Humor is a tough thing to get across in videogames. Unlike movies, videogames can sometimes last up to fifteen to twenty hours. Trying to keep players giggling for that long is an almost impossible task.

It seems the only way designers can successfully pull off a genuinely funny videogame is to delve deeper than just a goofy script full of cheesy puns and old ladies falling down (although that would keep me entertained just fine). A funny videogame needs to somehow mix in humorous gameplay with its smart, quick-witted story.

A perfect example of this is in classic PC adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island. Not only is this game full of highly quotable dialogue (“That's the second biggest monkey head I've ever seen!”), it manages to seamlessly blend its laugh at loud script with some pretty darn clever gameplay.

While I hate to single out just one sequence in a game full of so much hilarious win, hit the jump to relive a moment that I think shows off some of the most creative gameplay in the history of videogames. And, yes, my hyperbole is on fire today!

Humor is a tough thing to get across in videogames. Unlike movies, videogames can sometimes last up to fifteen to twenty hours. Trying to keep players giggling for that long is an almost impossible task.

It seems the only way designers can successfully pull off a genuinely funny videogame is to delve deeper than just a goofy script full of cheesy puns and old ladies falling down (although that would keep me entertained just fine). A funny videogame needs to somehow mix in humorous gameplay with its smart, quick-witted story.

A perfect example of this is in classic PC adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island. Not only is this game full of highly quotable dialogue (“That's the second biggest monkey head I've ever seen!”), it manages to seamlessly blend its laugh at loud script with some pretty darn clever gameplay.

While I hate to single out just one sequence in a game full of so much hilarious win, hit the jump to relive a moment that I think shows off some of the most creative gameplay in the history of videogames. And, yes, my hyperbole is on fire today!

Like Portal before it, Mirror’s Edge is now getting the 2D treatment with a new Flash game now in beta. I suppose it makes a lot of sense actually, since the source material’s main feature was slick controls and acrobatics. Unlike the Flash version of Portal though, this game is officially sanctioned by EA, who are working with Borne Games to develop it. After a quick play through, I’d say this game definitely captures the same feel of the console Mirror’s Edge with it’s simple controls and smooth visuals. Actually, I’d say the game even controls better than the 3D version, since you never have to stop and look around for the next ledge to jump to.

You can give the Flash version of Mirror’s Edge a try here.

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As is the norm with Ben Heck's many time-consuming projects, this magnificent console was special ordered and most likely cost the lucky guy who bought it a pretty penny.

For the rest of us, there's always this lovely set of images for us to ogle over as we remember how low are bank accounts have become lately.

Behold Ben Heckendorn's latest creation: the Xbox 360 Portable. Unlike his previous "laptops," this model's hard drive can be removed and there is actually memory card access this time around. Also, the keyboard is nonexistent, hence the title.

As is the norm with Ben Heck's many time-consuming projects, this magnificent console was special ordered and most likely cost the lucky guy who bought it a pretty penny.

For the rest of us, there's always this lovely set of images for us to ogle over as we remember how low are bank accounts have become lately.

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• Resident Evil: Degeneration teaser clip injected with Tyrant love
  

• Resident Evil: Degeneration teaser clip injected with Tyrant love
  

• Resident Evil: Degeneration teaser clip injected with Tyrant love