There Are Many Ways To Be Fired For Insubordination [Screengrab]

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There Are Many Ways To Be Fired For Insubordination [Screengrab]

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Here Is Some Info About Final Fantasy XIV [PS3]

Upcoming online role-playing Final Fantasy XIV will take place in a sci-fi meets fantasy universe. That we know. But that’s not all. More

IGN UK Podcast: Live 25th Anniversary Edition Details

All the info you need to witness our inevitable downfall.

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God of War III Sex Mini-Game, Exposed! [Nsfw]

Like previous God of War games, God of War III has sex mini-games. Because a mini-game is pretty much what sex is, isn’t it? The scene takes place in Aphrodite’s Chamber, and was almost cut. “It was more a debate between me and several of the story writers,” God of War III director Stig Asmussen told website UGO. “I was like, ‘I’d rather not have it in there at all.’” “We make it more than it’s been in the past, but we also give it more of a purpose,” said Asmussen. “It’s not just you going in there, finding some corner and having sex with somebody. It’s something that guides you through the story. You get information and more than just a fluff moment.” Heavily censored footage has surfaced on YouTube, along with pixelated screengrabs. And, of course, the mini-game in its entirety. The clip is viewable here . Judge for yourself, but be warned: There’s nudity and possible spoilers. While there is nudity, the scene itself isn’t exactly sexy per se. The dialogue is hammy in a goofy, porn sort of way, and pails in comparison to the sexual pyrotechnics of adventure game Uncharted 2 and sci-fi game Mass Effect 2. The point, however, of the God of War mini-games are and have always been to show how manly protagonist Kratos is. シリーズ恒例、『ゴッド・オブ・ウォー III』のセックスミニゲーム動画 [はちま起稿]

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I Was An Xbox Live Celebrity, For One Night Only [Column]

I shamelessly invaded your Xbox Dashboard last week – and now that my thumb fatigue has expired, I’m here to tell you about it.  When Avery Alix from Xbox Live emailed me about participating in a “Game with Fame” event, I said, “Hell yeah!” faster than Lindsay Lohan to another shot of Cuervo. Avery is not only known for his rapier-like wit and awesome hair, but also for being Xbox Live’s community producer. He is currently in charge of promoting events on the dash. SIDE NOTE!  For anyone unfamiliar with the “Game with Fame” events, Xbox Live’s “My Community” section frequently provides gamers with the opportunity to befriend a well-known singer, actor, athlete, etc. in order to partake in some online multiplayer merriment. Players can play right alongside celebs! Like Dane Cook! But more importantly, they can shoot Dane Cook in the back of the noggin with a sawed-off shotty for bragging rights! Popular game choices for these events include Castle Crashers, Halo 3, Call of Duty, and UNO. I chose BioShock 2’s online multiplayer because it’s undeniably fantastic and I just can’t get enough of the glitching, freezing, and spawning inside of walls. (Ooh, cheap shot!)  BACK TO MY STORY!  After providing Xbox Live with pictures and a preferred time, I was given a specific gamertag for the event. I soon saw my face on the Dashboard and nearly passed out from my irrepressible mirthquake. I was expecting to get a few messages and friend requests, hoping at least some people would notice the event.  …I had no idea what I was in for.  Within the first hour of my promotion going live, I had one hundred friend requests and one hundred messages. This didn’t seem like too big of a deal, considering how many Xbox Live members exist… until I found out, oh, wait, one hundred is the limit for both messages and requests. Turns out I had WAY more than that. For every message I deleted, another one came in right behind it.  Here’s a quick breakdown of the plethora of messages I received:  • 50% – Extremely nice messages/Compliments from excited gamers. • 38% – Charming notes from bold English professors, like this: • 7% – Angry, mean messages mostly regarding the 100 friends cap. Apparently, that is my fault. (Sorry, everyone.)   • 4% – Inaudible voice messages.   • 1% – Pictures of male genitalia.   With these messages in mind, I became slightly nervous, convinced I would be spending the majority of the event deflecting pick-up lines from the types of gamers who probably didn’t buy DoA: Xtreme Beach Volleyball for the volleyball.  In fact, it can be bad enough playing as an anonymous female in online multiplayer matches. I stay away from games like Modern Warfare 2 online since, from my experience, the judgments, jokes, and insults start flying once some opponents discover I’m a chick. I can only laugh along with them for so long before I start shaking my anti-misogyny gaffi stick over my head and then quickly log off before my Tusken Raider battle cry worries the neighbors. I figured it would be twice as bad playing with individuals who knew my identity.  Thankfully, I was completely proven wrong.  The first lobby was quiet. Only one or two players were willing to speak. But using the approachable personality and naturally infectious laughter that I’m famous for to beguile them into a bust-out-the-keg comfort zone, a few more came out of their shell and soon began saying things to me like, “Who are you again?” Things loosened up and nearly everyone was chatting. I played round after round with cool, mature gamers who behaved themselves and (thankfully) endured my sarcasm. My teammates stuck by my side and, while I won’t claim that certain opposing teammates ganged up on me, I will absolutely hint at it. (You know who you are!) The best part was the complete absence of humiliating questions and rude comments.  Let’s throw on our analyzing hats and our online social interaction psychology clam diggers for a moment and consider the results of this coincidental experiment. One would think that after receiving so many ballsy, juvenile messages to my “Game with Fame” gamertag that at least one person during the event would have acted similarly. But they didn’t. My in-game, voice-to-voice interactions were very courteous and rather timid. If only I could enjoy the same chivalry when playing on my private gamertag with an unknown identity, where, instead, it is more common to be told I am ugly, unwelcome, and stupid.  While it is disheartening that so many disrespectful gamers exist and make the unfortunate decision each day to open their fat traps, it’s also extremely refreshing to know so many gamers are not like that – like the ones in my “Game with Fame” event. As a female gamer, I can’t express my appreciation enough. You nice guys out there make online gaming experiences much more enjoyable for gals like me.  Quick note! If you ever feel like trying a “Game with Fame” event, keep in mind how quickly the host’s friends list will fill up. Admittedly, it was pretty difficult to sift through the multitude of messages and gamertags to see who was actually serious about playing.  The event was a really positive experience. Thanks again to everyone who participated and did not send me pictures of their genitals. It means a lot. Lisa Foiles is best known as the former star of Nickelodeon’s award-winning comedy show, All That. She currently works as a graphic designer and writes for her game site, Save Point . For more info, visit Lisa’s official website .

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8-Bit New York City Maps For The Metropolitan Dragon Warrior [Retro]

Regular maps too informative for you? Too lacking in colorful sprites? Retro cartographer Brett Camper has devised 8-bit NYC for the gaming crowd who can’t make heads or tails of anything that doesn’t look like a Dragon Warrior map. Camper name-checks ye olde favorites like Milon’s Secret Castle, Clash at Demonhead and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link as the inspiration behind the 8-bit NYC project, built upon the foundation of the indispensable Google Maps. “What would the city look like if it were a game like that?” Camper wonders in the video explaining the project. He explains it, specifically, on the Kickstarter project page for 8-bit NYC. Camper’s looking for a little monetary help from those who would like to see more cities, like Chicago, LA or, hell, anywhere else financial allies would like to see turned into an old-school map. If you’d simply prefer to gaze upon his hard work on New York City, you can do that too. It’s a little slow, underscoring Camper’s case for financial aid that would go to a new host and better servers. 8-bit NYC [Official Site via Waxy ]

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GDC: Day Zero [Note]

To: Ash From: Crecente Re: I AM NOT DEAD…YET! Myself, Mike McWhertor and Stephen Totilo are all flying out to San Francisco tomorrow to start our GDC coverage. It will be fantastic, informative and, I hope, entertaining. The schedule is packed from breakfast to midnight snacks with interviews, gameplay sessions, hands-ons, lectures and parties. I’m still not sure if there will be any HUGE news coming out of the show, but I think it will be one that people should keep an eye on. And don’t forget, it’s on Saturday too and we’re all sticking around till the bitter, bitter end. Now, show me your gaming roots! What you missed: The Never-Ending Game: World of Warcraft’s Impact on Borderlands God of War III Review: Olympic Glory How to Use Psychological Warfare To Win at Video Games My Trash-80 Powered Gaming Roots Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Portal and Steam Coming to Mac in April Three-Year-Old Kills Herself With Game Controller-Shaped Gun Violent Video Games Now Getting You 3-5 Years In A Venezuelan Prison I Was An Xbox Live Celebrity, For One Night Only Why Modern Video Game Armies Lack Female Troops

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Portal 2 Coming To A Mac Near You [Portal]

The issue of Game Informer blowing the lid off Valve’s Portal 2 is now in people’s hands, and those people are scouring it for details. Most important of which is confirmation the game is going to be available on Mac. Not the world’s greatest surprise, what with Valve’s not-so-subtle teasing last week , but the thing with teasing – and not outright announcing – is that official confirmation still has to come somewhere down the line. And Game Informer’s preview of the game looks to be just that. According to scans from the latest issue, in the details section of the mag’s preview, Mac is clearly listed under the “platforms” section, alongside PC and Xbox 360. Should make airport lounge wait times on my Macbook a lot more enjoyable than they are at the moment. While you let this news soak in, why not read up on everything we know so far about Portal 2 . [thanks everyone who sent this in!]

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The Whispered World Is Coming To America [U.S. Release]

Daedalic Entertainment is pleased to announce that its award-winning, hand-painted adventure game The Whispered World is finally coming to North America, with Viva Entertainment publishing the German game in the states this April. I’ve been following The Whispered World for what seems like years now, so news of a North American release for the gorgeous PC adventure game is incredibly exciting. Nearly as exciting as it is for Daedalic’s managing director Carsten Fichtelmann. “With so many gamers and adventure fans worldwide impatiently awaiting the release of The Whispered World, we are very happy to be working with Viva Media to bring this multi-award-winning game to stores analog and digital in North America.” The Whispered World is a classic point-and-click adventure game, revolving around a clown named Sadwick sent on an adventurous journey by a strange blue creature, accompanied by his pet Spot. The visuals are amazing, and the action is nice and slow-paced, just as adventure fans like it. The Whispered World is due for release in North America on April 26. For more information, check out the game’s official website .

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