Booyah’s mobile app MyTown turns the real world into Monopoly
We’ve written about plenty of location-based services that use elements of gaming to keep users glued and reach critical mass. But what about games...
Reviews Spotlight: Post-Thanksgiving Wrap-Up
For this edition of our weekend Reviews Spotlight, we hit up all types of genres, from action and fighting to rhythm and arcade games....
An Insider’s and Outsider’s Views On Movie-Licensed Games
Editor’s note: Like Steve, I’ve also worked on the development side of the industry, and I’ve seen cases where license deals quite literally shoved...
The Sims: Living Inside a Video Game Is Scary
If you ever wondered what it would be like to be stuck inside a game of The Sims, here is your answer: Horrifying. The...
Video Games ARE Art — the Smithsonian Says So!
Can video games be considered art? I remember the first time I was asked that question. It was a few years ago, and I...
Splash Damage No. 9: Embarrassment Edition
Area 5’s Jay Frechette and game producer Erin Ali met a few years ago when they were both working their way through game design...
Room to Vroom: Gran Turismo Player Becomes Real Race Driver
You may not realize it, but the skills you’ve been cultivating while playing World of Warcraft and Call of Duty may serve you well...
Santa and Zombies: A Perfect Fit for the Holidays
Santa Claus and flesh-eating corpses go hand-in-hand. Right? Capcom Europe presents Zombie Wonderland — a game that lets you play as one of Santa’s...
What Time Is It? Pac-Man Fever Time!
Pac-Man may have won the award for “Most Over-Promoted Property” 25 years ago, but today, merchandise featuring the little yellow pill-gobbler seems to be...
Streaming, Not Digital Downloads, Is the Future
Editor’s note: Many gamers see digital downloads as the future of games. Jim sees digital as the present — streaming’s the future. And I...