Defending the MMO: A Haters Guide to MMOs
Editor’s note: Spurred by our discussion on a recent Mobcast, Christian writes in defense of MMOs, explaining not only the dynamics of the game...
Yeahhh Boyyy: Guitar Hero 5 Gives Kurt Cobain a Bad Name
One of the funnier aspects of Guitar Hero 5 is the inclusion of fame-hating Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Because, well, the guy probably would...
Writer's Schlock
Once again, I’m dredging up an old story from SoreThumbsBlog.com — a blog site Dan “Shoe” Hsu and I used to share. And let...
So That's How You Ride Her: NES-Controlled Statue of Liberty
Ever since Ghostbusters 2 came out in 1989, we’ve been wondering two things: 1) Why the hell did the kids at the beginning of...
Take-Two pays $20 million to settle litigation that sprang from game's hidden sex scenes
Take-Two Interactive Software said today that it reached an agreement to settle a securities class-action lawsuit that stemmed from its infamous “hot coffee” incident...
Don't Get Any Ideas Microsoft: Xbox 720 Concept
We’re still 360 hypothetical degrees away from a new Xbox, but not that’s not stopping folks from coming up with their own crazy-looking concepts...
Tastes like Testosterone: Gears of War Energy Drink
We really have a hard time staying awake playing games. Can you blame us? It’s so tiring. You have to continuously press buttons over...
Tales of Monkey Island: Episodic Gaming at its Best
How is root beer made? While hundreds of root beer brands exist in the United States, with no standardized recipe, the primary flavor associated with the beverage is the bark from the roots of the sassafras tree.
Outspark to publish dancing game with Electronic Arts
In a coup for online game site Outspark, it’s cut a deal to publish a new online rhythm and dancing game developed by Electronic...
Playing Tetris could be good for your brain, study says
I can hear the refrain around the world: “See, Mom, I told you so.” Playing the video game Tetris can rewire your brain to...