New Zealand’s MiniMonos raises $550,000 for kids virtual world
Virtual worlds aren’t exactly fashionable these days. They went through a hype cycle when everyone predicted that we’d all be living virtual lives in...
Reviews Spotlight: Haiku, Fist Pumps, and 3-For-1 Specials
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, this week’s Reviews Spotlight will tenderize that cold, black, dead thing you call your heart. Scott Bradley will be...
Distinguishing Between Rape and Murder in Video Games
Regardless of your age, you’ve probably seen thousands (if not millions) of simulated deaths at this point in your life. Blood-soaked swords, foul-mouthed marines,...
Alien PS3 Casemod: My Console Has Been Impregnated!
We’ve covered a ton of casemods here on Bitmob, but the quality of this one might actually sell consoles. Well, to H.R. Giger fetishists....
World Of Warcraft App: Manage Your Other Life Anywhere
Have you ever wondered how much your fake item in World of Warcraft is selling for on the virtual market when you are away...
Musings of a Gamer: Gaming History…Is It Necessary?
Editor’s note: Mike poses an interesting question: Do you need to know gaming’s past to be a real gamer? My appreciation for the early...
Game developers move to iPhone, ignore Wii
Game developers are shifting their attention to the iPhone and starting to ignore the Nintendo Wii, according to Game Developer Research. Developers creating games...
Breaking Mafia Wars: Casual Gaming Meets Hardcore Gamer
Editor’s note: The Facebook MMO Mafia Wars has approximately 14 bajillion players, largely due to its simple play style. To gamers like Sam, this...
Rehabilitating Terrorists with Video Games
Let’s pretend you’re the president of Afghanistan for a second: You govern a nation which still struggles with the insurgency movement of the Taliban....
Bitmob Game Night Reminder: Fat Princess Tonight
In case you missed (or forgot about) the original announcement, here’s a reminder: The Bitmob community and staff plans on getting together tonight for...