Audiences love macho men. Video games cater to this need by providing us with strong heroes, and we love to step into their shoes.
It makes gamers feel like badasses.
Whether or not all gamers have dreams of power trips, there’s no doubt an interesting protagonist is usually a plus. That said, here are some of the most memorable video game characters, presented in all their manly glory.
The wide world web is an incredible vast area and is brimming with almost a bajillion ways to eat your precious time at any given click. Needless to say there happens to be almost an equal number of flash games that are readily available as long as you have a magical window to the web (or in English — a web browser).
Flash games have been continually receiving more credibility and, in fact, the first flash game gone console hit was Alien Hominid back in 2002. This has helped pave the way for other originally free webgames to make the jump to consoles whether is be full release or Xbox Live Arcade/PlayStation Network.
Call of Duty, Diablo, Humor, Resident Evil, World of WarCraft
If you play video games, you’re probably are aware of the oodles of violence involved. Faceless enemy soldiers, splicers, countless aliens, zombies, mob bosses, hammer bros; we all partaking in our fair share of virtual killing.
Amongst all this digital slaying, there are undoubtably enemies who are more thrilling to kill than others. For example, ending the life a God of War cyclops is more thrilling than those pesky little harpies.
So, forget about all those boring enemies and let’s go over some of the most enjoyable enemies to slay. Read More »
Console, Gamer Culture, Grand Theft Auto, World of WarCraft
Mother’s Day is a holiday to celebrate the ones that brought us into this world. They may have done your laundry at one point, cooked you meals, tucked you in at night, and…
given you shit about your gaming habits.
From the cussing, extreme violence, and over-the-top sexiness of female characters (almost as sexy as your mom, heh), there is plenty for yo’ mama to hate about games.
Mom jokes aside, let us outline some games that mothers everywhere will hate, some they will love, and a little extra on the side.
Read More »
Humor, Nintendo DS, PSP, iPhone
If one has idle time atop the toilet, the idea that it should be spent doing something entertaining (and well, taking care of business) is not new.
But reading some crappy publication on the pot is a waste of time — reading is work, not entertainment. Instead, consider some of the many golden nuggets that are bathroom compatible.
Here are five portables that make the art of pooping fun!
Read More »
Game Design, Gamer Culture, Headlines
Two of our favorite characters will be reunited once again. Sega and Nintendo have announced that Mario and Sonic will be sharing the screen again. This time the two will be duking it out at the Winter Olympics.
