Elizabeth in Bioshock Infinite ~ This parody video from machinima captures what Elizabeth REALLY wants to say while I’m playing Bioshock Infinite. It’s also a good approximation of what my son says when he watches my play NSFW, mostly due to F-bombs.
Game designer Jane McGonigal gives a fascinating TED talk on how video games can have a real, positive impact on people’s lives as she compares deathbed regrets to the reported benefits of playing a simple game. In the talk, McGonigal reveals that she suffered a severe concussion or traumatic brain injury and used a simple
Naughty Dog’s post Uncharted franchise hopeful The Last of Us received enormous buzz at the 2012 E3 convention. During Comic-Con 2012, they released another teaser video for the game. This is looking good. NSFW due to language.
Ant Smasher Frog ~ This is a very popular video of an actual frog playing the ”Ant Smasher’ game app (for iphone or android). As a long-ago biology major who frequently worked with frogs (xenopus laevis), I would have done a research project on frogs playing Ant Smasher if I had the chance. Ant smasher frog
Gamers are saying, “We told you so!” Parents are saying, “WTF!?”
Guild Wars 2 beta – Some videos and links of beta testers’ first impressions. I hope to add more as I find them.
I found this IGN review of the new RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning quite compelling. Conclusion: Gameplay combat is fantastic Story a little obtuse Character animation for cut scenes not of highest quality Background settings quite good and beautiful Attack or gameplay animation is wonderful
Visual designer Adam Adamowicz, who contributed/led the visual/concept design of Skyrim and Fallout 3 among other video games, passed away from lung cancer on February 8, 2012. His work was inspired, and the world of visual design has a huge hole to fill. Adam was 43 years old and died way, way too young.
“I don’t f***ing want innovation…You’re not smarter than your competitor. Just copy what they do and do it until you get their numbers.” ~ Zynga CEO Mark Pincus
Mass Effect 2 was one of my favorite “video game experiences.” This video reveals some of the main voice actors in the cast for Mass Effect 3, which is to be release March 6th. Most are returning members of the cast.