80's babies rejoice as Think Geek now offers pillow versions of ubiquitous Nintendo game cartridges. Ah the memories of having to blow and clean those faulty plastic suckers just to get a good video game session in! Now you too can share the love for the wonderful frustration we all suffered. Available for $34.99 here.
Former Valve Corporation (Half-Life) creative, Leonard Menchiari, is introducing the world to his latest video game gem, Riot. Meant for iOS and Android phones, the unique chaos simulator actually lives up to its name. The premise is for the player to take sides between rioters and the authorities trying to stamp them out. Animated in 2D, full of all kinds of sprite-based visual effects and an insane engine make it no secret as to why the project's Indiegogo page has received more than double the goal amount, $30K!
Although game-developing company, Bungie, is most infamous for its Halo series, it seems like they may have an even more ambitious project coming down the pipeline. According to a new preview/short documentary, the company is preparing for the upcoming release of Destiny, a massive gaming experience that promises to take everything that fans loved about Halo and not only push it to the virtual limits, but also into the real world. According to their projection the gaming experience is set to span a whopping 10 years! Yes, 10 years of gameplay, updates and the unveiling of a universe unlike any other!
Paris designers Anthony Veloso and Quentin Dron of Retro Game Addict present an awesome (and comprehensive) history of Nintendo's videogame trajectory. The animation covers the evolution of the Japanese company's humble 1980 introduction to its current place in videogame and pop culture status.
Some things, no matter how fan-boyish, are just too cool to pass up! Take the following real-life tribute to the popular Assassin's Creed series for example. This is what happened when film and adrenaline enthusiast, Devin Graham, decided to pay homage to the thrilling video game by masterminding a parkour-driven short with an equally as thrilling theme. There are leaps, tumbles, descents and even a dramatic music score to build up the suspense. Check out the behind-the-scenes as well to see how it was all executed. Bravo bros, real good stuff!
It's been 25 years in since the original and the infamous Metal Gear video game series continues to garner attention, this time with the latest installment: Metal Gear Solid - Ground Zeroes. Mastermind creator, Hideo Kojima, and the folks over at Konami have released a 10-minute+ trailer of epic proportions. The piece draws up a super-cinematic storyline that concurs with a preview of the game's open-world environment--a brand-new game engine that makes things like weather and other game-level factors ultra-realistic. See for yourself!
In conjunction with the 2012 London Olympics search engine, Google, has dedicated its daily doodles and logo to The Games. Today, the hurdle competition received its very own glory thanks to a clever animated game that visitors can play via their keyboard. Albeit a bit more child's play than anything else, the game records your running time--something that'll surely evoke the spirit of Olympic competition in a bunch of us, even if it's just over coffee and our office desks! Play your own run here.
Digital creative agency, Reverse Enginears, presents a syncopated look into the history of computer games. Seriously, these guys have pieced together everything from Oregon Trail to Doom to create an amazing symphony of nostalgic bleeps and blops that only PC gaming nerds like us all over the planet can enjoy. Kick back and let this one rip! Fans can check here for the full list of games featured.
EA's killer car franchise returns for another year of action and adrenaline via Need For Speed: Most Wanted, their latest installment. Aside from the unbelievable physics and mayhem fans have come to expect, this year's platform has been designed with social competition in mind. Everything is up for grabs in terms of reputation. Players and friends can meet online for bragging rights to anything: races, jumps, speed, you name it! North American release is scheduled for October 30th (European release on November 1st). Fans and car junkies can enjoy the trailer until then!
Pop icon, Jay-Z, is back at it with another digital deal, this time it's with Facebook and the beta release of his game app, Empire. Loosely based on the rapper's humble beginnings and rise to fame, the RPG-style franchise allows players to make their own "come up" via decisions involving music, family and money. Add another notch to the Brooklyn mogul's belt. He's competing with Super Mario now!
