Matt Hawkins
Matt Hawkins is an NYC based video game journalist, designer, consultant, and cultralist. He's been published in EGM and GameSetWatch amongst others. Matt also makes comics and zines, is obsessed with cable access, gets into arguments with homeless people all the time, and once had his nipple bitten off during a one night stand. But that's neither here nor there.
Articles by Matt Hawkins
Gaming
Harley Quinn is looking for revenge as a DLC for ‘Batman: Arkham City’
Spoiler alert: the Joker totally dies at the end of Batman: Arkham City. Sorry, but the name of the upcoming downloadable bonus campaign pretty much reveals this fact.
Gaming
Time to see, and hear, a bit more of ‘Halo 4′
Yesterday we learned about the upcoming Limited Edition version of Halo 4, including all the extras that are included. But what about the main course? Finally we have some new solid info.
Gaming
Now ‘Pokemon’ is being used to endorse Ron Paul
Remember Herman Cain, the Godfather’s Pizza baron who tried to be the next President? Specifically his love for Pokemon? Well Nintendo’s pocket monster are back in the political spotlight, this time connected to another nominee: Ron Paul.
Gaming
Curt Schilling owes Rhode Island a ton of cash over video games
Familiar with the game Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning? It was produced by former World Series winning pitcher Curt Schilling. If not, don’t be surprised: the game didn’t do well and now he owes the state of Rhode Island lots of money.
Gaming
Time for another taste of ‘The Last of Us’
Naughty Dog has just let loose another chunk of footage for their upcoming, post apocalyptic romp through a thoroughly messed up Pittsburgh, The Last of Us.
Gaming
Will there be a fancy, pricey edition of ‘Halo 4′? But of course
Just revealed today is an upcoming Limited Edition variant of Halo 4. It’ll cost you $100, and sorry, but it doesn’t include a Master Chief doll or helmet for you to wear.
Gaming
Capcom getting the message, might nix on-disc DLC
The house that Mega Man and Street Fighter built has been the receipt of a considerable amount or rage as of late, and it has made an impact: Capcom might be doing away with on-disc DLC in the near future.
Gaming
‘Ghost Recon: Future Soldier’ ad is actually a 20 minute short film
Ghost Recon Alpha is Ubisoft’s attempt at alerting everyone to the fact that their latest Tom Clancy inspired game is out next week. You wouldn’t think a 20+ minute long mini movie would be as effective as a 30 second long spot, but you’d be kind of wrong.
Gaming
It’s a Nintendo drawing a day, for over an entire year
It was one man’s mission to illustrate an image, one a day, based on every NES game ever made. Unfortunately, he fell a bit short, but the results are impressive nonetheless.
Gaming
‘Diablo 3′ is finally out
One of the most eagerly anticipated releases in a long ass time, Diablo 3, is finally here. And as expected, some people can’t play it, while others are already making wacky YouTube videos about it.
Gaming
Watch random game characters kill each other
The Art of the Instakill is exactly as the name implies; it’s a bunch of random game characters snuffing each other out, in sudden fashion.