Save Clementine all over again with these The Walking Dead-inspired custom figures
Artist Shaun Nakasone sculpts incredibly detailed vinyl figurines based on video game characters, comic book superheroes, and more.
Warriors of the North adds to King’s Bounty’s tactics but not to its character (review)
Vikings invade strategy-RPG King's Bounty. But is this addition to the franchise a little too berserk for its own good?
The Wii games that never happened
The Wii is six years old in North America, and it is nearing the end of its life. It's safe to say that some of the games we expected will never happen.
Educational outreach program Pixel Academy looking for a place to call home
Nomadic after-school technology program Pixel Academy is turning to the Internet for help in its quest for a permanent location.
7 Wii U games too insane to exist (we hope)
We're sure to see a lot of ambitious projects on Nintendo's Wii U in the next few years, but here's hoping that nobody takes the console's dual-screen concept in any disturbing directions.
A soldier’s perspective on Call of Duty and its ilk (interview)
It's no secret that first-person shooters -- in all their Hollywood-inspired clamor and spectacle -- don't simulate the realities of war very well. From basic rules of engagement, to gun safety (i.e., don't flag your buddies), and the dynamics of combat, FPSs are more akin to interactive action flicks than a proper recreation of armed conflict.
Snatched: 20 classic video game kidnappings (gallery)
If a video game protagonist has a significant other, friend, or relative, he or she will get kidnapped at some point. Take a look at 20 classic examples.
How yearning for arcade games like Ghost ‘N Goblins birthed Maldita Castilla
Maldita Castilla is a true homage to Ghosts'n Goblins and other classic arcade games, from graphics to sound.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Wii U launch, Hitman: Absolution, and Persona 4: Golden
This week, THQ is in talks with a mystery sponsor about “financial alternatives” after its chief financial officer resigned, Treyarch removes the Nuketown map...
The future of mainstream machinima films: A panel discussion inside Second Life
Will machinima films ever become mainstream? Check out this panel discussion held inside the Second Life virtual world.