Wow.  There are fan films, and then there are fan films.  Zelda: The Hero of Time is an independently produced feature-length Zelda movie that looks really good, despite its low budget.  I can’t say I’m a fan of Link’s emo eye makup, but otherwise, bravo.  You can watch the entire film on Dailymotion.  I suggest you check it out now, before Nintendo’s legal dicks send a cease & desist.

The first cinematic trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic has just been released, and it is sicker than AIDS.  Watch this in full screen HD.  It’s worth it.

You better believe I have my eye on this game.

“Faith Fighter” Game Unites Religions In Outrage

Have you ever had an argument that amounted to “My imaginary friend can beat up your imaginary friend”?  Well somebody finally got around to making a game out of it, and now all the people with imaginary friends are pissed.  The various faiths of the world don’t agree on much, but they can certainly all get behind the idea of lynching the blasphemer!

Feeling sacreligious?  The game’s original producer has taken it down, but you can still play it here.  I heard that if you beat the game you unlock Galactic Emperor Zenu and the Flying Spaghetti Monster ;)

(via Digg)

Just in case you didn’t already feel old, the original Nintendo Gameboy turns 20 this week.  (via Engadget)

D-Pad Hero - Guitar Hero for the NES

Not just a clever mockup, this is an actual game.  Download the ROM and play for yourself in an NES emulator.  (via Offworld)

Bike Hero

I’m not 100% convinced that there were no editing tricks used in the making of this video, but it’s fucking epic either way.  (via Digg)

I didn’t play the first Saints Row, but I can appreciate a quality game.  Saints Row 2 looks to be an even more fun title - following in the same vein of being “Grand Theft Auto, if Grand Theft Auto didn’t take itself so seriously.”  The comparison is so obvious, they even make it the primary focus of this trailer.

This nine minute lecture on sex in video games in probably the most intelligent and entertaining clip on Youtube (not that that’s saying much).  Professor Daniel Floyd’s theory is that video games need to portray sex more often, and more realistically if the medium is to advance as an art form.  I tend to agree. (via Boingboing)

I’ve seen some impressive SMB custom levels, but this one takes the cake.  I can’t even begin to imagine the time and effort that went into syncing the in-game sound effects with the (awesome) original background music.  (via Kotaku by way of Digg)

Pole Dancing Game In The Works For Nintendo Wii

I’ve never much liked the Wii. I find the controls gimicky and the games lacking depth. However, if the proposed game “Electra-Pole” ever sees the light of day I may have to revise my opinion. One must wonder though, what’s next? Samus Strip Tease? Lap Dance Revolution? The possibilities are endless. (via Digg)