Community News Update: Friday 8/9

Happy Friday GameSpotters!
It’s time to recap the awesome happenings of the past week!

GameSpot Popular Pick
The most talked about news article this week was the “Xbox One Unboxing". Microsoft’s Major Nelson laid out all of the Xbox One components straight from the box and gave us a peek at what we should expect. Over 5,100 GameSpotters chimed in and spoke their minds. Do you think Sony should do the same or do you think they have something better up their sleeve? Let us know in the comments below! - Full Article.

Episode 6 of GameCrib Season 2
TSM takes on week 6 of the LCS and then stops over at Cloud 9’s house for a little chat, I think I smell drama - Watch now.

GameSpot Staff Desk Tour: Kevin VanOrd
This week we check out the office space of Senior Editor Kevin VanOrd.

Mark Reviews Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons will squeeze a tear from the iciest of souls. This isn't the kind of game you can just play for an hour and expect to wash over you. The movement of the two brothers challenges you on both a cerebral and technical level. Each brother moves independently of one another using each analogue stick. The puzzles are not difficult to solve, but solving them might hurt your head. Will the complexity of the controls entice you play this game or steer you away? Comment below with your answer. - Full Review

The International Dota 2 Championships Live
Between now and August 11th the Intl. Dota 2 Championships will be streamed live, watch the best teams compete for a chance at the title and over $2.8 million dollars in prizes - Tune In.

Community Feature of the week: I'll Never Play The Hero
WTA2k5 explores his theory behind the reasons why many recent action games have been centered around some rather villainous player characters - Full Story.

Well that’s it for today folks! Remember to check back on Monday for our next Community News Report. Ohaifrancy will be going to a Street Fighter 4 tournament at Star Base in San Rafael, while DigitalDame will be playing Magic the Gathering at the Pro Tour Qualifier at Channel Fireball in San Jose. Feel free to follow Ohaifrancy or DigitalDame during the weekend for updates on their weekend shenanigans. This is Team Social signing off!