It’s Not Just a Game: Why the Movie “Gamer” Strikes a Nerve
Editor’s note: Apparently Lionsgate disabled embedding of the amazing trailer for Gamer, so we couldn’t include it below. But let me tell you this:...
News Blips: Grin Stops Smiling, Reason Why Bayonetta Delayed, Prison Break Game, and More
Tis a shame to hear about developers shutting down. We blame you guys — why didn’t you buy their crappy games? Think about someone...
Kid-friendly MMO MyMiniPeeps gets $300,000 (in real-world currency)
Aficionados of popular video game World of Warcraft will tell you that, despite the game’s reputation for being more addictive than drugs, it has...
Kick This Chun Li Instructional Video Song Up a Notch
Learning strategies and combos for fighting games sure is difficult. And tedious. And totally not catchy. Makes us want to put down our dukes...
Uh-oh: Mario Caught in Questionable Act
Man, what is up with Mario nowadays? Yesterday we discovered that he’s secretly a turtle-stomping murderer and today we find out via a Dueling...
Immersion, Accessibility, and the Evolution of the Video Game Industry
Editor’s note: Davneet takes a look at the impact of the Wii and motion control on the game industry, and then addresses some weighty...
We Want One: Real-Life Toy Soldier
Gaming cosplay can get a little redundant. Final Fantasy character? Boring! Mario? ZzzzzZzzzzZzzzz! But a toy soldier? Also stupid! Just kidding — so cool!...
Samus Aran Shot Through a Spectrum
We’ve always wondered what Metroid bounty hunter Samus Aran would look like if she were done up old-school Spectrum-style. OK, not really. But now...
The Consequences of Our Actions
Editors’ note: I’d like to see more real consequences in games. If I’m a royal dick, I’d like to see the townspeople shun me...
News Blips: Nintendo Horseback Riding Doohickey, Cheap Capcom Bundle, Free Guitar Hero Game, and More
We don’t know why everyone thinks Nintendo is weird. Don’t lie and say you haven’t wanted to ride piece of plastic at one point...