Rumor: Capcom Revives Strider For Modern Consoles
Rumor: Capcom Revives Strider For Modern Consoles If a couple tiny images and a Steam achievement listing are to be believed, Capcom may be planning to resurrect the long-forgotten, fan-favorite...
View ArticleHollywood Mulls Escape From New York Reboot Trilogy
Hollywood Mulls Escape From New York Reboot Trilogy Big-time Hollywood producer Joel Silver has a really terrible plan for the classic 80s action flick that includes a Snake Plissken origin story....
View ArticleIs Story more important then Gameplay?
My friend got into discussion about what makes games great. He started saying that he thinks story is the most important thing, and that he buys most of his games for story. I thought that was really...
View ArticlePoll: Your favourite chocolate company (of these 6 listed)
Yes, I know there are a hell of a lot more than these, but I only know the ones that are reasonably mainstream in Canada (or more specifically, Alberta). Personally, my favourite is Cadbury, though...
View ArticleBioShock Infinite Steam Pre-Orders Now Include a Copy Of XCOM
BioShock Infinite Steam Pre-Orders Now Include a Copy Of XCOM Pre-ordering BioShock Infinite on Steam will also grant you the Industrial Revolution pack, a copy of the original BioShock and seven...
View ArticlePoll: "You will need to buy a whole new PC"....Am I being scammed?
So my PC was making weird noise so I took it to my local computer shop and had the guys there clean it (it was full of dust) and when I came back they said that the computer's video card's fans had...
View ArticleThe Elder Scrolls Online Preview - Mud Crabs & Joe DiMaggio
The Elder Scrolls Online Preview - Mud Crabs & Joe DiMaggio Feels like The Elder Scrolls, right down to the mud crabs and nirnroot. Read Full Article
View ArticleProspective Publishers Wanted a Male-Centric Remember Me
Prospective Publishers Wanted a Male-Centric Remember Me Dontnod Studios had a hard time finding a publisher for its female-fronted action game. The videogame industry has an arguably negative...
View ArticleReel Physics: Assassins Creed III - Leap of Faith
Assassins Creed III - Leap of Faith This week we find out just how much faith Connor truly has in hay. Watch Video
View ArticleJimquisition: Innovation - Gaming's Snake Oil
Innovation - Gaming's Snake Oil There's nothing wrong with a game that innovates. There's everything wrong with a game that goes out of its way to innovate without reason. Watch Video
View ArticlePoll: Would you consider yourself a regular here on the escapist?
Hey guys/girls lesser members of the escapist. :3 I'd just like to ask you a couple of questions! 1: Do you consider yourself a recognized member of the escapist? I've been a member of this forum for a...
View Article4gb Patch For Aliens: Colonial Marines Improves AI, Graphics
4gb Patch For Aliens: Colonial Marines Improves AI, Graphics Gearbox has released a massive patch for the PC version of its critically panned shooter that aims to fix some of the game's most glaring...
View ArticleThe Sexcapist, The Kinky video Game Nerd
I think about sex constantly, and by constantly I mean all the fuckin' time, so naturally I've been debating whether or not to make a series of threads about it. After much procrastination (read...
View ArticleEA CEO John Riccitiello Resigns - UPDATED
EA CEO John Riccitiello Resigns - UPDATED John Riccitiello has announced that he will step down as chief executive of Electronic Arts at the end of the month. Acknowledging that the company's financial...
View ArticleFinal Fantasy X HD PS3 Reportedly Includes Final Fantasy X-2
Final Fantasy X HD PS3 Reportedly Includes Final Fantasy X-2 When the high-definition re-release of Final Fantasy X hits the PlayStation 3, it will include an additional title, Final Fantasy X-2. That...
View ArticleThe Big Picture: Ninetiestalgia Stinks
Ninetiestalgia Stinks Our critic explains how The Critic was a litmus test for a decade. Watch Video
View ArticleNew nuclear power plants in the UK, and the downfall of humanity
Okay, I admit it's a somewhat sensationalist title, but hopefully you'll see what I'm talking about soon enough. So, if you follow UK news at all (and frankly, even if you're in the UK you probably...
View ArticleBig Deal on the Internet: EA "Player Appreciation" Sale
Big Deal on the Internet: EA "Player Appreciation" Sale Hey check it out, a big gaming publisher appreciates you for buying games from them. What a surprise. Today's top deal makes it clear there's no...
View ArticleBastion Creator Reveals Transistor, Offers A Short Trailer
Bastion Creator Reveals Transistor, Offers A Short Trailer Supergiant Games, the developer responsible for beloved indie release Bastion has announced its next game, Transistor. This morning Supergiant...
View ArticleWe Are Our Avatars VI (Open)
Welcome to We Are Our Avatars VI Ahem. Welcome to We Are Our Avatars VI, or WAOAVI for short. My name is Saltyk, and I will be acting as the Game Master for this thread. That means that I am more or...
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