http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:52:43 -0700 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:15:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Three-brand-new-screenshots-of-upcoming-Fallout-3-DLC?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Bethesda continues the long standing tradition of a trio screenshot release for their upcoming downloadable content, The Pitt. The landscapes seem highly detailed, yet extremely vast. And the Auto-Axe is just as awesome as before.The Pitt is confirme... downloadable content Xbox 360 PC Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:15:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d12-Three-brand-new-screenshots-of-upcoming-Fallout-3-DLC?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d11-New-gamer-reality-show?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Hopefully many of you did not see WCG Ultimate Gamer tonight, this was yet another terrific example of how awful reality programming can be. Let us start with the biggest issue: most of these people aren't gamers. Sure, there are a couple not-so-good... odds and sods rant Review Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:06:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d11-New-gamer-reality-show?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Over-half-of-young-gamers-want-their-parents-more-involved?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner A recent survey as part of Microsoft's "Play Smart, Play Safe" campaign has shown that 69% of children wish their parents were more involved with their gaming. 47% of the children polled said their parents "never" involve themselv... rant Study Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:19:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Over-half-of-young-gamers-want-their-parents-more-involved?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d5-How-much-are-video-game-castles-worth?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner In these tough economic times, do you ever find yourself sitting back and wondering, "Gee, I wonder how much Dr. Wily dropped on his death-trap laden castle?"Well, wonder no further, Maxim grabbed two real estate experts to weigh in on the ... odds and sods Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:11:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d5-How-much-are-video-game-castles-worth?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Jack-Thompson-finally-succeeds?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner It only took being disbarred for gaming's best buddy, Jack Thompson, to finally succeed in his crazy dreams. The Utah House has passed on Jack Thompson's bill, and will next be up against review of the Senate for consideration. If it is to pass in th... rant Legal Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:56:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d4-Jack-Thompson-finally-succeeds?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Diablo-II-to-get-patch-113?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Nine years later and still supporting Diablo II? You have to feel a little bad about that poor intern they locked in a closet to support that game. We’re in the process of working on Diablo II content patch 1.13, and we want to try to incl... PC Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:55:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Diablo-II-to-get-patch-113?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Piracy-and-the-economy?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner There is an incredibly insightful piece on Joystiq regarding game piracy and the economy as it stands in today's world. The big question that stands in my mind from this piece, is piracy truly linked directly to the economic downturn? And to that I ... rant Legal Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:19:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Piracy-and-the-economy?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Cooperative-gaming-a-dying-breed?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Whatever happened to local co-op gaming? I mean, there are certainly a few games that still have this wonderful feature, but it has been quickly dwindling down to very few in recent history. My roommate and I have recently been playing Tales of Vesp... rant Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:13:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Cooperative-gaming-a-dying-breed?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Man-chooses-Playstation-3-over-truck-payments?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner If you were given the choice between owning a Playstation 3 and keeping your car, that'd be a pretty easy choice, wouldn't it? Apparently not. A 24-year-old man in Sacramento was given that exact choice in Christmas 2007. $500 worth of car payments,... PS3 odds and sods Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:26:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Man-chooses-Playstation-3-over-truck-payments?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Hostage-held-captive-with-Sega-Light-Phaser?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner This is one of those rare chances to share an amazing story. A man looking to collect on a debt held a sixty year old woman hostage with a Sega Light Phaser, one of those light guns that came with the original Sega Master System. Now, admittedly, he ... odds and sods Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:25:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Hostage-held-captive-with-Sega-Light-Phaser?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Final-Fantasy-4-The-After-Years-coming-to-Wii?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Finally some confirmation on The After Years that was registered by Square-Enix earlier this month.Final Fantasy IV: The After, was originally released in an episodic fashion on various mobile phones in Japan, The After Years is a complete remake of ... wii Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:04:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Final-Fantasy-4-The-After-Years-coming-to-Wii?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Six-new-Tales-of-titles-trademarked?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner For those of us who have been playing and following the Tales of.. series for a while, it may come as no shock to learn that Namco has trademarked yet another three game titles in a batch. What may come as a shock is that Namco trademarked another th... Xbox 360 PS3 wii odds and sods Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:09:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Six-new-Tales-of-titles-trademarked?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Team-Fortress-2-Scout-update-live?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Team Fortress 2 got its long overdue update, today. A full list of changes included in the patch is available on Steam's website.Never bought Team Fortress 2? For starters, shame on you. But Steam is currently having a 50% sale price, as it did with ... downloadable content PC Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:47:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Team-Fortress-2-Scout-update-live?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Sega-rereleasing-Dreamcast-hits?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Apparently Sega finally realized that instead of rehasing yet-another-Sonic-game, they can start capitalizing on all the games that made the Dreamcast such an amazing system. And where to start? Virtual-On Oratorio Tangram.Now, in case you never hit ... downloadable content Xbox 360 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d25-Sega-rereleasing-Dreamcast-hits?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Rock-Band-Nights?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Here is another interesting event going on in the local gaming scene.Do you enjoy Rock Band? Then check out Rock Band Nights courtesy of Death of the Arcade, a company which runs an incredible Rock Band event with extremely high production values. Th... local Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:51:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Rock-Band-Nights?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Atlus-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Speaking of busy companies, Atlus also has their hands in a great deal of new releases, as well.While I could give you a gigantic list of things that have recently released, and things that are coming soon, the best place to find this out is straight... PC PSP MMO PS2 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:26:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Atlus-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Square-Enix-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Courtesy of Anita Marcis.Square-Enix has been a very, very busy little company in the past month. So what is the big boys of RPGs doing? Well, not quite what you would expect.Whether you've been following the news or not, Square-Enix is currently wor... PC mobile Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:18:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Square-Enix-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Violent-games-making-gamers-comfortably-numb?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner A recent study from a group of scientists has tried to prove that yet again video games are the ultimate evil, and that violent video games cause gamers to become "comfortably numb" towards helping others.Here is the press release:320 colle... odds and sods Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:57:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d23-Violent-games-making-gamers-comfortably-numb?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Call-of-Duty-applying-the-Geneva-Convention?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner Here is an excellent article by way of Boing Boing.While Call of Duty: World at War has a T rating, it could definitely be said to have some troubling moments that a parent of a minor would have issue with. However, this father took the chance to tea... odds and sods Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Call-of-Duty-applying-the-Geneva-Convention?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Street-Fighter-IV?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner You must be thinking, "Hey, he's written so many articles on Street Fighter IV, but has he even played it?" and I must deign that I have not, until this weekend.But, really, how much can a fighting series change? Not much, in all honesty. T... Xbox 360 PC PS3 Review Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:07:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3826-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m2d22-Street-Fighter-IV?cid=exrss-Denver-Video-Game-Examiner