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In Other News–10 February 2015

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We so often focus on the main bits of our meals, that we often overlook the sides. One of the most popular, endearing and enduring of all side dishes is the lowly, and humble chip. That doesn’t mean the chip can’t be elevated. While we in South Africa tend to favour the fabled slap tjip – and there’s nothing wrong with a soggy bit of fried potato covered in salt and vinegar – I go weak at the knees for a properly made, crispy chip. Nobody does it better than molecular gastronomist, Heston Blumenthal.

Yes, his infamous triple-cooked chips take a lot of work – but anyone who’s tried it will agree that it’s worth the effort. It requires soaking your cut potatoes in water to remove the starch, then simmering them until they’re close to falling apart. Here’s where the magic happens; putting them in the freezer to cool down for an hour halts the cooking process and removes excess moisture. Then, you need to fry the chips on a low heat until a thin crust forms, putting them back in the freezer for another hour – before frying them up one last time. It results in a chip that’s deliciously, delightfully crispy and crunch on the outside –with a glass-like crust, but soft and decadently creamy on the inside. A little salt and a splash of brown vinegar – and I’d nearly forget about the steak, burger of fried fish that accompanies them. Heaven. Unless you’re trying to cut carbs and saturated fats.

In Other News: layoffs at MontrEAl, Fatal Frame might scare white folks, Halo MCC may never get proper working multiplayer and an ode to Barry Burton.

Here’s the news we didn’t post because  we were killed by plastic Transformers.

News

A small number of layoffs hit EA Montreal
Smash Bros. 3DS gets Amiibo support on February 10
Fatal Frame likely to come West, says Itagaki
Halo: Master Chief Collection matchmaking update beta cancelled
Popular bluffing card game Coup will be a videogame soon
A survival game that riffs on The Thing
‘Mishaps’ can occur in RollerCoaster Tycoon World
Legend of Grimrock looks good running on an iPad

Stuff

Cities XXL is a ripoff
An ode to Resident Evil’s Barry Burton
Dying Light isn’t a new Fallout, but it’ll do for now

Videos

Shiftlings – Orientation trailer
Blackguards 2 – New monsters trailer
Wings Of Vengeance – Greenlight trailer

What’s on at The Movies

LEGEND OF ZELDA may get a live-action series on Netflix
This trailer for Netflix’s newest drama series BLOODLINE has good people doing bad things
Feast your eyes on a ton of gorgeous concept art for AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
Rumour: G.I. JOE 3 to have MASK crossover and classic villains?
Get ready for attitude with the red band trailer for STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
Rumour: Marvel wants Angelina Jolie to direct CAPTAIN MARVEL
It’s Official – Spider-Man is entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe

BONUS SEXY UNBOXING

Last Updated: February 10, 2015

66 Comments

  1. Corrie

    February 10, 2015 at 16:03

    Mmmmmmmmmm Chips…seriously though out of all the fast food joints Steers does it best

    Reply

    • Spathi

      February 10, 2015 at 16:05

      I think it’s their salt that does the magic!

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:06

        Yeah their salt does wonders but those chips are spectacular most of the time chips dry out and become tasteless yet their can be eaten and enjoyed

        Reply

      • Stefan

        February 10, 2015 at 22:39

        It is the MSG in the spice. The flavour enhancer!!!

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    • Hammersteyn

      February 10, 2015 at 16:06

      Drenched in their BBQ sauce and salt, I have to agree
      *Leaves office for Steers.

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:08

        Damn you!!!!!

        I’ll only be able to get some when I’m back at work on Thursday..maybe a crunch burger as well

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          February 10, 2015 at 16:10

          LOL you bought it up. Twenty minutes left till quitting time and heaven helps whoever holds up the queue at Steers

          Reply

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:12

            Go all hoo haa on his or her’s ass/s

            lol Classic advert

    • Blood Emperor Trevor

      February 10, 2015 at 16:07

      I have the best Steers right around the corner from me. 24 hours, generator for load shedding, never use old oil for the chips, and don’t skimp on them either.

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:19

        Damn man that’s the life and also the paycheck lol

        Reply

    • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

      February 10, 2015 at 16:07

      Steers? They’re my least favourite, by far. Even McD’s is better.

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        February 10, 2015 at 16:09

        Nah, They have those thin oily straws. If you squeeze them in your hands you’ll see.

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        • Corrie

          February 10, 2015 at 16:11

          By far Burger King has the worst fries I’ve tasted…and their Whopper only works with DAMN CHEESE!!!!

          You guys need to put cheese for free not charge damnit >_<

          Reply

          • Blood Emperor Trevor

            February 10, 2015 at 16:12

            I tried Burger King once. Once was enough.

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:15

            Third or forth time the other day…only ended up buying from them because I couldn’t decide and also because didn’t feel like coming home 20.30 and making food

            That’s when I discovered CHEEESE!!!!!!!! is needed to enjoy it

        • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

          February 10, 2015 at 16:11

          Yeah McD’s isn’t great. That’s what I’m saying. XD

          Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:10

        Damn you don’t like Wimpy(yeah I remember what you said) abd don’t like steers chips

        It’s like you want me to track you down and make you suffer by eating wimpy with steers stimpy time!!!!!

        Reply

        • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

          February 10, 2015 at 16:12

          Seriously, the old fish n chips style slap chips. Proper slap chips. Now THOSE are awesome. If you feel a heart attack coming, you’re on the money.

          Reply

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:13

            Ahhh Two vikings fish and chips in Amamzantoti is classic

    • CAE9872

      February 10, 2015 at 16:08

      My wife loves their chips as well; says they the best of the fast food places.

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:16

        Couldn’t agree more

        Have an upvote

        Reply

    • Spaffy

      February 10, 2015 at 16:32

      Damn yea. When we eat take-aways I might buy the burger elsewhere but I always buy their chips

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:34

        Thank goodness Where I am there is a Steers and Debonairs so best to always grab a pizza and a large fries and I’m sorted

        Reply

  2. Blood Emperor Trevor

    February 10, 2015 at 16:05

    Salt & vinegar chip roll FTW!

    Reply

    • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

      February 10, 2015 at 16:07

      Caltex has this thing called a Chip Chow. It’s so damn good. Probably give you a heart attack, but damn it’s good. Now I want one. :/

      Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    February 10, 2015 at 16:07

    So Spiderman is joining with the Avengers…

    http://img-9gag-ftw.9cache.com/photo/axZGYy1_460sa.gif

    Reply

  4. Ryanza

    February 10, 2015 at 16:07

    That un-boxing video is so stupid and retarded. I approve, only if you got money for promoting Spur.

    Reply

    • Ryanza

      February 10, 2015 at 16:19

      Please don’t take my stupid and retarded comment as me hating, disapproving, or trying to get you down. I like when people do it differently. So keep on doing your thing.

      Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      February 10, 2015 at 16:19

      I used to be stupid and retarded every time I got a new game. Haven’t felt like that in a long time which is sad

      Reply

      • Ryanza

        February 10, 2015 at 16:19

        Witcher 3 is coming?

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          February 10, 2015 at 16:20

          Hahahaha well played

          Reply

    • The D

      February 10, 2015 at 17:30

      Sweet Hungah Bustah burgers I wish. I wish.

      Reply

  5. Hammersteyn

    February 10, 2015 at 16:15

    “BONUS SEXY UNBOXING” I bet Darryn got better again. He’s like Deadpool in a way.

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    • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

      February 10, 2015 at 16:15

      Did you not see the finger twitch at the end?

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        February 10, 2015 at 16:16

        Darn it. Looked away for one second.

        Reply

        • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

          February 10, 2015 at 16:16

          That’s what she said?

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:17

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:18

            Is it me or does that seal seem more upset than the dude getting it

            Also you seem to have a odd collection of meme’s

            Odddd n a little creepy…I like it

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:19

            Avoman is my mentor.

          • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

            February 10, 2015 at 16:19

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:24

            He’s determined

          • Tosh "Did he just say that?"

            February 10, 2015 at 16:43

            Pedophile? No problem! Fuck a dwarf!

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:44

            And after that Dinklage did the narration for Destiny.

          • Mark Treloar

            February 10, 2015 at 16:48

            Its the smallest role he ever played.

          • Hammersteyn

            February 11, 2015 at 07:33

            lol

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:48

            Was worried there for a few seconds…took me a bit of time and a swig of my Volt energy drink but finally got it

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:24

            So student has surpassed master

            HAI

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:26

            LOL never, he goes to the darkest places on the internet. Still clean stuff but very disturbing

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:38

            Damn he is then the master ,This is the best I can do

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:41

            Rofl

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:47

            Poor dog…T4k3n , where man’s best friend is kidnapped and…oh hell I dunno just throw action sequences fit for MIcheal bay and it’s an instant cash machine

            Like what their doing with Furious 7, seriously let Paul Walker rest in peace

    • Blood Emperor Trevor

      February 10, 2015 at 16:16

      Darryn is like Kenny. :/

      Reply

      • Hammersteyn

        February 10, 2015 at 16:16

        Poor and immortal, makes sense.

        Reply

        • Corrie

          February 10, 2015 at 16:22

          Ohhhhh Burn

          (Cartman voice) Princess K?E?E?E?E?E?E?E?E?E?N?Y? DAAAARYN

          Reply

        • The D

          February 10, 2015 at 17:30

          I prefer the Deadpool comparison. Impossible to kill, even harder to look at directly or take seriously.

          Reply

  6. Corrie

    February 10, 2015 at 16:16

    • Hammersteyn

      February 10, 2015 at 16:20

      Beaten by a lack of pace.

      Reply

      • Corrie

        February 10, 2015 at 16:23

        Sadly I can’t play no more…my damn Xbox 360 drive is shot…damn waste of R50 xbox live gold this month…was hoping to get to level 120 in time for the PC release sadly nope…so level 114 is where it’s at for me le sighhh

        Also I’ll miss the valentine massacre dlc again

        Reply

        • Hammersteyn

          February 10, 2015 at 16:27

          O_o I’m on level 26. Did play with another guy that was level 749 last night

          Reply

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:36

            Wow uhhhh did you not like GTA Online? or you did you come late to the party ..I mean yeah repetitive but better than that crap called APB reloaded

            Either that guy doesn’t have a life or he glitched to that level

          • Hammersteyn

            February 10, 2015 at 16:42

            Hehe started playing online on my PS3 but I traded the game for something else. Only got back into it the last few weeks on the PS4. best part is after I transferred my character I got $500 000 because of some bank error?

          • Corrie

            February 10, 2015 at 16:45

            Nah that was the free 500K everyone received when the game first came out and was buggy and broken

          • Hammersteyn

            February 11, 2015 at 07:32

            Hence why I stopped playing the first time, much,much better now.

  7. nortee

    February 10, 2015 at 21:37

    ION: and this has been bugging me… why is it that the same msg from the other site (N24) still has stuff from last year on it? Is there any reason or are they just not up to the news?

    Reply

    • Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim

      February 10, 2015 at 21:44

      The “online gaming” section is curated by another site, wheres the main “gaming” section links to us.

      Reply

      • nortee

        February 10, 2015 at 21:59

        I dinno if it’s just me or it seems like since it comes from “them” (I’m looking at you N24) that it should at least be updated?

        Reply

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