Are you ready for the beta?
Nintendo confirms the rumors.
Wishes really do come true.
After spending an entire day playing the most anticipated beta of the year, I came away with a list of things I loved about Halo: Reach's multiplayer offerings. Will you love all of them? Probably not. But hey, at least we can all agree that no more dual-wielding is a very good thing indeed. Click through for more info. Read More »
Dear Mr. Ebert,
I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to you for recently stating in your column that videogames can never be art. Noting the content drought on many game enthusiast websites, you selflessly decided to peel the crusted top off of the cesspool that is the games-as-art debate, to present us gamers with the opportunity to wallow in our own intellectual feces for a solid week-and-a-half. And with bony fists raised in impotent rage and eyes fixed unflinchingly on our navels, we took up the call. Read More »
Admit it, when BioWare's Star Wars MMO The Old Republic finally drops, you plan on creating a character that's a Jedi or a Sith. And why wouldn't you? They're only the most powerful beings in the Star Wars universe. But wait, say the developers in their newest video documentary on the game's combat, each and every class in the game has something interesting and unique to offer. See More »
Getting tired of causing the same old havoc on Panau island? Don't fret, Square Enix has just the pick-me-up you need. The studio announced today two new DLC packs for sandbox shooter Just Cause 2, featuring weapons and vehicles sure to please Rico Rodriguez fans everywhere. Read More »
Great concept, poor execution. That sums up the general response to Tony Hawk's 2009 wireless skateboard peripheral game, Ride. But according to publisher Activision, you won't just ride in the next title in the Tony Hawk franchise, you'll Shred. Read More »
We've heard all about the MMO-like experience Rockstar is bringing to consoles with Red Dead Redemption's Free Roam multiplayer mode. But the developer didn't forget about traditional death match lovers, either. Rockstar's latest trailer details the shootouts and gold grabs players can jump into in the game's competitive multiplayer modes. What say we start things off with a little Mexican standoff? See More »
In 2002, after serving as lead developers on the wildly popular PC FPS Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Vince Zampella and Jason West left 2015 and publisher Electronic Arts to form their own studio. More than 20 of their colleagues followed them to start Activision-backed Infinity Ward. Eight years later, history is repeating itself. Read More »
For the first time, the United States Supreme Court will consider a case regarding violent videogames. Justices are scheduled to conference today regarding California's proposed law to prevent the sale and rental of violent videogames to children. Read More »
Electronic Arts washed its hands of the alleged Madden cover jinx, allowing fans to choose which star would appear on Madden NFL 11. And the fans have spoken: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the lucky -- or if you believe in the jinx, unlucky -- winner. Read More »
This week, we went into the podcast room with a mission, which was quickly derailed, because missions are for babies. This week's show is minus one Brian Miggels, but it's thankfully saved by the return of Internet favorite Scott Bromley. Remember, Internet, if you complain loud enough, we'll just stomp on your toe when it's hurt! Enjoy! Read More »
Microsoft posted a record $14.5 billion third quarter, and its Xbox division (officially the Entertainment and Devices Division) saw its profits rise to $165 million. Read More »
We got word layoffs were coming at Sega's San Francisco studio a few weeks ago, but it appears the Japanese multinational developer and publisher had more sweeping changes in mind. This afternoon Sega announced a major business reorganization that includes 73 layoffs and a strategic focus on digital and social games. Read More »
Who, when, and how? Those are the answers Nielsen Games and Microsoft set out to answer in an effort to learn more about the gamer population. Find out what it means to be an average gamer after the jump. Read More »
Rockstar's open world fables are often compared to feature films. Now fans will get a chance to see what its like when one of the developer's tales is handed over to a director. John Hillcoat, director of "The Road" and Australian western "The Proposition" has been tapped to help make a 30-minute Red Dead Redemption film -- with a twist. Read More »
You've heard us describe what's in store in the upcoming multiplayer beta for Halo: Reach, now hear it from the developers themselves. Jet packs, Armor Lock, maps, and matchmaking, it's all here in Bungie's more than 8 minute video documentary. See More »
We all have loved ones that hate videogames. Well, most of us do. But why? Why do we have friends and relatives that share our taste in movies, books, and music but not our appreciation for BioShock? We explore.
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