Great Court Cases in Video Game History
Thursday, 04/29/10

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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StarCraft II Beta Puts South Korea in Economic Freefall
Thursday, Feb 18, 2010 – 0:02
StarCraft II Beta Puts South Korea in Economic Freefall

South Korea, known for an exceptionally high national APM rating (actions per minute), now stands like an ant hill, a barren exterior enclosing a population busying beneath with menial labor. But while an ant colony’s actions provide for the greater good, these South Koreans engage in self-centered Player vs Player matches, unflappable in their pursuit of nothing more than a commendable win/loss ratio.

“Medal of Honor to Feature War I Don’t Really Understand and Sort of Forgot About,” by Dan Ulrich, LSHS Senior
Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 – 0:01
“Medal of Honor to Feature War I Don’t Really Understand and Sort of Forgot About,” by Dan Ulrich, LSHS Senior

I’m going to Afghanistan. In a video game. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Because my country needs me to play this game so I can fight in a real war one day when I’m bored or just really strapped for cash.

7 Things Overheard at My Sims Family’s Thanksgiving
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 – 0:01
7 Things Overheard at My Sims Family’s Thanksgiving

7. “Mmmm, corka peta bep bep.”
“Mmm, this meal certainly reduces my hunger meter.”

“You’re a Great Boyfriend, Tommy, but I’m Safer With Nick, Ellis and Coach,” by Rochelle, Survivor
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 – 0:13
“You’re a Great Boyfriend, Tommy, but I’m Safer With Nick, Ellis and Coach,” by Rochelle, Survivor

That doesn’t mean you won’t survive this. No, no, no, no, no. All it means is you won’t survive this with me. You could very well escape New Orleans in any number of ways. But one trip to a safe house together, me and you, would undoubtedly give power to a number of hot button issues I think we’ve done a commendable job inactivating. For example, how in this relationship I am more of a hunter and you are more of a gatherer.

Rockstar Adds Kitten Rape to GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony After Game Fails to Provoke Controversy
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2009 – 0:06
Rockstar Adds Kitten Rape to GTA: The Ballad of Gay Tony After Game Fails to Provoke Controversy

The next morning, screenshots of the kitten rape mini-game surface for the first time. It appears that a button must be pressed in time with the rhythmic humping of Gay Tony’s buttocks. If done incorrectly, the digital kitten explodes in a mess of guts and semen.

New Left 4 Dead 2 Special Infected Not at All Based on Greg from Human Resources
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 – 0:11
New Left 4 Dead 2 Special Infected Not at All Based on Greg from Human Resources

Hardcasual was able to get a hold of the Greg Tuplatski in question for a brief phone interview. He doesn’t see the similarity. “It looks nothing like me,” he noted. “We have the same glasses, I guess, but a lot of people have these glasses. It’s a little weird that we have the same tribal tattoo, though.”

Bearded, Overweight Sam Raimi Still “Doing Research” for New Warcraft Movie
Friday, Aug 28, 2009 – 0:08
Bearded, Overweight Sam Raimi Still “Doing Research” for New Warcraft Movie

“The writer, Chris Metzen, and I are doing a lot of raiding—I mean researching. We’re doing a lot of researching together,” Mr. Raimi told the audience. “We’ve been researching Naxxramas, Uldum, all those places. Sometimes more than twice a night. However many times it takes. We want to get this right.”

Jesus Dies for Sins of a Solar Empire
Thursday, Aug 27, 2009 – 9:23
Jesus Dies for Sins of a Solar Empire

Then straightaway, at the fourth hour, the caffeine and salt did fail Him for he then needed sleep and drink, but he received them not. The Empire grew increasingly dark so Jesus did increase the monitor’s brightness.