Motion Control: Learning To Walk
Editor’s note: I’ve been thinking about this myself; how the heck are we going to move around in adventure-style games with Natal? I mean,...
NeoEdge raises $4M for in-game video ads from game-focused VC firm
In-game ad company NeoEdge has raised $4 million in a new round of funding for its business. The company has both an ad network...
Competitive Shooters: Ideas That Could Start a Revolution
Editor’s note: Trevor has some pretty cool ideas on how to spice up multiplayer shooters. His last scenario, using snipers to illustrate his point,...
Finish Him: Rainbow Brite Wins?
When you think of fatalities, Rainbow Brite beheading Strawberry Shortcake is probably not what immediately comes to mind. Jude Bullum is a pixel artist...
Scribblenauts: Journalists Handcuffed by Hype?
Editor’s note: I don’t necessarily agree with Joel’s conclusion — that journalists were backed into a corner with Scribblenauts due to the prerelease hype...
Racial Stereotypes in Video Games: How Do We Change Them?
Editor’s note: Racism is a touchy subject — the country’s dealing with it right now in the analysis of the pushback against President Obama’s...
Video Blips: Final Fantasy 13 Blabber/Gameplay Trailer, Lucidity Trailer, Bayonetta Craziness, and More
Of course a Final Fantasy 13 trailer has come out of last week’s Tokyo Game Show. But what about a Final Fantasy Versus 13...
News Blips: Possible New Street Fighter 4 Characters, Alpha Protocol Maybe Delayed, Watchmen Sackboys, and More
We’re glad they’re adding more characters to Street Fighter 4. Much better than adding another important thing. Like, oh, y’know, a number. News Blips:...
Can Games Have a Political Message?
Editor’s note: Games can be trivial bits of entertainment, but can games deliver a political message as well? Christopher examines the question. -Jason The...
VentureBeat is looking for a Chief Technology Officer
VentureBeat continues to roll. Our next big move: We’re looking to hire a chief technology officer. The specs are listed below. We’re looking for...