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New Video Game Releases – June 2013

Chris Urie — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:34:40 +0000

The new video game releases for June 2013 are shaping up quite nicely. Not only are we getting the Legendary Edition of Skyrim, but we’re also seeing the release of two insanely anticipated games. Remember Me flew under the radar for quite awhile until the conflict between developer and publisher over a female protagonist rose [...]

Microsoft to Unveil New Xbox Console in May

Luke Brown — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:41:35 +0000

On Wednesday Microsoft confirmed speculation the next generation Xbox system would be revealed in a special event on May 21st. According to Major Nelson, Tuesday, May 21st at 1PM EST (10AM PST), we’ll all be getting our first look at Microsoft’s new console. The event will be limited to invited members of the press in [...]

12 Retro Ads for Phones, Computers and Beepers That Will Make You Cringe

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:27:23 +0000

Ah, technology. What’s new today will most likely be old by tonight, which is why it’s so fun to look back at “must have” goodies that we felt compelled to buy to keep up with the times. Remember computers that were so big they could fill your living room? Or cell phones so large it [...]

New Video Game Releases – March 2013

Chris Urie — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:52:42 +0000

This is going to be a big month in which your wallet will weep, but your body will shake with anticipatory delight whenever you bring home one of those shiny new discs.

Potential PlayStation 4 Controller Combines Move and Vita

Luke Brown — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:29:47 +0000

A new image of the purported controller for Sony’s PlayStation 4 looks a bit like the DualShock, if it was frankensteined with Move and the Vita’s touch-pad. Destructoid posted an image of what they believe could be the new controller for Sony’s supposed next generation console. While at first glance there may not appear to [...]

PlayStation 4′s Suggested Price and Cloudy Future

John Llewellyn Martin — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:13:17 +0000

How much will Sony’s next console cost us? How much cloud gaming will we be doing? Will we be able to control the games with our thoughts?! These are questions that might be answered on February 20th, 2013, during Sony’s big announcement! According to The Verge, a report from Japanese publication, Asahi Shimbun, suggests that [...]

Grand Theft Auto V Delayed: What We Know So Far

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:15:01 +0000

Grand Theft Auto V, initially scheduled to hit shelves in Spring 2013, has been pushed back to September 17, 2013. The news comes from the official Rockstar games website.

Here is what else we know

Sony CEO Hints PS4 Will Come After Next Xbox

Luke Brown — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:15:50 +0000

Been wondering when the rumored next generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft will be announced? Sony’s CEO Kazuo Hirai said Sony won’t be first out of the gate. Much has been made about the upcoming release of next generation consoles from both Sony and Microsoft. Though neither company has explicitly stated new systems are in [...]

New Video Game Releases – February 2013

Chris Urie — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:00:11 +0000

February is shaping up to be one hell of a month for new video game releases. Literally. There are so many fantastic titles coming out this month that your wallet, and you, will be running scared when it sees the list below. Dead Space 3 is going to cause you, and a co-opted friend, to [...]

The Future of the Xbox is in the Cloud

Luke Brown — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:44:08 +0000

Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business’ corporate vice president Phil Harrison believes the future of the Xbox brand will be less focused on devices. According to CVG, Harrison spoke a bit in London about where he saw the Xbox brand heading. “Increasingly, the games are going to sit on the cloud,” Harrison [...]

25 Best PlayStation 2 Games

Luke Brown — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:51:42 +0000

The PlayStation 2 is one of the most celebrated video game consoles ever. Sony only just stopped production of the system in Japan in December 2012, giving the PS2 one of the longest lives the industry has ever seen.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC Inbound?

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:07:33 +0000

Could we be getting brand new downloadable content in the form of four new maps, one new zombie map, and a brand new weapon? The sleuths down at the /r/gaming subreddit on Reddit.com have found what they think is promotional material for the first batch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC. According to the pictures, [...]

Final Fantasy 11: Seekers of Adoulin Gets Release Date

John Llewellyn Martin — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 09:02:34 +0000

The world of Vana’diel is getting another land to explore when the Seekers of Adoulin expansion drops in Spring 2013! Brush off your Taru Taru-sized boots and get ready to head to the continent of Ulbuka, Final Fantasy 11 fans. In this primordial setting, you’ll find the Sacred City of Adoulin, new challenges, and two [...]

Shaun White Got Pretty Drunk, a Black Eye and Arrested

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:32:38 +0000

Olympic gold-medalist Shaun White (allegedly) had quite an evening Sunday night in Nashville. He was arrested for vandalism and public intoxication after (again, allegedly, all of this) pulling a fire alarm at his hotel (the Loews Vanderbilt), which caused the evacuation of the entire building, then smashing a hotel phone. But wait, there's more ...

Chuck Norris Destroys Classic Video Games

Mike Moody — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:42:52 +0000

Chuck Norris. He can beat anyone or anything in any challenge and not break a sweat. He is, after all, a living, high-kicking, karate chopping, manly facial-hair-growing legend. With a heart. Even 8-bit Chuck Norris is a winner, as you can see in this video featuring the NES-style Texas Ranger kicking butt in Tetris. Chuck [...]

10 Goriest Video Games Ever

Chris Urie — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:00:43 +0000

Here’s our list of the top 10 goriest games ever to make your stomach turn and to make your parent’s ire rise. Games are no newcomer to gore. Since their inception, a bit of competition has always been a part of the mix. Pong, for instance, was all about beating your opponent and getting that [...]

Christopher Walken Takes You Through Super Mario World Like Only He Can

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:30:23 +0000

After appearing in just about every other movie between 1990 and 2005, Christopher Walken has been quiet lately. So what’s the 69-year-old been up to? Apparently he’s been playing old school video games, like Super Mario World. OK, fine, it’s not really Walken. Instead, it’s Jason Stephens, one of the many folks on the internet [...]

Paul McCartney Eyes Music for Video Game Company

Chad Childers — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:00:45 +0000

Paul McCartney‘s latest musical project has a little bit of a modern cache to it. The vocalist revealed via Twitter that he’s working with the company behind the music for the popular video game ‘Halo.’

New Video Game Releases — July 2012

Alex Riviello — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:48:15 +0000

The new video game releases for July 2012 has very little to get excited about. One interesting note is that while there’s not a single new Vita game coming out there are plenty for the 3DS. E3 was pretty light on stuff for Sony’s new system but let’s hope we start to see more releases in the coming months.

10 Best Mario Games

Chris Urie — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:30:20 +0000

Here you’ll find a list of the 10 best Mario games featuring everyone’s favorite Italian plumber who always seems to be on a quest to save a princess from a giant reptile. Mario is to video games as water is to the ocean. He more or less been there from the start, and we couldn’t [...]