Zynga brings back offers to its online game payment methods
After shutting down offers on its social games because of accusations of scam ads, social game firm Zynga is bringing them back under tighter...
School kids can design video games on PCs with Microsoft’s latest Kodu tool
Microsoft is launching its Kodu video game design tools to the PC in the hopes of igniting interest in computer programming among children ages...
Big Fish Games and PlayFirst team up for online game distribution
Big Fish Games has launched a multi-year strategic alliance with casual game developer and publisher PlayFirst. It’s a sign that, even on the web,...
PURE Review
Intro PURE was released on September 16, 2008 and developed by Black Rock Studio formerly Climax Racing who were previously behind the Moto GP...
Twilight: Modern Warfare 2
While the Twilight series infests the film industry, the Call of Duty franchise dominates the online-gaming sector. Meanwhile, the creators of the respective content...
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...