Holiday
Greatest Video Game Fireworks
July 4, 2009
Just in time for the July 4th celebration, Crispy Gamer has posted a terrific compilation of fireworks scenes from video games.
Check out the video here.
Virtual Fireworks Machine From Sega
July 4, 2009
So you'd like to put on a July 4th fireworks show for your crew but lack the...
- money
- permits
- pyrotechnic expertise
- all of the above
No problem. As Oh Gizmo reports:
Sega’s got a new projector coming out... it will project a pre-programmed fireworks show on the ceiling or walls of your home, and that you’ll be able to design your own show from a library of 55 different virtual pyrotechnic displays. It will be powered by 3xAAA batteries so the projector is most definitely portable, and it will retail for about $160.
Unfortunately, the device won't launch until August, so this idea will have to wait for your Independence Day, 2010 bash.
Via: Gizmodo
Little Big Planet's Sacktue of Liberty
July 3, 2009
Via fidgit we've been clued into Sackboy, done up in patriotic style as the Sacktue of Liberty...
...which reminds us that Hillary Clinton's face appeared on the Statue of Happiness in Grand Theft Auto IV.
So, are there other Statue of Liberty appearances in gaming? Gotta be...
More Lists of Patriotic Video Games
July 3, 2009
Here are a few more lists of allegedly patriotic games for your July 4th weekend perusal. Some choices seem spot-on, others a bit of a stretch.
1up (2008): Top 5 Insanely Patriotic Video Games
- Fugitive Hunter
- The Sims 2: IKEA Expansion
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
- Operation Secret Storm
- Metal Wolf Chaos
RipTen (2008): Top Five Patriotic Games of All Time
- Independence Day
- America's Army
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Oregon Trail
- Bad Dudes
GamesRadar (2008): 20 Most Rabidly Patriotic Video Games
- America's Army
- 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
- Patriotic Pinball
- Frontlines: Fuel of War
- Christian Founders 3D Computer Game
- 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul
- America: The Game
- Freedom Fighters
- Desert Strike/Jungle Strike/Urban Strike
- Metal Wolf Chaos
- Tycoon games
- Terrorist Takedown
- GRAW 2
- Political Machine 2008
- Oregon Trail
- NARC
- American Gladiators
- Fugitive Hunter
- Halo
- FDNY: American Hero - Fire Fighter
GP: If we spot new lists, we'll update.
Five Patriotic Video Game Moments
July 3, 2009
With the Independence Day weekend upon us here in the United States, we note that News4U has posted its list of 5 Patriotic Video Game Moments.
The list is interesting and contains some games that will surprise you. The five patriotic scenes named come from:
- Freedom Fighters
- Animal Crossing
- Fallout 3
- Super Off-Road
- Bad Dudes
From the Bad Dudes (NES) description:
After rescuing the prez [GP: Bush #1], he says the most American thing the developers could think of: “Hey dudes, thanks for rescuing me. Let’s go for a burger…Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!” You’re then treated to a scene with the president eating a burger in front of the White House. Apparently it was decided to beef up security after the ninja incident, since there is a wall of Secret Service agents behind both of you as well. Oh, and of course Old Glory is showing her colors the whole time the credits roll.
Check out the video clip at left to see the Bad Dudes ending.
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Posted 03/19/10 at 02:36pm
Andrew Eisen: JDKJ - Probably the widow/widower.
Andrew Eisen: JDKJ - Probably the widow/widower.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:33pm
ZippyDSMlee: JD:who gives a shit about you :P
ZippyDSMlee: JD:who gives a shit about you :P
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:33pm
Valdearg: Lol.. Wow, JDKJ. Troll much?
Valdearg: Lol.. Wow, JDKJ. Troll much?
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:27pm
JDKJ: Who gives a rat's ass about the children of fallen soldiers?
JDKJ: Who gives a rat's ass about the children of fallen soldiers?
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:16pm
Andrew Eisen: I completely agree.
Andrew Eisen: I completely agree.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:15pm
Valdearg: If they really wanted to help the troops, they should donate their money to a legitimate charity with a good cash in/out ratio.
Valdearg: If they really wanted to help the troops, they should donate their money to a legitimate charity with a good cash in/out ratio.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:14pm
Valdearg: It's just offensive that people who attend these things think they are helping the troops, when in reality, Hannity is using MOST of the money to live large in the cities he travels to. He could at least scale down his accommodations..
Valdearg: It's just offensive that people who attend these things think they are helping the troops, when in reality, Hannity is using MOST of the money to live large in the cities he travels to. He could at least scale down his accommodations..
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:13pm
Andrew Eisen: Val - But they did get something and that's better than nothing. Also, the Freedom Concert site is clear that expenses are subtracted from the donated amount so while it’s not fraud (from what little I’ve seen) it is pretty crummy.
Andrew Eisen: Val - But they did get something and that's better than nothing. Also, the Freedom Concert site is clear that expenses are subtracted from the donated amount so while it’s not fraud (from what little I’ve seen) it is pretty crummy.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:12pm
ZippyDSMlee: fou fundrasier, from a fou consertive, who would have thought :P.
ZippyDSMlee: fou fundrasier, from a fou consertive, who would have thought :P.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:11pm
Valdearg: The problem, Zip, is that barely ANY of the proceeds are going to the children. It's all going so hannity can line his own pockets and enjoy a life of luxury. He is a grade A Piece of Human Crap.
Valdearg: The problem, Zip, is that barely ANY of the proceeds are going to the children. It's all going so hannity can line his own pockets and enjoy a life of luxury. He is a grade A Piece of Human Crap.
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:09pm
ZippyDSMlee: Hanaity cn afford to pay for it himself so all proceeds go to the childernz or whatever. .....
ZippyDSMlee: Hanaity cn afford to pay for it himself so all proceeds go to the childernz or whatever. .....
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:09pm
ZippyDSMlee: But anyway you want to pad your rep with a funrasier get 80% to the people its suppose to go to....
ZippyDSMlee: But anyway you want to pad your rep with a funrasier get 80% to the people its suppose to go to....
Posted 03/19/10 at 02:03pm
ZippyDSMlee: VLag:thats ture but alot of cop and fireman and other thigns are under 10% to what they give to what they are raising money for
ZippyDSMlee: VLag:thats ture but alot of cop and fireman and other thigns are under 10% to what they give to what they are raising money for
Posted 03/19/10 at 01:48pm
Valdearg: On top of that, the children of fallen soldiers who DID recieve money for school only recieved a pittance. Often less than 1000 dollars, and no child recieved more than 6000, which is not nearly enough to pay for an education.
Valdearg: On top of that, the children of fallen soldiers who DID recieve money for school only recieved a pittance. Often less than 1000 dollars, and no child recieved more than 6000, which is not nearly enough to pay for an education.
Posted 03/19/10 at 01:46pm
Valdearg: The fact that Hannity's charity only does 4-7%, and he uses a lot of the other money for luxury travel and accomodations for himself and his friends. That's just fraud, no matter how you put it.
Valdearg: The fact that Hannity's charity only does 4-7%, and he uses a lot of the other money for luxury travel and accomodations for himself and his friends. That's just fraud, no matter how you put it.
Posted 03/19/10 at 01:44pm
Valdearg: Woah Zip. Broken record mode. There are many, many other charities that can pull off a 50% or better donation rate with the money they are given.
Valdearg: Woah Zip. Broken record mode. There are many, many other charities that can pull off a 50% or better donation rate with the money they are given.
Posted 03/19/10 at 01:39pm
ZippyDSMlee: ya but half of all fundriaseing stuff is under 10% 0-o
ZippyDSMlee: ya but half of all fundriaseing stuff is under 10% 0-o
Posted 03/19/10 at 10:21am
Valdearg: Lmao. I was just permabanned from the hannity forums for asking about her article. It was politely worded, and I made sure to imply that I was conservative. Seems to me like Hannity is in full damage control, at the moment.
Valdearg: Lmao. I was just permabanned from the hannity forums for asking about her article. It was politely worded, and I made sure to imply that I was conservative. Seems to me like Hannity is in full damage control, at the moment.
Posted 03/19/10 at 09:59am
Valdearg: CONSERVATIVE blogger Debbie Schlussel out's Sean Hannity's Freedom Concerts as a SCAM! As little as 4% and 7% of the money collected in some years actually went to the benefits of the charity. A MUCH larger percentage was spent on luxuries for Hannity.
Valdearg: CONSERVATIVE blogger Debbie Schlussel out's Sean Hannity's Freedom Concerts as a SCAM! As little as 4% and 7% of the money collected in some years actually went to the benefits of the charity. A MUCH larger percentage was spent on luxuries for Hannity.
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