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 Matthew Walden 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 Matthew Walden 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 Matthew Walden 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 Matthew Walden 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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