Some Friday Gaming News
- Wal-Mart is urging the gaming industry to think green. At a “green gaming summit” Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club gaming buyer Joe Muha had a few suggestions on how to make gaming more eco-friendly. Mr. Muha’s list included some good suggestions such as developing consoles with low-power/sleep modes, as well as replacing the plastic dvd style packaging with a cardboard alternative.
via - In slightly bleaker news, it appears that there is quite a drug-culture within the world of pro gaming. The best part is that nobody really seems to care. According to the article there is a duality in the way drugs are used during tournaments. Some players bring weed along for the after-parties, while others are using amphetamines to enhance their performance in-game. Granted these aren’t exactly the olympic games, but some of the corporate sponsors might want to consider the kind of publicity they will get with such flippant disregard for the health and safety of the kids competing in their tournaments. It’s called plausible deniability and this article just shot that defense out of the water.
- Another trailer for Max Payne was recently released, it’s a lot like the last trailer, but this one is set to Marilyn Manson’s “If I Was Your Vampire.” I think the trailer actually makes this song suck just a little bit less. Anyway, the movie still looks to be aces so enjoy.
- Last but not least, some little asian kid with too much time on his hands has recreated the Super Mario Bros. theme song with bottles and an RC car.
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