The Best (Last?) “Haunted” Version of the Lavender Town Theme You’ll Ever Hear
As far as rumor-generators go, Pokemon seems to be the leader in that regard. One such rumor that seems to keep popping up is the story behind the Lavender Town theme. The claims behind the song range from plausible to the outlandish, from causing minor headaches and discomfort to dementia and death. But stumbling on this gem revealed a new level of depth to the whole mantra. Read the description in the video to your delight for the traditional creepy vague fare, but the video itself is the real find. (more…)
Wrex Confirmed for Mass Effect 3 by Accident?
In listening to the Mass Effect 3 podcast, a question was asked: “What’s Bioware doing for combat?” The most interesting part of the response? (more…)
PSN Database Containing 2.2 Million Credit Cards Now Up For Sale
More drama in the continuing PSN network debacle. According to a post on the now notorious PSX-scene forums, database information from the PSN is now available for purchase in the hacker underground. Not only that, but the hackers themselves were going to sell the database information back to Sony, which was denied. More details after the jump. (more…)
PSN Hackers’ Chat-logs?
Want to know the inner-workings and mindset behind PSN’s latest downtime fiasco? Well look no farther! Read up on the Chat Logs for the initial hack with CFW and PSN that eventually lead to our current demise. Chat posted in it’s entirety after the jump. (more…)
Sony Reveals S1 & S2 Honeycomb Tablets
For those of you who were blessed/unfortunate enough to have insomnia in the states, Sony revealed their long-rumored touch-screen interfacing mobile platforms now known as the S1 and S2 Honeycombs. (more…)
A (Very Fake) Half-Life 3 Countdown Clock *PARODY ALERT*
In our staff’s daily scouring of the internet and neglecting of their families on Easter Sunday, they’ve stumbled across a bit of a gem. This countdown site seems to provide a countdown until release/announcement of Half Life 3.
While obviously a loving parody of recent VALVE promotions (It claims punching yourself in the head counteracts Valve-time) there are smaller “Easter Eggs” to be found. On inspecting the source code, we saw this: <!– I see you. –>
Now that’s terrifying…
tri-Ace Technical Demo Trailer
Ever heard of tri-Ace? Unless you’ve played Resonance of Fate/End of Eternity, probably not. But the research and development branch of their department recently put out a tech demo showcasing their Physically-based Rendering technology. What does this mean? Who knows! But gosh it looks purdy! (more…)
Mass Effect 3 NEW INFO: Final Squadmate Reveal?
Here you have it, guys! Hot and fresh from PSM3, new Mass Effect 3 info! Included are a handful of new features, and finalized(?) squadmates. Enjoy! (more…)
Config Data for MK9 for PS3
So one of the denizens of the internet has cracked the config file for Mortal Kombat 9 and shared his finds with the world. Among the gems? On-disc DLC for Kratos, Quan Chi, and many many alternate costumes, as well as a word filter for certain verbal flourishes other may deem offensive.
Oh…and a Kinect-support string as well for some reason.
Hit the jump for the delicious NSFW coded goodness. (more…)
Sonic Generations: Secrets Revealed
Today Sega announced some interesting info on Sonic Generations. (more…)
New Hot n’ Fresh Skyrim Screenshots
Bethesda’s latest love-child has just spewed forth a handful more screenshots featuring the Orc and Khajiit, as well as a few more of the environment and combat. Hit the jump for more. (more…)
Hawken Gameplay Video
As a fine lover and connoisseur of mech games, it’s safe to say that once I saw this video, I immediately unleashed a torrent of man-passion all over my monitor. But first, a brief introduction of the game before the video.
*SPOILER ALERT* Fake Endings to Portal 2 on the Internet? *SPOILER ALERT*
The rumor-mill seems to be working overtime right now for Valve’s pride and joy. Whispers around the internet is that Valve’s released several FAKE Portal 2 ending videos in order to alleviate the need for the videos to be posted, or possibly viral further. Who knows what machinations dwell within the collective minds of Valve’s marketing department.
If it is indeed a fake, it’s a very very VERY well-done fake.
Hit the jump for the video. (more…)
Amalgamation of Concept Art from Doug Church/Valve’s “Mass Effect Killer”
So, remember a while ago when Valve hired Doug Church? Deus Ex Doug Church? Thief Doug Church? System Shock 2 Doug Church?
The stylized art art from most likely a reference board presents a strange view on the familiarities of a dystopian futuristic setting. Mass Effect killer possibly, maybe? Extremely too soon to tell. But it remains intriguing nonetheless.
Images after the jump. (more…)
Valve Hints at Possible Half Life 3/Episode 3?
Consider the following: Through carefully placed hints and tips, as well as some clever marketing and masking on their part, Valve teases that Episode 3 or possibly Half Life 3 may be upcoming. Through some clever sleuthing, denizens of the internet have drawn a link between the hazy “hacked” Portal 2 information and drawn a handful of conclusions.
Former Blizzard Internal Tester Fired: Reveals All About Diablo 3
In my perusing of online message boards, I came across a posting from someone who claimed to be a former internal tester at Blizzard. He was willing to post anything people wanted to know about Diablo 3. The rationale being “there’s nothing in my contract that says I can’t reveal anything AFTER I’m fired.” Enclosed are the questions asked and his answers unedited:
Dragon’s Dogma: Why Aren’t You Talking About This Game?!
Do you like Monster Hunter? Do you like Demon’s Souls? Ever wonder what would happen if they both went to a party, had a few too many drinks, and had a wondrously passionate night of fictional drunken sex? And then afterwards, Monster Hunter got pregnant and pressured Demon’s Souls to take responsibility for the child? And, after a begrudging shotgun ceremony courtesy of Capcom, a game-child was born a bloody screaming painful birth, wrenched from the loins of Monster Hunter?
Ever wonder if this analogy had gone on long enough? (more…)
Move Your Cursor…WITH YOUR MIIIIIIIIND!
Ladies and gentlemen, the future is upon us. PlayStation Move? Kinect? Child’s play; toys of the past. We’ve finally stumbled upon the potential new way to play your games: Telepathy. (more…)
Insomniac Games Plays for Japan
Insomniac Games, responsible for such titles like Ratchet & Clank and Resistance, has put up several auctions today in order aid the recent victims in the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. (more…)
Assassin’s Creed III Image Leaked?
It was inevitable. Fans chomping at the bit for the next in the series of a much loved game franchise go nuts at the slightest hint of news. And this is not going to prove an exception. We present…”leaked” Assassin’s Creed III images. There’s not much else to say. Hit the jump for more. (more…)
A Child’s View on Technology
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we come to forget the simple things in life. The smell of a rose. The sound of birds. And the fact that children have easy access to the internet onto which they can share their collected “wealth” of information they come across. (more…)
Super Smash Bros. Clash Announced (April Fools!)
First there was regular Smash Bros, then there was Melee, next was Brawl – and now – Clash! Yes, Nintendo has officially announced the rumored Super Smash Bros. game for the 3DS, produced by none other than our friends at Hal Laboratories. (more…)
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