Bringing back Tomb Raider: Our need to fill the old archeologist’s shoes
Indiana Jones inspired both Lara Croft and Nathan Drake, and with the Tomb Raider reboot around the corner, these adventurers are here to stay.
Are Chinese gamers addicted to crack?
Freemium mobile games might help foreign developers confront piracy in China.
5 good reasons games are not art
Roger Ebert has spoken out against games being considered an art form. Most gamers will tell you that Ebert doesn’t know what he’s talking about. But what if he’s right? Here are five reasons why it doesn’t matter if games are art.
Armored Core V: A blend of motorheads and samurai
Armored Core V demands proficiency yet also provides a space for you to hone your skills. In a blend of Japanese philosophy and machine aesthetics that appeals to American values, From Software wants you to transcend the input device and become one with your core.
EA server shutdowns another example of why online passes are a bad idea (editorial)
Video game publisher Electronic Arts recently announced it is pulling the plug on servers for nearly a dozen games whose player base has shrunk....
Kids and video games: Why children should play more
Parents, politicians, and educators often criticize video games as a waste of time that distract kids from healthier activities such as school, outdoor play, sports, and community service. Just one problem: Research is quickly proving the theory wrong and illustrating that gaming can be a beneficial and well-rounded part of a healthy, balanced media diet. Moreover, due to their interactivity, at odds with passive mediums such as television, kids’ video games can actually be one of today’s most powerful tools for sparking learning and creativity.
VentureBeat Staff Impressions: “The more I play the PlayStation Vita, the less I like it”
Now that the staff has had a chance to put Sony’s new handheld device through its paces, what does it think? Sebastian Haley, Reviews...
Top 5 things Skyrim should learn from Dragon Age II (and vice versa)
My son came into the room the other day while I was playing Dragon Age II, asked me why I was still playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and walked out. That got me thinking: "Why am I playing this old, non-award-winning game with a host of flaws in it instead of a new, award-winning one with a host of flaws in it?"
While I like them both, I would really like one giant mashed-up uber-game, if you will. Sky Age, perhaps. Or Dragon Rim. No, scratch that last one. Ew, just ew. Hell, let's just begin with a look at what Skyrim really should improve upon, using Dragon Age II's example.