LeapFrog launches education handheld for new age of apps
LeapFrog Enterprises has entertained millions of kids with its education books and handheld games. But in the age of Apple’s iPod Touch, it’s time...
Mega Man’s Rush: Dog Cosplay or Animal Torture?
It's hard to tell if this guy is for real or if he's just trying to get a laugh — I'm guessing it's a...
The Indie Scene: A to Z — R Types
Last time on the Indie Scene, I was having trouble finding enough games to fill the column. The letter Q will do that to...
Hardcore Gamer Test: Are You King of Geeks?
A good nerd is always open to showing off how detailed their knowledge of video games really is. Gamespy knows this and is feeding...
Inside E-Sports: Introduction and Major League Gaming
Editor's note: I only recently learned (on the last episode of Mobcast) that people play Guitar Hero professionally, in tournaments! So I figured I'd...
Red Dead Redemption and the Morality of Games
Editor’s note: I couldn’t stand Grand Theft Auto 4. I thought the game was a complete tonal mess. On the one hand, Rockstar tried...
Best video games so far in 2010: some aren’t bestsellers, some aren’t games at all
The year is almost halfway done, and video game publishers will be announcing a whole new slate of games at the E3 Expo starting...
Zynga may have paid at least $20.5M for Challenge Games, SEC filing shows
Zynga may have paid at least $20.5 million for Challenge Games, the Austin-based social gaming startup it said it purchased yesterday, according to an...
Lord of the Rings Online goes free-to-play this fall
Lord of the Rings Online will become a free-to-play game this fall as its new owner launches a major upgrade. The move is another...
Understanding Videogame Characters in a Heartbeat: Japan’s Blood Type Theory and Videogames
Red blood cells! Who would guess that whether they're type A, B, O, or AB has so much to do with character development in...