Archive for August, 2008
Headshot! – Performance Enhanced Gaming
Continuing our look into the world of pro-gaming, we dive into the dark underbelly try and understand how drugs are being used in tournaments and why nothing is being done about it.
Where Gaming is Going (And Where it’s Already Been)
What is driving game design? We take a look at a recent Gamasutra feature that asks and answers that exact question and how you can see it in the industry right now.
Fragging with Briefcases in Canada – News Wrap-Up
ECA allows Canadian memberships and provides information for additional chapters to be made. Gaming is said to be a big benefit for businesses, and can also be a good tool for encouraging youth to vote. It’s a whirlwind of industry news!
New Additions
The Fan Expo was pretty amazing, and we met a lot of great people. Look for some more articles from the event in the coming weeks. Added social bookmarking features to the articles, and a few other changes that you might already be aware of.
Headshot! – The Growing Audience of Pro-Gaming
With 1.8 million viewers online for their last event, MLG’s Pro Circuit continued in Toronto this past weekend with all the noise, lights and intensity it seems to have gathered in the States. Just how big can they get?
Wii’re Number One!
We prove that we are not above really bad article title every once and while. Nintendo’s newest console has sold over a million units in Canada and other numbers from the NPD Group tell an interesting story about trends for the industry here, as well.
Champions Online – Interview with Randy Mosiondz
We sat down with Cryptic Studios’ Randy Mosiondz, lead designer for their new game Champions Online. We talked about the game, moving from Saskatchewan to California, and what games he’s been playing.
Fan Expo Complete
Phew. The Fan Expo is finished, and there is a lot to talk about. Interviews, previews and some pro-gaming stuff is upcoming. Also, Too Human is currently spinning in our 360.
Champions Online – Preview
UGTV comes to save the day in a preview of Champions Online, the latest MMO from Cryptic Studios where you can create your own superhero identity and vanquish evil from the comfort of your own home.
Fan Expo 2008 – Day 1
We report on the first day of Fan Expo in Toronto, Ontario. Gears of War 2, Entropia Universe, Champions Online and more. Also, cosplayers are still crazy!
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