Category: "Misc. Gaming"

Myth Busted: Playing Video Games Actually Improves Eyesight

After years of having been told that my gaming addiction would eventually fry my eyeballs out of my head comes the sweet redemption that only patience and science can bring…

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A Majority Of American Households Are Now Classified As Gamers

Do you remember the days when, if someone found out you were a gamer, you would be considered a fringe element within the framework of American culture? Time to come out from the shadows as we are now the face of the majority!

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Obvious News Of The Day: iPhones Are Extremely Popular

It seems like everyone and their mother has an iPhone these days…A new sales report not only proves that this is becoming more and more accurate, but accurate at an alarming rate.

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Fan Made Assassin’s Creed: Revelations – E3 Trailer Is Pretty Awesome

When I have two free days on my hands I typically fill it with as much video games/beer/crawfish eating as possible…after watching this video, perhaps I should find some more productive uses for any potential free time?

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The Song Of The Dragonborn – Now With Handy English Translations

Now that the year of the Dragon is officially upon, the race is on for fans of Skyrim to propagate their own little ‘Dragonborn’…perhaps playing this song in the delivery room will help give the little guy the boost he/she needs!

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Super Mario Bros. Crossover Gets 16-Bit And Game Boy Facelift

Waaay back in 2010 coder ExplodingRabbit created a very successful crossovers by placing iconic game characters in the classic Super Mario Bros. game. Now two years later ExplodingRabbit has release a major update in the form of Super Mario Bros. Crossover 2.0.by adding a fresh coat of 16-bit paint and a few additional characters.

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Watch An iPad Survive A 100,000′ Fall From Space

With the ever increasing amount of tablets entering the market comes the demand for stronger and lighter cases…this, my friends, may be the toughest of them all.

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PS4 At E3 2012? Sony Finds The Rumors Laughable…

Rumors are exploding today about the possibility of seeing the next generation of the Xbox and PlayStation at this year’s E3…Sony’s president’s reaction to this possibility might end up squashing those rumors.

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New Legend Of Zelda Capsule Toys Are A Must For Any Fan

If you have ever seen my desk at work you’ll know that it is littered with dozens of gaming figures, anime and posters. Seriously, it’s to the point I have very little room for actual work let-alone new figures. So Takara Tommy Arts, WHY MUST YOU TAUNT ME WITH THESE ZELDA FIGURES?!

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2011 Holiday Gamers Buyers Guide

Christmas is almost here and if you haven’t begun shopping yet, don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. In order to help you pick something out for the gamers in your life we’ve assemble a list of gaming goodies to gift this year. We are sure you will find something on this list even for the gamer that has it all.

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You Think You’re Good At Tetris? Think Again.

Tetris is one of those games that nearly every gamer has played at some point in time. While many people think they may actually be good at the game, lasting round after round until the blocks are falling at a brisk pace, they are nothing compared to those of the elite “pro” Tetris players.

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CryEngine 3 Renders Out Titanic And It Looks Fantastic

While we are still all going gaga over DICE’s Frostbite 2 engine, let’s not forget about the wonders of CryEngine 3. ORMEntertainment posted a video showing off some impressive footage of their Titanic model rendered in Crytek’s engine. Check it out below:

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Mario Responds To PETAs “Mario Kills Tanooki”

PETA has some serious beef (pun intended) with Mario over his choice of costumes…Mario has a thoughtful response.

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Skyrim: One Dragon…Ah-ha-ha, Two Dragons…Ah-ha-ha, Three Dragons…

Seeing a dragon in the world of Skyrim is a beautiful yet scary sight to behold. They are graceful and extremely deadly at the same time…and these are emotions you feel when you’re battling just one of them. How about a dozen?

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New Survey Shows Female Gamers In A Different Light

The overwhelming stereotype is that female gamers are overweight shut-ins who run away from traditional social interactions…a new survey is here to test that stereotype.

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PETA On ‘Mario Kills Tanooki’: All In Good Fun!

PETA isn’t know for their use of “tactful” means of advertising…their most recent jump into the mainstream comes in the form of satire of one of gaming’s most beloved characters.

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Zombie Warfare Comes To A Bloody Conclusion In Episode 3

The third and final installment of the fan film Zombie Warfare went live on Halloween. This indie film is pretty impressive seeing that they filmed the entire thing in 8 hours and had only a budget of $100. Not too shabby!

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