Co-op Ruined Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
If I had to categorize my affection for Metal Gear Solid, it'd fit somewhere between “Blind Apologist” and “Raging Fanboyism." I've argued with friends...
Zynga removes FarmVille from Microsoft’s MSN portal
Zynga has removed its hit social game FarmVille from Microsoft’s MSN Games portal, according to a report by Inside Social Games. The blog reported...
Video Blips: Shank, Shaun White Skateboarding, Brink, and More
Title character Shank is one of those unsung heroes of sincerity — if you don't get out of his way, he'll sincerely rip your...
What if Blizzard Went Through with Real ID?
Editor's note: Dennis wonders if Blizzard's failed plan to require real names on their forums would have actually benefited the community. Hey, real names...
Irrational Games prepares to unveil its mysterious Project Icarus game
Whetting the appetites of gamers who appreciate original games, Irrational Games said it plans to release details of its Project Icarus publicly on Thursday....
Nintendo sells its 30 millionth Wii console in the U.S.
Nintendo’s Wii video game system has sold more than 30 million units in the U.S., according to the company’s internal sales numbers. The console...
Has the video game industry learned the lessons of recession and change? (video)
As industry revenues fall, a new video asks whether video game companies have learned the lessons of the recession and changing consumer preferences. The...
Boosted by cell phone play, game sales are expected to grow in next five years
Cell phone video games will boost the sales of game titles as the sales of console and handheld systems stall, according to market researcher...
Video game industry adds billions to U.S. economy
Keep playing those video games. You’re helping Uncle Sam. The video game industry added nearly $5 billion to the U.S. economy in 2009, according...
Blockbuster adds games-by-mail service
Blockbuster has added video games to its Blockbuster by Mail subscription service. In addition to movies delivered via mail, where it competes with Netflix,...