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The teen behind the viral ‘Damn, Daniel’ meme is the latest victim of swatting, as a prank caller tricks police into thinking that he shot his mother with an AK-47. The latest Internet meme to sweep cyberspace is a goofy video called “Damn Daniel.” In this video, a teenager named Josh records his friend Daniel, and compliments his attire with the titular phrase, “Damn, Daniel.” The video has earned its subject and creator some fame, with the pair appearing on talk shows such as Ellen to discuss it....

Five Nights at Freddy’s developer Scott Cawthon loves messing with his fans. Not only is the entire Five Nights at Freddy’s series based on tormenting players with unexpected (or, even worse, expected but unpredictable) jump scares, but Cawthon constantly toys with fans’ emotions via the web, too. Remember when Cawthon pretended that Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 was cancelled due to a malicious hack? What about when he released Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 in its entirety, before the game’s demo was even scheduled to come out?...

Imagine a world where society has collapsed. You wander alone in a wasteland that was once vibrant and full of life. You choke on air that was once pure but is now thick with the dust of fallen cities. Weapons are as scarce as your chances of survival. But you push on, traveling deeper into the wastes, looking for any glimmer of life that once was… This concept should be pretty easy to imagine....

A sport that’s more Carpal Tunnel Syndrome than it is pulled hamstrings, never let it be said that eSports can’t be as popular as its bigger, older and more active sibling. This was demonstrated back in July when 20 million people streamed The International, to see the world’s best Dota 2 players duke it out for the championship. Impressive still, The International was even covered by ESPN2 and ESPN3 signalling the first time a major broadcaster has covered eSports so extensively....

Painfully difficult platformers like I Wanna be the Guy and Super Meat Boy have proven time and time again that some gamers are just gluttons for punishment. With the PC release of Mechanic Escape, developer Slak Games throws its own entry into the painfully hard, yet addicting genre. With a well-polished coat of graphics and an interesting combination of travel abilities to master, Mechanic Escape attempts to stand out from the crowded market of platformers....

Often, it’s a good thing if someone is able to laugh at themselves - showing that you don’t take yourself too seriously and are comfortable in your own skin. Even if who you are is a very silly, quirky individual who overflows with false machismo. Which would be a fairly accurate description of the DeathSpank series, an adventure game trilogy featuring an overly muscled hero stereotype travelling the lands in search of artifacts of power (because he’s a hero and that’s what they do) while tossing out goofy quips that constantly poke fun at the character....

Survival games have seen a sort of renaissance in the past year. From DayZ hailing as the resident zombie survival simulator to Rust acting as the premiere caveman-with-a-rock survival title, developers are ensuring that every facet of the genre is covered. Putting aside fear of other human players though, few open-world survival titles have managed to nail the horrors of an ever-present enemy force. This is where The Forest comes in, looking like The Blair Witch Project of survival titles....

With E3, Gamescom and TGS done and dusted for the year, it’s time for the video game industry to turn to the end of year celebrations. This year the celebratory games bash is called The Game Awards and it looks to replace the Spike Video Game Awards that have been a staple the past few years. Rather than the Spike-led affair which was often filled with awkward comedy and celebrity cameos, The Game Awards look to be a little more serious....

It doesn’t take long for gamers to realize the importance of leveling up in CD Projekt Red’s recently released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. As players run around the vast open world, they encounter many different monsters and enemies, some of which are extremely powerful and require players to be at a high level to beat. Additionally, the Witcher 3 world is full of contracts and side quests that cover a large range of level requirements....

Not many games have centered their narrative around intimacy. Sure, there are love stories, but intimacy between two people as the central crux is pretty rare. Haven by The Game Bakers aims to change that notion by focussing on the moments shared between the game’s two protagonists. Haven creator Emeric Thoa spoke to GOG.com about the inspiration behind the game and why The Game Bakers decided to make a game about intimacy rather than include it in a game about something else....

While directors often work in various genres, Robert Rodriguez has particularly managed to find success in a number of very different genres that range from family-friendly children’s movies to artistic adaptations and even to gore-filled horror movies that have made him a fan-favorite to a wide selection of movie-goers. However, a varied filmography that appeals to such a wide audience can sometimes be difficult for fans to rate a director like Robert Rodriguez based on his films....

There’s no denying that Sega made a hit franchise when they released Sonic the Hedgehog. Gamers around the world wanted to go fast and the series spawned a comic series, several animated television shows, and even a live-action movie. With over 100 games that feature the blue blur, it might come as a surprise that a few well-developed titles never hit store shelves. There are many mysterious games with Sonic that were canceled that fans of the franchise will find fascinating....

With Halloween closing in like a zombie that just caught a whiff of blood, it’s time to get into the spirit of the season. Video gamers have a vast assortment of horror-based titles to choose from in time for October 31st, and they’re not limited to the newest consoles. In fact, the original PlayStation has quite a few memorable horror games in its vast lineup, and each one helped progress the genre further into the kinds of titles we have today, including Outlast, Alien Isolation and The Last Of Us Part 2....

After an almost flawless trilogy of Crash Bandicoot games on the PlayStation, Naughty Dog saw the series off with Crash Team Racing. Other developers took a crack at the property, but none of the games have lived up to the original trilogy’s standard. Fortunately, a 2017 remake beautifully updated the first three games for new generations to enjoy and for old fans to relive. The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was an astounding success, bringing the old Sony mascot back into the limelight....

Hollow Knight has grown far beyond its humble beginnings, first launching on the indie scene in 2017. Since then, it has become considered one of the best Metroidvanias out there, a great success on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, and an instant classic for its story, characters and visuals. Even those who don’t tend to be fans of the genre can easily find themselves bewitched by the game’s atmosphere....

In some ways, 2017 was a banner year for the horror game genre. In 2017, the Resident Evil franchise returned to its survival-horror roots with Resident Evil 7, exciting new IP like Darkwood and Little Nightmares was introduced, and there was new entries in popular horror series like Outlast and The Evil Within. With such strong entries in the horror genre in 2017, it will be a year that’s hard to top....

For a series originally aimed at children and young adults, there is a heck of a lot of somber content that lies within. It only takes a few flicks through the Pokédex to start noticing some changes in tone from the usually hyper-cheery mood of the series. Take Yamask for example: the mask it carries resembles the face of the human being that it was before it died! Or what about Muk being close to extinction due to food shortages?...

As the decades roll by, beloved franchises might be tempted to deviate from the status quo. Change is important to remain relevant, but there is always the risk that a significant divergence from the path could turn away long-time supporters of a property. That is where spin-off games come in, as they provide developers with the perfect opportunity to really think outside of the box. While spin-offs such as Crash Team Racing and Daxter are not too much of a stretch, others come completely out of leftfield and catch everyone by surprise....

While video games have continued to tackle more mature themes and concepts over the years, motherhood is still something that seems to be rarely explored in gaming. So it’s refreshing when a video game or series features a character that’s not just a mom, but a mom whose motherhood plays an integral role in their story and the game. In recognition of Mother’s Day, we have named the 15 most memorable video game moms....

Ubisoft launched Assassin’s Creed Unity back in November 2014, and three months later the publisher/developer is still releasing patches to improve the game and address issues. While a majority of people may have moved on from the game, the loyal fans of the series that are determined to stick with it may be pleased to learn that the next patch, dubbed Patch 5, is due out this week, and aside from the usual bug fixes and stability improvements, the patch now renders the Assassin’s Creed Initiates program and Unity companion app mostly unnecessary....