All Channels
Popular
150°

The “real” science behind five video game items

In the video game universe, health regenerates, swapping out a weapon clip before it’s empty does not typically decrease one’s total ammo supply, and many characters can jump while they’re jumping. With all of this craziness going on, it’s no wonder that even the most commonplace items behave differently in games than they do in our real world. What bizarre physics govern on these objects? I’ve discovered their secrets through the careful application of complex science and math (just don’t ask me to show my work).

Here are five objects that don’t act like their real-world counterparts and the truth behind their strange behaviors.

Read Full Story >>
venturebeat.com
idontgetit5106d ago

Haha - amusing comparisons. I want the video-game version of everything!

ATi_Elite5106d ago

Alcohol - they forgot to mention that Game Alcohol removes radiation from the human body. LOL

(STALKER Shadow of Chernobyl)

FinaLXiii5105d ago (Edited 5105d ago )

It does remove the radiation...for a while.

trenso15105d ago

lol i like the clothes one. A pocket portal classic

FinaLXiii5105d ago

Exploding Barrels is still a very common thing in shooters and some games really exagerate the quantity of barrels.

IaMs125105d ago

These a video games and i like it when devs use their imagination its a lot more fun isn't it? Its also nice having realistic games but thats why we have a variety.

120°

Next ‘BioShock’ Game Changes Leaders After Development Turmoil

The fourth game in the ‘BioShock’ series has been in development for more than a decade

Read Full Story >>
bloomberg.com
toxic-inferno293d ago

Bioshock is one of my favourites franchises. I love all 3 games and have played each several times. I even have a room in my house that is loosely decorated around the theme of Bioshock (with a Lighthouse, coral models and postcards styled as though they are from both Rapture and Columbus).

And yet I am going to find it extremely difficult to get even remotely excited about any future episode in the series after all the problems this has had in its development cycle.

Leave the franchise alone. Remaster them again if you have to. Then put whatever talent you have to use on something brand new.

Furesis293d ago

Since ken levine isn't involved i'm not surprised what's going on. i'm more excited for his next game which looks like bioshock. Yet he still works under take2 and they are making bioshock 4 without him, strange situation.

toxic-inferno293d ago

Yes. Judas. Looks brilliant, but it's one of those games that seems to never have had a release date. Instead it's had release windows that keep getting pushed back.

Once it's ready, I'll be there for it though. Ken Levine is an excellent developer.

I get the feeling he dissolved Irrational Games simply so that 2k couldn't tell him what to do. It seems it will pay off, but I feel sorry for those who worked as part of Irrational before it was dissolved, who hadn't independently made a name for themselves.

ActualWhiteMan292d ago

He didn’t even want to make 2, that’s why they did it without him.

Rebel_Scum292d ago

tbh it wouldnt be a Bioshock game without development hell. They all had it.

Michiel1989292d ago

bioshock 2 was 2.5 years after 1, so much of a development hell it was......

-Foxtrot292d ago

"Remaster them again if you have to"

Well apparently they were doing a remake but that got cancelled

Relientk77293d ago

It sucks this game is in development hell because I love BioShock and would love a 4th game. I hope it turns out great, but I guess we'll see.

P_Bomb292d ago

Love Bioshock. It’s too bad what’s going on. At least we have Judas.

Yui_Suzumiya292d ago (Edited 292d ago )

It's been in development hell since 2014. This is nothing new. It saddens me because it's one of my favorite series. At this point, Judas may end up releasing first.

BABI-PANGPANG292d ago

Bioshock 4 (if it ever comes out) will probably still look and play like a Bioshock game, but without Kevin, it might miss that spark that made the originals so special. Honestly, Judas might end up feeling more like the real spiritual successor.

130°

10 Legendary Games That Still Absolutely Crush It in 2025

Discover 10 timeless video games from the past that remain absolutely playable today. From Chrono Trigger to DOOM, these classics have aged like fine wine!

Read Full Story >>
gamegeeked.com
anast377d ago

Simon's Quest is better than Symphony.

djl3485376d ago

If you're gonna troll, at least make a legitimate attempt.

Levii_92377d ago

Hot damn that's a good list. The only one i never played is AOE2 and i never finshed Chrono Trigger but it was damn good.

Speaking of what's old but holds up amazingly well and plays like a dream.. i played Symphony of the Night for the first time in 2019.. yep that's right. It became one of my favourite games of all time that i replay almost every year. I couldn't believe how good it was. That is almost impossible for me with newer games let alone older ones. Truly a special gem.

LG_Fox_Brazil377d ago

That's a pretty fucking great list

__y2jb377d ago (Edited 377d ago )

The only one I’d disagree with is doom. It shows its age badly I think. After 5 minutes of play these days you put it down.

Show all comments (8)
210°

Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art lead Viktor Antonov dies aged just 52

Half-Life 2 art director and Dishonored designer Viktor Antonov has died aged just 52.

Read Full Story >>
eurogamer.net
BABI-PANGPANG459d ago

One of my biggest art heroes. His work and vision were truly one of a kind, and he’s been a huge inspiration to my own work. Such a heartbreaking loss.

Deeeeznuuuts459d ago

Remember seeing Dishonored for the first time when it released, fell in love with the art style straight away, so striking! And because of it, still holds up and will for years to come, RIP Viktor

JEECE459d ago

Yep I remember seeing some of the earliest concept art for Dishonored and hearing that the art director of Half-Life 2 was working on it and being excited.

And you are absolutely right, each of those games (HL2 and Dishonored) has a distinct art style that stands the test of time.

Relientk77459d ago

So sad to hear this. I absolutely love the Dishonored series and love the world and art style. It looks great and unique. I'm still hoping for a Dishonored 3

rokos459d ago

RIP Viktor love your work

Ethereal459d ago

Damn... Dishonored has such amazing art. RIP.

Show all comments (11)