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...
Brutal Legend Demo: I Think I Love You
Editor’s note: Theoretical Tim Schafer fan Adam is now a confirmed, for real Tim Schafer fan. What happened? The Brutal Legend demo. -Demian I’m...
Epic Fail: Need For Speed: Shift for Xbox 360 Tries to Access PlayStation Store
Imagine this: You come home from a long day at work, ready to jump on your Xbox 360 and play a little more of...
Japan and the Gaijin Genius
Bobby Valentine may well be the most popular man in Chiba, Japan. In the U.S., he’s probably known more for his bizarre faux-mustache disguise...
Hit or Miss Weekend Recap – Sept. 27, 2009
This week in news brought a lot of big, groundbreaking, industry-changing developments… which may or may not happen. Microsoft is buying EA, perhaps! Sony...