All Of NBA Jam’s Secret Characters (So Far) — And Their Ratings

Who’s a better dunker, Obama or Clinton? Can Tim Kitzrow, Mr. Boom-Shakalaka, throw down on Mike D from the Beastie Boys? And was it really necessary to give all of the Republicans an 8 rating in “steal”?


April 26, 2010
In Real Life

"The Passing" Also Gives A Shout-Out To Plants Vs. Zombies

We knew that Left 4 Dead 2‘s new expansion, “The Passing,” paid a graffiti tribute to Dead Rising‘s Frank West. It looks like the game’s creators admire Plants vs. Zombies as well.


November 18, 2009

Here’s That Mario Mention In Assassin’s Creed II

Earlier today, Stephen Totilo’s review of Assassin’s Creed II referenced the game’s homage to Mario. Here’s video of the fourth wall-breaking inside joke, which is so mainstream it’s not inside. And it doesn’t really break the fourth wall, either.


September 28, 2009

A Nitpicky Easter Egg — And Spoiler — In Halo 3: ODST

This comes with a strong spoiler alert up front. Only watch this, or read further, if you have not seen the conclusion to Halo 3: ODST, or don’t mind seeing it revealed.