The Problem beneath the thinning 2009 Holiday Season
Just some of the faces you won’t see this Christmas. (Image courtesy of Xcite79.1up.com) With Ubisoft’s announcement of bumping four titles to next year...
Stereotype vs. Humantype: Race and Culture in Video Games
Editor’s note: Omar takes on some pretty weighty topics in this one. I think we can all agree that games could use more diversity...
Social game companies light the way for old-guard casual game makers
[This is part two of a two-part story on how new platforms and social game companies are changing the casual gaming market. See the...
Party crashers! iPhone/social games make old-guard casual game companies envious
[This is part one of a two-part story on how the casual game market is evolving. See the second part here.] A year ago,...
News Blips: DJ Hero Renegade Edition, UFC on Wii, Warren Spector Mickey Mouse Game, and More
This DJ Hero special edition is ridiculous. But not ridiculous enough for our tastes. Sure, you get a lot of crap, but, uh, where’s...
Video Blips: Jay-Z and Eminem Rap, Ninja Gaiden 2 Comparison, Shirley Manson in Guitar Hero 5, and More
Promotional videos for games make sense. Something to get you jazzed for the release. That’s why we’re so stoked for Def Jam Rapstar after...
Cultural Blips: Tetris Salt And Pepper Set, Mario Kart Team Fortress 2 Level, The Real Game Genie, and More
Video game-themed condiment holders are a great idea. Someone should really make a chainsaw gun ketchup spewer. Cultural Blips: • Tetris salt and pepper...
Commenting on Bitmob (Everyone Please Read)
Yesterday Frank Anderson brought up a good question from his Harry Potter story. I will quote him below, but really it is surprising to see...
Console Wars — Stupid Even When I was 12
Editor’s note: In the console wars, everyone’s a loser — I think Matthew’s preaching to the choir on that point. But it’s still interesting...
Batman’s Best (and Worst) Video Games
Editor’s note: While many comic-book games stink worse than an overripe diaper pail, Davin reminds us that The Dark Knight has had some good...