By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 11:22 pm
 Just Cause 3, a new Tomb Raider, and perhaps some more Kingdom Hearts? Square holds the keys to a number of hot propertied, but what will they unlock this year? Ed, Zorine, Dan and Danny make their predictions.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 11:08 pm
Civilization VTarget is still selling the recently released Witcher 3 for $42 on both Xbox One and PS4. Walmart has upgraded its best Xbox One offer, where you get the Halo Master Chief Collection Xbox One bundle with a free second controller or Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare for $349. Adding $10 more lets you get Battlefield Hardline in place of the controller/Advanced Warfare, while $20 more lets you pick either Witcher 3 or Mortal Kombat X. You also now get a free copy of Watch Dogs or, for $6 more, Need for Speed Rivals - Complete Edition. GOG's DRM-free summer sale continues this week, offering new PC games and bundles every day. Current deals include a Walking Dead bundle for $14, The Wolf Among Us for $6, a Prince of Persia pack for $10, The Legend of Grimrock II for $6, and much more. By spending certain amounts over the course of the sale, you'll get free games: SimCity 2000 ($1), Stalker: Clear Sky ($20), and Xenonauts ($50). Amazon summer sale on digital PC games and DLC also rolls on. Current deals include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for $10, Doom 3: BFG Edition for $12, Civilization V: Complete Edition for $12.50, and the Mass Effect Trilogy for $9. You can preorder Batman: Arkham Knight through Dell and receive a $15 gift card. Below you'll find the rest of today's best deals divided by platform: PlayStation 4Walmart continues to sell the Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle with an extra controller or Battlefield Hardline for $399. Alternatively, you can add $10 to get The Witcher 3 or Mortal Kombat X in place of the controller/Hardline. Amazon has the Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle with a copy of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for $400. Groupon is selling the PS4 Last of Us Remastered bundle for $380. You can get a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered for $12 at eBay. The PlayStation Store has a number of sales going on, including one on Square Enix games, one on Bethesda games, and one for PlayStation Plus members only. Other PS4 game deals: - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- $42 (Target)
- Mortal Kombat X -- $41 (Amazon) / $41 (Walmart)
- MLB 15: The Show -- $40 (Target)
- Final Fantasy XIV -- $10 (Amazon)
- Evolve -- $37 (Amazon)
- Bloodborne -- $43 (Amazon)
- Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition -- $35 (Amazon)
- Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $49 (Amazon) / $50 (Best Buy)
- Dead or Alive 5: Last Round -- $33.41 (Amazon)
- Battlefield Hardline -- $42 (Amazon)
- Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin -- $42 (Amazon)
- Resident Evil: Revelations 2 -- $28 (Amazon)
- Tropico 5 -- $42 (Amazon)
- Far Cry 4 -- $30 (Target)
- Far Cry 4: Kyrat Edition -- $60 (Amazon)
- The Order: 1886 -- $40 (Amazon)
- Final Fantasy Type-0 HD -- $43 (Amazon)
- LittleBigPlanet 3 -- $41 (Amazon)
- Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Best Buy)
- Grand Theft Auto V -- $50.66 (Amazon)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare -- $33.47 (Amazon)
- Dying Light -- $40 (Amazon)
- Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $39.58 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
- Alien: Isolation -- $24 (Amazon)
- Wolfenstein: The New Order -- $40 (Amazon)
- The Crew -- $30 (Amazon)
- Destiny -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Target)
- WWE 2K15 -- $38 (Amazon) / $38 (Target)
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor -- $30 (Amazon) / $26 (Target)
- Natural Doctrine -- $30 (Amazon)
- Infamous: Second Son -- $24 (Amazon)
- Watch Dogs -- $16 (Amazon)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity -- $22.50 (Amazon)
- Killzone: Shadow Fall -- $22 (Amazon)
- The Last of Us Remastered -- $16 (Amazon)
- NBA 2K15 -- $30.49 (Amazon)
- NHL 15 -- $28 (Amazon)
- The Evil Within -- $40 (Amazon)
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Amazon)
- Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $19 (Amazon)
- Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box Starter Pack -- $32 (Amazon)
- Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack -- $40 (Amazon)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts -- $19 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- Shadow Warrior -- $17 (Amazon)
The free PlayStation Plus games for June are now available and include Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Skulls of the Shogun, and more. Xbox OneThe Microsoft Store is offering a $50 store credit with the purchase of the Halo Master Chief Collection Xbox One bundle for $349. That same credit is offered with the 1TB model Xbox One coming out later this month (with the new controller), which also includes the Master Chief Collection. You can buy a year of Xbox Live Gold on eBay for $36. Best Buy will take $20 off the price of a one-year Xbox Live Gold membership when you buy any Xbox 360 or Xbox One. Microsoft's latest Deals With Gold promotion is on, discounting a handful of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games, such as Sunset Overdrive for $27, EA Sports UFC for $10, and FIFA 15: Deluxe Edition for $24. You can check out all the deals here. Other Xbox One game deals: - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- $42 (Target)
- Mortal Kombat X -- $42 (Amazon) / $42 (Walmart)
- Evolve -- $39.45 (Amazon)
- Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $47.56 (Amazon) / $50 (Best Buy)
- Battlefield Hardline -- $40 (Amazon) / $40 (Target)
- Final Fantasy Type-0 HD -- $33 (Amazon)
- Resident Evil: Revelations 2 -- $28 (Amazon)
- State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition -- $25 (Amazon)
- Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition -- $35 (Amazon)
- Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition -- $27.48 (Amazon)
- Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin -- $42 (Amazon)
- Forza Horizon 2 -- $51 (Amazon)
- Far Cry 4 -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Target)
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition -- $15 (Microsoft Store)
- Dead or Alive 5: Last Round -- $29.40 (Amazon) / $30 (Walmart)
- Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Best Buy)
- Alien: Isolation -- $25 (Amazon)
- Destiny -- $28 (Amazon)
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare -- $39 (Amazon)
- The Evil Within -- $29 (Amazon)
- Dying Light -- $40 (Amazon)
- Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $40 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection -- $27 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
- NBA 2K15 -- $30.49 (Amazon)
- NHL 15 -- $28 (Amazon)
- WWE 2K15 -- $39.49 (Amazon) / $40 (Target)
- The Crew -- $30 (Amazon)
- Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box Starter Pack -- $34 (Amazon)
- Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack -- $31 (Amazon)
- Ryse: Son of Rome - Legendary Edition -- $25.37 (Amazon)
- Assassin's Creed: Unity -- $20 (Amazon)
- Watch Dogs -- $19 (Amazon)
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor -- $29 (Amazon)
- Wolfenstein: The New Order -- $19 (Amazon)
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Best Buy)
- Call of Duty: Ghosts -- $16 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- Shadow Warrior -- $16.61 (Amazon)
June's free Games With Gold games are now available and include Massive Chalice and Just Cause 2. PCThe new Humble Bundle is now live, and it's one focused on returning classics from past bundles. It includes games like Super Meat Boy, Braid, and Limbo, as well as soundtracks for many of the included games. Green Man Gaming has a sale on Lego games, offering Lego The Hobbit for $5, Lego Batman 3 for $12, and more. The latest Humble Weekly Bundle featuring Slitherine strategy games games is nearly over; it includes Frontline: Road to Moscow and Rise of Prussia Gold. Get 20 percent off at Green Man Gaming with the promo code: 20PERC-ENTOFF-JUNE20 Ultima VIII: Gold Edition is free on Origin. Other PC game deals: - Final Fantasy XIV -- $10 (Amazon)
- Europa Universalis IV -- $10 (Steam)
- Darksiders -- $4 (Steam)
- Darksiders II -- $6 (Steam)
- Darksiders Franchise Pack -- $12 (Steam)
- Might & Magic V -- $2.49 (Steam)
- Might & Magic VI -- $5 (Steam)
- Might & Magic Franchise Pack -- $25 (Steam)
- Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition -- $8 (Amazon)
- Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered -- $5 (Steam)
- World of Warcraft -- $10 (Best Buy)
- World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor -- $30 (Best Buy)
- Diablo III -- $23 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls -- $30 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- StarCraft II: Battle Chest -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty -- $10 (Best Buy)
- StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm -- $10 (Best Buy)
- TinyKeep -- $2.50 (Steam)
- FarSky -- $3 (Steam)
- Zeno Clash 2 -- $3 (Steam)
- Tropico 5 -- $24 (Amazon)
- Dying Light -- $48 (Amazon)
- South Park: The Stick of Truth -- $18.50 (Amazon)
- Battlefield Hardline -- $38 (Amazon) / $38 (Target)
- Assassin's Creed Rogue -- $32.50 (Amazon)
- Evolve -- $37 (Amazon)
- Watch Dogs -- $12 (Amazon) / $16 (Best Buy)
- Batman: Arkham Origins -- $14 (Amazon)
- Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $40 (Amazon)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag -- $20 (Amazon)
- The Lego Movie Video Game -- $15 (Amazon)
Wii UBest Buy still has the special edition Splatoon Wii U bundle for $300. If you don't mind a refurbished system, Nintendo's online store also has a Wii U bundle with Nintendo Land for $200, or Nintendo Land and Super Mario 3D World for $225. - Bayonetta 2 -- $45 (GameStop)
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker -- $32.60 (Amazon)
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $42 (Amazon)
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut -- $14 (Amazon)
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -- $49 (Amazon) / $49 (Walmart)
- Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two -- $8.49 (Amazon)
- Super Mario 3D World -- $48 (Amazon)
- Hyrule Warriors -- $49 (Amazon)
- Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition -- $14 (Amazon)
- Batman: Arkham Origins -- $18 (Amazon)
- Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $22.50 (Amazon)
- Watch Dogs -- $18 (Amazon)
- Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $16.52 (Amazon)
- Scribblenauts Unlimited -- $16 (Amazon)
- Transformers Prime: The Game -- $11.57 (Amazon)
3DSWalmart is offering a New 3DS XL bundle with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and your choice of select Amiibo figurines for $219. Alternatively, the retailer has a New 3DS XL bundle with your choice of select games and a Pokemon figurine for $219. Eligible games include Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, and quite a few more. Groupon is selling the 3DS XL Super Mario Bros. 2 Gold Edition, which includes the game and a limited-edition system, for $175. - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate -- $30 (GameStop)
- Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth -- $43.49 (Amazon)
- Persona Q: The Wild Cards Premium Edition -- $57 (Amazon)
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 with bonus figure (Walmart)
- Pokemon Omega Ruby -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 with bonus figure (Walmart)
- Pokemon Y -- $30 (Amazon)
- Steel Diver -- $8 (Best Buy)
- Scribblenauts Unlimited -- $8 (Best Buy)
- Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure -- $12 (Amazon)
- Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion -- $7.49 (Amazon)
- Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate -- $12 (Amazon)
- Code Name: Steam -- $30 (Amazon)
- Crosswords Plus -- $6 (Best Buy)
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Amazon)
- Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $15 (Amazon)
- Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars -- $22 (Amazon)
- Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $20 (Amazon)
- Hometown Story -- $15 (Amazon)
PlayStation VitaThe PlayStation TV is available for $40 at Best Buy and GameStop. - God of War Collection -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- Persona 4: Golden -- $20 (Amazon)
- Gravity Rush -- $19 (Amazon)
- Freedom Wars -- $20 (Best Buy)
- The Wolf Among Us -- $14 (Amazon) / $15 (Best Buy)
- Borderlands 2 -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two -- $19 (Best Buy)
- Mind Zero -- $28 (Amazon)
- Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $18 (Amazon)
- Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd -- $22 (Amazon)
- Xblaze Code: Embryo -- $20 (Amazon)
- Arcana Heart 3: Love Max -- $25.45 (Amazon)
- Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars -- $21.45 (Amazon)
- Resistance: Burning Skies -- $5 (Best Buy)
- Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational -- $10 (Amazon)
- 16GB Memory Card -- $35 (Amazon)
- 32GB Memory Card -- $59 (Amazon)
Hardware- PlayStation 4 Camera -- $45 (Amazon) / $45 (Walmart)
- Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury Gaming Mouse -- $40 (Amazon)
- Logitech G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse -- $61 (Amazon)
- Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse -- $40 (Amazon)
- Logitech G700s Gaming Mouse -- $50 (Amazon)
- Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows -- $42.65 (Amazon)
- Wired Xbox 360 Controller for Windows -- $28 (Amazon)
- Black Xbox One Wireless Controller -- $49 (Amazon)
- PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset -- $27 (Amazon)
- Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 Amplified Universal Gaming Headset -- $54.40 (Amazon)
- Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 -- $80 (Amazon)
- HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for PC & PS4 -- $100 (Amazon)
- PlayStation 3 3D Glasses -- $8 (Amazon)
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By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 10:35 pm
The mystery of the fourth button has been revealed: Hearthstone is introducing a new mode called Tavern Brawl in the upcoming 2.7 patch. This new player-versus-player mode consists of games played with a unique set of rules that change every week. Blizzard suggested possibilities like playing with preset decks, newly built decks that must follow certain guidelines, or with certain minion types being buffed. You'll be able to take part in these matches against random players online or against friends by challenging them from your friends list. Either way, you'll be able to play for free.  Tavern Brawl will be added in a patch "coming soon," but it won't be available for all players straight out of the gate. In order to access it, you'll first need to reach level 20 with at least one hero. After the end of each Tavern Brawl, there will be a "couple of days" when they are unavailable as Blizzard prepares the next one. Blizzard wasn't especially specific about when patch 2.7 will be released, but it did say the first Tavern Brawl will be here in "mid-June," meaning it could be out any day now. Once the mode arrives, you'll be able to win a free card pack each time you win your first game of the week during "the first several brawls." This patch will also introduce the first new heroes, as recently announced. These cosmetic-only packs cost $10 each and don't change gameplay in any way. Instead, they replace the look and sound of select heroes. Additionally, with the release of the new patch, you'll be able to assign a different card back to each of your decks.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 10:13 pm
Insomniac games today released the first gameplay footage from the upcoming reimagining of Ratchet & Clank for PS4, and it's looking quite good. Ratchet & Clank, as it's called, is not a simple HD remake of the original game of the same name. Instead, it's using that game as a basis, and then adding new content and working in the story from the movie that debuts in April 2016. As the trailer jokingly describes it, it's "the game, based on the movie, based on the game trailer." You can get an overview of the game (and check out some gameplay) in the video above, and see the new trailer below. We also have new videos of a boss fight and a chunk of gameplay from Aleero City. In addition to the much-improved visuals, Ratchet & Clank will feature new planets, bosses, and weapons, as well as a modernized control scheme. These weapons consist of both brand-new weapons and some returning from the Ratchet & Clank Future games, such as the Groovitron that forces nearby characters to dance. Also making a return here is the Bouncer weapon from Going Commando, but you'll need to preorder the game in order to get your hands on that. Following a recent delay, the new Ratchet & Clank is set to land on PS4 sometime next spring. A price has not been announced, but Amazon is listing it for just $40. Expect to hear much more about the game as we approach E3 next week.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 10:00 pm
It's been almost eleven years since the popular MMO World of Warcraft initially launched, but developer Blizzard was working on the game long before that. The game has evolved dramatically over the years, getting multiple fresh coats of paint. Recruitment marketing manager Dave Wilson today posted several screenshots of the game, including the earliest existing image of it from the late 1990s. It's striking to see just how far World of Warcraft has come since Blizzard began working on it. Here are the images from Dave Wilson's Twitter account: Click to see full-size                  Since 2004, World of Warcraft has grown to be the biggest subscription-based MMO in the world, in spite of losing almost three million subscribers since the end of 2014. It's had five expansions and undergone significant changes. Here's a screenshot of what the most recent expansion, Warlords of Draenor, looks like:  Have you kept playing World of Warcraft over the years? Let us know in the comments.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 09:19 pm
Ninja Theory, developer of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, has released a new trailer for Hellblade, its upcoming third-person action game. Along with the trailer, which you can watch below, Ninja Theory has also discussed some of the themes at the heart of the game. "Mental health and psychosis are the key themes explored in Hellblade," the studio said. In order to accurately and authentically explore these themes, the studio is working closely with Paul Fletcher, University of Cambridge's professor of health and neuroscience. Ninja Theory is also consulting with people who have an experience of mental health difficulties. "True understanding of mental health is not simply about the books, lectures, or verbal descriptions but from deeper engagement on all levels," said Fletcher. "Working with Ninja Theory has shown me the potential that gaming has for sharing in a character's experiences and engendering empathy in ways that go well beyond those offered by simple academic descriptions. Maybe this approach will contribute powerful new ways of challenging stigma." Tameem Antoniades, Ninja Theory's chief creative officer, added that the studio is "pursuing creative independence in order to explore a compelling subject matter and gaming experiences that would not be possible under the current retail model." "In movie terms," he continued, "this would be a quality independent film, not a Hollywood blockbuster. Digital self-publishing means that we can offer a smaller, but high-quality game at around half the price of retail games." Ninja Theory has also revealed that the project is supported by the Wellcome Trust, a charitable foundation aimed at improving the understanding of science and health. Despite its similar name, Hellblade is not connected to previous PlayStation 3 exclusive Heavenly Sword. "It's a brand-new IP. Senua is a new character," said Dominic Matthews, product development manager at the studio. "It's not tied to Heavenly Sword at all. I saw someone describe the name as someone just putting Heavenly Sword into Thesaurus.com and going 'Oh, it's Hellblade.'" Click image to view in full screen   "It's not something where we've gone, 'Yeah, let's make people think it is this.' We really like Heavenly Sword. We loved making that game. So it's actually more just we like making female protagonists that look in a certain style. And we like swords. And we like hell. It's more that." The studio has said Hellblade will deliver "ninja-class melee gameplay, strong character stories, and a unique art vision"--it was easy to assume this was, at the very least, a spiritual successor to Heavenly Sword. But even that isn't the case. Sony has secured Hellblade as a timed PS4 exclusive. However, the game is also in development for PC. Ninja Theory has also released a new developer diary, discussing the main character, Senua, and the game's approach to exploring mental health.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:48 am
15. Zekrom
Starting with Zekrom, a Pokemon from the Black and White era, this guy's a real (electro) shocker.
14. Meganium
Who doesn't like a dinosaur wearing a flower? Oh, you're one of those Water types? Move along then.
13. Scizor
Best Bug type ever.
12. Arcanine
A fire-breathing dog that looks like a tiger, apparently. One of Pokemon's first Fire Stone evolution types.
11. Zapdos
The highest-ranking of Pokemon Red and Blue's original trio of legendary birds, Zapdos is Woody Woodpecker mixed with Big Bird ... and some serious static electricity.
10. Diancie
A mythical rock/fairy type that premiered in last year's Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
9. Snorlax
This rotund form tends to snooze through battles, but if he DOES wake up, beware of high-powered attacks. The closest the series gets to a mash-up with Studio Ghibli's Totoro!
8. Rapidash
A horse with a fire mane that evolves into a unicorn. Because, of course.
7. Pidgeot
The original Pokemon bird.
6. Celebi
One of the rarest of them all, Nintendo let players download this Psychic/Grass type for free back in 2013.
5. Charizard
Equipped with a fire tail that comes in handy as a super smasher, if not a marshmallow toaster.
4. Lucario
A fan favorite who made his debut in the fourth generation of the series. He has also been a staple of Super Smash Bros. since Brawl.
3. Bulbasaur
One of the best starter pocket monsters. Dig the leaf.
2. Mewtwo
A clone of Mew, this cutie became one of the most powerful in the first wave of the series. Look for an appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
1. Pikachu
The most recognized Pokemon in the world. How could we not choose you, Pikachu!
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:46 am
1. Quan Chi
Sword swallowing's an ancient yet dangerous skill, particularly if it's forced upon you by Quan Chi.
2. Kung Lao
Kung Lao's a Shaolin Monk with a razor-brimmed hat. A deadly combo you want to stay as far away from as possible.
3. D'Vorah
D'Vorah may be an insect herself, but she squashes her opponents like bugs.
4. Johnny Cage
Here's Johnny! All work and no play make Johnny Cage a dull boy.
5. Jacqueline Briggs
We're not sure we even want to understand what's happening in this picture.
6. Ermac
Looks like someone just lost their lunch. So will everyone who plays the new Mortal Kombat.
7. Erron Black
The mysterious new gunslinger offers a face full of lead for his finishing move.
8. Ferra & Torr
Ferra & Torr are a deadly duo. If you're not careful, they'll rip you in two.
9. Kenshi
The blind swordsman Kenshi has no interest in letting his opponent's save face.
10. Kotal Kahn
Kotal Kahn's a heartbreaker in the true sense of the word.
11. Jax
Hey, put that cigar out! Maybe it's time Jax switched to vaping.
12. Mileena
Finally, someone's trumped Street Figher's Blanka for the most vicious face biting in video game history.
13. Cassie Cage
Cassie takes after her father Johnny Cage, with their shared penchant for camera mugging.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:44 am
1. Poro
Milynn Sarley dressed up as a lovable Poro begging for snax at San Diego Comic-Con.
4. Darkflame Shyvana
French Cosplayer Galuren shows off her perfectly executed Darkflame Shyvana cosplay at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
2. Ahri the Nine-Tailed Fox
Ahri might be the most popular LoL character to cosplay as. This mobile assassin champion was spotted in the wild at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
5. Firefox Themed Ahri
This cosplayer took a fun spin on Ahri by combining her with the iconic Firefox web browser icon. This photo was taken in a cosplay competition at DreamHack Winter 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Kulig)
3. Rengar the Pride Stalker
Welcome to the jungle! We're pretty sure this cuddly cosplayer has already reached 5 Ferocity at DreamHack Winter 2014. (Photo by Jennika Ojala)
6. The Sheriffs of Piltover
A couple of unique takes on Caitlyn come from this waitstaff at a League of Legends restaurant in Chongqing, China.
9. Elise Spider Queen
Elise sacrificed her humanity to become the vicious queen of the spiders. We're pretty sure this cosplay required cool down nukes and crowd control at DreamHack Winter 2014. (Photo by Jennika Ojala)
7. Caitlyn the Sheriff of Piltover
Here's a dedicated solo cosplayer's take on Caitlyn. Unlike the previous Caitlyn group photo, this undertaking was completely a fan enterprise at DreamHack Summer 2014. (Photo by Frederike Schmitt)
8. Akali
This Akali costume competed in a cosplay contest in Lyon, France. The shadow warrior Akali upholds the balance between light and dark, but she also has dance moves that rival Beyoncé.
10. Shaco, Akali and Annie
A trio of legends showed up for the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. If you look closely you can even spot Annie's bear companion Tibbers!
11. Irelia the Will of the Blades
She may be cursed by a powerful necromancy, but Irelia is still our favorite melee champ, featured here at DreamHack Winter 2014. (Photo by Frederike Schmitt)
12. Miss Fortune the Bounty Hunter
Miss Fortune's strut is anything but passive here at this League of Legends event in Athens, Greece.
13. Orianna the Lady of Clockwork
In the line of glib and enticing AIs like GLaDOS, Orianna has an undeniable appeal. This cosplayer has an excellent take on her Bladecraft skin at DreamHack Winter 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Kulig)
14. Shaco the Demon Jester
Charley Lewis has an almost friendly take on the infamous death enigma Shaco at the London Comic Con 2013. He's pretty cunning though, so we still recommend keeping your distance.
15. Orianna the Lady of Clockwork
This painstakingly accurate evocation of Orianna was accomplished by Marina Shisterova, the winner of DreamHack Komplett.se Cosplay Championship at DreamHack Summer 2014. (Photo by Frederike Schmitt)
16. Jarvan IV
There's something so endearing about this fan posing for a photo with the formidable Jarvan IV in his full regalia outside of the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. She's smiling like she has no idea his armor is made out of the bones of his enemies.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:43 am
1. Black Widow
Everyone's excited about the release of The Avengers: Age of Ultron, so we've rounded up the absolute best Avengers cosplay from comic conventions across the country. Scarjo better watch out. This fan rendition of Black Widow is near perfect.
2. Iron Man
"Please, no gang signs." This guy's the spitting image of Tony Stark, down to the salt and pepper moustache and disapproving scowl. Way to go!
3. Thor
Don't let her ease with the Mjolnir hammer fool you. That thing is heavy.
4. Loki and Thor
Thor can barely hide his distaste over the indignity of posing with his adopted brother Loki. You just know it's gotta be another trap.
5. Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch casts a transfixing hex on WonderCon in Anaheim.
6. Captain America
Steve Rogers prepares himself to take on Ultron, the sentient A.I. run amok. Avengers assemble!
7. The Hulk
What this guy lacks in size he makes up for in sheer adrenaline fueled rage. There's no defusing this gamma bomb.
8. Black Widow and Hawkeye
Hawkeye's ready to defend his life long love Black Widow. He's always been a straight shooter.
9. Loki
Loki prepares some black magic energy blasts. Asgard's resident God of Lies and Mischief does have a reputation to maintain, after all.
10. Thor
For once, Thor actually seems to be in a gaming mood. Whosever holds the hammer shall possess the power.
11. Thor (and Rainbow Brite)
When the citizens of Rainbow Land need protecting from the King of Shadows, Thor is waiting in the wings.
12. Wolverine, Spider-Man, Captain America and Hawkeye
Wolverine and Spider-Man have yet to join forces with The Avengers in the movies, but with a rich history of comic book cooperation, their eventual participation seems inevitable.
13. Nick Fury
Nick Fury politely poses for a picture, on a short break from fighting the forces of HYDRA.
14. Thor
Thor casually profers the jewel of Odin's treasure room. Hey buddy, you do realize the Tesseract can open a portal to the Chitauri army, right? You might wanna put that thing away.
15. Hawkeye
This Hawkeye's got a nice callback to the character's original regal color scheme from the comics.
16. Iron Man
We're pretty sure the stock price of Stark Industries just tripled when the world got a look at this excellent costume. This man means business.
17. Thor
Thor has no plans to die today. Especially not when he's got the best costume at the convention.
18. Captain America
His shield is nearly indestructible, but Captain America's got an even fiercer stare. You do not want to cross the first Avenger.
19. Captain America
If you're gonna fight a war, you've gotta wear a uniform. This one would make Steve Rogers proud.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:37 am
1. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
This achieves what we've always wanted: a way to take down the Galactic Empire...with Lego! This has an astounding number of unlockable characters, hilarious cutscenes, and it set the tone for Lego games to come.
2. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Taking place in the time before Episode IV, The Force Unleashed stars Starkiller, Darth Vader's new secret apprentice. Learn the devastating ways of The Force as you destroy anyone, or thing, that gets in your way.
3. Star Wars: Battlefront
This super fun 2004 shooter drops players right in the middle of epic original trilogy battles, such as Endor and Hoth.
4. Star Wars: Empire at War
Think Star Wars meets Command & Conquer, in this real-time strategy war game where you can battle it out civil war supremacy for the Empire or the Rebels
5. Angry Bird Star Wars
Enjoy and destroy the vast deserts of Tatooine or the cold depths of Hoth in this puzzle game.
6. Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force
With the choice to choose the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance, this lets you experience the Universe in an updated (but also old-school) way. Plus, download tons of Star Wars pinball boards.
7. Kinect Star Wars
One of the first Kinect games, this placed you right in the middle of the Star Wars action. With your trusty lightsaber in one hand and the power of The Force in the other, there's no stopping your inner-Jedi.
8. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D
Following Luke Skywalker's assault on the Death Star, Rogue Squadron is created to deal with the Empire's retaliation. The odds of you winning this battle are 3,720 to 1.
9. Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Widely acclaimed as the best Star Wars entry, this Super NES classic allows gamers to experience the epic events of the sequel and then face the ultimate boss battle: Darth Vader.
10. Star Wars Dark Forces
Plain and simple, this 1995 shooter was Doom set in the Star Wars universe. And so much fun.
11. The original Star Wars arcade game
This 1983 arcade classic puts you in an X-Wing fighter during the Rebel assault on the Death Star.
12. Star Wars: Tiny Death Star
This frenetic mobile game was a version of Tiny Tower set in, well, the Death Star. It's no longer available, but oh, the memories...
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:35 am
1. Playable "Heroes"
The upcoming installment of the next Star Wars game will let you play as a handful of "hero" characters. Darth Vader and Bobba Fett are some of the original trilogy players that can be unlocked.
2. No prequel era
Don't expect to see many call-backs to the prequel trilogy. It's obvious that the developers of Star Wars: Battlefront are keeping their focus on the original trilogy and the future of the franchise.
3. No Campaign Mode
Star Wars: Battlefront will be without one major gaming mode when it's released: a single player campaign. Bummer? Kinda, yeah. But if you like to play alone, there's an offline solo mode to hone your skills in.
4. 40-player battles will be epic
One of the improved gameplay features is huge battles that will involve up to 40 players. You'll feel like you're actually in the Star Wars universe!
5. Fly high
TIE fighters, X-wings and the majestic beast that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, the Millennium Falcon, are all flyable crafts in Star Wars: Battlefront.
6. Bon voyage, space battles
Space battles from Star Wars: Battlefront II are a thing of the past. Too bad, right? You'll be stuck to planet-based battles in this installment.
7. Release date confirmed
The anticipation for all-new Star Wars content is keeping us on the edge of our seats, but the wait is almost over. Battlefront will be released on PS4 and Xbox One on Nov. 19.
8. Crafted missions
With a lack of campaign mode in Battlefront, the game will focus instead on crafted missions. These missions can be played alone, online co-op or a split screen.
9. Star Wars: Battlefront looks gorgeous
The trailer that dropped at the Star Wars Celebration in April used actual game footage in tease. The worlds of Endor and Hoth look as good as any next-gen game around.
10. Four planets confirmed
A handful of familiar worlds will be gracing the gameplay of Star Wars: Battlefront. Endor, Hoth and Tattoine return from the original trilogy, while a new world Sullust will be introduced.
11. Equal opportunity Stroomtroopers
According to the game's developers, you're able to play as a male or female stormtrooper in the upcoming edition.
12. Hop on and destroy
Not only have the locations for the battles in Star Wars: Battlefront been revealed, so have the vehicles you can ascertain while battling. On Endor, gamers can hop on speed bikes and AT-ATs. On Hoth, try riding a snow speeder.
13. First AND third person mode
Gamers will have their druthers when it comes to which style of shooter they want to play as. You'll be able to switch freely between first and third person view.
14. Free DLC
Die-hard Star Wars fans can get their fix on a new planet by preordering Battlefront. If you do, you'll get the Battle of Jakku DLC a week earlier than the Dec. 8 release.
15. Everyone's favorite droids will make an appearance
R2-D2 and C-3PO will continue to be a major influence in all of Star Wars, and that includes video games. The droids will reportedly have some kind of role in Battlefront.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:26 am
A new Batman
Ben Affleck will take over the role of the Caped Crusader. His new suit and Batmobile made all kinds of waves when released by director Zack Snyder.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Almost a year ahead of the March 2016 release date, Team DC has dropped all kinds of teases and head shots to kick off the fan frenzy.
Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot (maybe you saw her in Furious 7?) will bring Wonder Woman to the big screen in the Man of Steel sequel. Whose side will she be on?
Superman returns
Of course. And Henry Cavill will reprise his role as the Man of Steel. But still, can't stop wondering...why are he and Batman battling each other?!
Lex Luthor's very calm, very evil face
Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) will play the iconic role of Lex Luthor, as seen in this sneak peek first revealed by Entertainment Weekly.
Batsuit reveal
The new suit and smaller ears have been a hot topic since the reveal of Ben Affleck's Caped Crusader outfit.
Teased Batmobile
The filmmakers let us catch a glimpse of the new Batmobile before we even got to see the new guy behind the wheel.
The Batmobile
Batman's new ride looks sleeker, faster and (a little) less militarized than Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight-era Batmobile.
Jason Momoa as Aquaman
Good news! Everybody's favorite Dothraki, Jason Momoa, will bring Aquaman out from the deep. To unite the seven, apparently.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:21 am
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Also known as Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, this attraction at Disney World and Disneyland takes place on the tiny scale of the Toy Story hero. You pilot an Omnimover space vehicle equipped with laser pistols in an arcade-style shooting gallery showdown. Dripping in neon and nostalgia, it's a love letter to Pixar fans.
Space Mountain
Chief among Tomorrowland's highlights is the venerable Space Mountain, an institution of a roller coaster. The lines are often gargantuan, but you're treated to space-age decor that only Disney can deliver. It's a ride so fun you almost don't mind the wait. Most people exit its sleek steel tubes reborn with a brighter smile and hope for the future.
Star Tours (and more!)
Disney and Star Wars have long had an amiable relationship, but now that Disney owns the franchise outright, you can expect a much larger Star Wars presence at their parks coinciding with the sequels. Until then, there's always the delightfully quaint motion simulator ride Star Tours.
Indiana Jones Adventure
You've always wanted to blast through dangerous caves on an expedition with Indy, and this ride at Disneyland finally lets you fulfill that dream. You're even treated to an iconic boulder chase. If you want to hang onto your memories, Indiana Jones artist Drew Struzan sells prints of the original ride poster featured above.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Disneyland's sister park California Adventure offers up a Rod Serling-inspired surprise for guests willing to explore this haunted hotel. If you've got the stomach for a 13-story drop, you don't want to miss this weird and wonderful homage.
Spaceship Earth
If you're the kind of person who gets a kick out of browsing through vintage issues of Popular Mechanics, then Spaceship Earth will be your retro-future kitsch metropolis. Housed inside Epcot's trademark sphere, Spaceship Earth is a waltz down a memory lane of human technological dreams and accomplishments.
Mission: SPACE
Despite its utopian space-age vibe, Disney's Mission: Space (located in Epcot Park) puts you through a very real physical gauntlet in this astronaut training simulation. Finally you can experience the g-force of liftoff in the pit of your own stomach.
The Incredible Hulk Roller Coaster
The fabled Marvel Superheroes Theme Park has yet to open in Dubai, but Islands of Adventure in Florida has a healthy array of comic book coasters, including this one featuring The Incredible Hulk. After hurtling through its launched lift hill, your face might turn a shade of green too.
Transformers: The Ride
Frequently cited as one of the best theme park attractions in the world, Transformers: The Ride is a thrilling combo of a 3D cinematic experience and a traditional vehicle-mounted expedition. You can find it at Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida, but unfortunately, Tyrese Gibson is not included.
Jurassic Park: The Ride
The upcoming release of Jurassic World already has reignited Jurassic Park fever, and the only prescription is more dinosaurs. Get yourself over to Universal Studios Hollywood for a boat ride through a vicious velociraptor picnic.
Clarence's Coaster from True Romance
Quentin Tarantino's first screenplay remains his most charming and sincere film. If you've got a soft spot for Clarence, a fellow comic book shop geek, you'll want to catch The Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain to recreate his infamous drug deal with Bronson Pinchot.
Batman: The Ride
Batman may hide out in a cave, but that hasn't stopped him from showing up at more than a half-dozen theme parks across the country, like this breackneck coaster ride at Six Flags Over Texas. You can even ride the whole thing backwards this year at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey!
Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cyborg
If you're willing to travel, you can find decent geek-culture-inspired rides overseas, like this Battlestar Galactica set of dueling roller coasters at Universal Studios Singapore. Because of intentional near-misses that are mere inches apart, the ride has been under an extended safety review. But if you're brave enough to hack it, it's scheduled to reopen this year.
Back to the Future: The Ride
It used to be a staple at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Florida, but now that those attractions have shut down, Universal Studios Japan is the only place to find this Delorean simulator that hurtles you back through time to the prehistoric age. Great Scott!
Ace Attorney Investigations
Diligent travelers can find a special treat hiding on the third floor of Sega's Tokyo amusement park, Joypolis. A life-size Miles Edgeworth from Phoenix Wright fame invites guests to investigate clues strewn about a crime scene. Expect cameos by fan favorites across the classic adventure series.
By Anonymous on Jun 10, 2015 03:20 am
1. 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: Hay Day and Boom Beach. Those three games earned Supercell $1.7 billion in sales during 2014.
2. $5 million a day
As of February 2015, Supercell rakes in over $5 million a day from Clash of Clans. Holy cow that's a lotta coin.
3. Supercell is valued at $5.5 billion
With a multitude of successful mobile games, Supercell was recently valued at $5.5 billion after an investment by SoftBank.
4. 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! He would even take his iPads into the shower with him.
5. $7,000 Invested Per Month
Panda, one of the top 10 CoC 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.
6. The most viewed Super Bowl ad in 2015
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.
7. The 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. Clash of Clans Has 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.
9. Just 15 people work on Clash of Clans
Supercell employs around 150 people, yet Clash of Clans has around 15 people working on the popular game, per Venturebeat.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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. 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.
17. Make Sure to 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.
18. 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 CoC
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