How Nintendo tries (and fails) to be like Apple
It's become increasingly apparent that Nintendo wants to replicate Apple's approach to product cycles. Both companies tweak a product slightly on a regular basis,...
Zynga brings Words With Friends to Facebook
Social gaming company Zynga today announced that it is bringing its mobile Scrabble-like game Words With Friends to Facebook. That means players on Android...
Gaming pays off: Blizzard unveils Diablo 3 auction system featuring real currency
World of Warcraft maker Blizzard Entertainment today unveiled an auction system for selling in-game items for real-world currency in its latest multiplayer game, Diablo...
What The Hell Does Being A ‘Gamer’ Mean?
But in reality is this physically possible for the average adult? Maybe when you’re in high school, but as soon as you have a job (even a part time job), a significant other and some semblance of social life, playing that many games is next to impossible.
How Call of Duty Is Ruining Gaming
Call of Duty is easily the most popular video game franchise around. The series has sold over 55 million copies worldwide. The latest installment, Call of Duty Black Ops, sold 7 million copies in the first 24 hours of its release.
The post-apocalyptic game’s state of nature
The urban wasteland of Moscow harbors a hidden reflection of humanity. But Metro 2033 protagonist Artyom doesn't have time for philosophical ruminations. He's got...
Twin Galaxies International Announces Twin Galaxies Video Game Festival
You’ve heard rumors about it, now find out what it’s all about. The Twin Galaxies Video Game Festival is less than four months away...
News Blips: 3DS price cut, EA faults Valve over Dragon Age 2, Ubisoft praises DRM system, and more
Today's blessing of frugality contains the curse of a dwindling social life cloaked within it. Damn you, Nintendo! News Blips: Brandishing its Master Sword...
Mario’s World Isn’t Looking So Hot
So, as someone who bought a 3DS for the launch of Ocarina of Time 3D, the recent announcement of a massive price drop was...
Video Blips: Rage, Oil Rush, Resistance 3, and more
Rage developer id Software knows that a shooter's worth stems from the variability of its enemies. I, on the other hand, adopt the mantra...