Modder and superfan El Gato Del Tejado is single-handedly remastering The Simpsons: Hit & Run, cutscenes included. The latter is probably the most significant since the original game featured pre-rendered 3D cutscenes, and this remaster uses 2D animation instead, similar to what you see in the cartoon series.
Omega Fantasy’s God of War The Simpsons mod replaces Kratos and Atreus with two familiar characters from Springfield. Homer can battle enemies with his ‘Wonder Bat’, while Bart just tags along for the journey through the forest. Yes, this mod does include dialogue as well, and the voice work is top notch for not being the actual actors.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run was originally released in 2003 on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and Windows platforms. This action-adventure game, developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Vivendi Universal Games, basically follows the Simpsons and their friend Apu around Springfield. They witness many strange incidents, such as security cameras, mysterious vans, unexplainable crop circles, as well as a “new and improved” flavor of the popular soft drink Buzz Cola that causes insanity.
Arcade1Up is set to open pre-orders for its new The Simpsons at-home arcade machine, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the game’s release in the market. This is no ordinary arcade cabinet, as it includes The Simpsons Arcade Game and The Simpsons Bowling. Plus, it has built-in WiFi connectivity that allows up to four players to experience the endless animation inspired fun remotely. Read more for a first look video and additional information.
Pixar movies typically begin with a Pixar short film, like Bao with Incredibles 2, Lou with Cars 3, Piper with Finding Dory, and so forth, but for Onward, we’re getting one from The Simpsons universe. That’s right, since the The Walt Disney Company acquired Fox properties, they’re going to screen “Playdate with Destiny” before Onward, starring Maggie Simpson. Read more for two videos and additional information.
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Homer Simpson may not be an expert at automotive design, but the car he designed for his brother Herb Powell’s auto manufacturer in episode “O Brother, Where Art Thou” is exactly what he felt a luxury vehicle needed. Unfortunately, with the outrageous $82,000 price tag back in 1991, the Frankenstein car managed to destroy Herb’s business. It sported a lurid green coat of paint, a rear dome equipped for fighting kids, external cup holders, hood ornament of a 10-pin bowler and a giant roof-mounted horn that blasts “La Cucaracha”. Continue reading for two videos and more information about the real-life version.
LEGO fans rejoice!. Available May 15 and priced at $200, the LEGO Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart includes six minifigures with assorted accessory elements: Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, Marge Simpson, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum. and Snake (a.k.a. ‘Jailbird’). That’s not all, there will be another set of Simpsons minifigures is on the way, bringing 16 new characters from the show to the LEGO universe for $3.99 each. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
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LEGO fanatic Matt De Lanoy combined his love of the colorful bricks with The Simpsons to recreate the city of Springfield, complete with the Simpson and Flanders residences, Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger, the Kwik-E-Mart, the nuclear power plant, The Android’s Dungeon, the Stonecutter’s Club and more. Click here to view the first image in this week’s geek life gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a child who steals the show during an on-air interview.
It’s official, The Simpsons House is scheduled to launch February 1st in LEGO stores and via the LEGO Shop at Home catalog and website for $199.99. Best of all, this set consists of the entire family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie along with neighbor Ned Flanders. Continue reading for a video and more information.
All fans of the show probably remember “The Homer”, as it was a special car designed by Homer Simpson when his half-brother, Herb, gave Homer a job at Powell Motors. It’s basically a parody of the Edsel, a similarly disastrous vehicle produced by Ford Motor Company. Homer’s creation was such a monstrosity that cost so much to develop, complete with a sky high price tag, it put Herb out of business. Shortly after, Herb’s factory was purchased by Komatsu Motors. Continue reading for more.