The National Rifle Association has a long history of blaming video games for gun-related violence in American society, most especially mass shootings. The sick video games around the planet are creating sick, sick kidsDave Grossman is a former U.S. Army Ranger, and the author of numerous books on the psychology of killing. In a speech to the NRA this weekend, he said that games and violent entertainment are creating a generation of “sick, sick kids.”“This stuff is worldwide. It’s the sick movies

The National Rifle Association has a long history of blaming video games for gun-related violence in American society, most especially mass shootings. The sick video games around the planet are creating sick, sick kidsDave Grossman is a former U.S. Army Ranger, and the author of numerous books on the psychology of killing. In a speech to the NRA this weekend, he said that games and violent entertainment are creating a generation of “sick, sick kids.”“This stuff is worldwide. It’s the sick movies

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze gained a reputation when it was released on Wii U in 2014 for being incredibly challenging. Starting a game in the Switch-exclusive Funky Mode will increase your overall hearts from two to three if you play as Donkey Kong, but playing as Funky himself cranks that up to five. Even if you’ve played Tropical Freeze before, Funky Mode can dramatically change the game and make it worth a revisit. Check out the video up top to see a full level of Funky Mode gamepla

Its latest project is called Star Crossed, a two-player pen-and-paper RPG about forbidden love. Star Crossed is the work of writer and game designer Alex Roberts. But Star Crossed isn’t a book filled with lore about awkward romances. Unlike traditional tabletop RPGs, Star Crossed uses a Jenga-style tower of blocks instead of dice. The campaign for Star Crossed promises to deliver a final digital version by June, with physical copies to arrive by December.

Its latest project is called Star Crossed, a two-player pen-and-paper RPG about forbidden love. Star Crossed is the work of writer and game designer Alex Roberts. But Star Crossed isn’t a book filled with lore about awkward romances. Unlike traditional tabletop RPGs, Star Crossed uses a Jenga-style tower of blocks instead of dice. The campaign for Star Crossed promises to deliver a final digital version by June, with physical copies to arrive by December.

The Kinect sensor is probably never coming back as a gaming device, but Microsoft has been continuing to work on the the platform’s underlying technology, and the company is now taking it to new heights: the cloud. Microsoft is reviving Kinect as Project Kinect for Azure, CEO Satya Nadella announced today during Build, the company’s annual developer conference. Microsoft is focusing on three main areas of Project Kinect for Azure development: machine learning, cognitive services and “internet of

Now, following Avengers: Infinity War’s release, Gunn is back to add a few more details about the Guardians’ adventures in the film. [Warning: The following contains spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War.] Gunn previously explained that Baby Groot, a version of the character we saw in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. It’s not like Guardians of the Galaxy is immune to emotional stories about father figures and sons; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. If Groot thinks of Rocket as a father figure, that also me

Luke Cage is set to return for a second season in just a couple of months, and a new trailer hints at what to expect. There’s a new and vicious monster in Harlem for Luke to stop. The trailer doesn’t tease too much about the villain, but a new synopsis suggests Cage will also go to war with his own beliefs. The official synopsis for the season can be read below:After clearing his name, Luke Cage has become a celebrity on the streets of Harlem with a reputation as bulletproof as his skin. Luke Ca

2017’s inaugural Pokémon Go Fest is remembered far more for its failings than its successes. Niantic is committed to giving the fan event another go this summer, expanding the outdoor celebration to a full weekend this July. Pokémon Go Fest 2018 is subtitled “A Walk in the Park in Chicago,” which speaks directly to what Niantic will have players doing this summer. A ticket to Pokémon Go Fest will cost $20, just as it did last year. They’ll be available through the Pokémon Go Fest website.

Like previous Destiny add-ons, Warmind promises a host of new activities for players and loot for them to earn. To get you ready for the launch of Bungie’s latest add-on, here are 10 new things coming to Destiny 2 with the Warmind DLC. New campaignThis is always a given for Destiny, but the Warmind campaign could hold a lot of interesting secrets about the world of Destiny. A new, old planet to exploreFor returning Destiny players, the prospect of going back to Mars is an exciting one. Like the

A limited-time event begins in Fortnite Battle Royale tomorrow, May 8, which will bring a huge Marvel Universe character into the game. Thanos of Avengers: Infinity War will star in a special crossover mode in Fortnite Battle Royale: Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup. The Avengers: Infinity War-themed mode shakes up the standard Battle Royale formula, according to Entertainment Weekly, which has details on the campaign. Epic Games has yet to say how long the Fortnite Battle Royale and Avenge

[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Westworld season two, episode three.] They both ignore other stories to spend time with each other, but it takes a gun to prove without a doubt that they’re not hosts. This is a big step forward from the last episode, which mainly repeated things we already knew. Hector then launches into a speech that Lee finishes for him … because of course Lee write it before programming Hector with it. Westworld is at its best when it adds a goofy layer on its

[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Westworld season two, episode three.] They both ignore other stories to spend time with each other, but it takes a gun to prove without a doubt that they’re not hosts. This is a big step forward from the last episode, which mainly repeated things we already knew. Hector then launches into a speech that Lee finishes for him … because of course Lee write it before programming Hector with it. Westworld is at its best when it adds a goofy layer on its

I was not expecting a documentary about the Power Glove to have an emotional climax but in a way, it does. This sequence in The Power of Glove, directed by Andrew Austin and Adam Ward, underlines the documentary’s perfect tone. The Power Glove was simply not properly supported, and it was put into production without much of a plan, as those behind it attest. For those who remember using the Power Glove (I had a friend with one) no, you were not playing with it wrong. But Barad (who does not appe

I was not expecting a documentary about the Power Glove to have an emotional climax but in a way, it does. This sequence in The Power of Glove, directed by Andrew Austin and Adam Ward, underlines the documentary’s perfect tone. The Power Glove was simply not properly supported, and it was put into production without much of a plan, as those behind it attest. For those who remember using the Power Glove (I had a friend with one) no, you were not playing with it wrong. But Barad (who does not appe

MachineGames’ Wolfenstein: The New Order and its sequel, The New Colossus, have set a precedent for how to utilize violence in video games. I think Wolfenstein is a very interesting case study for this because it’s an incredibly violent game but there’s meaning behind it. Why is it when you go into the Wolfenstein games you don’t tone down the violence at all? Polygon: I have an idea of what the violence in Wolfenstein conveys to the audience, but in your own words, what does the violence say? P

MachineGames’ Wolfenstein: The New Order and its sequel, The New Colossus, have set a precedent for how to utilize violence in video games. I think Wolfenstein is a very interesting case study for this because it’s an incredibly violent game but there’s meaning behind it. Why is it when you go into the Wolfenstein games you don’t tone down the violence at all? Polygon: I have an idea of what the violence in Wolfenstein conveys to the audience, but in your own words, what does the violence say? P

Donald Glover, I learned, does a dead-on Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. Really, that’s your African-American lineup in Star Wars canon pre-battle of Endor. I’m probably gonna spend the rest of the day trying to get that lounge song unstuck from my ears, too. Glover was on SNL to plug, of course, Solo: A Star Wars Story, which opens May 25. Glover plays — or should I say reprises his role of — Lando Calrissian, this time younger.

Donald Glover, I learned, does a dead-on Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. Really, that’s your African-American lineup in Star Wars canon pre-battle of Endor. I’m probably gonna spend the rest of the day trying to get that lounge song unstuck from my ears, too. Glover was on SNL to plug, of course, Solo: A Star Wars Story, which opens May 25. Glover plays — or should I say reprises his role of — Lando Calrissian, this time younger.

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