http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:46:35 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:32 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-great-but-far-from-perfect?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner In the mid-90's Bioware revitalized the role-playing game on the computer with Baldur's Gate. And after a decade spent perfecting RPGs using the Dungeons and Dragons system, the kings of the modern-day RPG set out to create their own world with Dra... Role-playing Games Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-great-but-far-from-perfect?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Dragon-Age-gift-guide-for-companions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner There are many different gifts in Dragon Age that you can give your companions to raise their feelings for you and your quest. Not only will this help offset choices they may not like, but some companions have unique quests that can be unlocked, an... Game Tips Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Dragon-Age-gift-guide-for-companions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Game-studios-converge-on-SMU-campus-for-career-fair?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Want to become a game developer? Southern Methodist University (SMU) might be your ticket into a carreer in game development. Based in Dallas, TX, SMU's Guildhall is a video game education program that is getting national attention with game studios... Game News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:27:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Game-studios-converge-on-SMU-campus-for-career-fair?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d17-OnLive-goes-live-on-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Onlive, a new service in development that leverages the idea of cloud computing and game streaming in order to produce the ultimate video game console, is now working on the iPhone. OnLive CEO Steve Perlman demonstrated the ability to stream games ... Game News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d17-OnLive-goes-live-on-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2-Level-Advancement-and-Custom-Class-Unlockables?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Call of Duty is back in the hands of Infinity Ward, and it shows. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 builds on the original Modern Warfare by adding to the ability to really customize your class. This includes a whole host of attachments for your weap... Game Tips Shooters Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:28:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2-Level-Advancement-and-Custom-Class-Unlockables?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2-Perks?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 adds to the custom class system by taking perks to the new level. Rather than just getting a perk at a certain level, you can now level each perk to pro level to add an ability. For example, the Ninja perk keeps you ... Game Tips Shooters Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:22:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-2-Perks?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-tips-and-strategies?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Dragon Age is focused both on bringing the story back into the RPG and delivering strategic elements that have been lost since the days of Baldur's Gate. Bioware did a great job of delivering on these promises. At times, the game can be tough, but... Game Tips Role-playing Games Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:41:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-tips-and-strategies?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-companions-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Companions are one of the neatest things about Dragon Age. Not only will they lend you their fighting prowess in battles, but they'll add to the story by piping in now and again during conversations. They'll even give you a bit of advice and most ... Game Tips Role-playing Games Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:52:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-companions-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-How-to-give-a-companion-a-gift?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Each NPC companion in Dragon Age has an approval rating that will change throughout the course of the game based on the decisions you make. For example, choose to spare Zevran's life and invite him into the party, and Alistair won't like it one bit... Game Tips Role-playing Games Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:57:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Dragon-Age-How-to-give-a-companion-a-gift?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-unlock-Dragon-Age-specializations--Dragon-Age-class-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner One of the neat things about Dragon Age: Origins is how you can extend the game by unlocking certain specializations for the three classes (Warrior, Mage and Rogue). These specializations give the character an extra skill line that can really defin... Game Tips Role-playing Games Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-unlock-Dragon-Age-specializations--Dragon-Age-class-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Dragon-Age-Origins-first-impressions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Bioware promised to put the emphasis on story in Dragon Age: Origins, and if the first few hours of gameplay is any indication, they exceeded all expectations. Voice-overs in RPGs are too often poorly done renditions of overly-cheesy dialogue, but... Role-playing Games Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Dragon-Age-Origins-first-impressions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-5-most-disappointing-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner As we look forward to upcoming MMOs like Star Wars: The Old Republic, DC Universe Online, Star Trek Online and Jumpgate: Evolution, we must also realize that a few of these anticipated MMOs will turn out to be real stinkers. Whether it is lack of ... MMO Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:39:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-5-most-disappointing-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Netflix-coming-to-PlayStation-3-in-November?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner It's official, Netflix is coming to the PlayStation 3. With thousands of movies available to watch instantly, this deal will open a huge array of entertainment options. And the best part is that it is free for existing Netflix customers who own a... PS3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:43:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Netflix-coming-to-PlayStation-3-in-November?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Early-reviews-are-in-and-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-a-winner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner We're quickly closing in on the release of Dragon Age: Origins, perhaps the most highly-anticipated RPG title of the year, and it is hard not to wonder if it's also going to be the biggest bust of the year. But if early reviews are to be believed,... Role-playing Games Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:47:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Early-reviews-are-in-and-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-a-winner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-great-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner The most resounding thought that I've had on my last few forays into virtual worlds was "I've done this before." Sure, each new generation tends to tweak the system a bit and add a few improvements (and take a few step backwards in other ... MMO Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:20:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-great-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Bioware-launches-social-network?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Move over Facebook, Bioware has built its own social network, etc. -- via a social network. This allows a central resting spot for gamers to find out what's new on the network and connect with other Bioware gamers. Why build their own social networ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:46:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Bioware-launches-social-network?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-set-to-rock-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner The world's most rockin' smartphone is going to take it to the next level when Rock Band hits the iPhone app store later this month. Rock Band for the iPhone lets you play guitar, bass, drums or vocals to over a dozen songs including songs by the ... Music Games iPhone Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:24:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-set-to-rock-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-for-the-iPhone-track-list?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Harmonix and EA Mobile have promised an extensive list of downloadable songs for Rock Band on the iPhone, but what do you get when you purchase the game? Here's the initial Rock Band for the iPhone track list: 30 Seconds To Mars - "Attack&q... Music Games iPhone Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-for-the-iPhone-track-list?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Play-City-of-Heroes-for-free-and-get-double-the-experience-Oct-8th-through-Oct-11th?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Celebrating the launch of Issue 16: Power Spectrum, which allows heroes to customize the look and feel of their powers, City of Heroes is offering those with inactive accounts in good standing the ability to re-activate and play through the weekend f... Game News MMO Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:36:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Play-City-of-Heroes-for-free-and-get-double-the-experience-Oct-8th-through-Oct-11th?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Blizzard-EA-and-others-working-on-Project-Natal-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner It has only been a few months since Project Natal was unveiled at E3, but already publishers are lining up in support of the innovative new way to play video games. And more than just support. According to Microsoft, publishers that are actively w... Game News Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Blizzard-EA-and-others-working-on-Project-Natal-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner