• io9 backgrounder

    The Secret Origin Of Wolverine

    Which sounds more ridiculous? Wolverine being a mutated wolverine, or the result of a bizarre experiment to create a character who would convince Canadian kids that Marvel Comics cared about them? The first almost happened, and the second...? Well, that's how Wolverine really came about. More »
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    Comment by Grey_Area: "a subsection of humanity that evolved from animals other than apes... making him, potentially, a mutated wolverine after all." Uhhh, yeah.... 7 Responses | Other threads

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    Wolverine's Special Ops Team Needs Help With Their Special Jokes

    The first of what we hope are many Deadpool jokes, courtesy of the third Wolverine TV spot. Also, who's that jock-esque boy with the special sunglasses? Possible spoilers below. More »
    02/18/09
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    Comment by NessaBattus: I don't get why they even feel the need to connect Cyclops in this story it just kinda shows that... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    Gambit: Cajun Thief By Day, 90s Go-Go Dancer By Night

    Why is Gambit dressed like a 90s stripper? Empire Magazine released a bunch of new X-Men Origins: Wolverine stills, and we got a closer look at Taylor Kitsch as the card dealing, explosion-causing, mutant Gambit. While I agree with this casting, I can't help but draw attention to the terrible wardrobe choice.
    12/01/08
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    Comment by rjupiter: I have been waiting so long to see Gambit realized in flesh and blood and this is what I get,... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine

    Studio Pushing For Plucky Family-Friendly Wolverine?

    Sounds like there's a power struggle on the set of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. According to Hollywood Elsewhere, director Gavin Hood (Rendition) and Fox co-chairman and CEO Tom Rothman are in a back and forth about the direction Wolverine should take: uber-gritty darkness, or a tad lighter for the kiddies? Click through for more details on how hard Wolverine's claws will stab. More »
    08/21/08
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    Comment by JeffriesTuber: Moreover, THE FANTASTIC FOUR sucked because of casting. We can reject the film for taking a family film approach, but I... more » | Other threads

  • zombie apocalypse

    An Orgy of Zombie Games

    It's an inescapable fact that there are lot of zombies in the world. So what better way to practice killing the undead than to simulate it in game form? With enough training, we can easily overcome hordes of shambling brain eaters and turn nearby shopping malls into survivalist fortresses. Check out io9's guide to zombie gaming. More »
    07/30/08
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    Comment by SuperSci: I bought Zombies!!! today just on the strength of this article and after playing it a couple of times I'd... more » | Other threads

  • beyond protocol

    Design Your Own Starship with "Beyond Protocol"

    You're a galactic warlord with the latest space tech and a pile of resources burning a hole in your pocket. What kind of spaceship would you like to design? You'll get to answer that question in a million ways if you play Beyond Protocol, an online game being developed by Dark Sky Entertainment. It will feature infinitely customizable ships, a massive technology tree and a persistent online galaxy that grows and changes (and attacks your forces) even when you're offline. I got a chance to check it out at the Origins Game Fair a few weeks ago, and it looks to be a deep game that will fully engage your brain. More »
    07/11/08
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    Comment by Vimes: This game is very ambitious and its great to be involved at the start of someting that could end up... more » | Other threads

  • car wars

    Car Wars the Way It Was Meant To Be Played

    If you've ever played Car Wars, the pen-and-paper game of post-apocalyptic vehicular combat, chances are that you probably love it despite all its flaws. Now, imagine playing it on a 12' by 8' 3D city block filled with skyscrapers, ramps, an overpass and carnage, not to mention 15 other psychotic drivers. Scared yet? Drop your flaming oil and warm up the missile launchers - this is Car Wars: Rogue Arena. More »
    06/29/08
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    Comment by Parsifal: @StevieQ: Mock not the awesomeness of big people playing with tiny representations of large things on a grand scale!:P more » | Other threads

  • origins

    Playing AstroSmash with the Red Shirts

    One of the best things about going to a game convention is getting to try new games, which explains how I found myself piloting a Hellbender space fighter in one of Red Shirt Games' AstroSmash events at this weekend's Origins Game Fair. It was a blast: My brightly-colored ship (apparently camouflage is not an issue in space) was an easy target for the more experienced aces, but AstroSmash is designed to be quick, simple and fun for new players. More »
    06/28/08
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    Comment by pr10n: @DocGratis: Aye, a little bit. more » | Other threads

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    How To Become a Real Space Marine

    I was lying there incapacitated in the geoscience lab, wounded by a creepy, clawed alien, when one of the suits from Corporate approached. "Got any ammo?" he said briskly. "No, sir." "Then gimme your gun." He yanked my ST-99 assault rifle from my hands, then set it on a nearby counter. The range light was still on, nearly blinding me as he ruffled through spent ammo clips desperately. He must have found one, because he jammed it into the gun and made a mad dash for the alien cave, yelling, "I need that egg!" This really happened to me yesterday at Origins Game Fair, and it can happen to you, too. More »
    06/27/08
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    Comment by zerofritz: @ameretto: linkadink here -> [www.markshireman.org] , though i cannot come up with a good reason it wasn't put in the... more » | Other threads

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    Wouldn't You Prefer a Nice Game of Martian Chess?

    If you ever find yourself hanging out a coffee shop with J'onn J'onzz or John Carter, you should know how to play Martian Chess. It's just similar enough to Earth Chess to drive you mad as you move your Queens, Drones and Pawns in an effort to claim the most points. I met the creator of Martian chess here at Origins Game Fair (which I'll be covering all weekend), and he kindly let me sit in on a five-player game. Yes — a five-player game of chess. Apparently the idea for Martian chess was inspired by Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. Find out how it all works below. More »
    06/26/08
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    Comment by bioball: @booktart: BSG with the FFG developers?! I am very jealous of you right now. I am pretty damn curious how... more » | Other threads

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