News

The Kalashnikov Rifle Is Getting An Upgrade

The Russian government will spend part of a $US690 billion military improvement budget on introducing a new model of its Kalashnikov rifles, known more commonly as AK-47s and one of the most common weapons in the real world and video games. (See Call of Duty, among many others.)


November 11, 2011
In Real Life

Real Bullets To Kill Real Zombies, Get ‘Em Before It’s Too Late

You might think you’re ready for a zombie uprising, but I bet you’re wrong. Sure, you’ve got the survival guides, the canned goods, the power generator, water and concrete slab shelter. But do you have a crate or two of Hornady’s Zombie Max bullets? No? Well then you’re screwed.


September 13, 2011
Nintendo

Generations Plumbs The Darkest Corners Of Sonic’s History

The problem with mining the rich and varied history of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for Sonic Generations is that history includes this red and black jerk-off right here. For some, Shadow is a welcome addition to Generations. For others, he still signifies the looming death of a beloved series.


July 20, 2011
News

Robbed GameStop Store Employee Threatened With Blasting

You’re in the GameStop, you’ve got your gun at the ready, you’ve cleared the cash register area of children, and now you’re ready to make your demand. “Give me the money!” Good! Now follow it up with a threat! “…or I’ll blast you!” Wait, what?


July 8, 2011
In Real Life

What’s America’s Fetish This Week? Guns

In approximately 90 days, walk into any bar in the US state of Ohio. If there aren’t any signs stating otherwise, feel free to carry your concealed weapon in that watering hole. But don’t order a round. You can’t legally drink if you are packing heat.


January 30, 2011
In Real Life

An FPS-Style Ammo Counter, In Real Life

Playing shooters, I’ve often wondered if the persistent knowledge of exactly how many rounds you have left delivers a tactical advantage you can’t have in real life. This invention delivers a video-game advantage to the battlefield.


October 1, 2010
News

Running Backwards While Shooting A Shotgun Is A Bad Idea In Real Life

One brave or foolish gamer took out his shotgun, went somewhere remote, and tried a common video game first-person shooter manoeuvre. The results were painful.


September 14, 2010
In Real Life

Kid With A Gun! Teddy Bear With A Gun! Party With Lots Of Guns!!!

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How did nobody get pistol-whipped at Capcom’s Dead Rising 2 Los Angeles party?


September 8, 2010
News

The Minds And Guns Behind Brink

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The latest developer diary for Splash Damage’s Brink gives us a peek into the minds behind the game and what happens when those minds get their hands on high-powered sniper rifles.


September 1, 2010
In Real Life

‘That’s Not The Way You Play The Game’

Long before there were video games about people shooting one another in war, there were wars with people shooting one another.