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Xbox One kinda requires an internet connection... sometimes

It would appear that the always-online DRM plan tanked so horribly with the focus groups that Microsoft has admitted that they wouldn't be pushing further with the idea, to an extent. A small compromise seems to have been made which might make both parties happier.... [read more]

EA goes back on their announcement to not develop for the Wii U

It would appear that EA doesn't dislike Nintendo as much as they might have stated. At least, they must have realized that there was some gold in the metaphorical hills that is the Wii U, because it would appear that they're developing for it despite previous statements.... [read more]

Major Nelson clears up Xbox One's used game fees…kind of

An article from Wired that was posted right after the Xbox One event says that if you were to sell a game to someone else, that new owner would have to pay a fee to activate it and then play it. Microsoft has given multiple responses to that scenario, but it’s still not en... [read more]

Latest Articles

Companies staying silent is all part of the game

Recently some journalists have been pointing out that companies have been staying silent about recent controversies. That's what they're supposed to do, and it's a good journalist that can get around that silence.... [read more]

Firefall Preview

Designed as a squad-based MMO, Firefall has a unique PvE side and solid PvP. It’s a bold move to include them in a MMOFPS, but the development team, Red 5, promises it will be an experience unlike anything else.... [read more]

Peter Moore’s defense of EA is an example of why EA sucks

EA’s CEO Peter Moore made a post today on the EA.com called “We Can Do Better” where he defends his company. Although defending your company is always noble, how he defends his company is another example of how some people at EA just don’t get it.... [read more]

Latest Reviews

Zeno Clash II Review

Set four years after the first game, Zeno Clash II is taking everything that has made the first Zeno Clash great and expanding upon it. The game is now open-world, the controls have been improved, and a handful of additional features have been added. On paper, it looks like ... [read more]

Black Rock Shooter: The Game Review

After years of delays, Black Rock Shooter: The Game final gets released here in the U.S. Is it too late for the game or will the game make new fans of the franchise?... [read more]

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Review

Arc System Works takes their long-running fighting game franchise and brings it to the Vita with Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R. Don't you love titles that roll off the tongue?... [read more]

Latest Videos

Adventures on Channel 3: The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak

Video game collectors are familiar with The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak. It's one of the rarer games for the NES because it was only available at Blockbuster Video. Gnarblast makes his way through the game without dying to get a special ending... [read more]

8-Bit Eric: Kung Fu Rabbit Review

Originally developed by CTools Studios for mobile phone, Kung Fu Rabbit makes the jump to the Wii U thanks to Neko Entertainment. 8-Bit Eric takes a look at the action platformer to see if it's worth the space on your Wii U's memory. ... [read more]