Video Games

PAX is upon us!

This year’s Penny Arcade Expo is less than a week away, and if you follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our podcast, you know that GFBRobot will be there. I personally am near bursting with excitement and anticipation, not only for my first PAX, but also to meet the folks I’ve been working with [...]

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Are violent video games bad for kids? Here’s why one mom doesn’t think so.

Author Beth Winegarner doesn’t think violent video games are going to cause your kids to kill themselves, or others. Sure, if you’re reading this site, there’s a good chance you agree, but what about the people who don’t? If you got here by searching for something like “Are violent video games dangerous?”, click through after [...]

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First Impressions: Scott Pilgrim the Game, Lara Croft, EQ2 Extended

Since I gave a list of the games of August I was most excited about, I thought it might be good to share first impressions of those I’ve already had some time with. I pulled down the demos for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, as well as [...]

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Review: VVVVVV

Today I’d like to take you to an alternate dimension, one where gravity doesn’t behave like it should, where up is up, down, and round-and-round. VVVVVV is a retro-styled platformer from Terry Cavanagh of distractionware for the PC (Windows, Mac, Linux with Wine). You are a captain of a spaceship that gets pulled into an [...]

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Preview: Dragon Age 2 Cinematic Trailer

I loved playing Dragon Age Origins and have been waiting with barely contained excitement for the release of Dragon Age 2. It’s now ready for pre-order AND they have a smoking new video to get your heart beating just a little bit faster in anticipation. March 8th,2011 can’t come soon enough…. (click the picture below [...]

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Truly Amazing Steampunk Art by Thin Gypsy Thief

Somewhere on an island off the west coast of British Columbia lives a steampunk artist with a penchant for musical instruments, and fabulous gadgetry. We catch up with the Thin Gypsy Thief, also known as Kyle Miller, to ask him a few questions. Click on through the jump for our conversation, along with some pictures of [...]

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Video Game Review: Transformers: War for Cybertron

I’m in love with a robot. Actually, a bunch of robots. Okay, technically they aren’t robots they are Transformers, and they are amazing. Transformers: War for Cybertron is a fast paced, third person shooter developed by High Moon Studios, and published by Activision. High Moon Studios are the developers of Darkwatch and The Bourne Conspiracy. [...]

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Review: Machinarium

For my first full-on game review, I’d like to present one of my favorite games from last year. This is Machinarium, a point-and-click adventure for PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux) about a robot trying to get back where he belongs. It was developed and published by Amanita Design, an independent game studio from the Czech [...]

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Awesome Snake Action Figure for Metal Gear Solid Fans

A while back I went on a Metal Gear Solid game playing kick, the gaming culminating in an extended journey through Metal Gear Solid: Peacewalker (still going strong, I might add). I’d developed a bit of a crush on Snake and, since I love gaming and collecting figures, I was delighted when I discovered  the [...]

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San Diego Comic-Con 2010: Oh, the INSANITY!

Wow. Just wow. That’s pretty much all I can say about this year’s Comic-Con. I had an absolute blast at the panels I attended, the free swag that was so generously given out was incredible and there was plenty to see and do for everyone. Join me after the jump for a all the details [...]

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