sum of it.I’ve been doing this feature long enough—and these games have settled into such a comfortable holding pattern of strengths and weaknesses—that it’s in danger…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2017 -
There’s Now A PS4 Controller For Tiny Hands
Sony has licensed Japanese peripheral company Hori to make a new controller for the PS4 called the Mini Wired Gamepad. It’s designed for kids (and adults with small hands, I guess?), and I am very upset it wasn’t called the Kidsaxis Like the name suggests, it’s wired (with a 10ft cable) and is 40% smaller…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2017 -
Tiny 12-Inch Arcade Cabinet Is Actually Playable
New Wave Toys has teamed up with Atari to produce Replicade x Centipede, the first in a line of fully-functional 1/6 scale replicas of classic arcade games. Crafted from die-cast metal and wood, the Replicade Amusements Centipede arcade cabinet is a pretty impressive feat of tiny-sizing. Inside the case is some dedicated hardware loaded with…
By Mike Fahey Published October 18, 2017 -
Dungeons & Dragons Stumbles With Its Revision Of The Game’s Major Black Culture
For nearly a decade, there hasn’t been more than a vestige of a black society in the official world of Dungeons & Dragons. There have been black people, but no black civilizations except for a relatively small group of survivors of a catastrophe and locals living under colonists’ control. Back in 2008, D&D’s traditional African-analogue…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published October 18, 2017 -
Trippy Dating Game Explores Toxic Relationships
Like falling into an old habit, I come back. Not because I need you. Not because I want you, even. But because I can’t pull myself together and let go of what’s easy and safe. I Woke Up Next to You Again, a game for PC, Mac, and Linux available on itch.io, explores the idea…
By Dan Starkey Published October 18, 2017 -
Befriend A Bunch Of Celebrities In This Strange Bootleg Game
The somewhat janky dating sim Super Star is already pretty out there, and then you get to the hilarious celebrity cameos. The Chinese game Super Star is a stat-raising game akin to Princess Maker or Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side. You play as an agent at a talent company trying to turn a girl who fell…
By Gita Jackson Published October 18, 2017 -
The Ten Commandments Of Video Game Collectables
Even if you don’t love video game collectables, you’re probably going to collect them. They should at least be somewhat worthwhile, right? This piece originally appeared 6/6/17. Most modern video games sprinkle small, collectable items around their levels to encourage completionists to explore. Once you’ve cleared the level of bad guys or puzzles, you can…
By Kirk Hamilton Published October 18, 2017 -
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Yells At You If You Try To Cheat
The newest South Park game is full of funny moments and easter eggs, but here’s one you might not catch, because it requires you to break the rules. Early in South Park: The Fractured But Whole, once the kids have given up on playing fantasy and switched to superheroes, you’re told to find a way…
By Jason Schreier Published October 18, 2017 -
‘Cupsonas’ Are A Thing Now
Cuphead’s difficult but cute. The game’s cartoony art-style brings everything to life with bouncy charm. Some fans have embraced the game’s visuals and created their own cupheaded characters. Riffing on the term “fursona,” referring to a personalized animal avatar, fans are calling their creations “cupsonas.” Some characters are teacups, others are frothing cappuccinos, and more…
By Heather Alexandra Published October 18, 2017 -
Politician Talks Battlegrounds‘ Success With A Golden Pan
In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, frying pans aren’t used for cooking but for melee and blocking bullets. Recently in South Korea, a politician brought a golden pan to an assembly to talk about the game’s success. In August, golden frying pans were given as trophies at the Gamescom PUBG Invitational tournament. As reported on Wiki Tree and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2017 -
The Real Reason Why Hayao Miyazaki Came Out Of Retirement
In 2013, Hayao Miyazaki retired from making feature films. This year, it was officiallyannounced that he was returning to long-form filmmaking. And now, we know why. When he retired from features, Miyazaki cited several reasons why he was stepping down, including that his vision was getting worse. “If I said I wanted to [make a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2017 -
Too Late Yoko Taro, They’re Already Making A Nier Porno
Recently, Nier creator Yoko Tarosaidhe wanted to make an adult film. This comes as Japanese porn maker TMA is already filming a Nier Automata inspired flick. Note: Some readers might find this content objectionable. Of course video game inspired adult films are nothing new, because if something exists, you can bet there is a porn…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2017
