League of Legends is finally getting a spectator mode
Riot Games is adding a spectator mode to the popular free-to-play title League of Legends with its next patch. The new mode will allow players to move...
How gaming’s biggest blockbusters affect monthly sales (infographic)
If you ever doubted the impact that blockbuster games have on monthly software sales, then this new infographic will convince you of the importance of AAA titles.
Vote for the best gaming prequel of all time.
The recently-revealed God of War: Ascension proves that prequels will continue to be an attractive way for developers to extend the life of a series without having to worry about the consequences and story concerns that come with making a sequel. Still, this announcement made us wonder which release is the greatest prequel in gaming history.
Adam Sessler leaves G4
Adam Sessler has left G4, where he had hosted the channel's popular X-Play show, which features a variety of gaming-themed content, since 1998.
A dedicated fan turns the Uncharted games into movies
Many gamers know the Uncharted series for its well-written characters and dialogue, but not everyone has experienced the fun stories of these PlayStation 3 exclusives. Well, thanks to YouTube user morphinapg, you can now watch each installment of the Uncharted trilogy as a movie.
Call of Duty website counting down to May 1 world reveal
The official Call of Duty website is counting down to a "world reveal" on May 1 during the NBA playoffs on TNT.
Temple Run sprints past 10 million downloads for Android
Games Industry International reports that Android users have downloaded Temple Run, a free-to-play mobile game, over 10 million times after just three weeks of availability on that platform.
Beating Ocarina of Time in under 25 minutes and other crazy speed runs
You shouldn't be able to beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 23 minutes and 29 seconds, but thanks to some truly bizarre glitches, you actually can accomplish this incredible feat.
Speed runs are nothing new. Players bored with merely plowing through their favorite titles until they hit a "game over" screen have made their own fun by trying to complete the experience in record time. While the best speed runners rely on fast reflexes and skills (a single mistake can ruin an entire attempt), many also take advantage of glitches to secure the top spot on the leaderboards.
PlayJam partners with Miniclip to bring gaming to Smart TV
Casual games network PlayJam has partnered with free online gaming site Miniclip to bring their titles to Smart TV.
Miniclip will use the PlayJam platform to bring games like Fragger, Gravity Gun, and iStunt to Smart TVs manufactured by Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, Western Digital, and Vestel. The titles will utilize social features, including leaderboards and integration with social networks.
Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes enters open beta
The open beta for Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes, a free-to-play player-versus-player game from BioWare Mythic, is now available to download.
The new title allows players to engage in a variety of fast-paced matches between three teams of six players. The experience is inspired by Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, BioWare Mythic's 2008 massively-multiplayer online game.