By Dan Auty on Jan 13, 2018 02:32 pm
It was announced last week that the much-loved '90s animated series Animaniacs is being revived for Hulu, with executive producer Steven Spielberg back on board. It's nearly 20 years since the show was last on air, so it's easy to forget just had how madcap it was. Animaniacs was an animated sketch variety show packed with jokes, songs, catchphrases, celebrity cameos, and Hollywood in-jokes, all anchored by the anarchic Warner siblings, Wakko, Yakko, and Dot. The show's most notorious feature was undoubtedly the number of adult jokes and innuendos that its writers managed to slip into each episode, many of them centered around Wakko and Yakko's obsession with girls and usually followed by the catchphrases "Goodnight everybody!" and "Hello nurse!" The new series of Animaniacs isn't expected until 2020, so in the meantime, here's some of the rudest jokes that made their way into this otherwise family-friendly show….
"We'll do it!"
Wakko, Yakko, and Dot are given the job of painting the Sistine chapel after Michelangelo fires all of his workers. They agree, but Yakko makes sure that their intentions are not misunderstood. "We're not doing it for the sake of art, and we're not doing it for the sake of money," he tells Michelangelo. "No, we're doing it because...we like painting naked people!"
"Look, it's a big fat fanny!"
As the Warner siblings fight over a telephone, Wakko attempts to distract Yakko and Dot by yelling and pointing at a large bottom elsewhere in the room.
"You're a what??"
Wakko, Yakko, and Dot encounter Ludwig Van Beethoven, who introduces himself as "world famous composer and pianist." Inevitably, a shocked siblings mishear that last word.
"Sire?"
King Yakko is led through the halls of his palace by Prime Minister Nurse. He is distracted by some furniture, and Nurse tries to get his attention back."Sire?" she asks. "Wait 'til we're alone!" Yakko grins.
"Can we stay up past 10?"
The Warner siblings meet Death and become convinced that he is their father. Among the questions they have for the Grim Reaper is a request to "stay up late and watch the Adult Channel!"
"You are obsessed with girls!"
Dr. Scratchansniff attempts to psychoanalyse Yakko, and shows him a series of inkblot pictures. In every case, Yakko informs him that they looks like girls. "You are obsessed with girls!" the doc exclaims. "Hey, you're the one showing me the sexy pictures!" Yakko replies.
"Ooh, a giant Pez Dispenser!"
Wakko mistakes a statue of Dr. Scratchansniff for a Pez dispenser, leading the poor doc to yell "Stop playing with my bust!" Cue a typical Yakko look to the audience. "Good night everybody!"
"Truth or Dare"
At the height of Madonna's fame, the Queen of Pop swishes into an episode, wearing her conical bra to lure a pair of Japanese movie producers away for a game of Truth or Dare. Fans who had seen the Madonna documentary of the same name will know exactly what that might entail…
"I'll conjugate with you!"
Miss Flamiel is teaching the Warners grammar. "Yakko, can you conjugate?" she asks. "Who, me?" he replies. "I never even kissed a girl!"
"I love cartoons!"
Lonely Yakko has no one to play with, so he conjures up a group of scantily-class showgirls. "I love cartoons!" he winks to the viewer. Unfortunately, the ladies quickly depart, looking somewhat offended. "Come on! Just one more romp! I'll even get in front this time!"
"Give me the bird!"
Wakko, Yakko, and Dot thwart a hunter's attempt to shoot a turkey. "Begone and give me the bird!" the Hunter cries out in desperation. "We'd love to, really, but the Fox censors won't allow it!" Yakko quips.
"I'm your biggest fan!"
Madonna wasn't the only blonde singing superstar to "appear" on the show. Dolly Parton also popped up, telling Brain that she is his biggest fan."What do you think of that?" she asks. "I'd say puberty was inordinately kind to you," comes to deadpan reply, as he stares at her chest.
Jeopardy!
The Warners are appearing on TV game show Jeopardy, where Wakko is offered the chance to play some or all of his money. "I'll blow the wad!" he exclaims, much to his siblings' shock.
"Every boy needs a hobby!"
Dot is often quick to chastise Yakko and Wakko when they leer at women. "That'll be enough that!" she cries when they are distracted by a pair of young girls walking past them. "Every boy needs a hobby," Yakoo retorts.
"I don't think so!"
The ace detective Hercule Yakko instructs Dot to "dust for prints." Dot mishears, and carries on none other than purple-clad rock god Prince. "No! Finger prints!" Yakoo replies. Which Dot also mishears, leading Prince to grin mischievously at her.
"We're crazy!"
Wakko, Yakko, and Dot show Dr. Scratchansniff and his date show how crazy they are at the drive-in, by going mad inside their car. Cut to outside, where a mom glances nervously at the suspiciously bouncing car, dragging her kid away before he can ask any questions.
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is actually a real lake, which straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. And of course, that's the lake that the Warners choose to sing about. As the song goes: "We really like saying its name!"
"Hide his nuts."
This gag was not included when the episode first aired, but was later reinstated for syndicated screenings. Doug the Dog is watching a nature documentary about squirrels: "This frisky little fella likes to hide his nuts in the most unusual places… where the sun don't shine on them…"
"No relation!"
Buster and Babs Bunny, from the far-more-innocent Tiny Toons, make a cameo in one episode, boarding Noah's Ark with their catchphrase. "I'm Buster Bunny. And I'm Babs Bunny. No relation." Noah turn to camera and says, "let's hope not, it's a children's show!" What is he expecting them to get up to on his boat?
"The stockings were hung…"
It's Christmas time, and Wakko, Yakko, and Dot are hanging up their stockings. "The stockings were hung so our names clearly showed," sings Dot. "In the hopes that Santa will leave a big load!" finishes Wakko.
"That's our solar system."
Yakko run down the list of planets in a charming, catchy song, but misses one out. "You forgot Uranus!" Wakko informs him at the end.
"What else you got in there?"
Miss Flamiel pulls a pen from inside her dress to give the Warners their marks in class. "What else you got in there?" Yakko speculates.
"Oedius Rex Menswear"
Wakko, Yakko, and Dot go on a shopping trip to the mall to buy Dr. Scratchansniff a birthday present. They pass a pair of shops both named after notorious mom-obsessees, Oedipus Rex Menswear ("his mom would hate that!") and Freudian Slips, selling racy lingerie. Good night everybody!
By Matt Espineli on Jan 13, 2018 05:15 am
Odyssey Wardrobe
Super Mario Odyssey's presentation is undeniably charming. The upcoming adventure is brimming with vibrant visuals that'll likely cement a smile on your face. Aside from its colorful environments, one of the game's most delightful aspects are the optional outfits Mario can wear. From outfits that are themed around the worlds you visit to ones that are direct homages to Mario's history, there's an abundance of fun costumes to throw on. In time for Super Mario Odyssey's announcement of its upcoming update, we've gathered all the new outfits that were revealed. To give you a glimpse of all the new outfits as well as all of the outfits in the base game, we've gathered them all here. Click ahead to take a look, and be sure to check back often as we update this feature with even more DLC outfits. If you're curious how to find some of the best of what you see in this feature, check out our guide on how to get the best costumes. Super Mario Odyssey is out now for Nintendo Switch. It's the latest installment of Nintendo's tenured franchise starring the lovable Italian plumber. You once again control Mario as he works to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. But this time around, he has the help of a new hat sidekick named Cappy, who he can throw at certain objects or enemies to temporarily possess them and use their unique abilities. Check out our full review of Super Mario Odyssey, and for more about the game, check out our roundup article containing features, gameplay videos, and everything you need to know about Super Mario Odyssey. You can also check out our roundup containing tips, guides, and things we wish we knew.
Sunshine Outfit
Knight Armor
Musician Outfit
Mario Suit
Snow Suit
Builder Outfit
Aviator Outfit
Scientist Outfit
Explorer Outfit
Swimwear
Captain's Hat
Resort Outfit
Sailor Suit
Chef Suit
Samurai Armor
Space Suit
Mario 64 Suit
Employee Uniform
Boxer Shorts
Fashionable Outfit
Mechanic Outfit
Black Suit
Pirate Outfit
Clown Suit
Football Uniform
Gold Mario Suit
Classic Suit
Luigi Suit
Doctor Outfit
Waluigi Suit
Wario Suit
Mario's Tuxedo
Cowboy Outfit
Caveman Outfit
Black Tuxedo
Sombrero and Poncho
Painter Outfit
Skeleton Suit
Happi Outfit
Diddy Kong Suit
King's Outfit
Hakama
Golf Suit
By Kevin Wong on Jan 13, 2018 04:25 am
Wrestling is scripted--except, of course, when it isn't.
Most times, when one wrestler injures another wrestler, it's an accident. An errant knee breaks a nose. A botched piledriver sprains a neck. A stiff kick fractures a rib. All it takes is a small miscommunication to send someone to the ER. But every now and then, it isn't an accident. Maybe it's a hazing ritual. Maybe it's a punishment for backstage drama. Maybe it's a "receipt" for a wrestler who works dangerously or hurts his opponents. Regardless, the injury is purposeful, and the beatdown happens on national television, in front of a live audience. Because the point of professional wrestling is to look real, it can be hard to distinguish a real beatdown from a staged one. It's only years later, via shoot interviews, that fans can confirm the truth. Here are 12 times unlucky WWE wrestlers got mauled in the ring for real, and why.
12. Ken Shamrock Breaks Vader's Nose
Vader had a notorious reputation for working stiff. He made contact with his opponents, for real, in order to sell the matches. But he could also take it as well as he gave it; during his time in Japan, wrestling legend Stan Hansen broke his eye socket and then gouged his eye out; Vader simply stuck it back into his head and finished the match. And when Vader faced Ken Shamrock in 1997 at an In Your House PPV, things got real in a hurry. Shamrock was from the world of MMA. He was green in the ring, and he had something to prove. So he started laying his shots in deeply--so deeply that he broke Vader's nose and bruised his legs. Vader reminded him multiple times to ease up. And when Shamrock ignored these directives, Vader clocked him with one of the hardest lariats on record.
11. The Rock Delivers 11 Unprotected Chair Shots To Mick Foley
In 1999, The Rock was WWE's newest top guy--an angry, preening heel with a cruel streak. He was booked in an "I Quit" WWE championship match with Mankind, aka Mick Foley. So obviously, things were going to get ugly and bloody. And the two men planned out the finish beforehand; Foley would take five chair shots from the Rock before collapsing to the ground. Unfortunately for Foley, The Rock got carried away. And during the actual match, The Rock delivered 11 unprotected chair shots to his handcuffed opponent. Foley carried resentment over the incident for some time, and he felt The Rock did not show him enough concern afterwards. To make matters worse for WWE, the entire incident was recorded for a behind-the scenes wrestling documentary called "Beyond the Mat." Watch it, and you can see Foley's family (his wife and kids) crying in the front row as all this drama unfolds.
10. Bob Holly Makes Sure Matt Cappotelli Is "Tough Enough"
In 2002, Matt Capotelli was a contestant on the MTV/WWE reality show Tough Enough, where contestants competed for a WWE contract. Holly (yes, we're talking about this guy again) was brought in as a special guest. And according to Holly, he didn't like what he saw in the training ring. The contestants were laughing, giggling, and not taking things seriously. Angry and fuming, he decided to do something about it. He got in the ring and absolutely pummelled Cappotelli, kicking him and chopping him until the kid was bruised and bloody with a black eye. In the intervening years, Holly has adjusted his story about the incident several times. One time, he said that the hard kicks were an accident. Another time, he said that he took it easy on Cappotelli, and could have done much worse. But whatever the case, it was one in a long line of abuses.
9. Bob Holly Takes Revenge on Renee Dupree
One more Holly story. If that last slide wasn't enough to make you dislike the man, try this one on for size. Twenty-year-old WWE superstar Renee Dupree was driving a car registered in Holly's name, and while driving that car, he got a ticket. In some accounts, it was a parking ticket. In other accounts, it was a speeding ticket. But what really matters here is that Bob Holly was stuck with the bill. And because he didn't find out about the ticket until some time later (wrestlers are often away from their homes for months at a time), he had to appear in court and jump through legal hoops to fix the problem. It's a bad situation, to be sure. And most people in Holly's shoes would have yelled at the kid, or complained to management, or demanded reimbursement. Dupree offered to not only reimburse the bill but also pay Holly for his trouble. But of course, that wasn't good enough. In November 2004, at a house show in Syracuse, NY, Holly and Charlie Haas were booked against Rene Dupree and Kenzo Suzuki . And during the match, Holly unleashed on Dupree. He punched him. He kicked him. He bashed him in the head with a steel chair so hard that it dented the chair. And Dupree ran to the back, with Holly chasing after him. Holly received a slap on the wrist for this, but in WWE's current, more corporate culture, he would likely have been fired.
8. Brock Lesnar Splits Randy Orton's Head Open
In the old days, when they wanted to 'add a little color' to their matches, wrestlers would take a razor blade and quickly cut their foreheads open when the audience wasn't looking. But times have changed. The WWE currently has a 'no deliberate bleeding' policy. Of course, someone might start bleeding if they got opened up "the hard way." But no more razor blades. And this policy ended up backfiring on Randy Orton. When Orton fought Brock Lesnar at the 2016 SummerSlam, and there was going to be a KO finish. The safest option was to let Orton blade rather than risk a concussion. But apparently, since that was no longer permitted (ostensibly to keep the wrestlers safe), Lesnar elbowed Orton in the brow until he opened up a legit wound, and ironically put his opponent in even more danger. It was so brutal that Chris Jericho got in Lesnar's face backstage. Vince McMahon had to intervene to tell Jericho the whole incident was planned--as planned as a legit elbow to the head can be, anyway.
7. Daniel Puder Gets Knife Chopped Into Next Week
Daniel Puder was a contestant on Tough Enough, the reality show where hopeful WWE Superstars compete for a developmental contract. As part of the show, the contestants had the opportunity to wrestle Kurt Angle in the ring on SmackDown--for real. WWE didn't bother to script this, because Angle is a legitimate Olympic gold medalist in wrestling; everyone assumed that he would dominate anyone he faced. But Puder decided to make this impromptu match his moment. He put Angle into a legitimate Kimura Lock. Angle was in a hard place. He couldn't tap to this rookie in front of a live audience, but he also couldn't not tap; his arm could have easily snapped. Fortunately, the referee saw what was happening and did a quick three-count to end the match early. Two months later, Puder competed in the Royal Rumble (2005), and when he got into the ring with Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero, things got ugly. As apparent payback for his disrespect, they stuck Puder in a corner, and knife edge chopped him across the chest until it turned red and started to swell. Then Bob Holly, a notorious bully and hazer in the locker room, entered the match, and he started chopping Puder too. That was the last time Puder appeared on WWE television; he was fired later that year.
6. Perry Saturn Dumps Mike Bell On His Head
Mike Bell was an enhancement talent (whose job is to lose, to make everyone else look good). And during a fight against Saturn in 2001, Bell mistimed his arm drags, causing Saturn to land on his head. Twice. And in retaliation, Saturn broke character. He punched Mike Bell several times, legitimately, and then threw him out of the ring, where he landed directly on his head. It could have killed or paralyzed Bell, but fortunately, it didn't. In interviews since the infamous match, Perry Saturn has expressed regret at his behavior.
5. Umaga Concusses Steve-O
Steve-O isn't quite a wrestler, but if WWE had its way, he would have been. The original plan for SummerSlam 2007 was to have the whole Jackass crew--Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera included--fight Umaga in a handicap match. As a prelude to this, Steve-O and Chris Pontius got into the ring with Umaga on Raw, and Umaga destroyed both of them. He concluded his scripted beatdown by performing a top-rope splash on Steve-O. Afterwards, things went off the rails. Steve-O, not knowing he was supposed to lie down and stay still, theatrically flailed about. And Umaga, who felt like he wasn't being shown proper respect, struck Steve-O with several legitimate blows to make sure he stayed down. As for the SummerSlam plans, they never worked out. The Chris Benoit tragedy spooked the Jackass cast and the angle was nixed, although you can still find old advertisements and promotional posters if you snoop around online.
4. Butterbean KOs Bart Gunn at WrestleMania
This was the logical conclusion to a much larger screw-up. In 1998, WWE decided to host a Brawl-For-All--basically, a tough man contest where wrestlers would slug it out in the ring, for real, for a cash prize. This was terrible idea for several reasons. Even though it was real, none of the fans believed it anyway. It injured multiple wrestlers on the roster who were built for athletic performance and not for actual fighting. And it killed one wrestler's career. WWE newcomer "Dr. Death" Steve Williams was widely favored to win the whole thing, but he was knocked out by Bart Gunn, and his reputation never recovered. Meanwhile, Bart Gunn won the tournament, and as part of his "prize," he was placed in a boxing match with professional boxer Butterbean. WWE sent him to a camp to learn how to box, which ironically caused him to unlearn the skills that had caused him to win the Brawl-for-All in the first place. The match was a disaster. Butterbean knocked Gunn out in under 20 seconds with a highlight reel worthy punch; the man was unconscious before he hit the canvas.
3. The Acolytes Brutalize Public Enemy
When The Acolytes took on Public Enemy, the latter group was not well liked backstage; they were veterans of WCW, which back during the Monday Night Wars was equivalent to being The Enemy. Public Enemy didn't want to lose to The Acolytes. And right before the two teams went out to fight on Sunday Night Heat in 1999, PE attempted to change the planned finish, which would have sent them through a table. And The Acolytes--JBL and Ron Simmons--decided that the planned finish was going to happen, come hell or high water, even if they had to force it. What followed was a brutal display of domination that had the audience gasping. Watch the clip, and see what you think. It wasn't a completely unsanctioned beatdown. But clearly, JBL and Simmons meant serious business.
2. JBL Bloodies The Blue Meanie
The Blue Meanie was an ECW veteran from 1995 to 2000, and JBL had a problem with him from the moment he walked through the door. He would verbally taunt and bully the newcomer, trying to bait him into a fight; he knew there was little The Blue Meanie could do about it, given his outsider status. Eventually, things reached a head at One Night Stand in 2005. JBL, reacting to trash talking he believed The Blue Meanie had done online, beat Blue Meanie up in the ring for real during a scripted brawl. The above screenshot speaks for itself—The Blue Meanie was immediately given medical treatment backstage, and WWE paid him double for the evening to placate him. WWE reacted to the beatdown not by suspending or firing JBL, but by creating a storyline around the incident, where The Blue Meanie and JBL would settle their score on SmackDown. Fellow ECW alumnus Stevie Richards encouraged The Blue Meanie to reject the offer and sue WWE. The Blue Meanie declined, but Richards still had something planned for JBL...
1. Stevie Richards Takes Revenge On JBL With A Chair Shot
You think JBL walked away from this whole drama unscathed? Think again. Stevie Richards did a run-in at the end of the SmackDown match between The Blue Meanie and JBL, and he hit JBL with one of the most sickening chair shots in WWE history, directly to the head. No glancing blow, no side swipe to take off some of the impact. He laid it right in. Stevie Richards would later claim responsibility for the chairshot on WWE.com as payback for what JBL did to The Blue Meanie. Was it a work? Was it a shoot? One thing is for certain: Richards could have delivered it safer if he wanted to. And the end of the day, it was karmic comeuppance; even if The Blue Meanie didn't get his receipt, Richards got it for him.
By Array on Jan 13, 2018 01:48 am
Best Gaming Accessories And Peripherals At CES 2018
Best Gaming Accessories And Peripherals At CES 2018
While you may think of CES as a convention to show off the latest tech gadgets and upcoming (and sometimes bewildering) technologies, new gaming accessories and peripherals also get some time to shine at the event. We found some of the standouts during our time at CES this year and rounded them up in this gallery, from old controllers that resurfaced to flashy gaming mice. We also rounded up some the best PC components and retro consoles from the show in another story that you can read here. Be sure to check out all our coverage from CES 2018, which includes a closer look at Hyperkin's reimagined Game Boy, impressions of the new HTC Vive, and Nvidia's huge 65-inch gaming monitor:
Razer HyperFlux Mamba And HyperFlux FireFly Charging Pad
Razer HyperFlux Mamba And HyperFlux FireFly Charging Pad
Wireless mice are becoming more prominent in PC gaming, but Razer is doing something different with its HyperFlux technology. The Mamba HyperFlux is a battery-less wireless mouse that receives its power and sends its input signal from a USB-powered mouse pad called the HyperFlux Firefly power mat. By ditching the battery, this new version of the Mamba is light at just 93g and has a USB port so it can be used wired.
HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Keyboard
HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Keyboard
HyperX is updating its mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting in the form of the HyperX Alloy Elite. It features a similar design to previous models but has full programmable 16.8M color backlighting customized through its Ngenuity software. Alloy Elites come with either Cherry MX Blue, Red, or Brown switches.
HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB Mouse
HyperX Pulsefire Surge RGB Mouse
In addition to updating its keyboard with RGB lighting, HyperX is doing the same for its gaming mouse. The Pulsefire Surge has LED trim along the chassis of the mouse and a backlit logo, customizable through the company's software suite. Its Pixart 3389 optical sensor ensures pinpoint accuracy up to 16,000 DPI.
HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Headset
HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Headset
HyperX is known for making quality gaming headsets, and it's now expanding into the wireless space with the Cloud Flight. It's said to have the longest battery life among gaming headsets--up to 30 hours on a full charge. It connects via 2.4GHz from a USB dongle on PC and PS4. The Cloud Flight features 50mm audio drivers, a detachable microphone, and a plastic housed aluminum frame.
Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard And Lapboard
Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard And Lapboard
The K63 looks similar to most of Corsair's K-line, but this one in particular takes on a tenkeyless design and is the company's first wireless mechanical keyboard. It comes with Cherry MX mechanical switches and RGB backlighting as well. An included USB dongle adds wireless connectivity, and the keyboard is rechargeable via USB. Corsair asserted itself as the keyboard and mouse solution for couch-based PC gaming with the Lapdog. A new, lighter version of it also carries a slightly smaller form factor now that it's designed to fit the tenkeyless Corsair K63 keyboard. And since the K63 is wireless, the Lapdog is as well.
Corsair Dark Core SE Wireless Mouse And Qi Charging Pad
Corsair Dark Core SE Wireless Mouse And Qi Charging Pad
Along with a new wireless keyboard and lapboard, Corsair also had a new wireless mouse at CES. The Dark Core has the features you'd expect from a gaming mouse: 16,000 DPI, a fast optical sensor, and low latency. However, this new mouse charges wirelessly when paired with a Qi charging station and mouse pad.
Aorus K9 Optical Mechanical Keyboard
Aorus K9 Optical Mechanical Keyboard
What separates the Aorus K9 from other mechanical keyboards is that it uses an optical sensor to record inputs. Aorus says that this means you'll get faster response times than with a pure mechanical switch. In addition, the K9 is splash proof, supports RGB lighting, and allows you to completely swap out the Flaretech switches. For example, this means you can change out red switches for blue and vice versa.
Wireless Sega Genesis Controllers
Wireless Sega Genesis Controllers
Retro-bit is bringing back original Sega Genesis controllers, and with wireless connectivity this time around. A separate Bluetooth receiver makes it compatible with the old console, too. Wired USB versions were also on display.
Wireless Sega Saturn Controllers
Wireless Sega Saturn Controllers
Original Saturn controllers are making a comeback with Bluetooth wireless connectivity as well. The wired USB version comes in black, white, and grey color variants. The wireless one, which only comes in black, can be used on a Saturn with a separate Bluetooth dongle.
Wireless Sega Dreamcast Controllers
Wireless Sega Dreamcast Controllers
The Dreamcast hasn't been forgotten; Retro-bit is also bringing back the original Sega Dreamcast controller with wired and wireless versions. Like the Saturn and Genesis gamepads, the wireless Dreamcast ones use Bluetooth and a dongle lets you use it on the original console.
Razer Nommo Speakers
Razer Nommo Speakers
Razer continues to expand its peripheral profile with the Nommo speakers. All Nommo speakers feature a cylindrical design that is said to help maintain strong bass, upheld by individual stands. The base model will retail for $100/€110, while the Chroma RGB lit model will go for $130/€170. The top-end Nommo Pro model, which sells for $500/€580, has special features like an individual tweeter for high frequencies and a subwoofer.
Hyperkin Duke OG Xbox Controller
Hyperkin Duke OG Xbox Controller
Hyperkin revealed that it's bringing back that old, bulky Xbox controller last year, but it was demoed at CES 2018. It's much lighter than the original controller but retains the same ergonomics. One important modern twist is the implementation of shoulder buttons that act as the old black and white buttons (which are also still functional on the controller). Hyperkin's Duke works through a micro-USB connection.
RDS Joy-Con Grips
RDS Joy-Con Grips
New Joy-Con grips by RDS were shown off at CES, which appears to have be a rubberized skin to improve the ergonomics of the normal Joy-Con grip.
Nintendo Phone Cases
Nintendo Phone Cases
If you want to add a little flair to your iPhone, cases with licensed Nintendo artwork were on display. The designs are based on Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
By Array on Jan 13, 2018 01:27 am
With the inaugural season of Overwatch League getting underway, Blizzard has released a new update for Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Among a variety of other things, it adds a huge number of skins to the game--312, to be precise. Each of the game's 26 characters receives 12 new skins, each themed around one of the dozen teams participating in Overwatch League's first season. Unlike typical skins, you won't be grinding loot boxes in order to get your hands on these. Instead, they're sold with a newly introduced currency, League Tokens. Skins are sold individually for 100 Tokens. You'll receive 100 for free just by logging in before February 13, but past that point, you'll need to pay up. Doing so isn't cheap: 100 Tokens cost $5, although higher-priced bundles (ranging up to $100 for 2,600) will bring down the dollar-to-Token ratio. Still, amassing a complete set will run you in the neighborhood of $1,200. In the event that seems unreasonable to you, we've amassed a collection of screenshots showcasing all of the new skins. You can see all of these in the gallery above. Overwatch League Season 1's first matches began on January 10. The competition will go on for six months, with champions being named later this year. For much more on what to expect, check out our rundown on how to watch Overwatch League, a roundup of all the Overwatch League teams and rosters, and a recap of everything you need to know.
By Array on Jan 13, 2018 01:19 am
HTC Vive Pro
HTC revealed its Vive Pro, which offers a 2880x1600 resolution dual AMOLED screen that is 78% sharper than the original Vive. The improved headset also features a new ergonomic design that is more comfortable and balanced than its front-heavy predecessor. Like HTC's Deluxe Audio Strap (DAS) attachment for the Vive, the Vive Pro comes with built-in headphones, which do a great job blocking out sound this time around. It also features a dial to adjust tightness like the DAS. The exterior of the HMD has a dark navy blue tint to it, and the front of the headset features two cameras as opposed to the Vive's singular solution. HTC did not announce a specific price or release date for the Vive Pro.
Hyperkin Ultra GB
Hyperkin Ultra GB
Hyperkin is bringing back the original Nintendo Game Boy in the form of the Ultra GB. It looks nearly identical to the old Game Boy Pocket and plays all the original cartridges. The prototype shown off at CES had a blue screen tint, but Hyperkin said it'll implement an RGB wheel to change the tint. It features a front-lit screen, stereo audio, and an aluminum chassis. The final version will have a USB-C port for charging as well.
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC
Hyperkin keeps introducing new ways to play old games, and the SupaBoy SFC is an example of that. The SupaBoy is essentially a portable SNES/Super Famicom since it plays original SNES and Super Famicom cartridges, and has an NTSC/PAL switch. It sports a Super Famicom color scheme, unlike the previous SupaBoy S. This new version can also switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios on its 4.3-inch screen. It charges through microUSB and is said to last up to 10 hours when fully charged.
Retro-bit Super Retro Trio Plus
Retro-bit Super Retro Trio Plus
Retro-bit showed off a new version of its retro console, the Super Retro Trio Plus. It plays original NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis cartridges, but the new addition to this model is its HDMI port and sharper 720p resolution, which makes it convenient to play old games on new TVs. There are ports for all three controllers of the original consoles, but it also comes with two of Retro-bit's own controllers.
Retro-bit GoRetro Portable
Retro-bit GoRetro Portable
The GoRetro Portable is a play on the Game Boy design. Retro-bit says it'll come with over 350 games preloaded, but the final roster is still being finalized; games from Capcom and Data East were playable at CES. It charges through microUSB and is said to last up to 10 hours on a full charge. Two color schemes will be available: light blue with grey accent and black with red accent.
Razer Project Linda
Every year, Razer likes to show off a piece of prototype technology at CES that may not hit the market. This year we have Project Linda, which looks like a laptop but acts as a dock for Razer's Phone, which turns the mobile device into what's essentially an Android-based laptop. It takes on the form factor of the Razer Blade Stealth and has an internal battery, storage, and an RGB keyboard, but all the computing power comes from the Razer Phone itself.
Nvidia Big Format Display
Nvidia's BFG Display might look like a 65-inch TV, but it's actually more like a massive gaming monitor. The acronym stands for big format gaming display. The absence of a TV tuner isn't the only thing that separates it from a standard TV, but it also has a host of technologies that make it more akin to a high-end gaming monitor. Not only does it support 4K and HDR, but it features Nvidia G-sync, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and offers low latency that Nvidia claims to be closer to what you'd find in leading gaming monitors. Finally, it features Nvidia Shield built right into the monitor. No price has yet been announced for the BFG Display, but Nvidia is working with companies like HP, Acer, and Asus to release the TV-like monitor sometime this summer.
Digital Storm Spark
Digital Storm's Spark PC may be the most powerful gaming PC for its size. This console-sized PC is equipped with Intel's leading 6-core 8700K CPU on a Micro STX motherboard, which is the smallest and newest motherboard standard. It's also equipped with an MXM-based Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, which is the same high-performing GPU you see in today's leading gaming laptops. To top it off, both the GPU and CPU are water-cooled.
Digital Aventum X
Aventum X is Digital Storm's biggest and baddest full-tower gaming PC. It features a plethora of RGB LED fans and tempered glass all around to show them off. To top it off, it features a custom loop cooler that keeps both the CPU and GPU from overheating.
HyperX Fury RGB SSD
What makes HyperX Fury RGB SSD really stand out is that it's one of the few solid-state drives on the market to come with built-in RGB LEDs. You can customize the colors using software tools like Aura Sync and RGB Fusion. Beyond the colors, the drive uses 3D NAND, which is a type of memory storage that stacks on top of each other to reach higher densities. The HyperX Fury RGB can hold up to one terabyte of storage.
HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB RAM
HyperX isn't the first company to design RGB RAM, but what separates its memory kit from the rest is that it features an infrared sensor between the modules that allow them to sync their lights and colors up.
CyberPower PC Hyper Liquid II
CyberpowerPC Hyper Liquid II PC is a thing of beauty. The motherboard is mounted at a 45 degree angle and it features tempered glass with a plethora of RGB lights that support up to 16 million colors. Under the glass, the system rocks Intel's 18-core 7980X CPU coupled with a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU.
CyberPower PC Luxe
CyberPower PC's Luxe represents the company's most expensive build. It can be equipped with leading components from Intel and Nvidia and features an all tempered glass case with an open design. It also features a custom-loop cooler with tons of RGB lights. The only downside is that it might attract dust and probably isn't very cat-friendly either.
CyberPower PC L Series
CyberPower PC's L Series represents high-end systems built with a custom case that can be equipped with top-of-the-line CPUs and GPUs. It's designed for gamers who want to stream and do some video editing and 3D rendering. It also features one tempered glass window.
CyberPower PC Esports Series
The company's Esports Series is designed for the more budget-conscious PC gamer. Builds start as low as $700 US. Having said that, the mid-tower build can still be equipped with high-end components, and the system comes with a closed-loop liquid cooler and a tempered glass side panel.
Corsair Carbide Spec Omega
The next iteration in the Carbide case series from Corsair is the Spec Omega line. The front panel has an asymmetrical cut with an LED strip to separate tempered glass portion. Its side panel is also tempered glass. The Spec Omega comes in white, red, or black.
Corsair Obsidian 500D
The Corsair Obsidian 500D is a thick and sleek case that opts for a more minimalist look. Two models will be available, one with a full tempered glass side and front panel, and another that uses all aluminum panels. There's plenty of room for cooling fans and huge video cards in the 500D.
Corsair AX1600i PSU
At CES, Corsair announced its highest-end power supply unit, the AX1600i. As the name suggests, it offers up to 1600 watts of power, which is the maximum power draw limit for a PSU in the United States. It also carries a Titanium rating, which means it's very power-efficient and reliable. Finally, it has a zero RPM fan mode so that it can run completely silent if you're not pushing your system.
Corsair RGB Fans
Corsair's new RGB fans feature 12 LEDs around the perimeter and four LEDs in the center. They also support over 16 million colors and are tuned to run quietly as well.
Corsair H115i / H150i
After three years, Corsair is releasing new closed-loop CPU water coolers. The company's H115i features two quiet 140mm fans coupled with a 280mm radiator with an RGB CPU block. The bigger H150i variant offers three 140mm fans paired with a 380mm radiator for larger systems that require even more serious cooling needs.
Zotac Mek1
Zotac's Mek1 gaming PC features a console-like chassis that's equipped with leading components like a GeForce GTX 1080 and Intel's six-core i7-8700 CPU. It also comes with a mechanical keyboard and mouse.
Zotac Destiny 2 PC
This Destiny 2 case mod by famed modder Ron Lee Christianson uses Phantek's Enthoo Evolve ITX chassis and sports Zotac's GTX 1080 Mini GPU.
Lian Li Lancool
Lian Li's Lancool case is just in a conceptual design stage at the moment, but what makes it unique is that it features two cut-out slits for air to pass through the chassis in the front. Its silver metallic face coupled with RGB lights also give it a futuristic Tron-like vibe.
Lian Li 12 Fan Case
This Lian Li case can support up to 12 fans, which is the most we've ever seen in a case this size.
Origin PC Genesis
Origin PC's massive full-tower isn't entirely new, but the boutique system vendor has made several tweaks to its design that make it better. The build features toolless and swappable side panel options for either an aluminum or tempered glass look. You can also order the system so that the motherboard can be mounted in four different orientations, while the system can support up to four graphics cards. You can even have the case custom painted.
Origin PC Omni
Origin PC's Omni is an all-in-one rig, which features a gaming PC embedded into a Samsung monitor. It's equipped with a Micro ATX motherboard that can be armed with Intel's latest eighth generation CPU and supports up to a GTX 1080 Ti GPU.
OriginPC Chronos XL
Despite the XL in the name, Origin PC's Chronos XL is a small computer. It's perhaps one of the smallest gaming PCs to feature two video cards running in SLI for improved performance. In this particular case, the Chronos XL is rocking two Star Wars-themed GeForce GTX Titan XP GPUs.
Viewsonic Ultrawide
Viewsonic revealed a 21:9 curved gaming monitor that features a 35-inch 3840x1440p display. The panel is also sporting a 100Hz refresh rate and supports AMD FreeSync.
Viewsonic 4K Monitor
Viewsonic is also releasing a 32-inch 2560x1440p curved 16:9 aspect ratio monitor. It features an 144Hz refresh rate, so the monitor can support frame rates up to 144 FPS and supports AMD FreeSync, which prevents screen tearing with AMD GPUs.
Viewsonic 4K Projector
Viewsonic is releasing a 4K HDR projector. It offers up to 15,000 hours of lamp life and will retail for $1,849 US.
Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box
At Gigabyte's CES suite, the company showed off its Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box. It's a graphics amplifier sold with either a small GeForce GTX 1070 or GTX 1080 built in and allows any laptop or PC that supports a Thunderbolt USB-C connection to be outfitted with a top-of-the-line GPU.
SilverStone Nightjar fanless 600W PSU
SilverStone showed off its Nightjar fanless 600 watt power supply unit, which is the most powerful PSU that is passively cooled. This means it will run completely silent, no matter the power load. It's also a really efficient PSU with an 80 Plus Titanium rating, meaning you'll be saving energy over comparable PSUs.
Strider Platinum 1000W and 1200W PSU
The company also displayed its 1,000 W and 1,200 W Strider Platinum model PSUs. As the name suggests, both units carry Platinum-level ratings, but what makes them stand out is that they are really compact for the wattage they carry. For instance, the 1200 W unit is roughly the same size as a typical 500 W PSU. This allows users to build very powerful computers in compact form factors.
SilverStone RL07
SilverStone showed off its new RL07 ATX case. The chassis comes in either white with blue trim or black with red trim as the pic showcases above. Both variants are made from steel and feature a tempered glass side window.
SilverStone PM02
The company revealed its PM02 ATX case, which also come in either white or black variants. They also feature an underglow LED that illuminates the SilverStone logo beneath the front of the case. While they are also made from steel like the aforementioned RL07, what separates it is the mesh design on the front.
SilverStone LD01
The last SilverStone case we saw was the company's LD01. It's a Micro-ATX case where you mount the motherboard upside down. The case also allows you to move the HDD rack underneath the PSU shroud. Like the aforementioned SilverStone cases, it features a steel and tempered glass design.
HTC Vive WiGig Wireless Attachment
HTC has partnered with Intel to deliver the HTC Vive WiGig peripheral, which comes with a battery bank and attaches to the headset and allows it to be wireless. We got a chance to try out the device at CES and can say that it's able to deliver a smooth, low-latency performance. The tradeoff, however, is that the video feed does look significantly compressed. It is worth mentioning that the WiGig isn't finished, so this could potentially improve over time.
SteamVR Tracker 2.0
The Vive Pro will come with Valve's second-generation SteamVR lighthouse trackers (seen on the right). What separates them from their predecessors (seen on the left) is that they cover a larger tracking area, and you can tether up to four of them together. This makes them ideal for larger VR arcades with lots of space.
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