The Wii and various mobile gaming platforms have done wonders for the trend toward casual or “easy” games. But the success of a few recent titles, despite their difficulty, has caused some to wonder whether the pendulum has swung too far; whether a little frustration can be seen as a good thing. Quoting:
“The evidence is subtle but compelling. For one example, look to major consumer website GameSpot’s Game of the Year for 2009: Atlus’ PS3 RPG Demon’s (more…)

Kobe has covered the Logo.Needing 29 points to become the all-time leading scorer in Los Angeles Lakers history, Kobe Bryant scored on a breakaway dunk with 4:14 left in the third quarter Monday night to pass Jerry West.

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It seems Nintendo’s boss Satoru Iwata didn’t have faith in Natal

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Did Big John just retire??? What the hell: Asked, “So, is this it,” Daly answered, “pretty much.”

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A few days ago the Hezb al-Islam militia in Somalia banned the playing of video games, citing that: “…they destroy our social traditions.” The insurgent group is in a fight for power with the government and is arguably winning…

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beachels416 writes “The NY Times gained access to a Chinese hacker-for-profit, referred to as ‘Majia,’ and observed him during one of his nightly ’sessions.’ From the article: ‘Oddly, Majia said his parents did not know that he was hacking at night [hacking is illegal in China]. But at one point, he explained the intricacies of computer hacking and stealing data while his mother stood nearby, listening silently, while offering a guest oranges and (more…)