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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Ness Releases Tell-Nothing Book
Thursday, Mar 26, 2009 – 3:00
Ness Releases Tell-Nothing Book

The autobiography of the psychic wunderkind who saved the planet over a decade ago debuted Tuesday at number three on the New York Times bestseller list and features a foreword by acclaimed inventor Doctor Andonuts. It is filled with 259 blank pages.

Grandkids Release Sinistar While Playing Around in the Attic Again
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 – 3:00
Grandkids Release Sinistar While Playing Around in the Attic Again

“It’s really fun when he chases us around the neighborhood while shouting stuff,” said Aurora, who at seven is the youngest of the grandkids. “Grandpa used to do that, but he’s been really slow since his back surgery. Besides, Sinistar goes a lot faster than Grandpa ever could!”

Man Still Playing Everquest Finally Has Entire Server to Himself
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009 – 3:00
Man Still Playing Everquest Finally Has Entire Server to Himself

“It took me a decade to get those jerks off of my server,” said Mr. Goodings. “My character, Darzurian Peacekiller, is a mad wizard who was out to conquer Norrath, so it only makes sense that from day one he would be trying get rid of anyone who wasn’t willing to cave to his incredibly selfish demands.”

Adam “Pacman” Jones Changes Name to “Dig” Doug Gould
Thursday, Feb 26, 2009 – 15:54
Adam “Pacman” Jones Changes Name to “Dig” Doug Gould

“It’s time to look forward,” Gould said, “I cast aside my old name that alluded to a pill-popping, make believe ghost chasing, giant puzzle of life running type of man.”

Cranky Kong Dispatched After Freeway Barrel Attack
Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 – 21:56
Cranky Kong Dispatched After Freeway Barrel Attack

Police shot and killed the local 33-year-old ape after he began to throw barrels onto the I-45 freeway. The primate’s motives are currently under investigation, though early reports blame the ape’s breakfast: a dangerous cocktail of bananas and peanuts.

Hapless Young Man Thwarts Somali Pirates with Fizzy Beverage, Saves Ship
Thursday, Feb 5, 2009 – 23:36
Hapless Young Man Thwarts Somali Pirates with Fizzy Beverage, Saves Ship

But this past Wednesday morning, a local young man, Guybrush Thriftweed launched a surprise one man attack on the ship, overcoming the pirates using nothing more than a monocle, a manila envelope, some parrot chow and a temporary library card.

Pac Man Fever Devastates Sub-Saharan Africa
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 – 5:27
Pac Man Fever Devastates Sub-Saharan Africa

The game itself has been banned in most African countries since 1998. Despite being banned and condemned by religious leaders who claim that the game promotes gluttony and trivializes the spirit world, lines to play the one Pac Man machine still operating in Harare have grown exponentially over the past two weeks.

Starman Arrested for Domestic Abuse
Saturday, Dec 20, 2008 – 5:17
Starman Arrested for Domestic Abuse

The 38-year-old Starman appeared Monday in court for a bond hearing. Mr. Starman, who recently hosted the Colorado Independent Video Game Creators Awards, served a six-month sentence in 2003 for owning several multi-bottle rockets without a permit.