They aren’t just for trick-or-treaters Unless you are a cosplayer, chances are it’s only socially acceptable for your to put on a weird costume once or twice a year. Which really stinks because a Jak suit would make even the most mundane errands more exciting. Hence, Exhibit 2,344,488 of Why …
Read More »12 evil copies of video game do-gooders
Mirror, mirror, on the wall Hey there, super villain. Annoying hero got you down? Are the forces of good messing up your nefarious plans for world domination? Are your special moves and powerful attacks mere putty in their heroic hands? Don’t worry, because I have the solution for you! The …
Read More »8 ways video games are trying to make the world a better place
A hero need not speak. When he is gone, the world will speak for him Saving the world is something we do on a regular basis in video games; it’s kind of our thing. Whether heroes are being resurrected to combat darkness, or theres a princess to be saved, righting …
Read More »Would you like some Portal cookies?
I don’t even want to begin to count the amount of items I’ve already purchased a ThinkGeek, a site that has geeky-themed merchandise ranging from Tauntaun sleeping bags to canned unicorn meat. (The latter of which I own. Don’t ask.) I have too many hobbies to list and unfortunately for …
Read More »This beautiful game splatter art makes even Bulbasaur look cool
We can argue whether video games are art until the cows come home from the Diablo cow level, but you’d be hard pressed to deny that they’ve at least inspired some lovely artwork. Case in point, the work of Melissa Smith, whose splash paintings of iconic video game characters are …
Read More »More fun than a chestburster
There are two things in life that make me happy: Aliens and Super7. I guess there are three if you count bacon. Anyhoo, Super7 is an amazing art gallery and collectibles store. They design their own line of ridiculously cool Star Wars apparel and stock enough collectible vinyl to make …
Read More »Eggman or Robotnik: The 7 weirdest name changes explained
What’s in a name? Gamers love sequels. They can’t wait to dive back into their favorite fictional worlds and see those familiar faces again. And consistency is the key to earning that kind of devoted fanbase, otherwise you’ll just confuse returning players if you keep switching things around between games. …
Read More »12 stand-out game worlds youll never forget
A version of this originally posted in July of 2013. A whole new world Some franchises have such big personalities at the center that its basically impossible to imagine a new entry without someone like Link, Master Chief, or Lara Croft taking center stage. But theres the occasional game that …
Read More »RadioRadar podcast 93: We Were Wrong
This week we go through our list of 99 E3 2014 predictions and find that… holy hell, we were TERRIBLE. Why do you guys listen to anything we say? Wow. Hosts: Hollander Cooper, Henry Gilbert, Ashley Reed, Ryan TaljonickQuestion of the week: What are you looking forward to most out …
Read More »Why Star Wars probably wont come to Disney Infinity until 2015
After weeks of teasing, Disney Interactive confirmed what comic lovers had been waiting for since the toy/game hybrid was first announced in 2013: Marvel super heroes are coming to Disney Infinity. The reveal started strong with appearances by all the Avengers featured in the hit films, along with teases of …
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