In Real Life

Confronting The Eternal Question: Why Don’t Video Game Heroes Pee?

Note that I said “confronting”. I can’t say “answering” because that presumes there is a good reason for the absence of urinal faculties in Ryu, Mega Man and Princess Peach. And when we get to the end of this video by Gameboyardee, we are left with even more questions.


September 3, 2011
In Real Life

And Then Sonic Realised Tails Was Immortal

Miles “Tails” Prowler, an ordinary two-tailed fox on the verge of an extraordinary discovery, but great power always comes at a price in the Dorkly Zone.


July 7, 2011
In Real Life

Swamp Ass, The Silent Tragedy That Strikes Each Summer

July is now upon us, and even for those who use the month to explore the great indoors, that means humid conditions that trap heat and condensation. Nathan Fillion is here to urge gamers to know the risks, protect themselves, and do their part to eradicate the antisocial disease known as Swamp arse.


July 3, 2011
In Real Life

Katamari Karma’s Gonna Get You

Freddie Wong is back with another video game video, and it is fantastic. You can see the punchline coming, but that’s not to say it isn’t well executed. [h/t Renzor004 and Umbra]


May 29, 2011
In Real Life

L.A. Noire, In Five Seconds

This is true. Another way to handle it is the roommate going apeshit at an innocent response to a procedural question. [5 Second Films, thanks Carlos L.]


May 26, 2011
In Real Life

Parkour Pioneer Cole Phelps Wants His Damn Hat Back

I forget at what point exactly but in L.A. Noire Cole Phelps remarks that his hat cost $US12. How much is that worth in 2011 money? Dunno, but it’s worth falling off a house a dozen times in 1947.


May 22, 2011
PC

Voting On TF2′s "Saxxy" Awards Opens Today

This a nominee for “Best Replay” in Team Fortress 2‘s “Saxxy” Awards, designed to celebrate the game’s new replay camera feature. With the entry period closing yesterday, voting has begun on a field of entries numbering “in the tens of thousands,” according to Valve.


April 20, 2011
In Real Life

This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Dragon Age II Cosplay

Just because the lovely ladies and lads of Crabcat Industries craft the best Mass Effect and Dragon Age costumes doesn’t mean they are qualified to use them. Thanks to Sam for passing along the vid!


April 16, 2011
In Real Life

Rebecca ‘Friday’ Black Hits Game Boy Color

If this were a real game, it would be the best game ever made. I can already see the ads; Which seat will YOU take?


April 11, 2011
In Real Life

A Warning Concerning Real Life Zelda ‘Potions’

In The Legend of Zelda, Link often drinks potions. That doesn’t mean you should.