http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:49:56 -0700 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:21:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m8d12-How-to-craft-your-own-Rock-Band-drum-set-cake?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner While wasting time on the internet today, I happened to stumble across this delicious how-to guide for a Rock Band drum set cake!  Of course my first thought was "This is awesome", but my second thought was "I need to share this..... Not so serious Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:21:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m8d12-How-to-craft-your-own-Rock-Band-drum-set-cake?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Anna-Morgan-sells-WoW-gold-with-her-tits?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Russian porn star Anna Morgan has inked a deal with an MMORPG gold-selling website, in which she will have the company's name and URL tattooed on her ample DD-sized boobs.The website, MyMMOShop.com, claims that a popular porn actress would be feature... craziness MMORPGs Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:26:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Anna-Morgan-sells-WoW-gold-with-her-tits?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Boy-steals-truck-media-blames-GTA-for-no-reason?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner It's a classic case of "kid does something wrong and also plays video games, therefore video games must have been responsible".  A six-year-old boy stole a pickup truck from a parking lot and ended up, quite unsurprisingly, crashing it... craziness gaming news Tue, 26 May 2009 08:36:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Boy-steals-truck-media-blames-GTA-for-no-reason?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d24-New-computer-ships-with-WoW-accountstealing-software?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner A brand new computer shipped out the door with factory-installed software designed to steal World of WarCraft (and presumably any other online game) account information.In addition to a worm that spread through USB devices, a rootkit and password-ste... craziness Computer Gaming Industry news Sun, 24 May 2009 05:02:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d24-New-computer-ships-with-WoW-accountstealing-software?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Game-banned-for-panty-shots-and-excessive-boob-jiggle?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Ikkitousen: Shining Dragon was slapped with an M rating by the ESRB, a decision that ultimately let to the game being canceled.  The ESRB justified their rating in the following statement: All the female characters are dressed in short skirts ... Industry news Fri, 22 May 2009 01:10:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Game-banned-for-panty-shots-and-excessive-boob-jiggle?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Kojima-considering-another-studio-for-Metal-Gear-series?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Hideo Kojima, mastermind of the Metal Gear series and head of the aptly named Kojima Productions, spoke recently about his interest in another studio developing the next Metal Gear game.Kojima stated that he has the utmost confidence in his team and ... gaming news Industry news Thu, 21 May 2009 20:07:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Kojima-considering-another-studio-for-Metal-Gear-series?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-New-Star-Wars-Battlefront-coming-to-handhelds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner If the ESRB website is to be believed (and why wouldn't it be), there is a new Star Wars Battlefront game heading to both the DS and the PSP.  The official description actually sounds like it might not suck."This is an action game in which ... gaming news PSP DS Thu, 21 May 2009 05:04:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d21-New-Star-Wars-Battlefront-coming-to-handhelds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Daisy-Fuentes-is-on-my-Wii?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Model/actress/MTV VJ Daisy Fuentes is starring in her very own game for the Nintendo Wii, a game which uses the Balance Board in addition to the normal motion controls.  What's it all about?Unfortunately for pretty much all the people interested... gaming news Wii Tue, 19 May 2009 00:43:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Daisy-Fuentes-is-on-my-Wii?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Sony-Europe-prez-disses-Realtime-Worlds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Outbound Sony Europe president David Reeves was rumored to be taking over as CEO of Realtime Worlds, a position reported earlier today as being filled by Gary Dale, formerly of Take-Two.  Even so, Mr. Reeves wanted to make it abundantly clear t... PlayStation 3 Industry news Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:59:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Sony-Europe-prez-disses-Realtime-Worlds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d27-TakeTwo-exec-named-CEO-of-Realtime-Worlds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Gary Dale, former CEO and executive vice president of Take-Two Interactive, was just announced as the new CEO of Realtime Worlds, developers of Crackdown and the upcoming All Points Bulletin (which looks awesome).“Having worked with Gary earli... Industry news Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:21:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d27-TakeTwo-exec-named-CEO-of-Realtime-Worlds?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Dantes-Inferno-features-babykilling?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner EA's video game adaptation of Dante's Inferno is supposedly going to let you kill some babies.  Don't worry, though -- they were never baptized so they're obviously evil.According to writer, producer, director, and baby-killer Jonathan Knight, t... gaming news Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:09:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Dantes-Inferno-features-babykilling?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d17-PETAs-really-going-to-hate-Overlord-II?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has a fairly well-known track record when it comes to video games.  They inexplicably don't mind punting chickens in Fable 2, defenseless chickens that are no threat to your character whatsoever... craziness gaming news Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:06:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d17-PETAs-really-going-to-hate-Overlord-II?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Why-I-will-never-play-Braid-again?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner I think most people would agree that Braid is a really compelling experience, even if some don't fall in love with the gameplay itself.  It is, however, almost universally praised for the art style, the music, and the story -- the surprise twist... gaming news Xbox 360 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:49:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Why-I-will-never-play-Braid-again?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Will-rape-help-gamers-understand-consequences?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Would you be less inclined to shoot people in Grand Theft Auto if it ultimately led you being anally raped (in the game, not real life)?   Isn't getting "wasted" by the cops and respawning at the hospital enough to keep players f... craziness gaming news Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Computer Gaming Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:06:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Will-rape-help-gamers-understand-consequences?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d10-Prototypes-target-audience-are-aholes?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Not just any assholes, but "assholes of the highest order".  Prototype's lead designer, Eric Holmes, thinks that the type of person interested in a game like Prototype is the same type of person that, well... isn't very nice."Peop... craziness Industry news Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:42:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d10-Prototypes-target-audience-are-aholes?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d9-BioWare-to-discuss-Gamings-New-Frontier?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner BioWare founders and generally awesome dudes, Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk, want to tell you what they think gaming's new frontier is.  Of course, this might require a trip to Canada. Set to deliver a keynote at the Game Developer's Conf... Industry news Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:03:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d9-BioWare-to-discuss-Gamings-New-Frontier?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Olivia-Munn-is-the-devil?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner All this time I thought Olivia Munn was just an attractive chick who did suggestive things on camera to make me want to watch Attack of the Show.  Oh, how naive I've been. As it turns out, Olivia Munn actually has "devil powers" and u... craziness Not so serious Industry news Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:51:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Olivia-Munn-is-the-devil?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Help-Jason-Stathams-hooker-friend?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner A rather, uh, unique way to market the upcoming film Crank: High Voltage, this Frogger-like game has you helping Jason Statham's hooker friend (or at least his character's hooker friend -- I'm not sure if Jason Statham has any hooker friends in real... craziness gaming news Computer Gaming Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Help-Jason-Stathams-hooker-friend?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Breaking-Google-to-buy-Twitter?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Sources close to both companies have confirmed that Google is in negotiations to buy Twitter.  The discussion is still in the early stages and not being officially announced, nor has there been a dollar amount suggested.  Twitter turned dow... Industry news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:50:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Breaking-Google-to-buy-Twitter?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Silicon-Graphics-goes-out-of-business?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI), best known for creating the OpenGL programming interface, has filed for bankruptcy.  OpenGL is the only main competitor to Microsoft's Direct3D and is used in virtually all computer systems that aren't running on Mir... Computer Gaming Industry news Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:52:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3974-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Silicon-Graphics-goes-out-of-business?cid=exrss-Game-News-Examiner