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21 May 19:07
Because that's probably the reason...
by MRTIM
Paul BrownleeI know rite?
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20 May 15:26
The Gamers of Today Seem to Be Struggling With Super Metroid
20 May 14:59
VGMonday: Final Fantasy VI - The Decisive Battle on Eight Floppy Drives
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17 May 19:48
Time to Get the Star
Paul BrownleeI've done it.
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16 May 17:25
2,000+ DC characters in Scribblenauts Unmasked
2,000+ DC characters in Scribblenauts Unmasked So Warner Bros....
by ericisawesome
Paul BrownleeI guess.
2,000+ DC characters in Scribblenauts Unmasked
So Warner Bros. and 5th Cell announced this morning that they’re releasing a DC Comics-themed Scribblenauts game — featuring over 2,000 characters from the DC label — to 3DS, Wii U, and PC this fall.
The people you’d expect are in there: Superman, the Flash, 33 versions of Batman, 130 Green Lantern Corps. members, etc. I was really curious about whether anyone from DC’s Vertigo imprint would make it in the game, and I had a whole post here detailing how Scribblenauts Unmasked would handle those peeps, but I deleted it all because I didn’t want to get anyone in trouble! :oP
So, uh, enjoy this trailer after the break instead:
I thought for sure that Scribblenauts Unlimited did it all and would be the last interesting release for the series. I’m glad I was wrong!
BUY Super Scribblenauts, upcoming releases
14 May 23:42
You Can Play Atari Breakout on Google Image Search
Google is known for its crazy Easter Eggs. This is one of the most entertaining ones we've seen. Just search for "atari breakout" under image search or click here and say goodbye to the rest of your day.
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13 May 15:07
MC Frontalot's "I'll Form the Head" - crowdfunded voltronoid nerdcore
by Cory Doctorow
MC Frontalot sez, "At long last, here's the third of three videos from my album Solved that were funded by fans via Kickstarter. It was directed by Carly Monardo and features my nerdcore rap compatriots ZeaLouS1 and Dr. Awkward. Lyrics and credits are on the youtube page. The single is out today, too, and it's free at frontalot.com.
MC Frontalot - I'll Form The Head [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (Thanks, Frontalot!)Bright-colored robotic space rhinoceri
that we pilot — why? 'Cause they're in supply.
Plus, we heed the cry of our planet's population
to defend them. We report to battle stations!
Split screen — ready! — and our rhinos are rocket ships
with fully articulated tusk, jaws, and hips.
They come equipped with individual special attacks,
none with a lack (but a couple a little bit slack).
I'm not naming any pilot specifically,
but we're all color coded so you notice that typically
I (in the gold) lead the charge, do the most damage
to whatever very giant space invader managed
to threaten the globe in yet another of our episodes.
This week? Malevolent galactic nematode!
Already beat up the squad when we faced him.
I'm calling it: let's form a giant robot and waste him.
    
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10 May 17:36
Watch_Dogs: 7 Things You Need to Know
by Sid Shuman
Paul BrownleeThe concept of this game sounds really cool.
Watch_Dogs’s dark vision of technological totalitarianism is heading to PS3 and PS4, and we were lucky enough to see the first live gameplay demo in San Francisco earlier this week (played on a DualShock 4, no less!). We’ve carefully studied the footage, asked pressing questions, and present you with this breakdown. Read on, then submit your questions in the comments below!
1. Aiden Pierce isn’t your typical videogame protagonist. “Aiden is a man with a dark past who has made questionable choices,” Lead Story Designer Kevin Shortt explained in our first live gameplay demo. Growing up in Chicago, Aiden used his technical prowess to infiltrate bank accounts and access surveillance systems, becoming something of a vigilante. Naturally, these pursuits earned him some powerful enemies on both sides of the law. As you play Watch_Dogs, you won’t be choosing between stark extremes on some binary morality scale, but defining where Aiden resides on much murkier spectrum of acceptability.
2. Chicago isn’t your typical videogame city. We’ve all played open-world action games where cities feel more like a collection of giant painted boxes than a living, breathing urban community. Watch_Dogs’s densely detailed Chicago feel less like a pretty façade and more like a densely populated city. Alleys are riddled with rotting cardboard boxes and detritus and parking garages are honeycombed with gloomy staircases — hack the right device and you may even find yourself peering into the living room of a Chicago citizen.
3. You can hack almost anything. Thanks to Chicago’s Central Operating System (ctOS), the city’s expansive (and invasive) technology is constantly at your fingertips. Take control of a nearby security camera to map out the positions of guards in a well-fortified area, raise a garage door or forklift to confuse and distract your would-be enemies, or — if you’re in particularly dire straits — tamper with the traffic grid and cause a multi-car pileup. These aren’t scripted scenarios, but dynamic and occasionally unpredictable events that can change the course of an escape in a nanosecond.
4. Stealth and no-holds-barred combat are viable options. Aiden is no sedentary computer geek — he’s quite capable of dispatching his enemies using lethal and nonlethal force. The stealthier player will value misdirection and surveillance, using remote cameras to tag and monitor enemy positions while skirting past trouble. Brute-force players will have a wide range of armaments to choose from, but you’ll want to keep civilian casualties in check lest your reputation suffer.
5. Multiplayer and single-player will overlap. Watch_Dogs will feature a full-blown multiplayer mode set in the mean streets of Chicago, though final details are still under lock and key. More intriguing is that multiplayer and single-player will “seamlessly” overlap, an effort by Ubisoft to demolish the wall that has divided single-player gaming and multiplayer for decades. This interconnectivity will extend to a companion experience on mobile devices, though details remain scarce.
6. Voyeurism is more fun than it sounds. Connecting to “FREE PUBLIC WI-FI” is risky business in the real world, so you can imagine what’s in store for anyone foolish enough to hop on an unsecured network in Aiden Pearce’s city. Aiden can activate Wi-Fi hotspots around the city, then hack into any device that connects to it granting him access to, among other things, a webcam on an unsuspecting citizens’ computer. This enables you to score valuable data, but also peer into the strange domestic lives of Chicago’s apartment dwellers.
7. The side quests are novel and varied. Once you hack into a district of Chicago’s ctOS, you’ll find yourself swimming in an ocean of data including the city’s crime prediction algorithms. If you want to go full-on Batman, you can use the crime prediction data to track down potential “victims” from the passers-by on the street, then intervene before their lives are cut short by a hail of bullets or a baseball bat to the head. Other side missions are less grim; one of our favorite was NVZN, an augmented-reality arcade game that tasks you with blasting marauding aliens with ray guns.
08 May 17:54
IT Crowd coming back for a final episode!
by Cory Doctorow
Wahoo! It's official: the IT Crowd will reunite for a final episode. My favorite new sitcom of the century will be back -- something that seemed less and less likely as the careers of its stars reached heights that were beyond the scope of UK TV.
During a Q&A session at the German re:publica digital conference, IT Crowd creator and writer Graham Linehan announced that he is bringing the award-winning geeky British sitcom and cast members (Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry) back to Channel 4 for one last special forty-minute episode. According to Bleeding Cool, this final episode is to be filmed in three weeks time. The script for the special was written over a year ago, but due to a pregnancy and the actors being busy in other TV and film projects, it was postposed.
IT Crowd Creator Graham Linehan Bringing the Geeky British Sitcom Back For One Last Episode (via IO9) 
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07 May 23:22
Ender's Game Trailer Released
by Soulskill
The first trailer has been released for the movie adaptation of Orson Scott Card's sci-fi classic Ender's Game. It gives us a good look at Harrison Ford as Colonel Graff, Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham, and Hugo's Asa Butterfield as Ender. It also demonstrates just how much money they put into the special effects for this movie. 
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
07 May 15:11
This is What Happens When a Famous Horror Movie Director Plays Terrible Games Based on Their Movies
The Angry Video Game Nerd managed to sit down and play games with the one and only Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma and the director of classics like The Toxic Avenger.
Disclaimer: Adult Language.
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06 May 23:22
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 preorders open More...
by ericisawesome
Paul BrownleeWait? So I have to buy two Batman games now?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 preorders open
More notable preorders spotted at Amazon by @NintendoTweet:
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Wii U
- Mario Party 3DS
- Yoshi’s Island 3DS
- Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate ($10 Amazon credit with preorders for all platforms)
As always, we have a huge list of upcoming portable games and more on our handy releases page.
06 May 23:18
PlayStation Plus: Sleeping Dogs Joins the Instant Game Collection
by Morgan Haro
Paul BrownleeHmm, now I don't have to buy Sleeping Dogs.
Welcome to the PlayStation Plus preview for May! Read on to see what’s coming to the Instant Game Collection this month, as well as this week’s discounts.
Please extend a warm welcome to Square-Enix’s thrilling crime drama Sleeping Dogs, joining the Instant Game Collection tomorrow! You’ll also find a sweet discount on the award-winning indie, Papo & Yo. There’s more where that came from, so read on. As always, let us know what you think in the comments.
May Preview
The following games are slated to be free to PS Plus members through the Instant Game Collection in the month of May.
Sleeping Dogs (PS3)
PSN Price: $49.99, Free for PS Plus members
Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant city whose exotic locations hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the Triads. You play Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. Heralded on several Game of the Year lists, this version of Sleeping Dogs comes with not only the full game, but also 3 premium DLC packs including the Retro Triad Pack, the Red Envelope Pack, and the Street Racer Pack.
Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)
PSN Price: $14.99, Free for PS Plus members
With an array of thrilling quests, unique zen-like gameplay and plenty of dynamic characters to meet and guide you on your adventure – Knytt Underground delivers a captivating and unparalleled experience. Download today and begin your journey to ring the six bells of fate and save this vibrant and enchanted underground world before it’s too late.
Germinator (PS Vita)
PSN Price: $9.99, Free for PS Plus members
Germinator twists the bubble genre, wiping away old school match-three games. Crash germ bubbles into those of the same color. Combine and grow them until they explode in a splattering goop. Trigger power-ups to pop them all and mess up the screen. Timing and accuracy are the keys to solving puzzles and preventing the germs from rising too high. It’s a great title for all ages, and will be downloadable free in PlayStation Plus later this month.
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PS Vita)
PSN Price: $24.99, Free for PS Plus members
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND is the definitive version of the Continuum Shift series, which includes character balance tweaks, a new character, Relius Clover, story modes for all previous three DLC characters: Platinum, Makoto, Valkenhayn, new modes, and improved online multiplayer! Watch for it later this month.
Pinball Arcade (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)
PSN Price: $9.99 Free for PS Plus members
It’s pinball action on the go with Pinball Arcade on PS Vita. You’ll find great pinball tables likeTales of the Arabian Nights, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Theatre of Magic, and Black Hole available from within the game. There are other tables available to download if you’re looking to augment your Pinball Arcade experience.
Leaving PS Plus In May
- May 7th – Demon’s Souls
- May 14th – Mega Man 9 & 10 Combo Pack
- May 21st – Tekken 6 PSP
- May 21st – Darksiders
- May 28th – Zombie Tycoon 2
Entering PS Plus in May(in no particular order)
- Sleeping Dogs (PS3)
- Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled)
- Germinator (PS Vita)
- BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PS Vita)
- Pinball Arcade (PS3)
May 7th PlayStation Plus Update
Sleeping Dogs (PS3)
PSN Price: $49.99, Free for PS Plus members
Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant city whose exotic locations hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the Triads. You play Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. Heralded on several Game of the Year lists, this version of Sleeping Dogs comes with not only the full game, but also 3 premium DLC packs including the Retro Triad Pack, the Red Envelope Pack, and the Street Racer Pack.
Papo & Yo Bundle(PS3)
25% Discount – PSN Price: $11.99, $8.99 for PS Plus members
Papo & Yo is an adventure that follows the tale of a young boy named Quico and his best friend Monster, a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth and an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute Monster eats a frog he goes into a violent rage that’s bad news for everyone around. And yet, Quico isn’t afraid to make a dangerous journey to find a cure for his best friend. As Quico, you’ll need to build your friendship with Monster by solving puzzles with his help as you adventure through a magical, imaginative world in which you can conjure solid objects from thin air. You’ll need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to your advantage if you want to complete your quest and find a cure for your scary pal! This bundle also includes the soundtrack.
Remember, check back every Monday to learn when BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (PS3)
Germinator (PS Vita), Knytt Underground (PS3, PS Vita – Cross Buy Enabled), and Pinball Arcade (PS3) are arriving to PS Plus members. You’ll also find more discounts and other exclusives that we weren’t able to detail here just yet. Remember: the month preview is subject to change.
Thanks for reading this week’s update along with the month outlook. You’ll find all the content detailed above with their Plus benefits active when the PlayStation Store updates tomorrow. Got more questions on Plus? Leave your comments below, or, if you’re looking to engage with more of the PS community, head over to the PlayStation Community Forums to discuss this week’s news more, find other topics to contribute your thoughts to, or start one for yourself. See you in the comments!
06 May 21:01
All in my hands now I don’t really know how to be a good mayor —...
by ericisawesome
Paul BrownleeFollow the saga of the town of Buttocks
All in my hands now
I don’t really know how to be a good mayor — as soon as I arrived in this Animal Crossing: New Leaf town, the game just threw me into the role. I hope I can meet their expectations.
Even though Buttocks is their home, it’s my ass that’s on the line.
PREORDER Animal Crossing: New Leaf, AC:NL guide, upcoming games
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05 May 00:32
Smart Jokes
03 May 17:56
The Matrix, retold by Mom
by Xeni Jardin
Austin filmmaker Joe Nicolosi: "My mom hadn't seen (or heard of) the Wachowski's classic sci-fi film The Matrix. We watched the entire movie together and right after she told me what it was all about."
(via Nikol Hasler)
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02 May 23:32
PBS: The Movie, a PBS Meets The Avengers parody short
by Xeni Jardin
Steven Hudson of Cinesaurus, who produced this excellent nerd short, says:
It seems that we live in a world where more young people aspire to be future Kardashians and Jersey Shore-folk rather than scientists, teachers, and artists. With recurring threats of tossing PBS onto the federal chopping block, the final hope for our future rests in the hands of our childhood PBS superheroes. Carl Sagan recruits Mister Rogers, Bob Ross, and Bill Nye the Science Guy to form a team that must free young minds from the shackles of reality television. Think PBS meets The Avengers.
"If you wish to create a power team from scratch, you must first invent the universe." Watch: "PBS: The Movie." 
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29 Apr 23:09
35 Minutes of Beyond Two Souls Gameplay from the Tribeca Film Festival
Paul BrownleeSo my hangup about this type of game from the vid is that there doesn't seem to be much "game" to play. I get the visual novel/point and click adventure style, but even among those contexts, the player seems minimally engaged aside from the occasional button press.
This is the first video game to be featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. Looks like the future of interactive gaming.
Warning: Adult language and spoilers.
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