In Real Life

Dream Mortal Kombat Cameo Proves Dr Robotnik Can Be A Right Murderous Bastard

In the latest instalment of CurtainsAreOnFire’s Mortal Kombat Secret Character Tryouts video series, the Angry Birds get angrier, Paperboy delivers carnage, and Dr Robotnik finally creates an obstacle course capable of murder.


November 18, 2011
In Real Life

Paperboy. Towing A Little Piano.

There’s not much more to say, really.


January 8, 2010
News

A Designer Of An Arcade Classic Critiques His Work

No secret one of my most favourite classic arcade games is Paperboy. I was one once. It’s out on the iPhone, and the original designer rather likes the updated 3D version. His own work? He’s a bit more critical.


December 30, 2009
In Real Life

A Real Mario Is A Terrifying Mario

A man calls the plumbing company to complain about the two plumbers sent to fix his pipes, who instead go on a relatively subdued drug-fuelled rampage in this College Humor video.


August 14, 2009

Journalists In Video Games — An Anniversary Celebration

One year ago today I started officially blogging for Kotaku. What better way to celebrate this anniversary than by ticking off a list of journalists that appear in video games?