By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 11:31 pm
 Check out this 30 minute Japanese trailer featuring the Doll Network from Xenoblade Chronicles X.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 10:41 pm
The open beta for Creative Assembly's upcoming free-to-play strategy game Total War Battles: Kingdom is now available on PC. You can download the game right now through Steam Total War Battles: Kingdom, which was announced in December 2014, is described as a "persistent world strategy game." It's set during the turn of the 10th century, as mankind emerges from the Dark Ages. Overall, the game aims to offer "rich, bite-sized Total War experiences." Watch the trailer above to see more of the PC game and how it works. Previously, Total War Battles: Kingdom was available on PC through a limited closed beta. A Mac version of the game, along with a tablet edition, will launch later this year, though exact release dates have not been announced. Creative Assembly's goal for Total War Battles: Kingdom is to allow you to play Total War wherever you are. "With one persistent world, players will be able to continue their campaign across multiple devices, at home, work, or out and about," the developer said. For a closer look at Total War Battles: Kingdom, check out the image gallery below.           
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 10:19 pm
 Ahead of Grand Theft Auto V's release for PC next week, the Humble Store has rolled out its latest weekend deal, offering 10+ Rockstar titles for as much as 80 percent off now through Sunday. Everything on sale through the Rockstar Weekend Sale is available below. 10 percent of all purchases go to charity--this has so far amounted to more than $2.1 million, and it's only Saturday. Games are redeemable for PC on Steam. What are you picking up? Let us know in the comments below! Rockstar Weekend Sale Deals Include:
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 09:30 pm
Slender Man has captured a large part of the popular psyche--large enough that two girls stabbed a third girl 19 times, and other children commit acts of arson, all in his name. I can't help but blend those headlines with subsequent forays into the Slender Man mythos. Although he is without a doubt fictitious--a legend manufactured wholecloth in full view of the internet's many denizens--he's transcended himself. He's now a self-reinforcing curiosity of the modern era, reflecting the deep-seated fears of our connected culture. For those unfamiliar with this phenomenon, Slendy, as some affectionately call him, was born on the internet forums of the 21st century. A few Photoshop projects featured a thin, suited figure without an apparent face. The first few images of him depicted children running away--and right there, we have the seeds for a great ghost story. He is the embodiment of the unknown, and he preys on the weakest among us--children. From that point on, he became a meme in the truest sense of the word, evolving and changing to suit whatever the population thought would yield the most easily shared terror.  Slender Man is now a self-reinforcing curiosity of the modern era, reflecting the deep-seated fears of our connected culture.
So how does he terrorize us now? When he approaches, he causes electronics, particularly cameras, to malfunction and glitch out. He causes his victims to go mad. He's most aggressive when you're trying to look straight at him. Perhaps most tellingly, he tends to stick to rural areas. Again, all this is purely fictitious, but it's interesting that so many of these individual threads converged into a single vision coherent enough to yield a substantive game in Slender: The Arrival. This coalescence of traits creates a compelling antagonist that preys on the modern. In our metropolitan world of smartphone cameras and nearly ubiquitous connections, a mysterious figure that resists investigation and cuts us off from our technological safety net is the ultimate terror. Arrival benefits from these fears and pulls every psychological string. However, that's all it can do. From a play perspective, it's about as minimal as they come. You can pick up pages and notes strewn about the various levels; after the preface, you can pick up a simple flashlight. That lack of agency is powerful, though. From its nascent stages, it's clear that you're struggling to survive in the shadow of beings that sap all hope. Slender Man and his several proxies--corrupted and insane people he's brought under his influence--are cold and uncaring. They have no clear motive other than your defilement, and they are omnipotent. Slender Man, for example, can teleport, and there's nothing you can do to defend yourself from his tentacle-y arms but turn and run away. It's an impressive foundation, and it fills me with dread to this day.  Slender Man and his several proxies are cold and uncaring. They have no clear motive other than your defilement, and they are omnipotent.
I've played Slender and its expanded pseudo-sequel Arrival before, but when I ran through it again, that prior experience didn't help ease my fears. The world is cloaked in darkness, and all you have to push away a small sliver of that enveloping black is a small, barely functional flashlight. Against the dark, Slender Man's blank, white visage creates an arresting contrast every time he appears. The system creates procedurally generated jump scares using a weighty, pervasive atmosphere of vulnerability and helplessness. The same system went on to birth the popular Five Nights at Freddy's series. Player death in Arrival takes on a whole new meaning without the predictability of those frights. I found myself afraid of being afraid, eager to see the game end so I could at last take a breath, relieved to be safe once again. That near-constant level of stress would doom a longer game, but Arrival clocks in at just two hours. The console versions add a few extra levels that weren't present in the original PC release, and they pad out the tension with just a bit of calm to keep players from growing exhausted. On the flip side, the added sections dilute Arrival's already-tight focus. In its original incarnation, Arrival was an agonizing, frantic mystery. You stepped into the body of Lauren, a woman desperate to find any clues regarding the disappearance of her friend Kate. As you poked about Kate's house, you could gathered snippets of information suggesting that her mother had passed away and that her family had been facing financial trouble--leaving the possibility open for suicide. The more you learned, though, the grimmer the reality became.  The added sections dilute Arrival's already-tight focus.
A few side characters were present that were hinted to be the Slender Man. Because just moving around in any given level could prompt the appearance of the Slender Man, you always felt that the answers were out there, but you could never quite piece it all together. With the new areas, some of that mystery is gone, and Slender Man is established as some otherworldly being. That spoils a bit of the fun and raises plenty of questions about why Slender now attacks people, where he was before, how he came to be, etc. Without a plausible in-universe explanation, he loses just a bit of his mystique. Despite that, Slender: The Arrival still got under my skin. I'm not quite as warm to it as I was before, but it's an eerie experience that's seeped into my real life. Now, on long car rides or when I'm in a sparsely populated area in the dead of night, I'll catch glints of light and my heart will stutter at the thought that Slender Man could be at the edge of my periphery. All I can do is turn away and keep walking.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 06:30 pm
 Peter Brown takes a look at the new Mortal Kombat X controller from PDP.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 04:30 am
 Halo Online modders fight Microsoft to let the rest of the world play, while Google try to get you to pay to watch YouTube ads-free.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 03:28 am
 Danny looks back at the bitterly divisive video game violence debate, and draws comparisons to the current politically heated discussions surrounding games.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 02:42 am
1. Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Liam Neeson
In the latest Super Bowl, Clash of Clans debuted a commercial with Liam Neeson parodying his character from "Taken." It was the most viewed Super Bowl ad in 2015, and was selected by YouTube users as the second best ad from the Big Game.
2. Supercell: A Mobile Game Behemoth
Founded in Helsinki, Finland, the gaming developer has been behind Clash of Clans along with a number of other popular mobile games such as Hay Day, Boom Beach, Pets vs Orcs.
3. Clashing Since 2012
Supercell released Clash of Clans on Aug. 2, 2012. It's popularity has grown ever since, turning the handheld game into a must-download for mobile users.
4. That's A Lotta Cash Money
As of February 2015, Supercell rakes in over $5 million a day from Clash of Clans. Holy cow that's a lotta coin.
5. 29 Million Active Users
According to Re/code, along with bringing in millions of dollars a day, there are over 29.5 million active users in the game. You're out of the loop if you don't play this game.
6. Five iPads at Once!
George Yao, a top-ranked player, spent six months playing Clash of Clans on five iPads -- all at the same time!
7. Top 10 Players Account For Half the Revenue
According to Wired, Clash of Clans and other mobile games attribute nearly 50 percent of their revenue to just the top 10 percent of players. Oh, so that's how games stay free to play.
8. $7,000 Invested Per Month
Panda, one of the top 10 Clash of Clan players, told Wired that he spends nearly $7,000 a month on his Clash of Clan village. That seven grand accounts for just seven percent of his income.
9. Troops Are Divided Into Multiple Tiers
In Clash of Clans, you are able to play as five different tiers of troops. Those tiers include 1-3, Dark Elixir Troops and Heroes.
10. Sleeping Builder
If you aren't busy enough, the Builder's Hut will show a builder catching some z's and enjoying the lovely weather.
11. P.E.K.K.A was named through Facebook
Supercell held a Facebook contest in 2012 for the best name that worked with the acronym P.E.K.K.A. The winner? "Perfect Enraged Knight Killer of Assassins." Bravo, people of Facebook.
12. P.E.K.K.A's are Females
There's been some controversy over what sex a P.E.K.K.A is, but fear not, during a load screen it is revealed that P.E.K.K.A is, in fact, a she.
13. Hidden Teslas Do Major Damage to a P.E.K.K.A
Due to the conductivity of the P.E.K.K.A's sturdy armor, hidden teslas can do double the damage on the intimidating war machine.
14. P.E.K.K.A Changes Appearance
Along with the dragon, a P.E.K.K.A is the only character in Clash of Clans that actually changes their appearance at every level.
15. That's Not a Wall
Unlike other MMO/real-time strategy games, placing your base at the corner of a map will not give you an unofficial wall of protection, so watch out!
16. Nothing Sweeter Than Revenge
Let's face it, you're going to lose your base in Clash of Clans. It's inevitable. But after you've recovered from the shock of death, you can exact revenge on your attackers which is a great advantage after coming back from the after life.
17. Town Hall Levels
Make sure to pay attention to Town Hall levels when preparing your attack. If you take on a Town Hall equal to your level you get a 100 percent modifier on looting your opponent, while attacking higher Town Hall levels will give you even more rewards.
18. Destroying Town Hall
Not only does destroying an opponent's Town Hall allow you to loot their bases' belongings, but you also gain a star.
19. Preserve Your Hero
Heroes are extremely valuable in Clash of Clans. With an arduous wait for your Hero to regain their stamina, make sure to use your protagonist wisely and while you're away place them in rest or guard mode.
20. Heroes Are Immortal
Like your favorite movie, Heroes cannot die. They are arguably the most powerful troop in the game, but instead of dying they must regenerate. A valuable tool in the Clash of Clans.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 02:42 am
1. Contra in "Our House" by Joell Ortiz
"Now every day's a game of Contra, I got 99 men. An infinite amount of rounds inside this mighty fine pen." Bro, do you even Contra? With all due respect, Mr. Ortiz, everyone knows the secret code gives you 30 men. Not 99 men.
2. Pac-Man in "Mac Man" by Beanie Sigel
"They call me Pac-Man, and ain't a damn thing change." Mac Man is a bit of a linguistic masterpiece, deftly interweaving themes from games like Centipede and Frogger with the rough and tumble life of an illicit dope slinger.
3. Super Smash Bros. in "Heartbeat" by Childish Gambino
"Asking him if she gonna play games with the Super Smash Brothers, but none of them you." In a song filled with raw lyrics that cut to the bone, Smash Brothers cracks the icy atmosphere with a surprise combo breaker.
4. Defender in "Body Movin" by Beastie Boys
"And if you play Defender I could be your hyperspace." If you'll recall, Defender's ultimate secret weapon was the Hyperspace Time Warp, which allowed your spaceship to stage a strategic retreat. Now that's some real action from the back section.
5. Punch-Out!! in "Press The Start Button" by Ludacris
"So let's box like Tyson, you'll get Punched Out." If anyone doubts Ludacris loves games, this song puts the issue to rest, with a dozen titles mentioned ranging from Final Fantasy to Metal Gear Solid. In the elegant words of Sir Bridges himself, let the games begin, biatch!
6. Shinobi in "Triumph" by Wu Tang Clan
"Behold the bold soldier, control the globe slowly, proceed to blow swingin' swords like Shinobi." A reference to a martial arts master ninja seems like the perfect fit for Inspectah Deck. For even more shogun soliloquies, definitely check out GZA's Liquid Swords too.
7. Tomb Raider in "Simon Says" by Pharoahe Monch
"I'm soon to motivate the room, control the game like Tomb Raider." The New York City gritty committee proceeds with some instructions that are unrepeatable here. Let's just say Pharoahe wouldn't be a fan of Tomb Raider's new direction.
8. Street Fighter II in "Think Big" with Notorious B.I.G.
"In the back room playing Sega, Street Fighter II, I'm inviting you..." Biggie Smalls may have the most famous Genesis reference in Juicy, but it's great to hear that he keeps the Sega love coming, even with its inferior Street Fighter port. Here comes a new challenger!
9. The Legend of Zelda in "Lisa's Spider" by Cadence Weapon
"Until I run your house and take your jewels like Zelda's Link." It's always been kinda weird how much money Link just straight up steals from his neighbors.
10. Dig Dug in "High Schoolin" by OutKast
"Stay underground like Cheers or Dig Dug. Only come above to shake hands and give hugs." Dig Dug's definitely an old school call back, but Cheers? Who remembered you had to climb stairs down into that bar. Big Boi, that's who.
11. Klonoa in "Proto Culture" by Del The Funky Homosapien
"Wex, Gex or Klonoa, I get 'em all at cost." Wow. Ask any Klonoa fan and they'll tell you the platformer never got its time in the spotlight. That is, until Del The Funky Homosapien immortalized it in this paean to the kind of games you can't rent at Blockbuster.
12. Pokémon in "Awesome" by ShowYouSuck
"I feel like Ash Ketcuhm. Caught 'em all, yeah, caught 'em all." The Chicago rapper ShowYouSuck has a reputation for cramming his lyrics with nostalgic nods to a bygone era of innocence. He's the only one who can rap about Pokemon and still seem cool.
13. Donkey Kong in "Human Video Game" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
"Yo Ready Rock C? I wanna play a game of Donkey Kong!" Apparently when he wasn't shooting hoops outside of school, the West Philadelphia native spent thousands of dollars perfecting his skills as the king of kong.
14. Sonic The Hedgehog in "I Gotcha" by Lupe Fiasco
"Have my mind movin' faster than that hog in the hedges." If you blink, the blue blur will whiz past you in this song, so Lupe gets points for subtlety. Sonic's edgy attitude always went well with rap. This 16-bit baller will put you on blast ... processing.
15. Double Dribble in "Gamin' On Ya" by People Under the Stairs
"More drunk than a little and you'll probably never see the Double Dribble." Another song that wears its game cred on its sleeve, Gamin' On Ya earns a particular distinction for sampling the infamously garbled game announcer from the NES basketball classic.
By Anonymous on Apr 11, 2015 02:40 am
1. Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is a badass in every movie she's in (hello, Furious 7), so why wouldn't she be a kick-ass gamer too? Rodriguez grew up playing Doom and loves the Call of Duty franchise.
2. Michael Fassbender
The actor that plays Magneto loves video games so much, he's developing an Assassin's Creed film in which he's also starring.
3. Taylor Lautner
Taylor Lautner is supposedly a pretty good guitarist in Rockband. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to join his band.
4. Adrian Peterson
The former University of Oklahoma running back shows love for his college in his gamertag, SoonerPride28. He totally has to play as himself in Madden.
5. Ice T
The rapper-turned-actor-turned-gamer has also voiced Madd Dogg in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Aaron Griffin in Gears of War 3.
6. Shad "Bow Wow" Moss
Bow Wow, now known as Shad Moss, is an avid gamer. He even posted some YouTube videos of him winning in Madden and NBA2K.
7. Kobe Bryant
Of course, Kobe Bryant has been on a ton of video game covers, but the Black Mamba loves Call of Duty. He even cameoed in a COD commercial in 2010.
8. Megan Fox
Megan Fox admitted in 2012 that she's an avid gamer that loves Halo. You, Megan Fox, are perfect.
9. Conan O'Brien
You can catch Conan O'Brien online at RealConanOBrien. On his show, he hosts a Clueless Gamer segment that proves his affinity for gaming.
10. Jack Black
Jack Black boasted to Kotaku that his greatest gaming accomplishment is completely beating Project Gotham Racing. He also voiced Eddie Riggs in Brutal Legend.
11. Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne's hinted at his love for gaming before. He's sampled beats from video games in his songs.
12. Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel's need for higher-quality games led to him building Tignon Studios. He also says he's a console AND PC gamer.
13. Ludacris
Luda released an ode to video games with his hip-hop jam "Press the Start Button."
14. Bill Gates
Perhaps you remember Bill Gates introducing the first Xbox as head of Microsoft? Of course, the guy's a gamer.
15. Mila Kunis
The Black Swan actress has openly admitted to being obsessed with World of Warcraft. WoW consumed Mila Kunis' life so much she forced herself to retire from the MMO game.
16. Daniel Craig
Not only did Daniel Craig lend his likeness to multiple James Bond games, he's also a big fan of Halo and Guitar Hero.
17. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg starred in the lukewarm-rated game "Way of the Dogg," released in 2013. Maybe the Snoop Lion game will do better.
18. Seth Rogen
The lovable stoner has played video games in a handful of his movies including 40 Year Old Virgin and This is the End. Seth Rogen's also developing a movie about the Sega-Nintendo console wars.
19. Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is out of the limelight of television, but he's still doing stand up. During a show in San Francisco, Chappelle admitted his love for World of Warcraft.
20. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber's conceded his love for Call of Duty, Mario Kart and Halo. See, the Biebs is just like any kid growing up!
21. Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps might have more medals than you have fingers and toes, but he also caught the Call of Duty bug, saying he can sometimes play more than 30 hours a week.
22. Will Arnett
Will Arnett (Arrested Development) says he spends more time playing video games than watching TV or movies. That's crazy! Arnett also created a "secret Xbox clique" with a handful of celebrity friends.
23. Justin Theroux
Justin Theroux is another member of the "secret Xbox clique," according to Us Weekly. The Leftovers star loves to play multiplayer battles on his Xbox One.
24. Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman joins Theroux and Arrested Development co-star Arnett in the Xbox clique. The celeb pals don't even play until after midnight. Where's our invite?!
25. Jason Sudeikis
The Saturday Night Live alum mans another spot in the Xbox clique. Jason Sudeikis also has provided voice work in Grand Theft Auto IV.
26. Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn rose to fame as a TV host on the game-centric channel G4. The Newsroom star admitted she's a sucker for playing video games.
27. Zac Efron
The former Disney heart throb is such a big fan of the Halo franchise that he hosted the midnight release of Halo 3.
28. Eminem
Eminem's songs have long been used in Call of Duty commercials. Slim Shady's also a huge fan of the series.
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