Thinking With Time Machine is a new and grammatically dubious Portal 2 mod that lets you record and play back time loops to solve puzzles. Considering the trouble some people had with just the portals I'm imaging a few Scanner-style head pops here.
Why does this exist? I don't know. What I do know is that I can't stop watching.
For the most part, the PC version of Dark Souls II is a marked improvement over the PC version of the first game, Dark Souls. The sequel looks great, runs smoothly, and isn't hindered by Games for Windows Live. Unfortunately, some new PC players are having a hard time getting it to run at all.
Happy Friday Everyone!
Before we get to the games, I want to give my monthly thanks to everyone who hosts and participates in these community events (Team Fortress 2sdays/Friday Night Fights/Weekend Warriors). It's because of you that we keep this going.
So for the past year, I've been doing all my gaming on the Playstation TV/monitor thing that came out a few years back. My big TV was struck by lightning (it hit right outside my house) and fried all my HDMI ports. Since the TV was older, I didn't feel like spending the cash to replace the ports.
It's been a long road to releasing Sportsfriends but this collection of four fun local multiplayer games is almost there. The PS3 and PS4 versions of the game launch May 6 in North America ($14.99) and a day later in Europe and Australia (€13.99), followed by a Windows/Mac/Linux release "some weeks later." This announcement video shows what it's like to have friends. Friends who aren't afraid of going shirtless when the situation calls for it.
Die Gute Fabrik has a blog post breaking down the differences between the two PlayStation versions of Sportsfriends. Notably, Johann Sebastian Joust on PS3 allows the use of custom music files and up to seven people can play as compared to the PS4 version's four-player limit. Other titles included in Sportsfriends are BaraBariBall, Hokra, and Super Pole Riders.
Sportsfriends! May 6 on PS3 + PS4 [Die Gute Fabrik]
A year of additional work on its isometric role-playing game Divinity: Original Sin has allowed developer Larian Studios to add, basically, more of everything. Most striking of all is the before-and-after footage shown side by side toward the end of the video.
The game is nearing a full Steam release on June 20, though it's currently available in an Early Access capacity for $39.99. A substantial update for this unfinished version of the game launched today and you can read all about what's new over here.
Every once in a while, someone must stand up and ask the Essential Question Of Our Time: are JRPGs dead?
Lightsabers. The weapon of a Jedi knight. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time. The most efficient limb-removal device in the galaxy. But who made them? How did George Lucas determine their colors? Are there other light-weapons in the Star Wars universe? Here are more than a dozen lightsaber facts only the wisest Jedi Masters know.
One of my favorite roguelikes, Risk of Rain, is running a 48-hour sale on Steam right now.
It's currently marked down to $3.39 (66 percent off), which is a price worth jumping at. There's also a four-pack available for $10.19 if you can convince others to split the cost, or you just want to give out extra copies to nice people in your life.
It's a good thing the sale is happening today and not earlier in the week. Risk of Rain is one of those games that can make the world around you fly by. Best played on weekends.
Why is Vanquish a brilliant game? Glad you asked. Canabalt and Gravity Hook creator Adam Saltsman has your answer in the form of a lengthy exegesis on Shinji Mikami's polarizing shooter, making a strong case for the merits of the game's intricately balanced design. Annnnnd now I'm feeling the urge to replay Vanquish…
