Archive for October, 2008

Golden Joystick Winners Announced

The UK-based Golden Joystick Awards have got their winners. We go over most of the list, and try and see how many times we can fit the word “awards” in our article.

Banning Gamers, Dreaming Games & Bigger E3 – News Wrap-Up

E3 is getting bigger, EA is getting bitter and dreamers get a little cash in this week’s news wrap-up. Booth babes are sadly absent.

Music & Rhythm Games Reaching Critical Mass

Anyone else have way too much stuff sitting in their living rooms right now? We take a look at the plethora of music games and whether or not they can last.

World of Warcraft Claims 11 Million Lives

Let us have a moment of silence for the millions of souls that have been sucked into the virtual landscape forever. World of Warcraft’s army grows restless.

Sensational Headline! – The Press, The Publishers and The Players

We rate Gears of War 2 a 0/10. No, wait, we don’t, but did you click anyway ready to post angrily about how we don’t know anything? Maybe that’s the point.

Death is Beautiful – Dead Space Review

Kicking off one of the busiest seasons of gaming we’ve ever seen, Dead Space is on the table being dissected and dismembered for your pleasure. Make us whole.

Microsoft Offers Reward for Missing Child

A child has run away from his home in Barrie, Ontario after his parents took away his gaming privileges. Microsoft has now offered a reward for his return.

Are Video Game Critics Falling Behind?

Every video game or technology website has reviews these days, but in Keith Boesky wants to address some issues that are perhaps being overlooked. Hey! Game Critics! You’re doing it wrong!

Singing, Sinning and Waking – News Wrap-Up

Lips looks like it’s got some potential, Alan Wake rises from a deep, deep sleep and Sins of a Solar Empire gets more content via Add On packs. Also Max Payne.

Gamers More Likely to Get Hitched and Get Friendly

Are you a “gamer”? Did you know that if there is a 55% chance that you’re married and a 48% chance that you have kids. That’s what a recent survey suggests.