I don’t have an Xbox nor do I play those shoot ‘em up games, but if I did, I’d imagine that headshots would be a bit more gratifying with this: an Xbox controller whose buttons have been modded with real 9mm bullet casings by Etsy seller DieselLaceDesign. Link – via Obvious Winner
The next-generation Xbox is currently being put together behind closed factory doors in the US. This is according to IGN, which believes that the console – or at least a dev kit version of the console – is currently in the manufacturing stages. There’s been much speculation as to when we will see the first glimpse of the Xbox 720, but if it is indeed being created right now then maybe, just maybe, something will be ready to show off at this year’s E3. Microsoft: “We are always thinking about what is next for our platform and how to continue to defy the lifecycle convention.” Extend its lifecycle “Prior to reaching the manufacturing stage, Flextronics created a new testing group separate from the rest of the company,” explained the report on IGN. “This team was solely dedicated to comprehensive marketing, software, and hardware tests of the next Xbox. With that activity concluded, Flextronics started building the hardware.” Microsoft has responded to the claims that it the Xbox 720 is on the way with the normal “we don't comment on rumour or speculation” but it also added a little more to its statement. “Xbox 360 has found new ways to extend its lifecycle like introducing the world to controller-free experiences with Kinect and re-inventing the console with a new dashboard and new entertainment content partnerships. “We are always thinking about what is next for our platform and how to continue to defy the lifecycle convention.”
Details on EA’s Crysis 3 game along with a short 14-second teaser clip were released last week, but now the official two-minute gameplay trailer has arrived, giving fans a good taste of the awesome graphics to come. The game is being developed by Crytek, using the latest CryENGINE technology, and will be heading to the PC, Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3 in Spring 2013. In Crysis 3, you will play as Prophet, who has returned to New York to discover that the city has been covered by a Nanodome by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The Nanodome is supposedly built to protect the humans but is actually for more nefarious motives of the Cell Corporation. As Prophet, you will battle in a sandbox format with seven treacherous environments. You’ll have on a new Nanosuit and be equipped with both high-tech human and alien weaponry, most notably a composite bow. A Hunder Edition of the game will be available for early access to this bow as well as other enhancements. There’s also a Hunter Nanosuit module, other powers, and three additional packs that will bring new weapons and features. Story Timeline Crysis 3 art leaked on Origin: game info coming April 16th Crysis 3 official: due Spring 2013 Crysis 3 official gameplay trailer released is written by Rue Liu & originally posted on SlashGear . © 2005 – 2012, SlashGear . All right reserved.
Lunduke has created Linux Tycoon, a $4 sim-game that simulates making your own GNU/Linux distribution. It looks like rather a lot of fun, actually: So what exactly do you do in a Linux Distro Building game? So glad you asked! Here’s some examples of the thrilling challenges you’ll find in Linux Tycoon: * Analyzing and selecting software packages. * Fixing Bugs. * Managing volunteers and paid staff. * Keeping the total size (in MB) of your Distro at a reasonable level. * And so much more! Seriously though. It is fun. (It is a game, after all. You don’t actually fix bugs yourself.) Basically take all the fun parts of building your own Linux Distro… and take out all the work. Bam! Instant entertainment! 04.02Linux Tycoon ( via Waxy )
The folks at RoosterTeeth have created Bum Bait, which was originally crafted in Halo: Reach , though it should work in most FPSs. It’s a way to score easy kills thanks to brainless behavior that many gamers succumb to. Because sometimes, the more gullible the prey, the more satisfying the kill. Simply get a buddy of yours to just stand there and act as bait, while you wait in some corner nearby. When someone tries to act all sneaky and snuff your pal, just hit them when they’re least expecting it… Now, the thing is, I’m too smart for such tricks. Actually, I’m so bad at the game that instead of trying to be all sneaky and go for an up close and personal hit… which I would invariably screw up… I’m the type to just shoot, even if the victim is from afar and has his back facing me. Hey, whatever works!