You may have noticed that I’ve been doing quite the few ION posts lately. An even though there may have been a few misses, and one incident involving my drunken rage and a picture of Susan Boyle, its been pretty fun so far.

But all these bikinis are starting to become a bit tiresome, and in an effort to save myself from becoming bored with what could be the greatest fashion statement since Ursula Andress caused James Bond to utter “Shexy”, I’ve gone with a slightly more clothed, classier image, for today.After all more is less, more or less…I think. Crap, now I’m confused.

In Other News: Lara Croft and some tasteful art, gaming badasses that we never saw coming and a Battlefield 3 reality show.

Here’s the news we didn’t post, because Gavin was regaling us with a horrific tale of dental appointments.

News

Lara Croft celebrates her 15th birthday with an art exhibition
Study finds that violent games lead to lower crime rates
Is Lucasarts developing a Rogue Squadron sequel?
New multiplayer and gameplay details for StarHawk
Dark Souls might have a supply problem
Is Saints Row 4 in development for next gen consoles?
Bioware exploring mobile extensions of its franchises
Battlefield 3, football players and reality TV
CNN blames the fall of man on video games

Stuff

Seven unlikely gaming badasses
Ten great video games…That were cancelled
Dark Souls classes guide
Why is throwing so hated in gaming?
Is DOTA2 doomed to fail as esport?

Videos

Rage: The first ten minutes
Assassins Creed: Revelations – The life of Ezio trailer
Zelda Skyward Sword – Tools and combat walkthrough
Crysis console gameplay
Infinity Blade 2 debut trailer

Model: Mandy Moore