Monthly Archives: January 2012

If you love games of chance and stamping cards but hate being around the elderly, know that Zynga is working on a solution for your extremely specific and worryingly ageist dilema. Zynga Bingo has begun beta testing and will be … Continue reading →

Despite previous indications to the contrary, the Joystiq Qrew is actually pretty keen on Valentine’s Day. We’re all hopeless romantics, but you don’t need to be as in love with being in love as we are to recognize how precious, … Continue reading →

When I was in junior high school (centuries ago), I always found the metalhead clique at my school intimidating. Rangy boys with long, oily hair and a collective uniform consisting of boots, black-washed jeans, and black T-shirts imprinted with art … Continue reading →

PlayStation Vita’s 3G model may not be for everyone, but thanks to a limited-time bundle Sony announced today it may have just become the best available option for those purchasing the system at launch. Vita comes in two flavors: Wi-Fi-only … Continue reading →

Sometimes…we get bored. And, you know, fun-loving developers happen to be in our office. And, well…things happen. When Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono stopped by to demo Street Fighter X Tekken last week, we handed him a piece of paper with … Continue reading →

The digital and online spaces are two areas where Nintendo hasn’t been the most forward-thinking. But after a year where the company struggled to meet expectations, despite an uptick in 3DS sales in 2011′s final months, it now seems more … Continue reading →

Feature Share it: Tweet Why Final Fantasy IV Remains a Masterpiece After All These Years While time has dulled its innovations, the first 16-bit Final Fantasy made its mark in big ways. By: Jeremy Parish January 27, 2012 Final Fantasy … Continue reading →

Nintendo’s newly-announced Near Field Communication (NFC) technology allows the Wii U controller to exchange wireless data with outside objects — similar to last year’s Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure game and figurines. Company president, Satoru Iwata, announced the device at an investors … Continue reading →

Feature Share it: Tweet Five Ways Skyward Sword Went Wrong How Nintendo’s latest Zelda dropped what once made the series so legendary. By: Bob Mackey January 26, 2012 Since its humble 8-bit beginnings, Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series acted as … Continue reading →

Valve has at long last released a Steam app mobile phones which brings with it much of Steam’s core functionality. The app can be downloaded now for iOS and Android devices, but not everyone can make use of it just … Continue reading →