NoScope Gaming Glasses Second Generation: Review
In-Depth Look at the Latest Editions to the NoScope Family
Last April, Player Theory tackled the problem of eye strain with our review of the original pair of NoScope gaming glasses, a low-cost competitor to the now-infamous Gunnars, which run for as low as $69, a figure that quickly rises if you want prescription lenses, modifications, or just a different frame than the basic model offers. Read more »
Nintendo Announces Transparent 2DS Consoles
Catch 'Em in Red or Blue!
Trying to get a jump on your Christmas shopping? If you need a console in your life, hang onto your hats - Nintendo's dropping two new 2DS designs! Read more »
Lead Class Designer Hugh Shelton Leaves Carbine
“WildStar” Loses Key Team Member
“WildStar’s” Lead Class Designer High Shelton left Carbine Studios today, announcing his departure from the company through Twitter. So far, a reason for the move has not been officially stated. Read more »
Virtuacon ‘14
There's Still Space!
Today RPG Geek, of BoardGameGeek, announced the dates for their second annual virtual RPG convention Virtuacon '14. Read more »
Omega Mode Announced for “Ultra Street Fighter IV”
New Mode Arrives in October
At TGS 2014, Omega Mode was announced for "Street Fighter IV." "Street Fighter IV" has seen a lot of updates, but this one looks the most exciting. Read more »
New “Silent Hill” Concept Trailer Revealed at TGS 2014
Yes, It's Truly Terrifying
The team behind the forthcoming "Silent Hill" game revealed a new trailer at TGS 2014 today. Today's video provides much more insight into what is possibly coming from Hideo Kojima and Guillermo Del Toro's newest horror project. Read more »
Maya Joins “Killer Instinct” Season Two Roster
But Not the Maya You Once Knew
Last November, "Killer Instinct" launched with the Xbox One with promises to expand the roster as time went on. Almost a year later, season two revealed a playable demo at TGS of the newest character, Maya. Read more »
Tabletop Gaming: New To The Android and iOS Markets
Coming Soon to Your Tablet/iPad!
In the past decade or so, tabletop gaming has been making an amazing comeback and it certainly has a dedicated following (myself included), but there are those who think “board gaming” and “bored gaming” are interchangeable and, for that reason, won’t give the hobby a chance. But not everything is like "Monopoly." With that in mind, how can board game designers lure electronic gamers to the table? Simple: invade their space. And, you have to start somewhere. Read more »
“Shadow Puppeteer”
One Boy, His Shadow, and an Evil Shadow Puppeteer
On Sept. 29, PC’s across the globe get a shadowy new adventure that stands on the lighter side of fun. "Shadow Puppeteer" is a co-op adventure set in the simple world of a boy and his shadow. The boy manipulates his shadow and chasing the Shadow Puppeteer. However, it’s not as sinister as it might sound. Read more »
Massive Capcom, Square Enix Sale on PSN
“Street Fighter x Tekken” and “Tomb Raider” Among the Sale Titles
Capcom and Square Enix fans, rejoice! While some of you may have missed the recent Capcom sale on Steam and Square Enix's RPG sale, here's your chance to get your hands on some deals. For a limited time, PSN is offering select titles from both companies at a discount. Read more »
Nvidia Game24
Nvidia's 24-Hour PC Gaming Event
The long list of reasons to devote a day or weekend to gaming of any kind is growing by one. On Sept. 18 at 6 PM PDT, Nvidia is kicking off their first, 24-hour long celebration of PC gaming called Game24. Read more »
One Million “Smash” Challengers Appear
“Super Smash Bros.” Hits It Big in Japan
“Super Smash Bros.” for 3DS joined the ranks of games like “Pokemon X/Y,” “Monster Hunter 3,” and “Yokai Watch 2” by selling over one million copies during launch weekend in Japan. This is a milestone that few 3DS games have reached, and despite the roster leaks and technical difficulties, “Super Smash Bros.” has thrived. Read more »
Microsoft Purchases Mojang for $2.5 Billion
Notch, Manneh, and Porser to Leave Company
Yes, you read that right: $2.5 billion dollars. That's probably enough to buy an island and some dinosaurs. Read more »
“Sledge”
We Can Rebuild Him...
In May 2014, Chris Biancardi had homework to do. He was a student at Wake Technical Community College, and as his final project, he resurrected an idea he'd envisioned the year before, and so "Sledge" was officially born. Living in a world filled with treacherous rats bent on ending all of mouse-dom and huge, shadowy hawks who constantly threaten death from above, Sledge is a mouse who discovers that there is more to his island home than he thought. Read more »
New “Super Smash Bros.” Having Some Issues
Lets Hope This Isn't a Bad Omen
The "Smash Bros" demo and the full game have been out in Japan for a little while, and already there are reports of problems. Players are reporting the analog slide pad on the 3DS is coming off and/or breaking. Due to the motions and frantic pace of the game, users find standard gameplay is ruining their analog sticks in one way or another. Read more »
Fantasy Flight Games Sends Cease & Desist and Order to NetrunnerDB
"Netrunner" Just Became a Little More Real
In somewhat of a surprise move by Fantasy Flight Games, the popular game company sent a cease and desist order to NetrunnerDB, a fan-built site dedicated to "Netrunner" deck building and strategy. Read more »
“Cones of Dunshire” Coming to a Store Near You
No Really, It Is
"The Cones of Dunshire," a board game created by Ben Wyatt in the sixth season of Parks and Recreation, is being developed as a retail board game. What company took up this task? Mayfair Games, creator of the classic game "Settlers of Catan." It is difficult to really explain what the "Cones of Dunshire" actually is, so I think it best to just let the game's creator explain it: Read more »
Extended Trailer for Latest “Fatal Frame” Installment Released
See the Camera Obscura in Action
Nintendo of Japan released a new trailer for the upcoming “Fatal Frame V: The Black Haired Shrine Maiden” which shows the usage of the Wii U's GamePad. The title (referred to in Japan as “Zero: Nuregarasu no Miko”) utilizes the GamePad as a real-world counterpart to the in-game Camera Obscura. Read more »
Guy Trades in 203 Copies of “Night Trap”
So That's Where They All Went
Earlier this week, a man sold a bunch of older Sega items to a store in Albuquerque, N.M. Among these items were 203 copies of "Night Trap." For those who don't know, "Night Trap" was a Sega CD game released in 1992 that stirred up all kinds of controversy and was even said to be one of the factors in creating the ESRB ratings board. Read more »
Microsoft to Purchase Mojang AB
Unknown if Payment Will Be in Diamonds
The Wall Street Journal reported today that Microsoft is about to close a deal to purchase Mojang AB. The deal could close as early as this week. Read more »
