Mario Kart is oddly one of those Nintendo franchises that fans love to complain about, yet continually buy. The tweaking between each new iteration can be maddening to many fans, but it is what keeps the franchise fresh. Still, some fans weren’t quite happy with Nintendo’s development track and they released their own version for the PC. Based on the Source engine that powers Half-Life 2, Mario KartSource may not be much to look at, but the gameplay sure seems to be there in spades.
The Weighted Companion Cube knows a thing or two about finding that one true special companion to walk you through your life. Sure, there’s ups and downs in any relationship, but in the end only your companion’s tight embrace can set you on fire. This is the inaugural edition of the Weighted Companion Cube’s love advice column, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Dear Weighted Companion Cube,
That certain pick me up has disappeared from my relationship. She just seems to float around leaving me behind to do the heavy lifting. Personally, I’m tired of smashing through life’s obstacles while she flirts with every reptile of a guy in front of me. My brother says I should forget her, but what does he know?
First, let’s get over with the heartbreaking news. The protagonist of Portal, Chell, is not the mother of Half-Life 2 protagonist Alyx. Well, that might have been of some contention if it panned out so, but Gabe Newell clears that one in a fairly definite manner in an interview with Games for Windows magazine.
Now that such pesky paternity issues are cleared up, the more interesting question is where exactly does Portal fit into the Half-Life world? Newell has an answer, sort of. In the same interview he states, (more…)
This is a tough one, as it almost works as a game title. It completely sums up the theme of the game that there are some causes and some things in life that extend beyond the terms “good” and “evil.” Why does it only almost work? Because no piece of art (and if you choose such a pretentious title you are going for art) should ever be title its theme. How much boring would Heart of Darkness be if the title were Descent Into Madness? What if Star Wars were Trust Yourself and Use the Force? Yeah, it just doesn’t really work, even for great art.
The Weighted Companion Cube knows a thing or two about finding that one true special companion to walk you through your life. Sure, there’s ups and downs in any relationship, but in the end only your companion’s tight embrace can set you on fire. This is the inaugural edition of the Weighted Companion Cube’s love advice column, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
First, let’s get over with the heartbreaking news. The protagonist of 
Beyond Good & Evil
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