#January2013

Press Start: Sub-Title Generator Ver. 2.0

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Video games are great and all, I don’t want you to get me wrong, but sometimes you just have to disconnect, you know? Really take a look at your surroundings and the people closest to you: learn to appreciate the real things in your life.

Of course I’m kidding, we all know that other human beings are fuckers and that reality is a hugely overrated series of crushing failures and missed opportunities. Let’s get virtual.

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NAUGHTY DOG Co-Founder Jason Rubin Becomes THQ’s President. Thankless Job?

You can’t seemingly go a week without hearing about THQ being in the muck. Sure it isn’t as dire as d-bag extraordinaire Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios, but running the joint seems a thankless job. New president and Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin is going to hope that isn’t the case.

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Press Start: BioWare Eats A League Of Fart Cup Cakes

Welcome to Press Start!, the weekly column where we blab about the happenings in the world of gaming in the past seven days. It’s done-up as a list, ‘cause motherfuckers love lists. Audience participation is encouraged, so if you see something absent from the list let’s get some dialogue going in the comments section. However as you make your way to the microphone be mindful of the urine-and-tacks filled balloons hanging above. They will punish the spiteful.

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‘Darksiders II’ Gets Release Date; The Apocalypse Digs The Beach

The Mayan Year of Oblivion is already stacked to the guts with quality releases, and Darksiders II  is another pig you can add to the list of worthy snags. THQ has dropped an official release date for the title, as well as info on the multitudes of pre-order bonuses accompanying it.

Hit the jump for the details.

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Macho Man Cuts A Promo For WWE Game; It’s MENTAL INSANITY!

Macho Man Randy Savage is one of the baddest motherfuckers alive. Fact, not opinion. Nothing can stop him. Not time, nor drugs, nor the death of Miss Elizabeth. After parting ways in 1994, the WWE and Macho Man have reunited, and it has resulted in awesome. The Macho Man has cut a fucking ridiculous promo for THQ’s upcoming WWE All-Stars. In something that is no less than a nostalgia-bomb-orgasm for me, Macho Man rambles on for a good minute and a half. Dude drops lines like “COMPLETE MENTAL INSANNNNNNNNNNITY” and “FUNKY LIKE A MONKEY.” Jesus Christ, I wish I was on set for this.

Oh childhood, I miss you.

Hit the jump for the video.

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