Awesome Leisure
InFamous: Second Son (Gameplay)
Check out Delsin’s smoke- and neon-based powers in this gameplay video of InFamous: Second Son. The game’s graphics look great, and exploring the open world seems fun and easy, though something’s really off with its sound.
First Strike
A fast paced strategy game for iOS and Android tablets. First Strike pits you against other nations in a nuclear arms race that quickly escalates to all out war, all presented through a simple but slick interface. More here.
Game of Thrones Season 3 Recap
(MAJOR SPOILERS) A soldier knows nothing, an aspiring ruler gains something and a house loses practically everything. The cast of HBO’s Game of Thrones look back at the third season in this 25-minute recap. WHUR MUH ARMY AT.
Turn Down for What
(NSFW) A dude’s dancing ding dong spreads its fury to the whole neighborhood in the music video for DJ Snake and Lil’ Jon’s hilariously simple bass-plus-catchphrase club banger.
Surf Sauna
After a long day at the beach catching winter waves, there’s nothing quite like a good warm-up in a sauna. This portable, propane-heated sauna on wheels is perfect for relaxing your muscles and mind after any cold-weather activity.
Hearthstone (Trailer)
Blizzard’s digital collectible card game is now out for Windows and OS X. CCG veterans may find it lacking, but Hearthstone’s polished presentation and matchmaking make it a great starting point for newbies and casual card gamers.
D3: Reaper of Souls (Gameplay 2)
Another look at the Crusader, the new class included in Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. The expansion also adds Adventure Mode, where you can go anywhere you like and at any difficulty right from the get go. Gameplay starts at 1:20.
Zelliack: Noir Tone
Two metal heads combine forces to form… a smooth jazz band. A very good one. Zack Ordway makes the music while Elliot Coleman sings his lungs out. Sadly, they’re on indefinite hiatus. Listen to Elliot sing live here. (Thanks Joe!)
English Words Not on Tests
Colourblind
Creation clashes with destruction in this amazing stop-motion video made by Oh Yeah Wow. It serves a music video for Elliot The Bull’s single Colourblind. Whether or not you like the song, the animation is top notch.
Floating Skate Ramp
For a stunt to promote California tourism, pro-skater Bob Burnquist’s skated on one of the most awesomely scenic skate parks ever built – a set of ramps that was floated onto the beautifully blue/green waters of Lake Tahoe.
Disappearing Swimming Pool 2
Like Hydrofloors, Agor specializes in building swimming pools with moveable floors. The pools are equipped with hydraulics that raise and lower the floors. The company can also make hidden whirlpool tubs and hot tubs.
Duelyst
A bite-sized tactical turn-based strategy game with both single and multiplayer modes, similar to Hero Academy. Duelyst features 5 factions, each with 100 units and spells. Coming to Windows, OS X, Chrome and Firefox. More here.
Converse: Hero
Frank Ocean sings over a reggae-punk beat made by super producer Diplo together with The Clash’s Paul Simonon and Mick Jones. Download the track for free at Converse Music’s blog. Check out the behind-the-scenes here.
The Bike Deconstructed
Chockful of diagrams and explanatory text, Richard Hallett’s visually impressive book provides an in-depth look at not only every detail about how modern bicycles function, but also how they came to be. Informative and beautiful.
Jarell Perry: Braindead
(NSFW) The music video for Braindead, a single from Jarell Perry’s White EP. The up-and-coming LA-based singer and songwriter fuses classic R&B with minimal bass-driven beats. You can stream the EP on Soundcloud.
Goofball Goals
Mini Pool Table Tricks
Florian “Venom” Kohler is a master at pool table trick shots. In this clip, he tosses out a series of bonus tricks on a tiny version of his instrument of choice, before moving on to the full-size version for a demonstration of his true capabilities.
Game of Thrones S4 (Trailer 3)
“Always keep your foes confused. If they don’t know who you are or what you want, they can’t know what you plan to do next.” The Starks are scattered, the Lannisters are afraid, the Martells want answers and Ramsay is still creepy as hell.
Giveaway: Game Golf
The Winter Soldier (Clip)
(SPOILERS) Captain America, Black Widow and SHIELD operatives infiltrate a hijacked ocean liner while trading witty banter in this clip from Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It Looks like they’re underestimating GSP’s Batroc.