In Real Life

The Geekiest Game On The Planet Is CPU Top Trumps

Before our blanket ban of Kickstarter, we pointed out this superb computer-themed card game called CPU Wars. Unlike many of the doomed projects on that website, it’s now a real product that you can buy. And, boy, do you need to buy it.


December 21, 2011
In Real Life

Skyrim’s Dragon-Powered Sleigh, Jabba The Snowman: These Are 2011′s Gaming Holiday Cards

The holidays are FULLY ON and with them come a slew of wonderfully creative holiday cards from some of your favourite video game developers and publishers.


December 15, 2011
In Real Life

See Borderlands 2′s Talking Holiday Card In Action

One of my favourite things about the holidays is seeing all of the creative ways video game developers and publishers find to celebrate.


December 2, 2011
PC

World Of Warcraft’s Deck Building Game Delivers The Joy Of Cards Without The Pain Of Collecting

Coming this spring from Cryptozoic Entertainment, World of Warcraft: Clash of Champions is 423 cards worth of tabletop raiding fun for two to four players in one sexy $US45 box.


November 29, 2011
PlayStation

Prepare To Pay Through The Nose For The Vita’s Proprietary Memory Cards

Rather than adopting one of the many memory card formats readily available on the market, Sony is launching a special proprietary format for use in the PlayStation Vita. A format so magical it’ll run you anywhere from $US29.99 to $US119.99.


November 4, 2011
Nintendo

It’s Dangerous To Gamble Alone! Take These

Last year, Nintendo, who started out as a hanafuda maker, released several sets of Mario playing cards. This December, Nintendo is releasing another themed deck. This time, Zelda.


July 15, 2011
Mobile

Ascension: Chronicle Of The Godslayer Rises Above Other Deck-Building Games

Combining the graphic design of collectible card games with the fast pace and accessibility of a board game, the iOS version of Gary Games’ Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer is a godsend to fans of card-based gaming.


June 11, 2011
Nintendo

Here Are Four Pokemon For Your Free PokeDex 3D App

This week Nintendo released Pokedex 3D, a 3D Pokemon viewing application that you can download for free on the 3DS’ eShop. They also were handing out Pokemon Augmented Reality Markers at their booth.


February 14, 2011
In Real Life

Video Game Valentine Cards My Wife Will Probably Hate

Kotaku AU

As I mentioned before – I’m in dire need of a last minute gift to satiate my wife’s Valentine’s Day needs. I’ve had a bunch of suggestions – thanks for that – but I don’t think this one is going to fly. Here are a bunch of really cool video game valentine card, that my wife will almost certainly throw back in my face.


December 23, 2010
In Real Life

It Takes A Wizard To Steal $US45,000 Worth Of Magic Cards

A former Wizards of the Coast employee from Burien, Washington, stands to lose a lot more than his job as King County prosecutors file felony theft charges over the theft of $US45,000 worth of rare Magic: The Gathering cards.