"News"

  • The long awaited premiere is here! This episode we tackle Playstation Network, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Assassin's Creed: Revelations, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Zelda: Skyward Sword and many more recent hot releases.

  • Paltalk Sues Blizzard, Activision, Sony

    According to Gamestop.com, the computer communications company Paltalk is suing Blizzard, Sony, Activision, NCsoft and Turbine over a patent violation. The patent includes "technology for ways to control interactive applications over multiple computers." Earlier on this year Paltalk sued American computing juggernaut Microsoft and recieved an undisclosed settlement out of court, so it looks like they have a pretty strong case.

    Now that you have the facts, let me ruin a perfectly good news report with slanted opinion (it's the American way!). Effectively, these companies are in big trouble for helping you talk to your guild. Can you imagine them making these games WITHOUT said technologies?

    Now I don't want to condemn anyone without knowing all the legal jargon and "facts", because, let's face it, all of those companies have high priced lawyers that should've caught this. Either they need to be fired for incompetance or this really was a case of the big guy trying to screw the little guy.

    My love for WoW has come face to face with my admiration for small bussiness and indie developers. All in all, I think I gotta take the "David's" side over the "Goliath's". Thankfully, my opinion doesn't matter in a court of law.

    What's your take on the situation?

  • Nintendo's Mario's Voice Actor Interview

    In an interview with Game Junkie the voice actor for Nintendo's beloved plumber Mario, reveals the content of his original audition piece for the part.

  • Best Buy Entering Used Game Market

    SAN ANTONIO - Best Buy has recently announced on the CMO's blog site that they will add kiosks to their stores that scan discs for functionality and instantly issue you a Best Buy giftcard.

    Details after the jump.

  • The Sims

    Brad Morely was a rising star in the world of architecture. At 27 he made waves at Perkowitz + Ruth with his outside the box thinking and quickly left to branch out & make a name for himself. His cutting edge designs brought him celebrity status and put his small firm, Fully Erect, on the map. Soon after his career began to skyrocket, Brad also celebrated the birth of his newborn daughter Megan Fox Johansson. Everything had been going his way. He had a beautiful 5 story house out in Rancho Palos Verdes and his wife recently became a model for the Italian fashion house, Fendi.

    Tragically this was all taken away last week when Brad suffered a massive heart attack at his home on Thursday. And even more tragic, none of this was real. His accomplishments were achieved by his profile character “Brad-a tat tat” for the Sims 3 video game. Outside of this virtual world, Brad was a Barista at Starbucks who was struggling to keep his 30 hours a week for the coffee empire. His girlfriend, Sandra, came home to their apartment Thursday night around 7 when she found him slumped over in his usual spot on the couch with the TV blaring. On the table was a pack of cigarettes, some chips, 3 layer bean dip, and a diet coke. He hadn’t visited the doctor in over 3 years, but reports indicate that heart attacks were common in his family. Sandra was heartbroken, but had this to say,” Brad was a great guy. I can’t believe he’s gone. But I’m going to keep Brad’s legacy alive by continuing his game in his memory.”

  • iPhone 3rd generation

    SAN DIEGO - Kotaku.com is reporting that the iPhone 3rd generation will be announced at the Apple World Wide Developer's conference coming up soon. They also say the new iPhone will feature "much more robust Bluetooth support, an upgrade that will allow third-party developers to to release add-on products like a keyboard or game controller"

    What other features will be announced that Apple is keeping under wraps? (find out after the jump)


Features

Top 7 Iron Mans

May 27, 2008 by Micah Bleich

No, we didn’t make a mistake. The title is, in fact, “Top 7 Iron Mans,” not “Iron Men.” We’re counting down the 7 people that have best honored the iron name with great accomplishments and general bad-assery. Some of these may shock you, but rest assured, they are rated by the highest authorities on the subject matter (or any subject matter, as far as we’re concerned): hardcore gamers.
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Why does my girlfriend complain so much about my gaming?

May 15, 2008 by Mercedes Moore

Dear Mercedes, How much time can I buy myself while playing video games before going to bed without pissing my girlfriend off? -GTAguy

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Is World Of Warcraft (MMOs) a good way to meet a spouse?

May 6, 2008 by Micah Bleich

Dear Mercedes, I've been single for almost 4 years now, and I'm getting really desperate for some companionship. My friend met his current girlfriend by playing World of Warcraft, but that seems a little weird, even for me. Do you think playing online games is a reasonable way to meet women?

Short answer: No.

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