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Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 2 a Record-Breaker

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0800

Ubisoft reassures investors its PS3 and Xbox 360 action-stealth game and financial holiday lifeline is selling briskly.

Super Mario Kart, Bit Trip Void Hit Wii

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:28:00 -0800

Nintendo's latest WiiWare and Virtual Console booster includes one of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's all time racing greats.

Star Trek Online Open Beta Beams You Up Early

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0800

Cryptic announces Star Trek Online open beta access available to early subscribers, kicks off mid-January two weeks prior to the game's official launch.

The Best iPhone Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

We've sifted through the thousands of games currently available in the iTunes App Store, and have settled on these 36 titles to enthusiastically recommend. Some are old, some are new, but all are worth both your time and money.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

Field of Glory PC Wargame Released

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0800

Slitherine releases official PC tie-in to Osprey Publishing's popular turn-based ancient and medieval miniatures wargame.

China Wants Fewer Monsters, More 'culture' in Online Games

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:10:15 -0800

China ordered online games to include less "lowbrow" content such as monster hunting.

GameStop to Sell Digital Downloads

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Boxed retail games aren’t dead yet, but could this be the beginning of the end?

Russia Threatens Modern Warfare 2 Ban, Game Yanked From Shelves

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:20:00 -0800

Russian government threatens to ban Modern Warfare 2, causing retailers to pull console versions from store shelves.

Modern Warfare 2's Misunderstood Terrorist Level

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:33:00 -0800

Modern Warfare 2's "No Russian" level lets you play as an undercover operative posing as a terrorist, but is its gameplay justified?

Xbox Live Players Set Record: 2 Million at Once

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:11:00 -0800

More than 2 million players hit a milestone by logging onto Xbox Live simultaneously, Microsoft reported.

Final Fantasy XIII US Release Date Set for March 9

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800

Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIII launch date in North America, teases special footage in new trailer.

October NPD: Game Sales Stumble, PS3 Tops Xbox 360

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:04:00 -0800

October US video game sales decline, but major franchise releases and general economic indicators still herald a bumper holiday season.

Modern Warfare 2 Pulls $310m Day One in US and UK

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:12:00 -0800

If accurate, Activision's claims that Modern Warfare 2 sold $310m during its initial 24 hours would shatter day-one entertainment sales records across the board.

Modern Warfare 2: Abundant and Available

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:46:00 -0800

Despite the prelaunch hype, it's easy to find the hottest and latest "Call of Duty" title.

At Modern Warfare 2 Launch, Activation Honors Vets

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:21:00 -0800

Game Maker Activision Blizzard is donating $1 million through its Call of Duty Endowment charity to unemployed veterans.

Demon's Souls, The Hardest Game You've Ever Played

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:07:00 -0800

Atlus's PlayStation 3 exclusive Demon's Souls may be the hardest game ever made, and it's the best of any I've played all year.

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:07:00 -0800

PC Modern Warfare 2 Locked in Steam Time Vault

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:19:00 -0800

If you bought Modern Warfare 2 at retail, you can play it today, but if you bought it online through Steam, you're locked out until Thursday.

Top 20 Tech Underdogs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:17:00 -0800

A countdown of the top 20 products and technologies that try harder.

10 Amazing Google SketchUp Buildings

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0800

From the Pyramid of Peace in Kazakhstan to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Google's 3D modeling SketchUp tool brings Google's maps to life.

What Happens if We Boycott the PC Version of Modern Warfare 2?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

Activision's Modern Warfare 2 arrives tomorrow, but will PC gamers choose the Windows version . . . or one of the less controversial console alternatives?

Droid Likely to Boster Android Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:00 -0800

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

Mac Trojan May be a Hoax

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:00 -0800

Symantec says creating a spoof Trojan to promote a game is risky.

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.