How Big is PC Gaming In Asia?
Over the last year we’ve heard lots of buzz here in North America about competitive E-Sports with the emergence of CGS and the continued growth of MLG.
It is common knowledge however that anything the North American gaming scene has to offer pales in comparison to what is happening in Asia. A perfect example can [...]
Activision Blizzard’s CEO speaks
I ran across this interesting video of Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision (and now Activision Blizzard), talking about his thoughts on the general future trends of gaming. I found the bit about planted advertising in games an interesting discussion.
Taiwanese winner creates controversy at World Cyber Games in Seattle
To the average spectator, it was just another medal given out to a player at the World Cyber Games Finals, which took place in Seattle last weekend. The winner would step onto the podium, wave their nation’s flag with pride, and receive their medal. But in the case of PGR3 bronze-medalist You-Chen Liu of Taiwan [...]
Jack Thompson Allegedly Target of In-Game Assassination
I freakin’ love it. This is one of those things you really think someone made up…
Game Politics says in a recent article that Jack Thompson is whining yet again after reading a recent preview article in Game Informer that alludes to one of the missions in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto IV. In [...]
Violence in games and movies: a look at Manhunt 2
The more things change, the more the stay the same, no? When Manhunt 2 was first threatened with the AO rating, it was a pretty strong statement. This essentially killed the game for the Wii, and it had be designed specifically for use with the Wiimote. Nintendo’s official stance is that [...]
Sony Pisses Off The Church Of England
As if they didn’t have enough problems with financial losses, now Sony has to contend with the Church of England. I don’t know about you but I never want to piss off an organization with God in their corner.
The dispute is over the popular (and by popular, I mean probably the best of the [...]
Microsoft Patent Threats: why open source is finally changing the game
Theories that piracy actually helps software producers sell software (especially games) have been around as long as piracy itself. I’ll be the first to say that software producers should be rewarded for their efforts. After all, a game is a massive undertaking these days. Gears of War cost $10 million. [...]
