Bitmap Books is a design minded video game book publisher. That said, Bitmap founder, creative director and sole employee Sam Dyer is all about creating tangible art that's as good for the coffee table and collector's shelf as it is for reading from cover to cover. Maintaining this balance of aesthetic punch and informational acuity … Read more
The history of gaming consoles spans more than five decades and is filled with incredible rivalries, innovative technical achievements, and dozens of blockbuster releases. And if you want to learn more about the rich history of video game consoles, consider checking out The Console Chronicles from Lost in Cult. The book was just released on … Read more
It's been a historic year for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Last month, he became the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. This historic ball has been sold at auction, adding to the ever-growing list of records attributed to the Japanese baseball phenomenon. … Read more
Finnish ice hockey player Janne Puhakka died at the age of 29 in an apparent murder at her home. The main suspect in his death is his own partner. According to the Finnish news site Ilta-Sanomaton October 13, police were called to Puhakka's home after a bystander called 911 because they were concerned about what … Read more
More than 30 years ago, Mortal Kombat hit arcades, launching the hyper-violent franchise that now spans numerous video games, big-budget films, comic books, and even an animated series. Soon, fans will be able to get a glimpse of the franchise's bloody history through the upcoming art book, Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory, written by Ian Flynn, … Read more
A Milwaukee construction crew made a surprising discovery while renovating a local school. According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinelmore bones were found during construction at the Maryland Avenue Montessori School. The site is located on what was once the city's East Side Potter's Field, designated for the burial of the poor, unclaimed and unknown. It … Read more
The world of Middle-earth is much bigger than the tales of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. While Frodo, Gandalf, Samwise, Bilbo and Gollum are perhaps some of the most familiar faces to Middle-earth fans, JRR Tolkien masterfully constructed his fantasy world with a staggering level of detail and history, which can all … Read more
American Pickers The star Frank Fritz died at the age of 60, his old co-host, Mike Wolfe, announced on Tuesday. Fritz and Wolfe starred alongside each other for more than a decade on the popular History Channel series, which chronicled the pair's travels across America in search of rare artifacts and treasures. According to TMZFritz … Read more
The PlayStation turns 30 this year, and Sony is in a celebratory mood — admittedly, that kind of corporate celebratory mood is largely expressed by trying to get people to buy more stuff, but don't those 30th anniversary consoles and controllers just look gorgeous? Society here mines a strong seam of nostalgia; 30th anniversaries are … Read more
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate partnerships and advertising for sharing this content and purchases through links. Sony has announced the next iteration of the PlayStation 5, the PlayStation 5 Pro. This mid-generation upgrade is seriously powerful, boasting a “67% more GPU than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory,” according to PlayStation system … Read more