River Falls Pong Table Companyis a family-owned business in River Falls, Wisconsin that specializes in making custom beer pong tables. Over the years, these folks have made a few game-themed tables, such as theZelda 1overworld one in the video above. Combined with my sharing ofMapstalgiayesterday, I’m feeling in quite the videogame map mood! After the jump, you can check out aTetristable and an NES controllers vs. Famicom controllers table. All look amazing, and I would love to use them even as plain ol’ coffee tables....

The PS2 turns 15 today! Today marks the 15th anniversary of the PlayStation 2. In those 15 years, we’ve already had two more Sony console releases, but the PS2 is still near and dear to many of our hearts. The console gave us many of our favorite games, from huge hits likeGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas,Kingdom Hearts, andMetal Gear Solid 3, to more experimental titles such asShadow of the Colossus,Persona 4, andKatamari Damacy....

#5 will surprise you! [One of the most fun things about blog promotions is when more than one community member gets to be a part of it. For his timely take onGuilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-and why players pick who they do, TheBlondeBass turned to various community members for character and the results were… well, you’ll see. -Pixie] WithGuilty Gear Xrd -Revelator-‘s release on June 7, I figured I’d share some of my pearls of wisdom with the world....

Go east, young trainer Confuse Ray is an exceedingly useful skill when playingPokemon, including runs throughPokemon ScarletandViolet. It can not only cancel a move outright if the confuse sticks: but it can last multiple turns and force a Pokemon to deal damage to itself. Value! Here’s where to find the classic TM inPokemon ScarletandViolet. Where to find Confuse Ray TM 017 In yet another issue of “you can get this TM early,” all you need to do to get Confuse Ray is head out of the main capital academy and go east....

Bison dollars not accepted Street Fightercelebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. Quite the milestone. For many of us, the release ofStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary Collectionis more than enough of a celebration, letting us all relive a selection of classic games all over again. But what if that’s just not enough for you? What if you need to break the bank to celebrate the occasion? Well, you’re in luck, as Capcom are releasing SOLID GOLD INGOTS, emblazoned with the logo of M....

A shadow of its former self [Update:In a statement, Telltale described today’s news as “a majority studio closure” and confirmed that 25 employees will stay on “to fulfill the company’s obligations to its board and partners.” More news about the studio’s portfolio of games will be divulged “in the coming weeks.” “It’s been an incredibly difficult year for Telltale as we worked to set the company on a new course,” said Telltale Games CEO Pete Hawley....

Whether you’re a fan ofMarvelor not, there are many fantasticMarvelboard games out there to be enjoyed with your friends. Whether fighting against each other or side by side, you’ll all be in for a good time. Table of contents Marvel Villainous InMarvel Villainous, players take control of one of five notoriousMarvelvillains to try and complete what they couldn’t. Each villain has their own board, abilities, and win condition to race toward....

Science fiction is one of the most incredible genres in books, taking players throughout other worlds, cultures, and galaxies. Though there are some rightfully popular sci-fi books likeDuneandEnder’s Game, there are also some hidden gems in the mix. These 10 most underrated sci-fi books rival the giants of the genre in terms of storytelling, world-building, characters, lore, and more. 10.Beggars in Spain Nancy Kress crafted thisdisturbing lookat the future of genetic modification with a series revolving around the “Sleepless....

[Update:Contest over! Grand prize winner is imawesome. Runner-up winner is Paul! Thanks again to Jeep for all the great prizes!] Destructoid’s25 Days of Givinghas begun and we’re starting off with a bang! We’ve teamed up with Jeep where they’re giving away aModern Warfare 3edition of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Yes, an actual car! You just need to go enter the over onJeep’s sweepstakes pagefor your chance to win. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be taken to the Jeep Ops Missions game which will give you more chances at winning the 2012 Jeep Wrangler....

Heavy chance of big, doe, anime eyes Japanese publisher Aksys Gameshas announcedthat it is preparing to host its newest live stream presentation in just a few days’ time — The All Aksys Fall 2022 showcase will take place on Thursday, October 20, wherein the publisher will spotlight its catalog of new and upcoming releases. While Aksys Games did not offer up even a smidgen of a hint as to what titles will be featured in the presentation, it has teased that we will be seeing some brand-new game announcements....

If you’re someone just getting started inAnime Adventures, completing weekly Tournaments should be high on your priority list. you may enjoy weekly Tournaments in the game, accessed by interacting with the Zen-o NPC. you can find them right next to a beacon. With the correct strategies, you’ll be able to master Tournament mode scores and get weekly rewards for your efforts. How do Tournaments work in Anime Adventures The Tournament mode is a recurring event that takes place every week....

My preview day with Atari ended with the latestDeer Huntergame. This was the very first playable build on the Xbox 360 so it was only a lookie no touchy preview. This was just to give us an idea of what to expect from the game, as it wasn’t anywhere near finished. TheDeer Hunterseries is all about real life simulation. The latest is no different and looks to be the closest thing you’re able to get to a real hunting experience, short of getting your dad’s gun out from his closest and hunting down your pet dog....

Get wild, ya dingus Former Rockstar manShawn Alexander Allenandhis partner Diana Santiagohave a passion, and that passion isTreachery in Beatdown City. Their game has less than a day left on Kickstarter and just about $10K left to do before reaching funding, so anything could happen. Unlike the recently fundedShaq Fu: A Legend Reborn,Treacheryhas gotten a lot of support from other game developers. Tyler Doak, creator of “manic brawling action” gameAces Wildhas even gone as far as tooffer a code for his gameto anyone who backsTreachery in Beatdown Citybetween now and the campaign’s end....