Xbox 360 gets HBO Go support just in time for Game of Thrones
HBO has added support for its HBO Go streaming service to Xbox 360, giving gamers yet another reason not to turn off their console...
Day-one DLC is not a cash grab
Folks, we have to talk about something. People in some corners of the internet think that offering downloadable content (DLC) on the same day...
Collecting shiny things is the ultimate self improvement plan (in games)
Developers put character progression mechanics in games for one reason: incentive. Reward systems make games; they keep players addicted on the short term while also providing a long term goal. They come in a thousand different coats of paint including common skill points.
Gunning for another Kickstarter success Minecraft-style
Curious how a first-person shooter with crafting elements and “total environmental destruction” would play? For a modest $15 you can pre-purchase indie game Guncraft...
Women-targeted Plants Vs Zombies tournaments launch soon
Wait, what? There’s a Plants vs Zombies tournament? The answer is apparently yes, as revealed by Feelgood Games. The tournaments will include PopCap casual...
Developers need to stop recycling game experiences
I remembered in middle school, I would try my hardest to save my allowance just so I can buy a $29.99 cartridge to feed...
The Brawl of a Lifetime – Alongside vVv ZeRo at Apex 2012
Over a thousand players, and hundreds of spectators, showed up for a three day spectacle that actually happens quite often. Yet, each tournament is magic. This event was Apex 2012, housing huge events for Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom, Mortal Kombat, and Pokemon Black/White. The biggest game was Super Smash Bros.
VentureBeat Staff Impressions: “The more I play the PlayStation Vita, the less I like it”
Now that the staff has had a chance to put Sony’s new handheld device through its paces, what does it think? Sebastian Haley, Reviews...
Chatting up mad Miranda in Mass Effect 2
As a paragon of communicative bonding, Mass Effect 2’s Commander Shepard understands the importance of conversing with his crew. Still, those wacky Rooster Teeth...
Video Blips: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Max Payne 3, and The Amazing Spider-Man
Sure, zombie genocide and a meaty metal soundtrack is a cliche pairing, but throwing in the ability to spear dive the undead certainly mixes...