Shockwave catches the virtual goods wave with newest games
Joining in on an industry gold rush, Viacom’s Shockwave.com entertainment web site is launching virtual currency for use in the games on its web...
Heyzap Arcade delivers "games portal in a box"
Heyzap is launching a way to simplify that non-game companies can add games to their web sites with Heyzap Arcade. The San Francisco company,...
Hi5 exec Alex St. John wrestles sumo stand-in for Facebook (video)
Facebook is expected to announce Wednesday that it has crossed the 500-million user mark. Rival social network Hi5, with just 40 million users of...
Developer Commentary: The Greatest Feature Games Rarely Include
Editor's note: In his second piece of his tryout, Mitch discusses an underappreciated aspect of gaming: developer commentaries. Do you listen to these when...
Square Doesn't Want Me to Play Final Fantasy 14
Editor's note: I keenly remember the first time the minimum specs ruined my excitement for a game. It was 1994. The game was TIE...
News Blips: Kinect Pricing, Violent Game Legislation, OnLive, and More
Not only is Microsoft's Kinect technology the Next Big Thing, its $150 price will assuredly turn your wallet into A Very Empty Hole. News...
Why the Wii Needs Achievements
Editor’s note: I understand where Tony is coming from all too well. The hook of virtual points — be it achievements or trophies —...
Video Blips: Mafia 2, Disciples 3, Red Faction: Armageddon, and More
Mafia 2 has all of the trappings of a classic gangster flick — fedoras, Tommy guns, and enough "Jimmies" and "Vinnies" to choke a...
Getting My Girlfriend to Game
Editor's note: Joshua had difficulty getting his girlfriend interested in gaming. But thanks to his perseverance — and a smidge of luck and insight...
Worth the Wait: Midnight Release Lines
Editor's note: I've never actually gone to a midnight launch, but after reading Corey's article, I want to. How many months is it until...