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The Internet Reacts to Sony's PS4 Announcement

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:49:24 +0000

Yesterday, Sony revealed their new gaming system the PS4. Considering how up in arms everybody was over the XBox One, it's no surprise that people were more than willing to hop onboard the PS4 bandwagon. When they announced that the console would cost $100 less than XBox, it was basically all over. Here's how people were reacting.

Massive Supply of Classic Atari Games to Be Excavated From Landfill

Emerald Catron — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:55:24 +0000

Legend has it that 30 years ago Atari buried a massive cache of video game cartridges in a landfill in New Mexico. Specifically, they buried tons and tons of copies of the failed 'E.T.' video game, an Atari non-classic that nearly sunk the gaming industry. Now a film crew has been given six months to search the massive 100 acre landfill to find the motherlode of lost games and confirm that the story is really true.

Teen Arrested for Stealing Friend's Virtual Money in RuneScape

Donald Deane — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:41 +0000

Theft is usually pretty cut-and-dry, but a teen in Wales definitely blurred the line when he stole and gave away a friend's stockpile of virtual money in the online role-playing game RuneScape. Does this qualify as a real crime?

What's Wrong With the Xbox One, In Meme Form

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:09:20 +0000

Microsoft unveiled their new gaming console yesterday, and people were not impressed. Actually, they were pretty complain-y and grumpy about it. They don't like the name (Xbox One). They don't like all the features. They don't like any of it. (Particularly how the Microsoft folks pretty much just talked about TV the whole time.) They genuinely dislike it so much that they took the time to make memes about it. These really capture the gist of the problems people have with Xbox One.

Artist's Hand Vs. Street Fighter in Awesome Stop Animation

Emerald Catron — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:03:13 +0000

Ugh. We need to get new hobbies. This guy makes awesome stop-motion animations on whiteboards, and our hobby is to watch them. Oh well, at least it’s highly enjoyable. This particular video is based on the video game Street Fighter, clearly. We would tell you our favorite part, but we don’t want to spoil the [...]

Gamer Proposes to Girlfriend Via Custom Role Playing Game

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:46:01 +0000

If you're a gamer and you find yourself a girlfriend who also loves spending marathon sessions in front of a screen you should probably seriously consider locking her down for life.

That's what Redditor Marchaka was thinking with his special lady Michelle, who shares his passion for video games. So, despite his limited coding experience, Marchaka decided to craft an elaborate role playing game for Michelle that would end with a marriage proposal.

10 Forgotten '80s Video Games

Chris Cummins — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:47:03 +0000

The 1980s gave us many things. (Reaganomics, “Where’s the Beef?,” Duran Duran, embarassing hairdos, to name a few.) Yet for those of us who spent endless quarters in arcades, the decade was first and foremost about video games. These electronic distractions introduced us to such 8-bit A-listers as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and the Super Mario. [...]

Jimmy Fallon and Selena Gomez Perform a Geeky Duet on 'Mario Kart Love Song'

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:12:30 +0000

Adding another covered tune to his list of many, ‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon decided to perform a duet with last night’s guest Selenz Gomez. Their choice? The beloved ‘Mario Kart Love Song.’ Gomez stopped by to promote her new much-talked-about film ‘Spring Breakers.’ Together, the two donned the famed plumber’s mustache along with a [...]

Clever Dad Hacks Donkey Kong Game So Daughter Can Play As a Girl

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:02:30 +0000

Equal rights have finally come to video games. In a bit of ingenuity, a game developer named Mike Mika managed to hack the classic video game Donkey Kong so that instead of playing as Mario, his three-year-old daughter could play as Pauline, one of the female characters who usually needs to be rescued. Mika’s quest [...]

The Internet Responds to the 'SimCity 5′ Disaster

Emerald Catron — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:06:50 +0000

Boy oh boy, are people mad about the new SimCity game! That's a rhetorical question, because the answer is clearly YES, people are quite angry about SimCity 5. Most people are just upset and complaining about long wait times and server failures. Some have taken to writing harsh reviews on Amazon, while others are making image macros to express their frustration. We know for sure at least one person has made good use of their copy of the game. Keep reading for our favorite reactions from the web.

The Worst Video Game Movies of All Time

Donald Deane — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:33:21 +0000

If we didn’t know better, we’d think that Hollywood had a secret agenda to turn some of our favorite video games into terrible movies. Aside from the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise and possibly the first ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ flicks, can you think of any that were actually worth the cost of a ticket? Go [...]

Here's How Lara Croft, 'Tomb Raider' Can Further Improve Her Image

Christine Gritmon — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:37:30 +0000

A new 'Tomb Raider' reboot was launched this week, and it features a very different Lara Croft from the one we’re used to. For one thing, she’s more human, more vulnerable—they’ve given her a heart and a brain. Another thing they’ve given

Five-Year-Old Boy Spends More Than $2,500 on 'Zombies Vs. Ninjas' App

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:46:21 +0000

Everyone knows it costs money to raise a child, but it’s the unforeseen expenses that really add up. A five-year-old boy in England named Danny Kitchen recently downloaded the game ‘Zombies vs. Ninjas’ for free on his parents’ iPad after getting his father’s permission. However, Danny soon came across a screen asking if he’d like [...]

Groupon CEO Leaks Own Resignation Letter, References 'Battletoads'

Emerald Catron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:10:33 +0000

Andrew Mason, now-former-CEO of Groupon, resigned today. Well, actually, he was more fired, really. And he told everybody. How do we know? Because he also publicly released his own letter of not-resignation, because it was going to leak anyway. Here's what it said.

Conan O'Brien Gets Creepy While Playing 'Tomb Raider'

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:58:48 +0000

Just when we thought every guy knew of the beauty that was ‘Lara Croft, Tomb Raider,’ late night host Conan O’Brien comes in to shock us all. And like everyone, he totally perved out. But unlike everyone, he had a camera with him. Recently, the ‘Conan’ crew revealed another edition of O’Brien’s ‘Clueless Gamer’ segment, [...]

The Best and Worst 'Star Wars' Video Games

Donald Deane — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:03:24 +0000

Now that J.J. Abrams has signed on to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII,' we've got high hopes he can restore the classic sci-fi series to glory after the disappointing prequels. But what about the future of 'Star Wars' gaming? Any true fan knows that video games based on the franchise have been spotty to say the least.

The Best and Worst Moments in 'Tomb Raider' History

Donald Deane — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:31:35 +0000

Although we'll always have a soft spot in our hearts for Lara Croft, it's no secret the long-running 'Tomb Raider' franchise has had its fair share of ups and downs. But on March 5, game makers hope to reboot the series with the simply named 'Tomb Raider,' an M-rated title that promises to graphically depict how iconic heroine Lara Croft makes the transition from inexperienced young woman to field-tested scrapper.

The 10 Best Video Games You've Never Played

Donald Deane — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:16:45 +0000

With the ongoing popularity of successful franchises like ‘Mario,’ ‘The Legend of Zelda,’ ‘Halo’ and ‘Call of Duty,’ it’s easy to miss smaller, lesser-known video games. But in some cases, these forgotten gems are just as good, if not better, than their bestselling rivals. Sometimes, games simply lack the backing of marketing bucks. Other times [...]

How the Internet is Reacting to Playstation 4

Emerald Catron — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:02:14 +0000

So this video does a pretty good job of summing up the PS4 press conference yesterday, if you didn't have several hours to spend watching streaming video about a new gaming console. Some people are excited. Others are underwhelmed. Still others are making memes, because this is the internet, and that's what people do. Here are some of our favorites.

The 10 Best Video Game Couples Ever

Donald Deane — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:52:59 +0000

Anyone who argues that video games are full of senseless violence and lack genuine emotion simply hasn't spent enough time with a controller in their hands. In fact, many games are driven by heartfelt love stories at their core. Some are cute and Disney-esque, while others are doomed from the start in the tradition of Greek tragedy. Either way, the video game romances we present here are all epic in their own ways.

Adorable 84-Year-Old Grandpa Plays 'Halo 4,' Freaks Out

Emerald Catron — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:35:55 +0000

Sometimes you need to watch a video of an old man spazzing out while playing a first-person shooter for the first time. If this is one of those times for you, then watch this video. Some folks invited their 84-year-old grandfather to play ‘Halo 4′ and ‘Black Ops 2′ with them, and this is what [...]

The 10 Weirdest Pokemon Ever

Donald Deane — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:25:54 +0000

To the uninitiated, Pokemon may seem awfully cute and cuddly. But true fans know there are weird, silly and sometimes downright horrifying creatures lurking in the Pokedex. Given that there's currently more than 600 characters in the pocket monster franchise, there are bound to be a few misfits, right?

Watch the Most Impressive Real Life Mario Kart We've Ever Seen

Emerald Catron — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:17:24 +0000

Well, color us impressed. Usually when we want to play Mario Kart, we spend thirty minutes looking for the Wii steering wheel, then just give up and re-watch the second season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ So, good for these guys! They’ve got enough initiative to make up for the rest of us. They’re tossing bananas, [...]

The 10 Best Video Game Memes Ever

Donald Deane — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:06:32 +0000

Ever since Atari introduced ‘Pong’ more than 40 years ago, video games have become an immensely popular form of home entertainment. But their legacy isn’t simply ruined eyesight, carpal tunnel syndrome and short attention spans. They’ve also profoundly changed the way we think and even given us new ways to communicate. Many of the early [...]

Dad Hires Virtual Hitmen to 'Kill' Video Game Addicted Son

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:17:04 +0000

Feng’s son Xiao had been a good student with a promising future. But according to Feng, who lives with his son in China, Xiao got really into video games in high school and his obsession was such that he hadn’t found a job or moved out of the house by 23. So to cure Xiao of his addiction, [...]

The 10 Craziest Christmas-Themed Video Games

Donald Deane — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:05:28 +0000

Christmas-themed video games might seem like the best way for developers to cash in on the holiday season, but there's a conspicuous lack of these titles on the market. Believe it or not, this is a good thing, because the vast majority of Christmas games to date have been pretty bad and, what's more, inexplicably weird.

Redditor Sells Wii U for Zero Profit, Saves Kid's Christmas

Emerald Catron — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:12:21 +0000

Oh good! It may as well be December, which means we can cue the Christmas warm and fuzzies. Even though some people think of Reddit as a bastion of misogyny and smut, this story made the front page, and it's totally heartwarming and wholesome. It's about one Redditor with a heart of gold who saved Christmas for another Redditor's son.

10 Video Games That Should Be Made Into Movies

Donald Deane — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:11:01 +0000

Over the years, Hollywood has taught us one thing — it’s easy to churn out movies based on video games, but a whole lot more difficult to make them watchable. For every semi-decent ‘Resident Evil’ or ‘Tomb Raider’ flick, there’s a stinker like ‘Silent Hill,’ ‘Doom,’ ‘Bloodrayne,’ ‘Wing Commander’ and, perhaps worst of all, ‘Super [...]

The 15 Best Video Game Easter Eggs

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:15:58 +0000

Discovering a video game Easter egg on your own can be a blast, but, let’s face it, doing so requires an awful lot of work. So, to spare you the hassle of hours of repetitive gameplay, we’ve compiled the 15 coolest Easter eggs right here. Consider this an early Christmas present. Some of these secrets [...]

Choose Your Destiny With 'Mortal Kombat' Themed 'I Voted' Badges

Tom Blunt — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:54:51 +0000

Are you voting for Barack today... or Baraka? Display your civic pride and your party allegiance with one of these Outworldly badges. (Thanks to Jade and Reptile, even the Green Party is represented.)