China’s Shanda Games buys Mochi Media for $80M
Chinese online game firm Shanda Games has purchased Flash game platform company Mochi Media for $80 million in cash and stock. Shanda is one...
Saints Capital takes stake in Second Life owner Linden Lab
Secondary investment firm Saints Capital has acquired a stake in virtual world startup Linden Lab, the owner of Second Life. Venturewire reported that Saints...
Yahtzee Establishes Australia’s First Video-Game Bar
Known for his pointed, over-the-top reviews, Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw recently entered the entrepreneurial business and — with the help of three close friends —...
Crazy for Console Commands: Customizing Left 4 Dead
Editor’s note: Kevin breathes new life into Left 4 Dead via tweaking console commands. I’m not sure I want to play on his team,...
The 9 Best Penny Arcade Strips of 2009
Editor’s note: Nothing to say here. The title says it all…. -Shoe As a long-time reader of Penny Arcade, I’ve acquired the common habit...
Dreams of Flying: Testing Dark Void’s Jet Pack
Editor’s note: I’ll be honest; I feel that Dark Void’s jet pack mechanic is more gimmick than innovative gameplay. But luckily for Bitmob, Roberto...
Moments Out of Time: Nostalgia in Metal Gear Solid 4
Spoiler Warning: If you still haven’t played through Metal Gear Solid 4, don’t read this article. “Getting old isn’t all that bad, you know.”...
Hit or Miss Weekend Recap – Jan. 10, 2010
Holy hell, it’s the first real Hit or Miss of the decade! This week: James Cameron defends his tacky and cringe-inducing use of metaphors...
Resident Evil Violator: Zombie’s Nightmare, Video Game Geek’s Dream
Eat your heart out, Orange County Choppers! A company called Savage Cycles just unveiled one of the most kick-ass motorcycles ever to tear up...
Is Japan Still Important to Gaming?
Editor’s note: After spending a good portion of the weekend playing the spectacular Bayonetta, I’d submit that Japan is still very much important to...