The scoop and where it’s at. Honolulu Street Pulse: Events Calendar.

June heralds the start of summer — and of gaming’s biggest event of the year. E3 runs June 12-14 in Los Angeles, and, as usual, it’ll probably be a pretty big deal. Here are some key points to look for ahead of the conference (and of course, we’ll be dissecting the announcements here next week).

Jumping into the “Yakuza” series right now is a tricky proposition. Sega’s long-running underworld crime saga has been out for more than a decade and has several chapters that follow the exploits of legendary gangster Kazuma Kiryu.

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Whether made by the sun or with indelible ink, the lines on our bodies often leave a lasting impression. Here’s a body of artwork that’s sure to pique your interest.

Atom Figueroa grew up in a muscle car family. His father was totally into the car scene back in the 70s and 80s.  As a kid, Atom would listen to the stories his father would tell…about running at Sandy’s and the freedom that time period seemed to represent. 

WHAT TURNS ME ON: Success and genuine kindness.

The scoop and where it’s at. Honolulu Street Pulse: Events Calendar.

Steam has never been the best place to get your sexy game fix (if that’s what you’re into), but the platform has always housed such titles — like, say, Huniepop (a match-3 game with sexy rewards) or Mutiny!! (a pirate-themed visual novel).