Monthly Archives: August 2010

Half-Life is one of the most popular franchises in videogames, so why hasn’t the world seen it adapted into a movie yet? According to Valve CEO and co-founder Gabe Newell, it’s because they don’t trust anyone to do it but … Continue reading →

All kinds of unlikely subjects have been turned into videogames (farming, amusement park management), but knitting has yet remained unconquered…but perhaps no longer? Sony has posted a teaser site for an unnamed new game, with a countdown timer leading to … Continue reading →

It wouldn’t exactly be Marvel vs. Capcom 3 or Street Fighter X Tekken, but the thought of an epic adventure game crossover starring Penny Arcade, Sam & Max, Strong Bad, and — inexplicably — the cast of Team Fortress 2 … Continue reading →

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is set for release on PSP in the U.S. on September 7, but not on the PSP Go. Square Enix has confirmed the game will only receive a UMD release, meaning owners of the digital … Continue reading →

GameFly has kicked off its monthly used game sale, meaning that it’s currently possible to get solid savings on everything from Prince of Persia to Brutal Legend. All orders come with free shipping, so have a look. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

In one of my favorite poems, “The Hollow Men,” T.S. Eliot writes: Between the idea And the reality Between the motion And the act Falls the shadow. In other words: some of us may be lucky enough to have a … Continue reading →

The case that could have far-reaching consequences for the videogame industry now has an official date with the Supreme Court (via GamePolitics). Schwarzenegger vs. EMA will be heard November 2 at 10 AM EST, making it the first case to … Continue reading →

As good as a Call of Duty campaign is, the multiplayer is easily where the lasting power of the franchise lies — it’s the reason why people like Tina Sanchez and Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono keep on playing Modern … Continue reading →

Id Software hasn’t created a brand-new IP (intellectual property) in over ten years. That’s a long time. And while we love our sequels to the Quakes and Dooms, there is always something fresh to be had behind a new game … Continue reading →

The results of a recent study in the UK suggest that only two percent of Britons intend on purchasing a 3D-enabled television in the next year. The report, conducted by YouGov and reported on by the Telegraph, polled 4,199 people … Continue reading →