What Happened to High-Concept Games?
Editor's note: Could a return to "high-concept" gaming draw in bigger crowds? I think Daniel is on to something here — many iconic titles...
News Blips: Blizzard on DRM, Casual Gaming Study, Wii in the Navy, and More
Who would've thought that piracy would adversely affect the way we receive games? News Blips: Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce thinks that anti-piracy copy protection...
Video Blips: Mafia 2, Sonic Colors, Red Dead Redemption, and More
Drum-loaded Thompson guns may be the iconic staple of the Mafia, but nothing adds flair like a freshly pressed trench coat and a crisp...
That Gamer Guilt Will Get You
Editor's note: Tony wrestles with the always-delicate game/life balance…. -Demian There's a time for everything. When I'm grungy, I shower. When I get the...
On Customized Gaming Experiences and Terror
Editor's note: They say we're afraid of the unknown. Well, as we speak, scientists are attempting to identify that unknown element that soaks beds...
Zynga lands Yahoo distribution deal for its games
In a prudent move to diversify its Facebook-centric audience, social game maker Zynga this morning announced a distribution deal with Yahoo that will allow...
Halo Highlight Reel: Reach Beta Post-Mortem
While many of the gamers were impressed with the great new modes and armor abilities, others ere taken back by the lack of polish on the visuals and some of the way the game was playing.
News Blips: Gaming Addiction, Insomniac/EA Partnership, Console Exclusives, and More
If video games are being equated to taking drugs, then Bitmob must be one well-mannered crack house. News Blips: A British therapist compares two...
Pixel Revolt 25: Community Question Reminder
By your power combined, we are Pixel Revolt! …or something. Ahem. It's that time of the week again, Bitmobbers. We're ready to record again...
Mansae! How Korea Shaped the Gaming Landscape (Part 1)
Editor's note: Davin's story is as much about Korean characters in games as it is about how games helped him appreciate his own cultural...