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Casual Friday: Virtual Vacationing
(Reviews) Can't see the world? We've got some cheap ways for you to explore the great indoors this summer.
(Reviews) Can't see the world? We've got some cheap ways for you to explore the great indoors this summer.
Casual Friday: Stream Crysis on an Eee PC
(Reviews) You can play your PCs games wherever and whenever you want--even on an underpowered mini-laptop--thanks to streaming (and one day, cloud computing).
(Reviews) You can play your PCs games wherever and whenever you want--even on an underpowered mini-laptop--thanks to streaming (and one day, cloud computing).
Casual Friday: Metal Gear Solid 4 vs. The Movies, Spore, and More
(Reviews) It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3.
(Reviews) It's time to go see summer blockbusters on the big screen--or to play them on your PS3.
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear
(Reviews) Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day.
(Reviews) Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gunshoe--or to avoid prying eyes during the work day.
Casual Friday: Conan Fights Four Free MMOs
(Reviews) Who needs World of Warcraft? Discover a couple of free online games that are worth your time, and one regular MMO--Age of Conan--that's worth your money.
(Reviews) Who needs World of Warcraft? Discover a couple of free online games that are worth your time, and one regular MMO--Age of Conan--that's worth your money.
Casual Friday: Wii Fitness and Gaming Rehab
(Reviews) We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed into a 12-step program.
(Reviews) We're all about being healthy this week. Break a sweat with Wii Fit, learn about some other games designed to overcome your lazy streak, and check out a couple of characters that we placed into a 12-step program.
Casual Friday: Games and Bad Language Lessons
(Reviews) Can Grand Theft Auto teach you Russian? Can slugging Street Fighters help you learn Japanese? This week, we get schooled in unconventional places.
(Reviews) Can Grand Theft Auto teach you Russian? Can slugging Street Fighters help you learn Japanese? This week, we get schooled in unconventional places.
Casual Friday: GTA Bore
(Reviews) You may have heard of this game: Grand Theft...Auto...something. Plus we score you a couple free GTA games and take a spin with Mario's new ride.
(Reviews) You may have heard of this game: Grand Theft...Auto...something. Plus we score you a couple free GTA games and take a spin with Mario's new ride.
A Brilliant Satire Wrapped in an Ingenious Crime Story Inside an Interactive Masterpiece
(Reviews) A Brilliant Satire Wrapped in an Ingenious Crime Story Inside an Interactive Masterpiece
(Reviews) A Brilliant Satire Wrapped in an Ingenious Crime Story Inside an Interactive Masterpiece
Casual Friday: Putting the 'Video' in Video Games
(Reviews) This week we tune out with more free TV, watch some classic full-motion video games, and celebrate 13-plus years of commanding and conquering the world.
(Reviews) This week we tune out with more free TV, watch some classic full-motion video games, and celebrate 13-plus years of commanding and conquering the world.
Casual Friday: Playing Games With Your Music
(Reviews) This week, music draws you into the game, Hulu beams up everything in sight, and the Brothers Karamazov of the Nintendo universe form a fight club.
(Reviews) This week, music draws you into the game, Hulu beams up everything in sight, and the Brothers Karamazov of the Nintendo universe form a fight club.
China video-site closure rumors whirl, disperse
(News) Rumors that the Chinese government ordered the country's top online video site to close circulated on the Internet Friday, but appeared unfounded as the site continued to operate and news reports disappeared from top sites.
(News) Rumors that the Chinese government ordered the country's top online video site to close circulated on the Internet Friday, but appeared unfounded as the site continued to operate and news reports disappeared from top sites.
EA Offers $2 Billion for Take-Two
(News) The video game maker wants to buy out one of its rivals, maker of the Grand Theft Auto titles.
(News) The video game maker wants to buy out one of its rivals, maker of the Grand Theft Auto titles.
GDC: Online Gaming Gets Cheaper
(News) The online gaming universe takes a page from Radiohead's book as big companies like EA tinker with "pay-what-you-want" gaming experiences.
(News) The online gaming universe takes a page from Radiohead's book as big companies like EA tinker with "pay-what-you-want" gaming experiences.
Top technology companies form gaming alliance
(News) Some of the top technology companies, including Intel, Microsoft, Dell and Advanced Micro Devices joined forces Tuesday to form the PC Gaming Alliance, which will try to promote the PC as a gaming platform.
(News) Some of the top technology companies, including Intel, Microsoft, Dell and Advanced Micro Devices joined forces Tuesday to form the PC Gaming Alliance, which will try to promote the PC as a gaming platform.
GDC 2008: Gaming's Futurama Forum
(News) Mind control, game announcements, and graphics cards--the gaming elite flocks to the annual Game Developers Conference to discuss what you'll play in 2008.
(News) Mind control, game announcements, and graphics cards--the gaming elite flocks to the annual Game Developers Conference to discuss what you'll play in 2008.
Five Fun Party Video Games
(Reviews) Family togetherness is great, but not when the only thing left to talk about is your aunt's bunion surgery. These games will put the laughs back in the room.
(Reviews) Family togetherness is great, but not when the only thing left to talk about is your aunt's bunion surgery. These games will put the laughs back in the room.
Five Guilt-Free Gadgets for Kids
(Reviews) Looking for a toy that won't turn your child's mind to mush, and is fun to play with? We could almost call these choices educational if they weren't so darn entertaining.
(Reviews) Looking for a toy that won't turn your child's mind to mush, and is fun to play with? We could almost call these choices educational if they weren't so darn entertaining.
New legal guidelines proposed for online games
(News) Video games that include an online element expose players and publishers to a host of new risks for which they must prepare. That's the message from French lobbying group the Internet Rights Forum, which issued guidelines for publishers and legislators on Tuesday.
(News) Video games that include an online element expose players and publishers to a host of new risks for which they must prepare. That's the message from French lobbying group the Internet Rights Forum, which issued guidelines for publishers and legislators on Tuesday.
Research: Wii has the most downloadable games
(News) Nintendo Wii currently has the greatest number of games available for download, though all are re-released titles says, Electronic Entertainment Design and Research.
(News) Nintendo Wii currently has the greatest number of games available for download, though all are re-released titles says, Electronic Entertainment Design and Research.
Crysis Review: Extraordinary but Flawed Masterpiece
(Reviews) The Crysis PC game is magnificently rendered, with breathtaking graphics, but this first-person shooter has some quirks that leave it just short of perfection.
(Reviews) The Crysis PC game is magnificently rendered, with breathtaking graphics, but this first-person shooter has some quirks that leave it just short of perfection.
MySpace to add games from Oberon
(News) Users of the MySpace.com social networking Website will be able to add multiplayer games to their personal profile pages, and play them for free, from next year. MySpace has struck a deal with Oberon Media Inc. to make available hundreds of casual games from its portfolio, the companies said Tuesday.
(News) Users of the MySpace.com social networking Website will be able to add multiplayer games to their personal profile pages, and play them for free, from next year. MySpace has struck a deal with Oberon Media Inc. to make available hundreds of casual games from its portfolio, the companies said Tuesday.
Microsoft spins off Bungie Studios
(News) Microsoft Corp. confirmed that it will spin off Bungie Studios, developer of the "Halo 3" video game that recently set records for opening day sales.
(News) Microsoft Corp. confirmed that it will spin off Bungie Studios, developer of the "Halo 3" video game that recently set records for opening day sales.
Microsoft's 'Halo 3' breaks first-day sales records
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s alien-killer gaming thrill, "Halo 3," has broken the U.S. sales record for a new video game by garnering an estimated US$170 million in its first 24-hours on sale, the company said late Wednesday.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s alien-killer gaming thrill, "Halo 3," has broken the U.S. sales record for a new video game by garnering an estimated US$170 million in its first 24-hours on sale, the company said late Wednesday.
Attendance up slightly at Tokyo Game Show
(News) The Tokyo Game Show wrapped up on Sunday evening after a four-day run during which visitors got a chance to try out some of the hottest upcoming video games from Japan's major publishers.
(News) The Tokyo Game Show wrapped up on Sunday evening after a four-day run during which visitors got a chance to try out some of the hottest upcoming video games from Japan's major publishers.
First impressions: Ninja Gaiden 2
(News) Announced just over a week ago, Tecmo Ltd.'s "Ninja Gaiden II" is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated games here at this year's Tokyo Game Show.
(News) Announced just over a week ago, Tecmo Ltd.'s "Ninja Gaiden II" is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated games here at this year's Tokyo Game Show.
Square Enix lines up behind Xbox 360
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 games console got a big boost on Wednesday when Square Enix Co. Ltd., the last major Japanese games developer not to have embraced the console, said it would release a title on the platform.
(News) Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 games console got a big boost on Wednesday when Square Enix Co. Ltd., the last major Japanese games developer not to have embraced the console, said it would release a title on the platform.
Sandia develops strategy game for cops and firefighters
(News) Jim Pointer isn't much of a gamer, but earlier this month he spent an intense 20 minutes coordinating an imaginary city's response to a toxic spill emergency, at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California.
(News) Jim Pointer isn't much of a gamer, but earlier this month he spent an intense 20 minutes coordinating an imaginary city's response to a toxic spill emergency, at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California.
Wikia tool gives gamers a helpful guide
(News) Wikia Inc. is offering people who love online games a chance to use its guides to help them navigate landscapes, and beat foes in major games through tools developed by [Playxpert LLC].
(News) Wikia Inc. is offering people who love online games a chance to use its guides to help them navigate landscapes, and beat foes in major games through tools developed by [Playxpert LLC].
Sony apologizes for cathedral shootout in Resistance
(News) Sony issued an public apology on Friday to the Church of England due to its unpermissive use of the Manchester Cathedral in a violent Resistance: Fall of Man shootout sequence.
(News) Sony issued an public apology on Friday to the Church of England due to its unpermissive use of the Manchester Cathedral in a violent Resistance: Fall of Man shootout sequence.
EA introduces new play modes for Wii sports games
(News) EA unveiled on Thursday plans to offer two unique control modes for future Wii sports games made by the publisher. "Family Play" will enable simplified control schemes for casual gamers while "Advanced Play" offers more control for experienced gamers.
(News) EA unveiled on Thursday plans to offer two unique control modes for future Wii sports games made by the publisher. "Family Play" will enable simplified control schemes for casual gamers while "Advanced Play" offers more control for experienced gamers.
Church of England demands apology from Sony
(News) The Church of England is calling on Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. to apologize for using one of its churches as the scene for a gory firefight in its PlayStation 3 game "Resistance -- Fall of Man."
(News) The Church of England is calling on Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. to apologize for using one of its churches as the scene for a gory firefight in its PlayStation 3 game "Resistance -- Fall of Man."
Microsoft confirms September release of 'Halo 3'
(News) The Master Chief's return now has an official date: Sept. 25, 2007.
(News) The Master Chief's return now has an official date: Sept. 25, 2007.
Sony sparks outrage with decapitated goat
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has launched an internal inquiry following an event in Athens last month that featured a decapitated goat and topless models to promote its new game "God of War II."
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has launched an internal inquiry following an event in Athens last month that featured a decapitated goat and topless models to promote its new game "God of War II."
Microsoft to extend Xbox Live to Windows in May
(News) Microsoft Corp. will to extend its Xbox Live online gaming and entertainment network to Windows in May as part of its plan to offer more Web-based services through its desktop OS.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will to extend its Xbox Live online gaming and entertainment network to Windows in May as part of its plan to offer more Web-based services through its desktop OS.
Peter Jackson to develop episodic games for Xbox 360
(News) Peter Jackson, auteur of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong, is reported to have signed on with Microsoft to create two interactive series for the Xbox 360 to be released in episodic format. According to a piece from gaming blog Joystiq, reporting from Wednesday's second annual "Blogger Breakfast" event at GDC, one of the series will be based on the Halo franchise while the other will be a brand new IP.
(News) Peter Jackson, auteur of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong, is reported to have signed on with Microsoft to create two interactive series for the Xbox 360 to be released in episodic format. According to a piece from gaming blog Joystiq, reporting from Wednesday's second annual "Blogger Breakfast" event at GDC, one of the series will be based on the Halo franchise while the other will be a brand new IP.
Nintendo announces Wii's first US online title
(News) Even with Shigeru Miyamoto's keynote just minutes away, Nintendo has already made a huge announcement at GDC regarding this year's second quarter lineup for the North American market. And the focal point of this lineup is the announcement of Pokemon Battle Revolution, the first Wii game that will take advantage of the console's online capabilities.
(News) Even with Shigeru Miyamoto's keynote just minutes away, Nintendo has already made a huge announcement at GDC regarding this year's second quarter lineup for the North American market. And the focal point of this lineup is the announcement of Pokemon Battle Revolution, the first Wii game that will take advantage of the console's online capabilities.
Quake 4 Is a Worthy, If Incremental, New Version
(reviews) Quake 4 Is a Worthy, If Incremental, New Version
(reviews) Quake 4 Is a Worthy, If Incremental, New Version
The Game Room: Doom 3, City of Heroes Fight Evil Two Ways
(reviews) Eagerly anticipated first-person shooter and new online multiplayer game bring cinematic action to your desktop.
(reviews) Eagerly anticipated first-person shooter and new online multiplayer game bring cinematic action to your desktop.
The Game Room: E3 2004 Quick Takes, Part 2
(reviews) More games and gadgets from last month's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
(reviews) More games and gadgets from last month's Electronic Entertainment Expo.
The Game Room: E3 2004 Quick Takes, Part 1
(news) From Doom 3 to Spider-Man and Cowboy Bebop, the largest electronic game expo ever had something for everybody. First of two parts.
(news) From Doom 3 to Spider-Man and Cowboy Bebop, the largest electronic game expo ever had something for everybody. First of two parts.
Retro Games Find New Life
(news) Electronic gaming explores nostalgic titles, sequelmania for new platforms.
(news) Electronic gaming explores nostalgic titles, sequelmania for new platforms.
E3 2004: Picks and Pans
(news) Big games, small hardware, and one really loud show--the best and worst of this year's expo.
(news) Big games, small hardware, and one really loud show--the best and worst of this year's expo.
The Game Room: Solutions to CD Nagging
(reviews) Readers sound off about CD requirements; legally play copied games.
(reviews) Readers sound off about CD requirements; legally play copied games.
The Game Room: CD Copy Annoyances; Battlefield Vietnam
(reviews) New combatant in the copy protection arms race, plus a look at Dice's Vietnam War game.
(reviews) New combatant in the copy protection arms race, plus a look at Dice's Vietnam War game.
The Game Room: Designing Games With Community in Mind
(news) A sneak peek at the next addition to the Tribes series.
(news) A sneak peek at the next addition to the Tribes series.
Xfire Brings IM to Gamers
(news) Ultimate Arena's messaging program makes it easy to find finds and join them on the same server.
(news) Ultimate Arena's messaging program makes it easy to find finds and join them on the same server.
The Game Room: Free Retro Games
(reviews) Everything old is here again in these PC versions of video game classics.
(reviews) Everything old is here again in these PC versions of video game classics.
The Game Room: Holiday Picks
(reviews) New-fangled mice, golden oldies, and other goodies for the gamers on your holiday shopping list.
(reviews) New-fangled mice, golden oldies, and other goodies for the gamers on your holiday shopping list.
Home Office: Surveys, Hoaxes, and a Late April Fool's
(howto) Sad that April Fool's Day comes only once a year? Me too...
(howto) Sad that April Fool's Day comes only once a year? Me too...
Step-By-Step: Find Software Easter Eggs
(howto) Uncover the well-hidden treats in your software. Happy hunting!
(howto) Uncover the well-hidden treats in your software. Happy hunting!
New Games: Action Aplenty, Less Gore
(news) Up-close animals, runaway lawnmowers, bridge-building, and more await.
(news) Up-close animals, runaway lawnmowers, bridge-building, and more await.
Game Guide for the Holidays
(news) Season brings a new selection of shoot-'em-ups, brainteasers, and just plain digital fun.
(news) Season brings a new selection of shoot-'em-ups, brainteasers, and just plain digital fun.
Home Office: Deadlines? Ignore 'em and Dig Into This
(howto) Monster chainsaws, Zork, pumpkin gross out, other great time wasters.
(howto) Monster chainsaws, Zork, pumpkin gross out, other great time wasters.
Online Games Evolve
(news) Electronic Arts drops groundbreaking Majestic, but takes popular Sim series online.
(news) Electronic Arts drops groundbreaking Majestic, but takes popular Sim series online.
Would-Be Jedis Find Game Treasure at E3
(news) LucasArts dominates gaming convention with promotions and previews of Star Wars and other sci-fi titles.
(news) LucasArts dominates gaming convention with promotions and previews of Star Wars and other sci-fi titles.
Video Games Go Mainstream
(news) Grown-up gamers are still playing on PCs, though younger players dominate consoles, study shows.
(news) Grown-up gamers are still playing on PCs, though younger players dominate consoles, study shows.
Gamers to Get Wired
(news) Sony, Nintendo outline their connectivity strategies, promising multiplayer online adventures.
(news) Sony, Nintendo outline their connectivity strategies, promising multiplayer online adventures.
Steve Bass's Home Office: Have a Deadline? Play These Games
(howto) Classic arcade games, chicken puzzles, simulations, newest free stuff.
(howto) Classic arcade games, chicken puzzles, simulations, newest free stuff.
Steve Bass's Home Office: More Fun With Kids and Your PC
(howto) Puzzles, Mojoworld, the universe, plus Finders Keepers.
(howto) Puzzles, Mojoworld, the universe, plus Finders Keepers.
Steve Bass's Home Office: Fun Stuff To Do With Kids and Your PC
(howto) Math made fun, brain teasers, memory builders, and offensive error messages.
(howto) Math made fun, brain teasers, memory builders, and offensive error messages.
Online Game All-Stars
(reviews) Take a break with the Web's most addictive puzzles, sports simulations, and other diversions--no CD required.
(reviews) Take a break with the Web's most addictive puzzles, sports simulations, and other diversions--no CD required.
Steve Bass's Home Office: Light, Fun Fare for the Holidays
(howto) Take the time for a virtual snowball fight, animated Santas, comfort and joy.
(howto) Take the time for a virtual snowball fight, animated Santas, comfort and joy.
Watch Out: Next-Gen Games Will Follow You
(news) Developers debate how games can be pervasive in your life without taking it over.
(news) Developers debate how games can be pervasive in your life without taking it over.
Harmless Hijinks for Home and Office
(howto) Annoy your friends and colleagues with my favorite computer gags.
(howto) Annoy your friends and colleagues with my favorite computer gags.
Top PC Pranks for April Fool's Day
(downloads) Wreak some havoc on a friend or a good-natured coworker.
(downloads) Wreak some havoc on a friend or a good-natured coworker.
Immersive Game Goes Beyond the PC
(news) Electronic Arts unveils Majestic, a subscription adventure game that summons you by phone, fax, and messages even sans PC.
(news) Electronic Arts unveils Majestic, a subscription adventure game that summons you by phone, fax, and messages even sans PC.
Flash Fun Comes to Pocket PCs
(news) Macromedia's expanded OS support enables a growing selection of downloadable games for handhelds.
(news) Macromedia's expanded OS support enables a growing selection of downloadable games for handhelds.
Top 5 Card Games
(downloads) Entertain yourself with these card games--and watch your productivity plummet.
(downloads) Entertain yourself with these card games--and watch your productivity plummet.
Games Grown-Ups Play
(reviews) Our editors pick the hottest titles around, from quiz shows to fantasy games, just in time for the holiday season.
(reviews) Our editors pick the hottest titles around, from quiz shows to fantasy games, just in time for the holiday season.
Top 5 Arcade Games
(downloads) Download one of these classic arcade games and see if you still have what it takes to get those bonus points.
(downloads) Download one of these classic arcade games and see if you still have what it takes to get those bonus points.