Can Google’s Nexus Q media streamer play games? Sort of
Google’s freshly announced Nexus Q media streamer may be designed for music and movies, but developers have already used the device for something different: games. Philippe...
50 Games in 2012 – #2 Catherine [PS3]
Following up Portal 2 turned out to be an interesting experience. Still riding high on the lovable dialogue puzzle adventure that was Portal 2 I wanted to experience more of the genre. Straying from the beaten path seemed like a solid idea at this point and the puzzler I turned to was Catherine.
The Last of Us’ “Truck Ambush” trailer: now with 100% more Sackboy (video)
A clever fan has recreated the intense "Truck Ambush" trailer from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us in Little Big Planet 2.
An open letter to all game critics
First, let me say that I’m incredibly appreciative of the work that you’ve done over the years. Your criticism has been very useful for myself and many others. Now, though, I would like to offer criticism to you as a critic. You’ve done a great job, but you can always do it better.
Sega closes multiple offices worldwide and focuses on digital
In a major restructuring move, Sega closes offices in France, Germany, Spain, Australia, and the Netherlands while increasing focus on stronger IPs such as Sonic and Total War.
Dawnguard finally brings a sense of urgency to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (review)
Dawnguard, the new downloadable content for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim manages to do something the main game tiptoed around: instilling a sense of urgency to complete the main story missions.
Hello, Hero Academy: $2M deal helps mobile-platform Yodo1 bring Western games to China
Yodo1, a Beijing-based mobile gaming platform, announced today that it has received $2 million from ChangYou Fund to "accelerate" distribution of Western iOS and Android titles in the rapidly growing Chinese market.
Kickstarter signifies the beginning of a crowdfunding revolution
Ah, the Kickstarter nay-sayers. A few months ago, when Double Fine's Tim Schafer managed to fund his point-and-click adventure game (code-named Double Fine Adventure)...
The FIFA effect: Games that transcend the traditional community
Video games are often viewed as a very superficial medium with little depth, substance, or tangible significance. While the argument that games are in...
Valve releases the magically fiery ‘Meet the Pyro’ video
Valve releases the final installment of its "Meet the" video series for its multiplayer shooter Team Fortress 2. This time, it's the Pyro's time in the spotlight. Will we finally learn who's behind the mask?