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Activision Reports 14% Drop In ‘World of Warcraft’ Subscribers

An investors meeting highlights some of the growing issues Activision Blizzard is facing with ‘World of Warcraft’ – including a substantial drop in subscribers.

by Curt Hutson | May 13, 2013 | 12 Comments
BioWare Developers Discuss ‘Mass Effect’ Character Spinoffs & Prequel Ideas

BioWare developers discuss the future of ‘Mass Effect’ and lay out ideas for possible prequels and spinoffs.

by Curt Hutson | May 13, 2013 | 30 Comments
Rumor Patrol: ‘Sonic’ Game Accidentally Leaks Next-Gen Xbox Name

According to a source, another 3D ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ could be heading to systems soon, but this leak might have also just revealed the name for the next-gen Xbox console.

by Curt Hutson | May 2, 2013 | 39 Comments
Stay Connected with Nintendo’s Miiverse on PCs & Smartphones

Nintendo is expanding ‘Miiverse’ beyond the boundaries of the Wii U, allowing users to interact and share on PCs and smartphones.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 25, 2013 | No Comments
‘EarthBound’ Finally Getting Wii U Virtual Console Release

Nintendo announces that ‘EarthBound’ (Mother 2) is returning to North America for the Wii U Virtual Console.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 17, 2013 | 7 Comments
Top 10 Rainiest Video Games

April showers bring may flowers, and a few memorable gaming experiences as well. Here’s our list of the top 10 rainiest video games ever.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 15, 2013 | 11 Comments
Miyamoto Preaches Patience With Wii U

Nintendo’s Wii U is struggling to keep up with competition in so many ways it’s hard to keep track, but Shigeru Miyamoto is asking gamers to be patient with promises of a brighter future for the console.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 8, 2013 | 18 Comments
‘Metal Gear Solid 5′ Trailer Reveals It Was The Phantom Pain All Along

Hideo Kojima reveals that ‘The Phantom Pain’ is actually ‘Metal Gear Solid 5′ and that ‘Metal Gear: Ground Zeroes’ will tie closely into it.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 27, 2013 | 19 Comments
Double Fine Kickstarter Adventure is Titled ‘Broken Age’

First story details on the Double Fine’s landmark Kickstarter project, now dubbed ‘Broken Age’, are finally revealed.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 25, 2013 | 1 Comment
Blizzard Announces ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’

Blizzard Entertainment announces a small project with big aspirations, ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’; a free-to-play, cross-platform card game that promises the same level of epic gameplay as their bigger titles.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 22, 2013 | No Comments
‘Draw Something 2′ Unveiled By… Ryan Seacrest?

Zynga and OMGPOP enlist Ryan Seacrest to help announce ‘Draw Something 2′ to the world, a sequel that features a variety of new artistic tools.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 20, 2013 | No Comments
Capcom & Valve Join Forces in ‘Resident Evil’ & ‘Left 4 Dead 2′ Crossover Project

Two of the biggest names in gaming horror are joining forces to create a franchise crossover with Capcom’s upcoming PC release of ‘Resident Evil 6′ and Valve’s ‘Left 4 Dead 2′.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 15, 2013 | 2 Comments
God of War: Ascension – Sequel Talk, Multiplayer Modes & Trailers

‘God of War: Ascension’ lets King Leonidas do his thing, while the devs talk multiplayer and the future. Watch the new trailers here!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 8, 2013 | 9 Comments
Two ‘Tomb Raider’ Trailers & An Unboxing Video To Prepare Players For Survival

‘Tomb Raider’ players looking to get an edge up on survival tactics can check out two of the game’s new trailers for some very useful tips on becoming Lara Croft. Bonus: Tomb Raider Xbox 360 controller unboxing video.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 1, 2013 | 1 Comment
‘inFAMOUS: Second Son’ Announced for PS4

Fans of the ‘Infamous’ series will be pleased to see a sequel coming to PlayStation 4, and the ‘Infamous: Second Son’ trailer looks to bring back all the superhuman anarchic fun.

by Curt Hutson | Feb 20, 2013 | 20 Comments
‘The Cave’ Review

Read our review of ‘The Cave’ to find out if Double Fine and Ron Gilbert have delivered another satisfying (and humorous) platform-adventure game.

by Curt Hutson | Jan 22, 2013 | No Comments
‘DmC: Devil May Cry’ Review

Read our ‘Dmc: Devil May Cry’ review to find out if Dante’s latest adventure offers a fun challenge for series purists and newcomers alike.

by Curt Hutson | Jan 18, 2013 | 27 Comments
Wii U Bonanza: Network, Miiverse, Browser & Storage Details, Plus Graphical Comparison

With Nintendo’s Wii U launch close at hand, we examine the Wii U Network, Miiverse, Wii U storage woes and a Mario graphics comparison.

by Curt Hutson | Nov 15, 2012 | 4 Comments
‘Angry Video Game Nerd’ Movie Trailer Hits The Web

James Rolfe stars in ‘Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie,’ and fans can finally get a taste of raunchy, geeky goodness in the movie’s first trailer.

by Curt Hutson | Nov 11, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Resident Evil 6′ Review

Read our ‘Resident Evil 6′ review to find out if Capcom’s latest RE game can please both survival horror fans and the growing third person action shooter market.

by Curt Hutson | Oct 9, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen’ DLC Trailer & Upcoming Updates

Capcom’s newest franchise, ‘Dragon’s Dogma’ will receive a new expansion sometime in 2013 with ‘Dark Arisen’, as well as some addition free modes coming later this year.

by Curt Hutson | Sep 23, 2012 | 1 Comment
15-Minute ‘The Last of Us’ Gameplay Video Shows More Transient Fun

PAX Prime gives fans an extended demo of Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’, where exploration and environment interactivity are highlighted as major focus’ of the game’s narrative.

by Curt Hutson | Sep 5, 2012 | 7 Comments
Goodbye, Nintendo Power

Nintendo Power, one of gaming longest running magazine’s, will say goodbye to gamers after an admirable 24 year run.

by Curt Hutson | Aug 21, 2012 | 19 Comments
Second ‘Mass Effect 3′ Single Player DLC to Take Place on Omega?

Fans scouring through code in the ‘Mass Effect 3 Firefight DLC’ might have found evidence of the next single player DLC after ‘Leviathan’ – teasing a journey back to Omega.

by Curt Hutson | Aug 8, 2012 | 33 Comments
‘Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse’ Preview

At Comic-Con 2012, Activision took us on a ride to preview Heavy Iron Studios’ upcoming game based on the popular TV show ‘Family Guy.’ Was ‘Back to the Multiverse’ the joyride we were expecting, or did it miss the bus completely?

by Curt Hutson | Jul 23, 2012 | 4 Comments
Comic-Con 2012′s Best Cosplay: ‘Mass Effect,’ ‘Lollipop Chainsaw,’ & More!

Comic-Con 2012 offered another year of outrageous cosplay and this show’s Masquerade featured some especially creative costumes. Prepare your eyes to feast on this glamorous gallery of geek.

by Curt Hutson | Jul 18, 2012 | 2 Comments
‘Sonic Adventure 2’ Coming to XBLA and PSN

Sega’s Comic-Con 2012 Sonic Boom party catered to fans in several ways, one being news on the inclusion of Sonic in the upcoming Disney film ‘Wreck It Ralph’, but when ‘Sonic Adventure 2′ hit the room, all fans were on the edge of their seats.

by Curt Hutson | Jul 17, 2012 | 3 Comments
Next Smash Bros. Focuses On Quality Of Roster Over Size

Nintendo’s Masahiro Sakurai informs fans expecting an overabundance of playable characters in the upcoming Wii U and 3DS ‘Super Smash Bros.’ that the roster may be smaller this time around.

by Curt Hutson | Jul 4, 2012 | 24 Comments
‘Ys Origin’ Review

The latest addition to the Ys franchise, ‘Ys Origin,’ may have been delayed getting to North American shores, but does this mean it’s too late to grab our attention, or is it everything fans have been waiting for? Read our review.

by Curt Hutson | Jun 27, 2012 | 3 Comments
Ubisoft Host Aisha Tyler Responds To Critics

E3 2012 Ubisoft press conference host Aisha Tyler responds to allegations regarding her posing as a gamer in a Facebook post condemning the hate-filled comments directed at the comedian and ‘Halo’ voice actress.

by Curt Hutson | Jun 13, 2012 | 16 Comments
Square Enix Booth Impressions

Square Enix hit E3 this year with a plethora of titles for gamers to enjoy, but a few titles stood out above the rest for better or for worse.

by Curt Hutson | Jun 7, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘SimCity’ Impressions

Take a trip to the new ‘SimCity’ to see what new features Electronic Arts and Maxis have built into the reboot of popular simulator franchise and see how their new Glassbox engine will make running a city and playing with friends an enhanced and even more enjoyable experience.

by Curt Hutson | Jun 7, 2012 | 4 Comments
‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Trailer & DLC Details [Updated With Screenshots]

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone stole the show at Microsoft’s E3 2012 press conference, and loosed a ton of details and a new trailer for ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’

by Curt Hutson | Jun 4, 2012 | 6 Comments
Blizzard’s Korean Offices Raided By FTC Over ‘Diablo 3′ Issues

In South Korea, the issues with Blizzard’s ‘Diablo 3′ were rampant enough to garner an investigation by the Fair Trade Commission – resulting in a raid of the studio’s Seoul offices.

by Curt Hutson | May 31, 2012 | 19 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 26th

Topics covered: The creator of ‘Heavy Rain’ talks next-gen, EA’s shutdown of ‘Dragon Age: Legends’, the new Superbrothers/Jim Guthrie collaboration, Ghost Recon Commander & Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances, ‘Battlefield Premium’, Star Trek Starbases and much, much more.

by Curt Hutson | May 26, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘Dragon’s Dogma’ Review

Capcom’s ‘Dragon’s Dogma’ boasts a complex and exciting combat system, but is that enough to carry the game or does its lackluster story just end up dogging those who play it? Read our review.

by Curt Hutson | May 24, 2012 | 18 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 18th

In the May 11th – 18th roundup we discuss ‘Serious Sam’ hitting XBLA, Infinity Ward’s new Community Manager, Cliffy B’s thoughts on Japanese gaming, THQ’s absence at Gamescom, and the overcrowded fighter genre.

by Curt Hutson | May 18, 2012 | No Comments
‘Halo’ Series ‘Mapped Out’ For The Next 10 Years

Franchise Development Director Frank O’Connor says ‘Halo’ heir 343 Industries already has an epic 10 year plan for the series, with ‘Halo 4′ leading the charge.

by Curt Hutson | May 16, 2012 | 19 Comments
‘Diablo 3′ Has Issues, Including A Game Breaking Bug

The launch of Blizzard’s anticipated sequel ‘Diablo 3′ has been met with an influx of bug reports, and one of those little fellas is a total game breaker.

by Curt Hutson | May 15, 2012 | 21 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 11th

In the May 7th – 11th roundup, we discuss Naughty Dog’s now free ‘Uncharted 2′ DLC, Skullgirls getting cross-platform play, Nameco Bandai, Internet browsing on Xbox, what is catapulting onto MechWarrior Online and much, much more.

by Curt Hutson | May 12, 2012 | 4 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: May 4th

In the April 27th – May 4th roundup we discuss ‘Metal Gear Rising’ heading to Vita, the successful Kickstarter for ‘Shadowrun Returns,’ the ‘Portal 2′ level editor, what PlayStation Plus will offer to subscribers and much, much more.

by Curt Hutson | May 4, 2012 | 2 Comments
Bayonetta 2 Details Surfacing Next Week?

According to series creator Hideki Kamiya, details on the highly anticipated sequel to ‘Bayonetta 2′ could be lining the pages of Japanese magazines next week.

by Curt Hutson | May 1, 2012 | 2 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 27th

In the April 20th – 27th roundup, we discuss a sales achievement for ‘Brink’, ‘Max Payne 3′ on two discs, new ‘Game of Thrones’ screenshots, the SimCity relaunch, EA Montreal Layoffs, Valve’s mighty handbook and much, much more.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 28, 2012 | 1 Comment
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 20th

In the April 13th – 20th roundup, we discuss YouTube developing for next-gen consoles, ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 2′ coming to iOS, Xbox Live getting more kid friendly, the recent release of ‘Tribes: Ascend,’ a ‘Need for Speed’ movie and much, much more.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 20, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘God of War: Ascension’ Outed By Amazon; Not ‘God of War 4′

Amazon’s latest oopsy listing revealed ‘God of War: Ascension’ as the next title in Sony’s popular franchise, coincidentally just a day before the official announcement.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 18, 2012 | 6 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 13th

In the April 7th – 13th roundup we discuss the best Spidey game yet, a possible LucasArts MMO at E3, the first concept art for ‘Wasteland 2,’ the truth behind ‘Project X Zone,’ loads of new content coming to ‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ and so much more.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 13, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘Super Mario 4′ Domain Registered By Nintendo

Following an announcement in January about a new 2D side-scrolling Mario, Nintendo recently registered a domain for ‘Super Mario 4′, making it a possible candidate as the unrevealed title.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 12, 2012 | 5 Comments
The Future of Survival Horror

‘Silent Hill: Downpour’ Producer Tomm Hulett and ‘Resident Evil:Revelations’ Producer Masachika Kawata offer their thoughts on the future of survival horror games.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 9, 2012 | 3 Comments
New Brisk Bottle Unlocks ‘Kinect Star Wars’ Game Content

Brisk Iced Tea is offering up some in-game content for ‘Kinect Star Wars’ and allowing fans to claim it in an interesting and unique fashion.

by Curt Hutson | Apr 3, 2012 | 3 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: April 1st

In the March 23rd – April 1st roundup we discuss free-to-play ‘World of Mercenaries’ and ‘Phantasy Star Online 2,’ a not so surprising ‘Angry Birds Space’ update, MLB.TV, a secret Namco Bandai project, and so much more!

by Curt Hutson | Apr 2, 2012 | No Comments
‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ Review

‘Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City’ attempts to take the series in a different direction through a team-shooter but is the trip back to the ill-fated city worth the detour? Read our review.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 29, 2012 | 13 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 23rd

In the March 16th – 23rd roundup, we discuss one ‘DMC’ designer’s thoughts on boobies, a ‘Bayonetta’ cameo, a new ‘Frogger,’ 25 years of ‘Metal Gear’ sales and much more!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 23, 2012 | 1 Comment
BioWare Writer Speaks Out About ‘Mass Effect 3′ Ending… Maybe

BioWare writer Patrick Weekes allegedly posted an opinionated message about the ‘Mass Effect 3′ writing team’s lack of involvement with the game’s ending.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 22, 2012 | 33 Comments
Panda-monium! ‘WoW: Mists Of Pandaria’ Updates & World Map

Blizzard reveals what it takes to be a Pandaren Monk and prepares players to discover the secrets of Pandaria in a series of new updates to the ‘World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria’ homepage.

by Curt Hutson | Mar 19, 2012 | 9 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 16th

In the March 9th – 16th roundup, we discuss a ‘Tribes: Ascend’ release date, a new IP from the ‘Just Cause’ developer, Sony’s own disappointment with the Move, the end of ‘Sonic 4,’ and so much more!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 16, 2012 | 8 Comments
‘The Walking Dead’ Gets Official Facebook Game

AMC and RockYou are releasing ‘The Walking Dead Social Game’ to Facebook soon, but what exactly is the game bringing to fans of the television series?

by Curt Hutson | Mar 14, 2012 | 6 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 9th

In the March 3rd – 9th roundup, we discuss Super Mario Galaxy’s successful sales, Ninja Gaiden’s annoying online pass, Steam and Razer’s new partnership, THQ’s new trademark, The Angry Birds Theme Park and so much more!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 9, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Angry Birds Space’ Goes To Space In New Trailer

‘Angry Birds Space’ is taking Rovio’s beloved series to new heights in terms of both gameplay and environment. Check out the game’s new trailer… from space!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 8, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Review

The newest Capcom crossover ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ attempts to combine two of fightings’ best franchises, but are they a match made in heaven or do they fall short of their individual reputations? Read our review!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 7, 2012 | 8 Comments
Weekly Video Game News Roundup: March 2nd

In the February 25th – March 2rd wrap-up, we discuss the strange link between EA, Steam and Origin, Apple’s new gaming platform, a Sons of Anarchy Video Game and much, much more!

by Curt Hutson | Mar 4, 2012 | No Comments

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