Double Fine Adventure, an upcoming video game that will be released on Steam, raised over $1.1-million in just 24-hours on Kickstarter, making it the website's most successful campaign ever. Kickstarter page. Continue reading for a video.
The independent developer initially requested just $400,000 - $300,000 to make the game and $100,000 to develop a documentary delivered to the project's backers - and has promised to roll extra funding back into the project.[via VG247]
If you're wondering who might be playing Lara Croft in the next Tomb Raider movie, look no further than illyne of deviantART. Not only is she a geeky gamer, but a masterful Lara Croft cosplayer as well. Click here to see more. Continue reading for a video.
It's that time again, time for another top ten count down. This time, Machinima's Steve and Larson count down the ten greatest buddies in video games. They include: Kane & Lynch, Sam & Max, and more. Continue reading to see them all.
While Little Sister from BioShock may be old enough to date, that doesn't mean Big Daddy approves of the unfortunate guy who decides to do so. Let's just say that Big Daddy's drill is quite intimidating. Continue reading to see why.
Believe it or not, Garnet Hertz has created a real, drivable SEGA OutRun arcade machine. Mixed with augmented reality, "the video appears on a flat-screen monitor in front of the driver; Hertz has tested the car on walkways and quiet roads, but operating it is hardly a mellow experience, despite the 13mph top speed." Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.
Yet all that work was simple compared with what came next. Instead of swapping the game's screen for a windshield, the crew mounted two webcams on the cabinet, wired them to a laptop inside the car, and wrote software that converts the camera's view of sidewalks and roads into a video of an 8-bit OutRun-style freeway.[via PopSci]
Bowser, also known as King Koopa, may be the most powerful and leader of the Koopa race, but that doesn't mean he gets along with his wife. Unfortunately, his latest purchase doesn't help things one bit. Continue reading to see why.
It's that time again, time for another top 10 count down. In this installment, Machinima's Steve and Larson count down the ten greatest video game engines of all-time. They include: the Infinity Ward, Gamebryo, iD Tech engines and more. Continue reading to see them all.
The FC Mobile II makes "retro NES excitement available at your fingertips, gracing all its glory with a 2.5" Active Matrix LCD Screen and auto-fire buttons." It's currently on sale for just $45.59 shipped (normally $59.99). Product page. Continue reading for a video demonstration.
Then, plug the FC Mobile II into a TV with its included AV Cable to take everyone down to memory lane, riding with a pair of wireless controllers; and a wireless light gun for shooting classics.[via Amazon]
That's right, the much talked about Hyperkin SUPABOY has finally hit Amazon. This device is basically a portable SNES console, complete with two external controller ports and the ability to play classic games on a standard television. It's currently priced at $79.99 shipped. Product page. Continue reading for a video review.
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It's that time again, time for another top ten count down. This time, Steve and Larson count down the ten greatest video game super powers. They include: the power of flight, super strength and more. Continue reading to see them all.
