Friday, January 20, 2012 10:30AM - By Jared Newman
Publishers don’t want you to buy used games, and neither do game developers. That’s no surprise, but I was taken aback this week to see some game writers arguing in opposition to the used game market, one that is dominated by Gamestop and, according to the logic of those opposed, doesn’t benefit publishers and developers at all.
Hogwash. Used video games may not result in direct profits for publishers, but the argument that they’re derailing the games industry relies on several falsehoods. Here are the arguments you’re likely to hear against used games, and why they’re bogus:
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Thursday, October 6, 2011 1:05PM - By Joseph Oliveto
Steve Jobs passed away yesterday, as most of you probably know. This is significant, because Jobs wasn’t simply a good businessman; he was a creative genius who constantly saw the potential for applications of technology in our day-to-day lives. Although Apple never spent much time exploring the world of video games, it is impossible to pretend that Jobs’s passing means nothing to this industry.
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Friday, April 8, 2011 1:11PM - By Rothtana Ouch
Not too long ago, video games varied in genre, but in recent years the industry is gearing up for an all out assault on our love for explosions and multiplayer in the form of Battlefield and Call of Duty. Quantic Dream head David Cage wants developers to try something new.
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Monday, April 4, 2011 1:19PM - By Rothtana Ouch
The weekend is over, but that doesn’t stop Heavy Rain‘s David Cage of trashing L.A. Noire, how Naughty Dog hopes Uncharted 3′s multiplayer will rock and that WWE’s Undertaker might not be coming to Mortal Kombat after all.
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Monday, March 28, 2011 1:09PM - By Rothtana Ouch
In this weekend roundup, we’ll settle the score with Crysis 2‘s auto-aiming problem, Dues Ex: Human Revolution development on the PS3 and how badass Battlefield 3 will be compared to those “other” shoooters.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 7:34PM - By Rothtana Ouch
Battlefield 3’s senior producer Patrick Bach spoke at length about DICE’s Frostbite 2.0 at the Game Developers Conference. In his talk he discussed the new animation system adopted from EA’s FIFA franchise, plans for better destructible environments and what Frostbite 2.0 really accomplishes for Battlefield 3.
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Saturday, March 19, 2011 8:10AM - By Rothtana Ouch
In this news roundup, we take a look at Peter Molyneux gushing over Minecraft. We also get Reggie Fils-Aime’s washing his hands clean of indie developers, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Chief Andrew House discussion on the future of NGP with musings on NGP game distribution.
It’s all informative and very fun.
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Friday, March 18, 2011 12:43PM - By Rothtana Ouch
Known for developing the beloved Halo series, Bungie has gained a strong following for their leadership in FPS gameplay design. Now, Bungie is proving to be a leader once more within the video game industry by reaching out to victims of the Japanese earth quake disaster.
By visiting the Bungie Store, gamers can help give aid by purchasing a wrist band, all proceeds will forward to Red Cross and aid the quake victims.
It’s a touching act that speaks on Bungie’s commitment to not just the gaming community but to the human one as well.
The bands are like the ones you can find for other causes like Lance Armstrong’s Live Strong campaign. Embossed in the wristband itself is a text that reads: “Ganbare Nippon,” which according to Bungie is a phrase used to uplift the spirits of people in need.
“It is a show of support and a call for unity,” said Bungie via their announcment of Ganbare Nippon.
Japan has been the center of gaming for all the decades previous and no doubt they will remain so in the coming years. The quake and the tsunami that followed has been a shocking world event. As gamers we feel a certain unmatched connection to Japan and the Japanese people.
“Help us spread this message. Copy this link into the communities you visit,” said Bungie. “Ask your family, friends, and those you game with to get involved in any way they can in support of Japan Quake Relief 2011.”
[Source: Ganbare Nippon - Japan Quake Relief 2011 via Joystiq]
What do you think of this news?
Thursday, March 17, 2011 6:11PM - By Rothtana Ouch
In this news roundup FPS games are getting the dirty eye as Crysis 2 Demo hitting hard on the PS3 and Homefront’s arrival is met with mixed reviews.
While in all of this chaos, the original founders of Infinity Ward are getting sued together with EA. It’s a strange time in gaming and we’re here to catch you up to speed.
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