Halo, Resistance, Gears of War and Killzone -- it seems that most every epic first-person shooter series these days tells the tale of an inspirational, heroic retaliation against an bloody alien invasion, in order to have some kind of plot on which to pin its player-led massacre. But as tired as we are of directing [...]
Continue reading...18. December 2008
Whether or not you like him, chances are you at least know who Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw is. Famous for his Zero Punctuation reviews over at The Escapist, the charming British-born resident of Australia has made quite a move at becoming one of the most recognized names in online gaming journalism/entertainment/whatever you want to call it. So [...]
Continue reading...17. December 2008
We've been holding off mentioning this new direction for Steam and Valve, but now that it's out of beta and no longer optional, I felt compelled enough to give you the viewpoint of someone who does live in Europe -- since anybody else probably doesn't care anyway. You see, all digital distribution platforms have been [...]
Continue reading...15. December 2008
Update: Maybe, just maybe, GameCyte might have found a fix for The Jackal's Curse. Original Story: In the field of QA testing, they call it a showstopper -- a bug so bad that it makes the entire game unplayable. But on the official Far Cry 2 forums, a group of eighty users -- some of whom have [...]
Continue reading...13. December 2008
Today, I was dismayed to learn that one of the best and most innovative games of the year, Valkyria Chronicles, is performing awfully in the American market. 33,000 units sold in the first month of release for the PS3’s only must-buy RPG title, and the most innovative strategy game in years? For shame, gamers. (It's [...]
Continue reading...11. December 2008
In June 2000, eight-and-a-half years ago, the New York Times announced that that they would begin publishing a separate best-seller list exclusively for children's books. Why? Because Harry Potter threatened the adult books' livelihood. "The time has come when we need to clear some room," said editor Charles McGrath. I'm beginning to wonder if the NPD [...]
Continue reading...11. December 2008
Time has a long and very, very storied history. There’s a reason it’s one of the most respected publications in the US. Unfortunately, even its pedigree can’t keep it from making the occasional snafu when it comes to reporting. This time it’s (obviously) in the video games department. In their latest feature, which is actually [...]
Continue reading...1. December 2008
Here in the States it is the Monday after an extended holiday weekend. For most, it was something of a struggle to wake up this morning and get back to work, a struggle made no less unpalatable by the daily commute. If you're commuting by public transportation, however, your commute bears its own special flavor [...]
Continue reading...30. November 2008
If you're unsure of what new game to buy your special someone this holiday season and don't want to chance picking something he or she may abhor, I'd like to suggest that you skip the game altogether and go for something a little unexpected: game-related art. Whether prints, posters, statues or toys, video games are [...]
Continue reading...29. November 2008
With games like Wii Fit doing gangbusters at retail, professional gamers becoming the the face of a brand in mainstream commercial endorsement deals and Playboy models coming out as hardcore gamers, it is safe to say that waning are the days of the pale-skinned, corpulent gamer stereotype. The weakening of any stereotype is great news, [...]
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2. January 2009
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