Watch This Guy Make SNES Headphones

Hugo Dorison knows that big, over-the-ear headphones are where it’s at. Not only do over-the-ear headphones look cooler than in-ear headphones*, but you can take up art projects like these video game headphones with them, too. Watch Dorison’s video above to see what I mean. *Yes, yes, audiophiles. Looks aren’t everything, I know.

This Crazy BioShock Infinite Easter Egg Can’t Be Real… Can It?

It’s got to be a coincidence. It simply can’t be real… right? But… what if it is? (Warning: Extreme BioShock Infinite Story Spoilers Follow. For Real.) That’s more or less what I thought when I first saw this easter egg from the first BioShock, which seems to possibly, maybe, just maaaaaybe demonstrate a hilariously unlikely…

Here is something that I wasn’t expecting to read on Thought Catalog: why Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z is better than Goku. The author, Alfred MacDonald, makes a compelling argument: “real people have anger, drive, ambitions — real people are selfish, if not embarrassing.” Vegeta seems like more of a real person, and put that…

Sony Is Putting Some Of Its Best (And Most Overlooked) Games In A Compilation For The PS3

An ESRB listing has appeared online for Best of Playstation Network Vol. 1, a compilation – presumably shipping on Blu-Ray – of some under-appreciated classics from Sony’s downloadable service. The pack includes four games: multiplayer combat title Fat Princess, post-apocalyptic animal game Tokyo Jungle, wonderful music creator/platformer Sound Shapes and When Vikings Attack. Smart collection!…

And Then The Video Game Industry Woke Up

The 2013 Game Developers Conference is over. The chatter of the show floor has faded, the bathroom lines have evaporated, and the various stacked hangovers have worn off. The week still feels like something of a blur, but squint your eyes just so, filter out the noise and the music and the glowing laptop monitors,…

Transistor, the next game from the people who made Bastion, will have some sort of Dark Souls-styled multiplayer, director Greg Kasavin tells Rock Paper Shotgun. “Something we’re more interested in is a sense of feeling connected to other people who are playing in a subtle way… You can still have your personal experience around the…

I Didn’t Even Notice That Commander Shepard Was In BioShock Infinite

There aren’t that many “stars” in video game voice acting, but Jennifer Hale is certainly one of them. Despite the fact that she’s played leading roles in everything from Metal Gear Solid to Knights of the Old Republic, it was really the Mass Effect series that pushed her over the top. These days, whether I’m…

Here’s The First Trailer For The Thief Reboot [UPDATE]

This is the first trailer for Thief, coming next year for next-gen consoles and PC. An earlier teaser suggested that this trailer would be out on April 2, but it appears to have leaked early. The folks at publisher Square Enix seem to have a leakage problem. UPDATE: Wow, the trailer was pulled the second…

Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel: The Kotaku Review

Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel drifts in a Lagrangian point of video game mediocrity. No force pulls it toward being a contemptible or even bad effort, but nothing budges it into the orbit of entertainment, even as a guilty pleasure, either. Its experiences are the most indistinct I’ve ever had in the wide world…

Seeing Through The Eyes Of A BioShock Infinite Villain

(This post has spoilers. Not for the ending of BioShock Infinite, but for things that happen near the end. Proceed with high caution.) The first time you meet him is before you even see him. It’s the shrill call that grabs your attention, a striking pitch that you know can only mean imminent danger. The…

It’s hard to tell, this being April Fool’s Day, but it appears that the Prime Minister of Egypt made some progress in Smurfs’ Village today. He’s been roundly mocked for perhaps not making the best use of his time.

Oreo Mega Stuf Cookies: The Snacktaku Review

I’m perfectly capable of making myself sick without your help, Nabisco. Available for a limited time only, Oreo’s Mega Stuff cookies are an answer to the marketing-powered imaginary war going on between fans who enjoy Oreos for the cookie, and those who prefer the creme in the middle. Which side will come out on top?…

Ash, Claptrap, Sam and Brock Samson Ante Up for Poker Night 2

Thelong-rumored follow-up to the star-studded Poker Night at the Inventory is no longer rumored, as Telltale Games picks the worst possible day to officially unveil Poker Night 2. It’s the sort of timing one would expect with GLaDOS dealing the cards. It’s a whole new night and a bold new cast replacing the original game’s…

Looks Like Newbie Team Fortress 2 Players Might Be Better Than The Pros On Virtual Reality

Team Fortress 2 on virtual reality is a real thing; you can try it out if you happen to have an Oculus Rift developer kit. Since playing games on virtual reality will be new for most of us, players will likely have to undergo an adjustment period in order to avoid a possibly disorienting experience.…

Our pals at io9 recapped the premiere of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Check it out on their site. Any predictions on whether historians will deem GoT or Metal Gear the series most in need of some plot pruning? Or does that honor go to Kingdom Hearts?

Ah, The Beautiful, Serene Experience Of Journey‘s Rocket Death Match DLC Prank

Journey is a beautiful, sometimes somber travel against wind, snow, and loneliness. Your silent interactions with strangers are poetic and more meaningful than exchanged words. And now it comes with rocket-equipped death matches. Or at least that’s what this April Fools’ prank from thatgamecompany would have you believe. I, uh, I would actually play this…

The Moneysaver: Spec Ops and Darkness II for $4

Turns out you don’t need Humble sales or corporate collapse to get AAA games at indie prices. Gamefly has several bundles of major 2K titles at huge discounts, including a pairing of Spec Ops: The Line and The Darkness II for a ridiculously cheap $4. Check out the other bundles and much more in today’s…

“It’s been fifteen years, nine games, and an enormous blast to undertake. If it were my choice, I would do this role forever. To hear anyone else’s voice coming from Snake’s battered throat, makes me a little ill, to be honest.” – David Hayter, talking movingly today in a must-read Twitter message about not playing…

As the Rock Band era draws to a close, Giant Bomb‘s Alex Navarro takes a long, thoughtful look back at the series and what it’s meant to him.

Remember that crazy cat lady game? It’s by Edmund McMillen, and you can think of it as Pokemon-meets-The-Sims. Like Pokemon, your kittens will “evolve” when they become cats. You can also tell hidden stats at a glance, based on visual characteristics. Cool.