...will he ever win?
July 31, 2010
The
Zombie Dice app for iPhone is now in the App Store! (Download it
here!) And it's bargain priced: it's
free.
You get the exact same play as in a two-person
Zombie Dice game; it's you vs. a computer-controlled zombie, each trying to eat 13 brains and win. The zombie AI is, WE HOPE, not as smart as you. But it will give you a run for your money, and gloat when it rolls well, and heckle you and give you bad advice, and say "Braaaaainnns" a lot.
And if you like the free version, we will happily sell you a 99-cent upgrade that lets you include up to 8 players, by passing around the phone. The full version also has more animations and a setting that makes the zombies smarter. Still not really as smart as you,
WE HOPE.
I now have a tiny sense of what it's like to be a "producer" on a digital game. And I know that if we go much farther, I'll have to hire a real, full-time producer. But this has been the most interesting thing I've done recently.
This took more and different talents than a physical game, and some really amazing work went into it. I am not a humble person, but it's humbling to look at this and realize all the talents that went into the digital version of my silly little zombie game . .
- Kira Hamilton's code
- Justin De Witt's graphic design
- Alex Fernandez' art
- Will Schoonover's voice and SFX
- Tom Smith's music, err, noise. (Honest! He wanted to be credited for "Background Noise.")
- And excellent bugfinding by Steven Marsh and Bob Hood!
I hope you like this. Please try it out, tell your friends about it, and send us 99 cents for the full version if you think the freebie is fun! Because I would really, really like to do more of these.
--
Steve Jackson(Late update! As of 11:10pm Friday night, it's the #11 free dice game in the App Store – apparently, just on word spread via Twitter.)
July 31, 2010 05:07 AM
We take a closer look at the new and improved portable gaming laptop.
July 31, 2010 12:32 AM
July 30, 2010
Rhythm Zone (PC)
The gaming equivalent to an out of tune piano.
July 30, 2010 11:42 PM
From Zerg rushes to creepy spiders, there's something for (almost) everyone.
July 30, 2010 11:32 PM
From Zerg rushes to creepy spiders, there's something for (almost) everyone.
July 30, 2010 11:31 PM
From Zerg rushes to creepy spiders, there's something for (almost) everyone.
July 30, 2010 11:30 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Taking a look at a cut scene from Low to Ultra.
July 30, 2010 10:41 PM
Bethesda outlines panel and presentation list.
July 30, 2010 09:59 PM
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PC)
You think that you can kill me?
July 30, 2010 09:45 PM
ATI chip maker becomes new market leader.
July 30, 2010 09:27 PM
Shogun II: Total War (PC)
Take charge of any of the nine major factions of Japanese feudal history.
July 30, 2010 08:10 PM
Rhythm Zone (PC)
Unlock the music.
July 30, 2010 07:44 PM
Medal of Honor (PC)
Also, Battlefield 3 is coming!
July 30, 2010 07:38 PM
Lost Horizon (PC)
Head into the unknown in September.
July 30, 2010 07:25 PM
Metro 2033 (PC)
More content coming next week.
July 30, 2010 06:55 PM
MapleStory (PC)
Unleash your skills.
July 30, 2010 05:50 PM
Soul of the Ultimate Nation (PC)
New content for MMORPG includes new "Shadow" character and 180 new quests.
July 30, 2010 05:42 PM
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (Wii)
The top way to shoot animals.
July 30, 2010 05:28 PM
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (DS)
The top way to shoot animals.
July 30, 2010 05:28 PM
Nintendo dominates the software charts following slow week for new releases.
July 30, 2010 05:10 PM
Wii Party (Wii)
Nintendo dominates the software charts following slow week for new releases.
July 30, 2010 04:41 PM
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (3DS)
Company excludes Resident Evil and Street Fighter IV from sales forecasts.
July 30, 2010 04:39 PM
The Treasures of Montezuma (DS)
Set out on a magical journey to uncover the ancient artifacts of Montezuma.
July 30, 2010 04:20 PM
Commander: Conquest of the Americas (PC)
Those Americas are going to conquest themselves.
July 30, 2010 04:10 PM
Intellivision Lives! (DS)
Classic console games for Nintendo DS provide fun for the whole family.
July 30, 2010 03:51 PM
Distant Worlds (PC)
A huge list of improvements and changes coming with this capital ship-sized update.
July 30, 2010 03:47 PM
Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games (Wii)
Win big on Wii.
July 30, 2010 03:41 PM
Rock Band 2 (Wii)
Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists, Eagles of Death Metal and more coming to Rock Band next week.
July 30, 2010 03:31 PM
Sometimes all it takes is a small tweak to an existing game to make it seem completely new again. While we’ve all played variations around the “tank shoots other tanks” theme, the tank-shooting genre hasn’t really changed that much over the past couple of decades.
!i (“Not I”) only makes one tweak to this formula. Black tanks sit on a black landscape against a white background and fire their bullets at other tanks. Except the other tanks are white tanks, sitting on a white landscape against a black background. The black tank’s bullets increase the white landscape, completely obscuring (and destroying) the white tanks in the process. The white tank’s bullets increase the black landscape, doing the same for the black tanks.
It’s a bit of a mind-bender to wrap your head around in text. Fortunately it’s a small download and makes a lot more sense once you actually play the game. You can flip the screen to see either the white or the black landscape right-side up, and the interface text works in both directions, though it’s a little funky and hard to read sometimes.
The one small tweak to the gameplay completely changes the strategy from most tank-shooters. Shooting straight down sometimes makes a lot of sense. You can’t hurt friendly tanks with your bullets; all it does is move the ground under their feet a bit. Most importantly, strategizing while thinking upside down proves more difficult than it sounds, at least to me.
Why You Should Check This Out: !i is a twist on the stalwart tank-shooting genre. The game completely changes the formula with one little change in mechanics. It definitely stretches the mind to contemplate the upside-down combat. !i is a game that can take a simple mechanic and change your perspective on a simple, well-tread genre.
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July 30, 2010 03:26 PM
Sure, we're going to Gen Con. But what are we planning on doing there?
We're running a bunch of demos. I mean, a metric
ton of demos. We have six tables on the exhibit hall floor (booth #1321, right next to Atlas Games, Cthulhiana Corner, and Do Gooder Press), running
Zombie Dice,
Cthulhu Dice,
Revolution!,
Munchkin's new booster expansion/demo
Marked for Death, and much more. We'll have printer proofs of
The Palace and
Portal Kombat to play with, and prototypes of
Top Secret upcoming games!
Outside the exhibit hall,
the MIB will be stationed here, there, and everywhere. They're stocked with a broad selection of our games, and are more than willing to teach any of them. They'll also be running a couple of tournaments of the
Munchkin flavor.
There will of course be a slew of meetings with distributors, licensors, creative types, and other publishers who will be in Indianapolis. Business will be done.
(We'll also be hanging out with industry friends we only get to see once a year, but we don't really mention that in front of the business office.)
Hope to see you there!
--
Paul Chapman
July 30, 2010 05:07 AM
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (DS)
Meee-yow!
July 30, 2010 12:26 AM
DC Universe Online (PC)
Some IGN comic nerds daydream about what they're going to do in Superman's backyard.
July 30, 2010 12:22 AM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
The full length versions of Blizzard's pretty pre-rendered videos.
July 30, 2010 12:12 AM
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (PC)
See what the Big Apple thinks of the new racer.
July 30, 2010 12:06 AM
July 29, 2010
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Back to School (DS)
Because sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment are compressed.
July 29, 2010 11:55 PM
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC)
It's free, but is it good?
July 29, 2010 11:54 PM
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Back to School (Wii)
Because sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment are compressed.
July 29, 2010 11:52 PM
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (Wii)
Grab your gun, it's going to be one hell of a safari this year.
July 29, 2010 10:46 PM
Tangled (DS)
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your one screen!
July 29, 2010 10:21 PM
Tangled (PC)
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your one screen!
July 29, 2010 10:20 PM
Tangled (Wii)
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your one screen!
July 29, 2010 09:57 PM
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 (Wii)
Man is the ultimate predator.
July 29, 2010 09:53 PM
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (3DS)
Capcom's 3DS rev of Super SFIV looks like a mini version of the original!
July 29, 2010 07:36 PM
Combat Arms (PC)
New content includes new map, weapons and a reward rich recruitment program.
July 29, 2010 07:14 PM
Declining Wii software sales responsible.
July 29, 2010 07:10 PM
Declining Wii software sales responsible.
July 29, 2010 07:08 PM
Nail'd (PC)
All-stars supergroup blasts out grinding riffs and scorching vocals for the world's fastest off-road racing game.
July 29, 2010 07:02 PM
“It’s in the basement; follow me.”
I follow Alan down the steps and into the cool, dark room. My toes curl on the cold cement floor as he stumbles and curses his way to the light switch. I’d asked to see his collection of Magic cards so I could bring a few decks to the local game shop where a friend of mine works. Alan is a client, so I know him pretty well. But discovering another geek in your midst requires a leap of faith and a prayer that he’s not going to reveal his life size elf queen statue -- who also happens to be his wife.
The fluorescents hum to life and the cold floor is forgotten as I look at the hundreds of boxes arrayed on countless shelves and tables. “Yep,” he says, hooking his thumbs under invisible suspenders. “Every Magic card ever made.”
With Wizards sponsoring us this week (don't worry, we're off the clock here) it got me thinking about Alan and what his place is in our digital future.
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July 29, 2010 06:38 PM
Alliance of Valiant Arms (PC)
More FPS turf to play with.
July 29, 2010 06:27 PM
Transformers: War for Cybertron (PC)
Have you ever been experienced?
July 29, 2010 06:26 PM
101-in-1 Sports Megamix (DS)
More sports for your buck.
July 29, 2010 06:15 PM
All-new hidden object adventure sends players on an unusual quest.
July 29, 2010 06:10 PM
On Jason Mittell on Mad Men — Television scholar Jason Mittell doesn't like the television show Mad Men, and he's written an article about why. It wasn't news to me; indeed, I'm one of the interlocutors he mentions having argued with about the show on Twitter and elsewhere. I knew Jason was writing this piece and I've been eager to read it. Now that I have done,...
July 29, 2010 05:33 PM
Transformers: War for Cybertron (PC)
What's Cybertronian for "tumbleweed?"
July 29, 2010 05:23 PM
NBA 2K11 (Wii)
Soundtrack raises the bar with diverse lineup spanning Drake to The Alan Parsons Project alongside the national NBA 2K11 producer/MC contest winners.
July 29, 2010 04:34 PM
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (PC)
Haden Blackman leaves studio after 13 years.
July 29, 2010 04:30 PM
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Wii)
Haden Blackman leaves studio after 13 years.
July 29, 2010 04:29 PM
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (DS)
Haden Blackman leaves studio after 13 years.
July 29, 2010 04:29 PM
NBA 2K11 (PS2)
Soundtrack raises the bar with diverse lineup spanning Drake to The Alan Parsons Project alongside the national NBA 2K11 producer/MC contest winners.
July 29, 2010 04:27 PM
iCarly 2: iJoin the Click! (DS)
New game based on Nickelodeon's hit TV show is creative, social, and "LOL" fun.
July 29, 2010 04:07 PM
Club Penguin: Game Day (Wii)
Get in the online world of Club Penguin.
July 29, 2010 04:00 PM
iCarly 2: iJoin the Click! (Wii)
New game based on Nickelodeon's hit TV show is creative, social, and "LOL" fun.
July 29, 2010 03:49 PM
Blacklight: Tango Down (PC)
Company will also give away 25 all-new weapon tags representing national flags from across the world through Twitter.
July 29, 2010 03:46 PM
Shot-Online (PC)
Qualified players will vie for up to $5000 in prize money and a chance to compete for the International Grand Champion title in Korea this November.
July 29, 2010 03:24 PM
Mystery Tales: Time Travel (DS)
Uncover clues as you travel through time to solve the ultimate mystery.
July 29, 2010 03:19 PM
Four confirmed titles plus exciting new announcements ensure strongest show presence to date.
July 29, 2010 03:07 PM
3D car simulation game ( software rendering )
More about SimCar
July 29, 2010 12:21 PM
Heroes of Newerth is a RTS/Real-Time Tactics game made by S2 Games
More about Heroes of Newerth
July 29, 2010 09:21 AM
We'll finally learn when our portable gaming will go 3D and how much it's going to cost us.
July 29, 2010 09:17 AM
Created by accident, all who find you would destroy you. Can you escape?
More about Endgame: Singularity
July 29, 2010 07:21 AM
Fact: Gen Con Indy will be August 4-8, in Indianapolis, IN.
Fact: Steve Jackson Games will be there in force, with MIB running a variety of events in the gaming area, and staffers stationed in the exhibit hall (booth #1321!).
Fact: We'll be replacing all the randomizers with greased pigs.
One of these "facts" is actually not a fact. Can you guess which one it is?
--
Paul Chapman
July 29, 2010 05:07 AM
You've probably noticed the new addition to IGN's nav bar, but what does it do?
July 29, 2010 01:39 AM
Project: MyWorld (PC)
Turning Google Maps into a game.
July 29, 2010 12:53 AM
Need for Speed World (PC)
You may feel the need...to buy a starter pack.
July 29, 2010 12:41 AM
July 28, 2010
Yes, this is awesome.
Get one here. Seen on GameSetWatch.
July 28, 2010 11:55 PM
Dragon Ball: Origins 2 (DS)
Second verse, same as the first.
July 28, 2010 11:45 PM
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City (DS)
Peep these new Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City screens
July 28, 2010 11:42 PM
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
TheLostGamer with stars from World 4 (revisited) and World 5.
July 28, 2010 11:18 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Our initial thoughts on the first part of Blizzard's real-time strategy trilogy.
July 28, 2010 10:58 PM
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Wii)
We play through the new Quest Mode and reveal some new tracks.
July 28, 2010 10:53 PM
Need for Speed World (PC)
In a race and on the run.
July 28, 2010 10:35 PM
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC)
New trailer for the VIP Map Pack 5.
July 28, 2010 10:29 PM
Rift: Planes of Telara (PC)
Gloamwood is unveiled and is your worst nightmare.
July 28, 2010 10:07 PM
AquaSpace (Wii)
Nintendo swims into Hudson's waters.
July 28, 2010 10:00 PM
Oops! Prank Party (Wii)
Some new screens to party with.
July 28, 2010 09:54 PM
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City (DS)
How will the art of battle color this DS dungeon-crawler?
July 28, 2010 09:52 PM
Deca Sports 3 (Wii)
Now with intense wood-sawing action.
July 28, 2010 09:46 PM
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City (DS)
A dungeon is a terrible thing to waste.
July 28, 2010 09:44 PM
Faery: Legends Of Avalon (PC)
Strap on your fairy wings and take a look at these pics.
July 28, 2010 09:34 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (PC)
One new screen of Update 6's underwater combat.
July 28, 2010 09:21 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Showing off some of the later game missions and options.
July 28, 2010 08:26 PM
Pingus is a Lemmings-like game for GNU/Linux, FreeBSD and Win32.
More about Pingus
July 28, 2010 08:23 PM
Two Teasers — I'm behind in keeping up with my corner of the philosophy blogosphere. In part I've been distracted by cow clickery, but more so I've been spending as much time as possible writing Alien Phenomenology, which I fully intend to complete before the end of August. I'm thus offering two teasers today, in lieu of earnest content. The first is related...
July 28, 2010 07:49 PM
Monster Jam: Path of Destruction (DS)
Time automobiles with large wheels.
July 28, 2010 07:11 PM
Monster Jam: Path of Destruction (Wii)
Time automobiles with large wheels.
July 28, 2010 06:51 PM
While running an errand today I noticed a new video game store along the way. I stopped in and there was a fairly modest selection of games from the PS1 era up through the current generation. The place had a scent of new paint, so I asked the proprietor how long he'd been around. Answer: Two months.
I mentioned that I enjoyed finding and browsing independent shops and he offered his motivations for opening his own store. "GameStop bought a used game from my son for $14 and then sold it for $47. That's just wrong."
Amusing, and I didn't even bother to point out that one could see that story and come to the same conclusion (i.e. open your own store) for perfectly rational capitalistic reasons.
He did mention that he had come across some Atari 2600 games and would bring them to the store, so I'll stop by again in a week or two and see what he's got.
July 28, 2010 06:24 PM
Empire Avenue (Web)
Launching today, virtual stock market connects like-minded people and businesses as they measure and benefit from their online influence.
July 28, 2010 05:36 PM
Radiant Historia (DS)
Radiant Historia promises a unique story and original battle system.
July 28, 2010 05:25 PM
Land of Chaos Online (PC)
Prepare for pandemonium.
July 28, 2010 05:23 PM
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PC)
One last look at cinematic crime thriller before its release next month.
July 28, 2010 04:53 PM
BioShock 2: Protector Trials (PC)
Big Daddy is back and ready to adapt.
July 28, 2010 04:42 PM
Grab your rig and head to Dallas.
July 28, 2010 04:38 PM
Wizznic is a puzzlegame based on an arcade classic.
More about Wizznic!
July 28, 2010 04:21 PM
Two Worlds II (PC)
Catch a glimpse of how much this sequel has been improved.
July 28, 2010 04:17 PM
Albatross18: Realms of Pangya (PC)
Starting today through August 11 players can contribute their own insightful information to the Pangya Wiki and receive special rewards and bonuses.
July 28, 2010 03:48 PM
Warrior Epic (PC)
Leading South East Asia online game publisher launches the popular online action-adventure MMO In Asia today.
July 28, 2010 03:41 PM
Big lineup of games coming for Wii, DS, and PC.
July 28, 2010 03:39 PM
Big lineup of games coming for Wii, DS, and PC.
July 28, 2010 03:37 PM
Big lineup of games coming for Wii, DS, and PC.
July 28, 2010 03:30 PM
Nintendo DS emulator running homebrew demos and commercial games
More about DeSmuME
July 28, 2010 03:21 PM
LEGO Universe (PC)
When building blocks met trading cards.
July 28, 2010 03:17 PM
The magic kingdom goes social.
July 28, 2010 02:45 PM
DS piracy tool and similar flash carts banned.
July 28, 2010 02:28 PM
Hollywood 61 (3DS)
Ubisoft's 3DS puzzler takes noir to three dimensions.
July 28, 2010 02:04 PM
Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
It may look familiar, but there's plenty of fresh gameplay under the hood, not to mention a whole new enemy. So long Kremlings!
July 28, 2010 07:45 AM
Stendhal is a fully fledged multiplayer online adventure game like Ultima Online
More about Stendhal
July 28, 2010 07:22 AM
I've been reading the Boardgamenews site almost daily for about three or four years now. It's a great resource -- I especially love the reviews, even when reading one sends me out to buy a game -- and it was a real pleasure to watch as the new site design came into existence over the last few weeks. And since the redesign went into effect it feels like there have been more (and more regular) updates than there were before, but that may just be an illusion since it's much easier for me to read the site; the new design is a lot cleaner than the old one was.
The site won't change your life, but it will entertain you if you're a fan of board and card games. And entertainment is about all I ever expect from game sites.
--
Phil Reed
July 28, 2010 05:06 AM
Episode 198 - July 28th, 2010
Limbo, Alien Swarm, Dr. Who - The Adventure Game, Dragon Quest IX, Your Emails and more!
Right Click Here and 'Save As' to Download!
(Warrrghunghh 44.8 Megs, 1:18:51)
This week Cory, Julian, Allen and Lara tackle the email sack and beat it to death with sticks. If you want to submit a question or comment call in to our voicemail line at (612) 284-4563. This podcast brought to you by TweetMTG!
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July 28, 2010 04:31 AM
Blacklight: Tango Down (PC)
A lot of bang for your buck.
July 28, 2010 04:10 AM
Petz Kittens (DSi)
Far too little to do.
July 28, 2010 12:05 AM
Happy Birthday Mart (DSi)
Don't go shopping here.
July 28, 2010 12:00 AM
July 27, 2010
DC Universe Online (PC)
Count the dead superheroes with us.
July 27, 2010 11:57 PM
EverQuest II: Sentinel's Fate (PC)
As long as you never want to send any mail.
July 27, 2010 11:21 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
A game within a game.
July 27, 2010 11:14 PM
Despite digital moves, retailer still focused on disc-based gaming.
July 27, 2010 11:14 PM
Despite digital moves, retailer still focused on disc-based gaming.
July 27, 2010 11:13 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
A hidden arcade game in the story mode.
July 27, 2010 10:53 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Jim Raynor drinks and a new character is introduced.
July 27, 2010 10:41 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
A view of how the new campaign looks in Blizzard's sequel.
July 27, 2010 10:21 PM
Medal of Honor (PC)
This is a new breed of warrior.
July 27, 2010 09:51 PM
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City (DS)
Enter the labyrinth and earn your fortune.
July 27, 2010 09:36 PM
Fanglies (Web)
The sale carried the hefty price of more than $700 million.
July 27, 2010 09:04 PM
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days (PC)
See why the sequel will be twice as intense as the first.
July 27, 2010 09:03 PM
Plants vs. Zombies (PC)
The King of Pop will no longer terrorize your garden.
July 27, 2010 08:57 PM
Tron Evolution: Battle Grids (Wii)
Shots from the Wii version.
July 27, 2010 08:50 PM
Beyblade: Metal Fusion (Wii)
Behold a fusion of metal and screens.
July 27, 2010 08:50 PM
Dungeon Siege III (PC)
It's under siege. Sort of.
July 27, 2010 08:24 PM
Medal of Honor (PC)
Exclusive Sneak Peak of Band's new single, "The Catalyst," will be featured in gameplay trailer directed by Joe Hahn.
July 27, 2010 08:02 PM
Transformers: War for Cybertron (PC)
Take a look at the new characters and levels you'll get.
July 27, 2010 07:12 PM
July drops the ball with its third week of DSiWare releases.
July 27, 2010 07:10 PM
An implementation of a trading card game.
More about JPortal
July 27, 2010 07:08 PM
Space Empires: Battle For Supremacy (Web)
Join the galactic bid for dominance in the latest and greatest entry in the Space Empires legacy.
July 27, 2010 06:52 PM
APB (PC)
Online shooter getting a "real human."
July 27, 2010 06:45 PM
EverQuest II (PC)
Gamers can now experience the world of Norrath without a subscription in the new free adventure service.
July 27, 2010 06:41 PM
Rift: Planes of Telara (PC)
Trion Worlds today reveals Gloamwood, the dark, deeply-forested zone where player's worst nightmares literally rise up from the plane-corrupted soil. As players venture into Gloamwood, they'll encounter lurking goblins filled with bloodlust, savage spiders spawned from a giant Broodmother, and a group of cultists tampering with the unnatural power of an ancient planar artifact. See official description below.
July 27, 2010 06:28 PM
Call of Duty: Black Ops (DS)
Once again Activision enlists the help of N-Space for a portable first-person shooter experience.
July 27, 2010 06:20 PM
Crazy Sudoku (DSi)
Judge the insanity for yourself.
July 27, 2010 05:44 PM
Hospital Havoc (DSi)
Dash in for three quick looks.
July 27, 2010 05:41 PM
PlayStation brand to be enhanced with new merchandise from official licensing program.
July 27, 2010 05:40 PM
Scrabble Tools (DSi)
Have a look at DSiWare's pocket Scrabble assistant.
July 27, 2010 05:39 PM
3D networked multiplayer tank battle zone capture the flag game
More about BZFlag
July 27, 2010 05:21 PM
Retailer growing in the digital gaming space.
July 27, 2010 04:54 PM
Company hopes to up the output of Resident Evil and other franchise by tapping overseas developers.
July 27, 2010 04:44 PM
Company hopes to up the output of Resident Evil and other franchise by tapping overseas developers.
July 27, 2010 04:43 PM
I’m busy reading a milquetoast digital rendition of “Reactor Problems for Dummies,” thinking I really should be letting everyone know I’m out of it, when a sound makes me seize up. It’s faint, no more than an understated bloop, but the implications behind it are terrifying. The 30 seconds I’ve spent hovering over a lost PDA have left quite the gulf between myself and the rest of my team. I’m cut off, low on ammo, and increasingly aware of how vulnerable I really am.
Because something is getting closer.
I decide to take a run since there’s an outside chance that I won’t get chopped to bits. I make it a third of the way before I’m treated to a slow-motion replay of my death, courtesy of a vent-spawned Lovecraftian creation of fangs and claws and jaundiced skin. Since I was the only tech expert in my quad-pod, the team is left bereft of anyone able to manipulate computers and hack gates. This results in an instant fail for the mission, as I’m derided for being the F.N.G. Despite the air of defeat permeating my e-cred, It’s moments like these that make Alien Swarm an absolute joy.
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July 27, 2010 03:51 PM
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock (Wii)
On-disc set list expands with 22 rockin' new tracks.
July 27, 2010 03:41 PM
a slim program/emulator launcher using opengl
More about typhon
July 27, 2010 03:21 PM
Reading the playtest reports from Protospiel reminds me that we haven't talked about our pipeline in a while. Technically, we're not accepting outside submissions. In reality . . .
We're not accepting outside submissions.
We really do have a dozen or more designs in development right now, just waiting for more playtesting or a print-buying breakthrough. But sometimes a game will catch our eye, a game that's so close to being ready for release, that's so
fun that we'd be fools to let it go to another publisher.
Revolution! was like that, as was
The Stars Are Right.
--
Paul Chapman
July 27, 2010 05:07 AM
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC)
Over 12,000 accounts restored.
July 27, 2010 01:25 AM
Back from Comic Con and heading to Classic Gaming Expo!
July 27, 2010 12:53 AM
Back from Comic Con and heading to Classic Gaming Expo!
July 27, 2010 12:16 AM
July 26, 2010
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Art books, comics, Jim Raynor USB dogtags and more.
July 26, 2010 11:17 PM
DC Universe Online (PC)
Want to know how much fighting crime is going to cost you?
July 26, 2010 11:13 PM
Hospital Havoc (DSi)
Diner Dash: Emergency Room Edition.
July 26, 2010 11:10 PM
Crazy Sudoku (DSi)
Shuffling itself into the crowded DSiWare sudoku competition.
July 26, 2010 11:05 PM
Aero the Acrobat (Wii)
Platforming under the big top.
July 26, 2010 11:00 PM
Scrabble Tools (DSi)
A DSi pocket assistant for your next family game night.
July 26, 2010 11:00 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
Currently in the pipe (five by five).
July 26, 2010 10:48 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
PC's biggest game this year also available digitally.
July 26, 2010 10:48 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
He will melt your heart, then nuke the remains.
July 26, 2010 10:26 PM
A flood of samurai, shooters, virtual idols, and love.
July 26, 2010 10:23 PM
A flood of samurai, shooters, virtual idols, and love.
July 26, 2010 10:22 PM
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (PC)
StarCraft II is upon us. Don't get left behind in the shuffle, these overviews will help you hit the ground running.
July 26, 2010 10:13 PM
Dungeon Siege III (PC)
A cinematic teaser of Obsidian's upcoming action-RPG.
July 26, 2010 10:00 PM
Dungeon Siege III (PC)
Plus more info straight from developer Obsidian Entertainment.
July 26, 2010 09:43 PM
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (PC)
He will melt your heart, and then incinerate the puddle.
July 26, 2010 09:28 PM
TrackMania Turbo (DS)
Still waiting to get your NDS and Wii fix for Trackmania in 2010? Here are some pics to curb your wheels.
July 26, 2010 09:19 PM
