Video Blips: Binary Domain, Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, and more
Overheard at Nintendo's offices: "Hey, I had a great idea! Let's put Pokemon in a turn-based-strategy game, maybe even do a crossover. No, not...
Plugging In: On Videogames, Tutorials, and the Matrix
In The Matrix, Neo’s first experience “jacking in” to the titular worldwide computer program is a memorable one. He is led to the bridge of...
Playdom looks to boost Spry Fox’s Triple Town numbers on Facebook
Playdom, Disney’s social games product group, has announced plans to team with developer Spry Fox to publish its latest social game, Triple Town, on...
PC gamers’ Dark Souls petition gets Namco Bandai’s attention
Sometimes petitions can seem a little pointless. Lots of names on a list, but no-one listening to the message. This week though, a petition...
New 3DS accessory makes the handheld console less portable
Yesterday, we heard news that upcoming Nintendo 3DS game Kid Icarus would be shipping with a free stand for the console. Previously only announced for...
Just Dance video game franchise sells over 25 million units
The Just Dance franchise has sold more than 25 million units worldwide, publisher Ubisoft announced today. That is a huge success for the dancing...
GamesBeat aspires to become bible of the games industry: acquires Bitmob
I’m delighted to confirm that VentureBeat has acquired Bitmob, the respected gaming news site known for its passionate community of users. Bitmob will be...
Sneak peek at SteelSeries’ pocket-sized controller for tablet and smartphone gamers
One of the most persistent problems with gaming on smartphones and tablets is the lack of physical controls. This has created an opportunity for...
Minecraft developer says “No sane person can be for SOPA”
Markus Persson, creator of the breakout hit indie game Minecraft, has announced that minecraft.net and mojang.com will be taken down on Jan 18th, in...
News Blips: EA sequel rumors, MS defends PC Kinect price, and The Old Republic’s first content update
Like my math test scores, annualized franchises have a problem with numbers. It won't be long before we're saddled with FIFA 3421 and Madden...