Nostalgic for the days of getting home from school or work, firing up the PlayStation 2 and popping Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in the tray? Then get your smartphone ready: Rockstar Games on Friday officially announced the game will be ported to Android and iOS later this fall. Rockstar made the mobile versions, which will have some all-new bonus features and top-notch graphics, to celebrate the game’s 10-year release. That’s right: Vice City, the sixth Grand Theft Auto title, came out way back in 2002. “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City gave players the freedom of a massive open-world in one of the most iconic and vibrant settings ever realized in a game,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games, in a statement. “It was a defining moment in the series and we’re delighted to be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a stunning, updated version for phones and tablets.” As part of the anniversary celebration, Grand Theft Auto fans will find new promotional gear for sale at the Rockstar Games Warehouse and through online sweepstakes. There’s no solid release date for the mobile game yet: Rockstar’s only saying “later this fall.” The company’s silent on any Windows 8 version, too. Can’t wait for your fix of old-school vehicular carnage? Check out Sega’s mobile port of Dreamcast favorite Crazy Taxi while you’re waiting for Vice City to arrive. Below, one of the original trailers for the PlayStation 2 version of Vice City. Check it out, then share your favorite Grand Theft Auto memories in the comments! Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/27/grand-theft-auto-phone/
8 Great Kids’ Costumes at New York Comic Con Adventure Time A young Finn with his mom as Princess Bubblegum. Bumblebee Transformer This amazing costume actually goes from Bumblebee the transformer to his car form. Cosplay Family A great family of all Marvel characters. Gangnam Kids It isn’t Comic Con without someone dancing to Gangnam Style. Link There were lots of youngsters dressed as the Hylian hero. Little Jedi The young padawan is learning. Sailor Jupiter This girl dressed as one of the characters from Sailor Moon. South Park These teenagers dressed as South Park characters. Kenny has clearly been through the ringer. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/15/ny-comic-con-kids/
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition for many families. I always remember having the parade on the tiny television in my grandparents’ kitchen while I was enlisted to chop or prepare something for our big meal. My sister and I would pick out our favorites from the legendary balloons. It’s nostalgic. For one grandma, the parade has huge significance. Grandma Boop had been trying to be in the parade for more than 30 years, and on her 83rd birthday, her kids gave her the surprise of a lifetime. She doesn’t know what to think or believe at first, but when she gets it, the look on her face is priceless. Read More: This Grandma Danced Her Way Through Life — We Should All Be This Fabulous At 88 I’m sure it was an amazing experience and Grandma Boop really made the most of it. That’s one more thing crossed off the bucket list. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/thanksgiving-day-parade/
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); Rambro the ram strikes again! You might remember Rambro (AKA The Angry Ram) from his Halloween mishap with a jack-o-lantern, and he’s at it once again in this bizarre footage. This time around, Rambro is up to his usual tricks as he attacks an unsuspecting motorcyclist who thinks he’s just out for another ride through the forest. Somebody sign Rambro up for anger management classes! He needs a little help. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/rambro-strikes-again/
For a young man serving in the Army, $120 was more than an entire month’s pay in 1960. Now, 55 years later, we doubt he regrets buying that watch. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/veteran-gets-his-1960-rolex-appraised/
People getting high isn’t exactly new. In fact, it’s nearly as old as time. That being said, if you thought contemporary drugs were bizarre, you’ll be pretty stunned when you see the crazy nonsense people used to do back in the day for a little lift. 1. U.S. soldiers used their guns to smoke weed. During the Vietnam War, soldiers often made makeshift bongs out of their guns. They also tried to get high on C-4, but they stopped when too many soldiers got sick. 2. Using laughing gas for anything but surgery. Wikipedia When laughing gas was first invented, it was seen as a gag and was used at house parties to get people laughing and having a good time 70 years before it was ever used in medicine. 3. Cannibalism. Yes, cannibalism. Wikipedia Throughout history, people have gotten spiritual highs on human flesh. Gross, right? From Mayans to Romans, plenty of people have chowed down on their brethren. Leonardo da Vinci was even on board! 4. Ladies who added cocaine to their tampons were high as kites. Wikipedia Because medicine has always been a patriarchal mess, doctors paid little to no mind to women’s ailments. To remedy that pesky period pain, they recommended that women throw some cocaine on their tampons before inserting them. Great idea. 5. Eating mold and riding brooms. British Museum Housewives during the Middle Ages got high by brewing ergot, which is a form of mold that grows on rye. In fact, the high they got from it was so strong that they felt like they were flying. That’s why we associate images of women flying on brooms with witchcraft! (via Cracked) Say no to drugs, friends. Getting high isn’t worth it…especially when it calls for eating human flesh. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/high-on-history/
Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. The Pankey family recently endured the loss of their 10-year-old son Aiden, but the circumstances of his death left the Pankeys and others questioning the practices of a popular pet store. Aiden had recently received a new pet rat from his grandmother, who bought the animal at Petco. Unbeknownst to the family, the rodent had rat-bite fever, which he then passed on to Aiden. Aiden loved playing and cuddling with the creature, but two weeks after he contracted the disease, he died. Now his family is suing Petco, claiming they were negligent and knew harm could come to their customers. Facebook / Southeast News Network Read More: He Posted A Photo Of A Dead Rattlesnake Online. Here’s The Horrifying Reason Why. Petco says that all customers sign a waiver acknowledging the possibility of rat-bite fever and say they are not at fault. Learn more in the video below. This is a heartbreaking situation for the Pankey family. Do you think Petco should be held responsible? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to share this article to honor Aiden’s memory. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/pet-rat-death/
Countless people retell the iconic holiday story, “The Night Before Christmas,” every year during the holiday season. But what makes this man special is that he can read the tale in an impressive variety of voices. Scheiffer Bates is a talented voice actor and impressionist from the U.K. who can transform into any character or celebrity he chooses — at least, when it comes to how they speak and sound. So settle in, grab some blankets and hot coco, because you’re about to hear Bates’ version of the Christmas story, told in dozens of voices you’ll recognize right away. How does he do it?! If I’d only been listening instead of watching, I’d have sworn these were the actual people and characters talking. Check out more of Bates’ awesome impressions on YouTube. Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/night-before-christmas-impressions/
This baby elephant doesn’t care what he’s saying… it just wants to play. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/baby-elephant-doesnt-let-this-man-finish-a-single-sentence/
Image: Peanuts Worldwide It’s been 64 years since Charlie Brown first stumbled into our hearts and morning paper. The first Peanuts comic, shown above, appeared in nine newspapers on Oct. 2, 1950. By the time the comic ended in 2000, creator Charles Schulz had published 17,897 strips — which continue in reruns to this day. For more than six decades, children and adults alike have grown to love the Peanuts gang and “the great American un-success story” that is Charlie Brown. From his comics to cartoons, to films that have become a family staple, Schulz’s characters taught us valuable lessons about love, friendship, acceptance and the harsh realities of growing up. To celebrate the anniversary, we’ve gathered our favorite memorable Peanuts moments. Share your fondest memories in the comments below. Celebrating Charles Schulz’s Famous Comics ‘Peanuts’ Comic Strips Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/02/peanuts-anniversary/
