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Inside The SoulCalibur Writer’s Room [Comics]

Sean Fallon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:23 +0000

Read the full comic after the break.

(via Dorkly)

Paarthurnax Likes To Hear Himself Talk [Comics]

Sean Fallon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:55 +0000

View the full comic after the break.

(via Dorkly)

The Great Battle Of Skyrim [Video]

Sean Fallon — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:23 +0000

Seriously, I dream of having a battle like this in Skyrim—but my computer would explode.

Thanks to various mods and console commands, you check out what 500 Draugr, 200 skeletons, 500 Dwarven Warriors and a dragon looks like in a single battle after the break.

(via The Awesomer)

This Full Scale Portal Replica Gun Is Droolworthy

Amy Ratcliffe — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:03 +0000

Manufacturer NECA is making a 1:1 scale replica of the gun from Portal that you can actually buy for around $169 with a pre-order sale. It looks like it’s high quality, and the best part? It lights up. Well, really, the best part would be if it was actually functional. Since that’s not possible, I’ll take the lights.

View a couple more photos after the break.

The Portal Gun replica will be released in April. The reservation list is currently closed, but you can put your email on a waiting list.

Product Page (¥12,953 or $169 via So Geek Chic)

Metal Gear Adventure Time [Comics]

Sean Fallon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:31 +0000

(via Dueling Analogs)

“The Dragonborn Comes” Is Actually a Decent First Dance Song For Newlyweds [Video]

Sean Fallon — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:54 +0000

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We thought that Malukah’s cover of Skyrim’s The Dragonborn Comes was absolutely beautiful, and it seems like this couple agrees. In fact, they used it for their first dance as newlyweds.

Check out the video after the break.

(via Geekologie)

If Only This Portal-Themed Combustible Lemon Actually Exploded [Video]

Amy Ratcliffe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:05 +0000

Sometimes you feel like you’ve seen everything, and then you browse Etsy. HellsProps has fashioned a replica of the combustible lemon from Portal 2. The prop is Aperture branded and makes explosion noises. Alas, it doesn’t actually blow up though. Too bad. Oh, and don’t worry about the lemon rotting; it’s made from plastic and polyurethane.

Check out a video showcasing the lemon’s finest features after the break.

Product Page ($80 via Kotaku)

The Video Game Entertainment Curve [Comics]

Jonathan Fallon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:35 +0000

(via Loldwell)

Thankfully, Skyrim Wasn’t An Arcade Game [Comics]

Sean Fallon — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:27 +0000

If you already know where this is going, chances are you grew up in the ’80s. Check out the full comic after the break.

(Fatawesome via Cracked)

Gamer Dies In Internet Cafe, Remains Unnoticed For Nine Hours [Video]

Jonathan Fallon — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:01 +0000

On Tuesday, Chen Rong-yu of Taiwan died of a heart attack in a New Taipei internet cafe after playing League of Legends for 23 hours. His corpse, which was slumped in the chair and reaching toward the computer, went unnoticed by surrounding gamers until nine hours later, when a waitress made the gruesome discovery. Reports indicate that Rong-yu was last seen alive around noon on Wednesday, while he was making a phone call. The cause of death is believed to be due to cardiac arrest brought on by a combination of cold temperatures, exhaustion, and lack of movement. According to his family he had been treated for a heart condition last September.

Needless to say, if you are into marathon gaming, be sure to eat, move, take breaks and get the right amount of sleep. Seriously, if the disturbing news story after the break doesn’t drive that point home, nothing will (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT).

(Daily Mail via Arbroath)