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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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