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Droid Likely to Boster Android Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:03:00 -0800

Developers are intrigued by some of the extras in Droid that will allow new creativity with game design.

Does Windows 7 Hate Dragon Age?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

BioWare's roleplaying opus has critics doing cartwheels, but what about Windows 7 users?

World of Warcraft May Go Dark in China

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0800

Squabbling between Chinese government regulatory agencies delays authorization of Activision Blizzard's popular MMORPG, culminating in a diktat to shut the game down.

New Dawn of War II Chaos Rising Expansion Details

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Relic releases new screens and an extended high-def trailer teasing its spring 2010 expansion for real-time tactical Windows game Dawn of War II.

Chinese Government Agencies Battle Over Warcraft

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:20:17 -0800

A Chinese government agency halted its approval process for World of Warcraft to operate in China, deepening its power struggle with another regulatory agency.

Is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Terrorist Gameplay Artful?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

An unsanctioned video clip from Activision's forthcoming military shooter reveals players can slaughter innocent civilians, prompting debate over its appropriateness.

Sony Promises God of War 3 Refresh

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:42:00 -0700

God of War 3 will get an Ultimate Edition and pre-order demo versions.

Action-RPG Divine Divinity Available in High-Def

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

One of 2002's best and brightest Windows roleplaying games comes to GOG.com with more than just a compatibility makeover.

Disney and Nintendo Unveil Epic Mickey for Wii

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Endorsed by Disney and crafted by design maestro Warren Spector, Epic Mickey aspires to be the 'concept game' hit Nintendo's been waiting for.

Left 4 Dead 2 Xbox 360 Demo Out, PC Version Today

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

Demo for Valve's first-person cooperative play zombie shooter available for Xbox 360 owners now, PC version delayed until Wednesday.

10 Reasons You Must Play Torchlight

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:07:00 -0700

Runic Games' $20 single player action-roleplaying game for PCs arrives today, and you don't want to miss it.

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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:07:00 -0700

Rumor: Goldeneye 2010 in the Offing for Wii

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:19:00 -0700

Game animator's CV reveals 'Goldeneye 2010' coming to the Wii.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

Are Dedicated Servers for Modern Warfare 2 a Bad Idea?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:00 -0700

PC gaming enthusiasts fume over Infinity Ward's decision to keep hosting and control of multiplayer server matchmaking in-house.

For Gamers, the Microsoft Stores a Rip (and a Mend)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:44:00 -0700

Microsoft appears to have left gamers out in the cold with its new retail store.

BioWare's Flash-based Dragon Age Journeys Available Now

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:35:00 -0700

Browser-based role-playing game lets players sample Dragon Age Origins universe early and unlock special items for use in the upcoming Xbox 360, Windows, and PS3 game.

Windows 7: A Guide for Gamers

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Manage, tweak, and control your PC gaming experience with Windows 7's built-in features.

A Game in the Life of Windows 7

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:36:00 -0700

Putting Windows 7 through its install paces and musing about its features, foibles, and gaming prospects.

The Sorry State of Windows 7 Gaming

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:45:00 -0700

Microsoft Windows 7 may be raking in the accolades, but the company's gaming initiative is on life support.

Countdown: Top Halloween Horror Games

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:46:00 -0700

The 7 best video games you need to get ready for Halloween, with zombies and gore galore!

Uncharted: Eye of Indra Prequel Announced

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0700

Naughty Dog teases Uncharted action-adventure video game series prequel.

Wii Games Three of Decade's Top Five Bestsellers

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0700

Nintendo's Wii Play is the bestselling game since 2000, with Wii Fit closing on Grand Theft Auto San Andrew's for second.

BioWare's Dragon Age Origins Character Creator Released

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:35:00 -0700

BioWare's Dragon Age Origins character creation tool made available for Windows owners gratis in a standalone download.

PlayStation Games Go to the Movies

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0700

Sony's PlayStation 3 exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves debuts at select theaters around the country.

China to Clean up Online Games Amid Addiction Woes

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:00:10 -0700

Chinese authorities have promised to clean the country's online gaming industry of 'unhealthy' content like violence and pornography this year.

Microsoft tells its Halo Plans

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:02:00 -0700

With Halo 3: ODST setting records, Microsoft plots out a strategy to spread Bungie's game to other media.

Are Single-Player Games like Dragon Age Doomed?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

In the final part of our interview with BioWare's Mike Laidlaw, we talk storytelling, The Wire, the death of moustache-twirling, and getting noticed in a crowded room.

Dragon Age Origins vs. Dungeons & Dragons: Fight!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Is designing your own rule set from scratch really more fulfilling than adapting someone else's? That answer and others in the second part of our interview with Dragon Age's lead designer Mike Laidlaw.

Why Storytelling in Dragon Age Origins Might Not Suck

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Dragon Age Origins lead designer Mike Laidlaw talks world-building, emancipated elves, origin stories that matter, and why Dragon Age could be 'the HBO of RPGs'.

Dragon Age Origins Bioware's 'Return to Form'

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Grand fantasy roleplaying game score high marks in preliminary PC review.

Sony PSP Go Handheld Game Device

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Costly and compatibility-conflicted, Sony's PSP Go marries design elegance and disc-free gaming with worrisome pricing and upgrade uncertainty.

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Washington Burns in New Modern Warfare 2 Trailer

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Activision's Modern Warfare 2 takes place in Russia, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Brazil...or does it?

Gamewatch: Spore Hero, Dragon Rising, Demon's Souls

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

The video games release list for October 4-11.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Interview, Part Four

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells and creative director Amy Hennig spill the beans on Sony PS3-exclusive Uncharted 2's storytelling techniques, cast of characters, and design lessons learned.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Interview, Part Three

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells and creative director Amy Hennig spill the beans on Sony PS3-exclusive Uncharted 2's storytelling techniques, cast of characters, and design lessons learned.

Sony PSP GO: What You Need To Know

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:18:00 -0700

It sports Bluetooth, but otherwise little has changed with the newest member of the handheld gaming family.

Fable 2 Episode One Available Free on Xbox LIVE

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:56:00 -0700

Lionhead releases first of five Xbox LIVE episodes to comprise the definitive Fable 2 experience, from the original game to its downloadable content.

AMD Announces Open Physics Initiative

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:10:00 -0700

AMD and Pixelux combine to bring GPU-accelerated physics to everyone through Bullet and OpenCL.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Interview, Part One

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells and creative director Amy Hennig spill the beans on Sony PS3-exclusive Uncharted 2's storytelling techniques, cast of characters, and design lessons learned.

Third Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Unveiled

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Square Enix's new Final Fantasy XIII trailer is unbelievably beautiful, stunningly composed, and of course, descriptively baffling.

Activision Yanks German Wolfenstein Game Over Swastika

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:17:00 -0700

First-person World War II shooter for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC to be recalled in Germany after "inconspicuous" symbol unearthed.

Sega Memo Spills Sony PS2 Emulator, Motion Control Plans

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:07:00 -0700

Meeting document downloaded from Sega press site and published on French fansite ostensibly details sensitive elements of Sega and Sony's marketing strategies.

Do Game Downloads Really Work?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:46:00 -0700

Are game downloads successful? We’ll soon know.

A Primer on Bungie's Halo 3: ODST, Available Now

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700

The Xbox 360 first-person shooter everyone's been waiting for arrives in stores today, but just what is Halo 3: ODST?

Sony Loads Game Rating Guide onto Go

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:06:00 -0700

The PlayStation Go will offer a guide to kid-friendly games in conjunction with the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.

Hey Microsoft, We Need More Games For Windows!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Microsoft releases its Games for Windows LIVE 3.0 client, but can it buoy a service badly deprived of LIVE-enabled games?

The Most Promising Games of Fall 2009

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Zombies, cars, and thieves--the crop of games coming this autumn has it all. Here's our guide to the titles we're most looking forward to.

Zombies, Warriors Hit Console Networks Next Week

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:15:00 -0700

Shooter fans should also look for The Warriors: Street Brawl on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

Left 4 Dead 2 Banned In Australia

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:32:00 -0700

The Classification Board refuses to assign the game a content rating.

Want Zune HD Games? Prepare to Watch Ads

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:35:00 -0700

Microsoft has released a handful of free games for the new Zune HD, but to use them, you'll have to view ads.