The Goblin Man of the Great White North: The Philosophy of Dyack
So, as I hope most of you heard, Denis Dyack went on the 1up Networks podcast 1up Yours to promote his new game, Too Human . Or...so it was to be believed at the time. Instead, Denis Dyack went... The Chosen Twelve: June 2008
June brought in one key release this month, alongside with a slew of different casual or low-key games. So let's get to it: Here are the requirements for representation on the Chosen Twelve:... The List of the Fates: July 2008
Wow, June was a good month for games, wasn't it? Ninja Gaiden II , Battlefield: Bad Company , etc...so this month should be chalked full of gaming goodness too, right? Umm...well, it's not as... No Mo Tomonobu: Part 1 - Tecmo A.T.I.
Tomonobu Itagaki's departure has sent a sizable ripple not only into Tecmo's financial portfolio, but throughout the enthusiast press and industry. What made this rather notable news is not only... The List of the Fates: June 2008
I guess its good that I saved some green last month because June seems to be containing a huge hit in the wallet. With an average of 4 games a week coming out worth a look (not including... The Chosen Twelve: May 2008
When it came to releases in general, May didn't really have much to get excited over. Same could possibly be said about the pick for this month's Chosen Twelve. However, these games listed are... The Disintegration of the Hardcore Gamer and the Evolution of Gaming Culture
The release of Grand Theft Auto IV has brought on all sorts of comments of the status of gaming at this time. "The revolutionary game that will change videogaming forever" is one of them, while... The List of the Fates - May 2008
Like a megaton atomic bomb set off into a crowded city, Grand Theft Auto IV blows everything out into the distance leaving other games fledgling for crumbs to snack on. However, don't be fooled:... The Chosen Twelve: April 2008
The month of April had some great games that should be reached to a wide audience. However, as such with The Chosen Twelve , certain criteria has to be met in order to be a part of this list.... Dr. Stopgap: Or How I Learned To Purchase a $40 Tech Demo (And Be Fine With It)
Amongst many new trends in gaming, last week saw the introduction of something that, quite possibly, could be a new trend depending on how successful it becomes: the stopgap. What is a stopgap?... In the Sake of Reputation: How Exposing Your Wrongs Can Make You Right
First, let me state that both smbius and ruff_edgz have great editorials that should be read on this site. Fans or detractors of GameSpot owe it to read their editorials. smbius' Editorial on... The Five Best Games of the Last Generation
5. Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal - To me, Ratchet and Clank get no love from hardcore gamers. However, when Mario was being surprisingly lackluster in Super Mario Sunshine , it was... The Best Games of the Last Generation: #10 - 6
10. Halo: Combat Evolved - To many, the love of videogaming started in the mainstream in November 2001. There are three reasons why: Metal Gear Solid 2 , Grand Theft Auto 3 and quite possibly... Best Games of the Last Generation: #15 - 11
15 - Viewtiful Joe - Heshin-a-go-go baby! I warmed up to Viewtiful Joe because its combined three of my favorite things: Movies, 2D side-scrolling beat-em-ups and an excellent sense of humor.... Top Games of the Last Generation: #20 - 16
20 - Grand Theft Auto 3 - Sure, Vice City and San Andreas had more stuff, but nothing can match the first time you played Grand Theft Auto 3 . Playing this game for the first time brings... Top Games of the Last Generation: # 25 - 21
25 - Final Fantasy X - In 2001, the franchise that made the Playstation returned to the Playstation 2 which became the standard for RPG's during the first half of the generation. It's only... Bargain Priced New Releases: Shovelware or good wares?
Here's something I've thought about for a while now: Since the inception of the current generation, many have moaned and complained about how expensive games are getting, despite everyone is... The Chosen 12: Games That Everyone Can Play
For a long time, games have gotten recognition for different things they have, such as great graphics ( Uncharted: Drake's Fortune ), great story ( Mass Effect ) or a fun little minigame ( Wii... The List of the Fates (Key Games Being Released) - April 2008
The past three months have been pretty eventful, but two huge releases are being unleashed onto the public at the end of April. This may mean a slim month for the month of April, however that... First Quarter Report
2008 has started surprisingly strong in not only the retail side of the industry (which has been dominated by Burnout Paradise and Super Smash Bros. Brawl , but it also has been incredibly...