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While most gamers are all too familiar with the Super Mario Bros., few remember the enigmatic Fantastic Steve Cousins. Accompanied by his cousin, Ralph, Fantastic Steve led players on a magical journey through the Sausage Fiefdom. When the Mario Bros. soared to fame a few years later, Fantastic Steve sued the plumber for stealing his act. Unfortunately, Fantastic Steve was found dead before the trial began, leading to further speculation on Mario’s involvement with La Cosa Nostra.

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Kansas Town Struck By Winter Games Drought
Thursday, Jan 22, 2009 – 11:11
Kansas Town Struck By Winter Games Drought

The winter games drought, which has left 548 people across 47 states game-less, with possibly 7 deaths, hit the small Kansas town Tuesday when a young college student was found dead outside a local Gamestop.

New Games Journalism Dead At Age 27
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 – 2:07
New Games Journalism Dead At Age 27

Mr. Journalism still occasionally wrote freelance, though no longer about videogames. Most recently, Hardcasual, as a symbol of their lasting affection, posted his 1500 word essay “Art, Fart and Paul Blart,” which drew parallels between Rothko and Kevin James’ on-screen bowel movements.

Hardcasual Acquires Kotaku
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 – 1:21
Hardcasual Acquires Kotaku

As you may know, Hardcasual is owned by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, Saudi Arabian oil prince and occasional enthusiast-press dabbler. So, when Christmas came around this year, Hardcasual asked for the gift that made the most sense for us: a real website that people actually read.

Eddie Murphy Killed in Filming of “Left 4 Dead” Film
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009 – 18:46
Eddie Murphy Killed in Filming of “Left 4 Dead” Film

Murphy, playing the role of Louis in the fast-tracked adaptation, was struck by a massive concrete slab and thrown from a helicopter in the film’s penultimate scene. Paramedics arrived on the scene immediately, but were unable to revive him, as first aid on the scene consisted entirely of large rolls of bandages.

David Schwimmer Announces to World of Warcraft Guild That He is David Schwimmer
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008 – 23:01
David Schwimmer Announces to World of Warcraft Guild That He is David Schwimmer

These screencaps posted from our reporter on the World of Warcraft beat reveal a lonely David Schwimmer begging his guildmates over guildchat to let him call them.