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The Last of Us gets the LittleBigPlanet, short fan film and fan art treatment
2 weeks ago
Can you believe that The Last of Us is coming out next month? After being delayed, it’s almost finally upon us. In celebration of the game, Naughty Dog hosted a contest that gave fans a chance at immortality. Winners for each category will have their names stamped on a Firefly pendant that players More >
Oblanc NC2-4 UFO Headset review
2 weeks ago
Remember that hilarious parody of the THX intro that the Simpsons did?
Ever heard it in 5.1 on a really good headset? I will tell you right now for the Oblanc’s UFO headset, with the amount of liquid awesome it made, you could’ve drizzled it onto a stack of pancakes.
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Gran Turismo 6 release date?
2 weeks ago
by James Martinez
in Video Games
Fans of the Gran Turismo series may have something to look forward to in November. If you remember, earlier this year Michael Denny, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe SVP, said that GT6 will be out before the end of this year.
Recently an Italian website, Multiplayer, listed GT6 having a release More >
Kojima says MGS: The Legacy Collection is too much for the Xbox
2 weeks ago
by Mike Villarreal
in Video Games
Announced last month, Hideo Kojima revealed the upcoming anthology release of Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection. The new HD collection includes Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid 3: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid: VR More >
Grove Street Gang spotted in new Grand Theft Auto V trailer
2 weeks ago
by Mike Villarreal
in Video Games
Just released earlier this week, GTA fans got a better glimpse at the main characters that are set to be featured in the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto V. In the three separate trailers, we get a closer look at the lives of Michael, Franklin and Trevor. Each character’s story is uniquely More >
Kojima confirms Zone of the Enders sequel scrapped
2 weeks ago
by Kansta
in Video Games
Hideo Kojima recently confirmed on his web radio show that the “Ender’s Project” (The codename for the Zone of the Enders sequel) was shelved indefinitely due in part to the disappointing reception and performance of the recently released HD collections. He apologizes to the all the fans that were More >
Developing Watch Dogs for the PlayStation 4
2 weeks ago
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs will be available for all the major consoles, but I’m looking forward to how it is going to look on the PlayStation 4. Sony has released a development diary for the game, featuring Ubisoft’s senior producer Dominic and creative director Jonathan discussing the vision for Watch More >
Splinter Cell Blacklist brings back Spies vs. Mercs multiplayer (video)
2 weeks ago
One of my memorable online experiences was playing the Spies vs. Mercs mode in Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow. You get to play either as the spies or the mercs, but we all know everybody wanted to be a spy (come on, you get all the cool gadgets and your field of vision is better). Ubisoft has More >
Smite patch 0.1.1490, Fenrir joins the fray (God + Skin Giveaway)
2 weeks ago
Hey there fellow Smiters. Patch 0.1.149 has hit today, and with it brings a huge array of changes including the wolf god Fenrir – The Unbound.
This patch is HUGE and covers a wide array of issues and additions to Smite. Everything from the general menu changes to item fixes and jungle More >
This cosplayer is the spitting image of Metal Gear’s Big Boss
2 weeks ago
Rick Boer is at it again with his awesome cosplaying skills. He recently released photos of his Naked Snake, AKA Big Boss, cosplay from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. He makes me feel like I’m still in a dream….Snake Eater. Yeah! We’ve recently covered his controversial Connor cosplay from More >
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn finally getting a beta on PS3 this Summer
2 weeks ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Square-Enix is putting the finishing touches on Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn before it is officially relaunched later this year. Being a long-term project, Square-Enix is attempting to fix the game before it gets lost in the void of unplayed MMORPGs–and trust me, that void is ever growing. One More >
The next Call of Duty game is NOT Modern Warfare, but Ghosts!
2 weeks ago
Activision has announced that the next Call of Duty game will be Call of Duty: Ghosts. Developer Infinity Ward is working on the game with a new engine. It looks like the tradition of having a new Modern Warfare game every two years has been broken. What will probably stay the same is Bobby Kotick More >
SEGA and Gearbox are being sued for Aliens: Colonial Marines
2 weeks ago
There’s a class-action lawsuit in Northern California against SEGA and Gearbox for false advertisement of Aliens: Colonial Marines. I knew that the game has been receiving a lot of negative reviews, but could it be that bad that a bunch of gamers actually want to sue the developer and More >
Duke Nukem 3D mod turns Forever into a good game
2 weeks ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
Remember how Duke Nukem Forever ended up being a massive disappointment after being in development hell for over a decade? Modders Gambini and Mikko Sandt do all too well. The result of that utter disappointment urged the pair to create their own mod for Duke Nukem 3D that takes Forever and brings More >
Grand Theft Auto V character trailers: The businessman, the gangbanger, and the redneck
2 weeks ago
Rockstar has released three new character trailers for Grand Theft Auto V, one for each of the playable characters; Michael, Franklin and Trevor. So what do these three different characters have in common? They all are okay with killing, and they’ll be teaming up together for a big heist.
Michael More >
Exclusive: Brian Tee talks Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2
2 weeks ago
If you’ve watched The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Austin Powers in Goldmember, or We Were Soldiers, then you have probably seen actor Brian Tee. This year, he has a lot of exciting upcoming projects including The Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Season 2. I had a More >
Mass Effect’s Turian Cruiser ship gets a replica, courtesy of Dark Horse
2 weeks ago
Dark Horse not only publishes comics, but they also do miniature replicas. For example, they have already released four ships from Mass Effect including the Normandy. The next Mass Effect ship to get the collectible treatment is the Turian Cruiser ship. It’s 6″ in length and will be available in More >
Lobo is the ‘Main Man’ in his Injustice: Gods Among Us trailer
2 weeks ago
Lobo is a mercernary/bounty hunter who is the last member of his race, the Czarnians. Well, he did have a helping hand in that by committing genocide on them. He also enjoys violence, intoxication, and long walks on the beach. Now we’ll get to play this anti-hero in Injustice: Gods Among Us.
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Poker Night 2 Review
3 weeks ago
by Jaymes Romero
in Video Games
Think you can handle some high stakes poker? Once again Telltale Games has outdone themselves with the sequel to 2010′s smash hit “Poker Night at the Inventory”, where you, “The Player”, go up against 4 well known superstars in a high stakes game of Texas Hold ‘Em! (or Omaha if you’re into that More >
GTFO: Shedding light on female abuse in the video game community and industry
3 weeks ago
Shannon Sun-Higginson isn’t a hardcore gamer, but she is a filmmaker working on a documentary called GTFO. She’s filmed a lot of interviews, but she still needs aid in finishing the project that aims to explore the abuse females receive when playing video games and when working in the video game More >
New Batman: Arkham Origins screenshots include new suit design
3 weeks ago
With the unveil of the new Batman: Arkham Origins game, many fans were disappointed that Rocksteady Studios isn’t developing the game. So who had the honor of developing the next Batman game? The honor goes to WB Games Montréal (They worked on Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition for the Wii U). I More >
New Watch Dogs trailer and release date announced
3 weeks ago
“They think I’m a man out of control. But I’ve never had so much control.” – Aiden Pearce
Watch Dogs is one of those upcoming games I can’t get enough of. Ubisoft has treated us with a new gameplay trailer, “Out of Control”, and has announced that the game will be released on November 19, 2013. In More >
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom extends video games beyond the TV
3 weeks ago
Microsoft has been pushing the Kinect peripheral since its launch for the Xbox 360. Now that the Kinect is rumored to be mandatory with the next Xbox, what new peripheral can Microsoft add for the next-gen console? How about the IllumiRoom, a projector peripheral that enhances gameplay by More >
League of Upsets and the power in throwing yourself to the wolves
3 weeks ago
by Kyle McArthur
in Video Games
The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) had 2 huge upset victories in the quarterfinals of the Spring Playoffs. In the first match, Seed #6 Good Game University (GGU) beat Seed #3 Team Dignitas. Then, in the second match, Seed #5 Vulcun beat Seed #4 Counter Logic Gaming (CLG). Both More >
Beyond: Two Souls 35-minute gameplay and trailer from Tribeca Film Festival is now online
3 weeks ago
If you have missed the 35-minute gameplay and trailer for Beyond: Two Souls’ presentation during the Tribeca Film Festival, we got you covered. There are spoilers, so if you don’t want to ruin your experience, do not watch the videos. But if you’re excited and can’t wait, go right ahead.
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