Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Walking Dead: The Most Brutal Walker Kills

AMC's The Walking Dead just wrapped up its fall half-season and so while we wait the requisite two-plus months for the show to return, let's take a stroll down mutilation lane and look as some of the series' most hardcore walker kills.

You don't always have to kill walkers. Sometimes it's easier and more pragmatic to just go around them and avoid the danger all together. But as Abraham has shown us, there's some glee and glory to be found in mashing up some mushy zombies. Even though they have no idea what's happening to them. And then don't care. And they can't feel any of it. Really, it's for us. To make us feel better about the world being a harsh, hostile wasteland.

So let's revel in the gore for a second. Share a brief moment together and reflect on some of the most violent and brutal ways one can dispatch a walker.

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HD-DVD Was ‘Not Important’ to Xbox 360 Team

Former Microsoft executive J Allard said that when it came to the core functionality of the Xbox 360, HD-DVD distracted his team from its core beliefs as to what the gaming machine should focus on.

"A new format for high-resolution movies was not important to us," Allard told GamesTM in an interview.

Instead, the former chief technology officer for the entertainment and devices division at Microsoft said "leading the charge in online gaming" was where his team concentrated its focus.

"We spent a stupid amount of time on stuff like HD-DVD in response to the competition," Allard said, referring to Sony's decision to ship the PS3 with a Blu-Ray drive. At the time, both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray were fledgling formats, both vying for a foothold in an ecosystem where only one could survive.

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You Can Now Delete Unwanted Games from Steam

Valve will now allow users to delete games from their Steam library. Valve did not announce this feature publicly, but NeoGAF user Enter the Dragon Punch found the option on Steam's support page.

To delete a game, select "Help" from the menu bar of the Steam client, then "Steam Support." Click on "Games, Software, etc." to open up a list of your games and select the game you want to delete, then click "I want to permanently remove this game from my account." It'll ask you again to if you're sure, and if you are, click "I want to permanently remove this game from my account."

Valve notes that you should uninstall the game before removing the game from your library, or else you'll have to dig through the depths of your computer to delete the files.

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In Defense of Frank Miller’s Batman

Frank Miller has a curious reputation among many Batman fans. He's widely regarded as one of the most influential Batman creators of all time thanks to works like The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One. Yet he's also treated as a pariah for more recent projects like The Dark Knight Strikes Again and All-Star Batman & Robin. In a sense, Miller has become the George Lucas of the comic book industry - beloved for his early work and mocked for what came later. But whereas you'd have a hard time arguing that the Star Wars prequels are worthy of the original trilogy, Miller's Batman work is much more cohesive than many people like to believe. Miller and his work deserve more respect than they receive from readers.

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Far Cry Primal PC Release Date Revealed

Far Cry Primal will release for PC on March 1, 2016.

According to the game's product page on Steam, the title will be available one week after it comes to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 23.

Those on PC can pre-purchase the game now and get 3 extra missions. A "Digital Apex Edition" is also available, which grants access to additional missions, a new weapon, and 4 enhancement packs that offer "early access to rare resources and unique customization options."

Earlier today, Ubisoft unveiled Far Cry Primal's Collector's Edition, which comes packed with a sabertooth skull opening collector box, steelbook, the official soundtrack, a map of Oros, and more. A Deluxe Edition will also be available, which includes the steelbook, map, and soundtrack.

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Halloween Slasher Michael Myers Once Considered for Mortal Kombat X

Iconic movie characters The Terminator and famed Halloween slasher Michael Myers were at one point considered for additional characters in Mortal Kombat X.

Speaking with IGN, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon said, "We've tossed around a whole bunch of names, like The Terminator, or something like that. And for various reasons – whether it wasn't a match, or we just couldn't come to terms with it – they didn't happen.

"We're always exploring a lot more than we actually end up doing. For instance: Michael Meyers from the Halloween franchise. We talked about that at one point but it just never kind of panned out."

Of course, Mortal Kombat X already has an impressive contingent of movie monsters as playable characters in Mortal Kombat X, including Jason Voohries, the Predator, alongside the recently announced Xenomorph from Alien and Leatherface of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre fame.

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Hannibal: Mads Mikkelsen Looks Back on the Ending

Whether we get more Hannibal or not, the brilliant show’s third season was an incredibly thrilling one, bringing the story of Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and Will Graham (High Dancy) to an immensely satisfying conclusion – no matter if it’s the end of this particular chapter of the story or The End.

With Hannibal: Season 3 coming out on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, December 8th, I spoke to Mads Mikkelsen about the season, telling two distinct stories in the first and second halves, the relationship between Hannibal and Will, that final scene and more.

Suffice to say, major spoilers follow for Hannibal: Season 3.

IGN: Season 3's first half was so different, changing the show's location and placing Hannibal and Bedelia off on their own. Having done the show for a couple of years, did you enjoy getting to shake things up?

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Sony Unveils First Batch of PS2 Titles Coming to PS4

The first batch of PS2 games for PlayStation 4 will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation Store, Sony has revealed.

"I’m excited to announce that starting tomorrow, you will be able to purchase and play PS2 games on your PS4 via PlayStation Store in the Americas and Europe," SCE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said in a post on PlayStation Blog.

A total of eight "fan favorites" will be able for purchase, including:

  • Dark Cloud — $14.99
  • Grand Theft Auto III — $14.99
  • Grand Theft Auto: Vice City — $14.99
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Jhonen Vasquez on Invader Zim’s Video Game Parodies

Oni Press is now five issues into their comic book revival of the short-lived but beloved animated series Invader Zim. So far the series has done a great job of replicating the distinctive look and feel of the show, probably because creator Jhonen Vasquez and other Zim veterans are still steering the ship.

Invader Zim #5 hit the stands this week, offering a new adventure focused on Dib and his militant sister Gaz and crammed with video game parodies. We figured now would be a great time to chat with Vasquez and hear his thoughts on working with Zim again, his changing role on the series and his love of video games. Plus, a few teases about the future of the series in 2016. Scroll down to see what he had to say.

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