http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:42:09 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Left-for-Dead-2-PC-Review?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Left for Dead 2 is (thumbless) hands-down one of the best co-op multiplayer shooters ever, improving on virtually every aspect of the original game -- and if that's not enough of a recommendation, then consider this: zombie-clowns and chainsaws.Disco... PC Game Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Left-for-Dead-2-PC-Review?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Weekly-digital-download-deals?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner  CitiesXL, Elven Legacy, Prince of Persia, Tropico: Reloaded, and Supreme Commander: Gold are some of this weekend's best deals for digitally downloaded games.In addition, Direct2Drive is offering the Star Wars Classics Pack for a mere $25. This... PC Game News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Weekly-digital-download-deals?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Dragon-Age-Origins-DLC-announced?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner BioWare announced new DLC for Dragon Age: Origins, called The Return to Ostagar, which will be available this holiday season.This new DLC will be available for the Xbox 360, the PS3 and PC this Holiday season in North America and Europe.The DLC pack,... PC Game News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:01:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-Dragon-Age-Origins-DLC-announced?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-SpikeTV-Video-Game-Award-2009-nominees-announced?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner SpikeTV has announced nominees for their Video Game Awards. While most of the list is the predictable "who's who" of video game launches for 2009, there are still a few games notably absent. Personally, I think Torchlight and Borderlands sh... PC Game News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:09:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-SpikeTV-Video-Game-Award-2009-nominees-announced?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-PC-gaming-hardware-sales-to-grow-30-in-2010?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Global sales of PC gaming hardware are on the rise for 2009, and expected to grow by as much as 30% in 2010, exceeding $21 billion dollars. Who says PC gaming just a niche? The worldwide PC gaming hardware market (systems, accessories, and ... PC Game News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:44:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-PC-gaming-hardware-sales-to-grow-30-in-2010?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Razer-Abyssus-gaming-mouse-review?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner The Razer Abyssus is a "no frills" gaming mouse that is definitely superior to a standard optical mouse in every respect. If you're looking for an ample gaming mouse that gets the job done without a lot of fancy features, the... PC hardware reviews PC gaming peripherals Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Razer-Abyssus-gaming-mouse-review?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Section-8-gets-a-major-update?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner A major update has been released for the 'Starsiege: Tribes' -like FPS multiplayer shooter Section 8.The udpate is a large one, and squashes tons of bugs (both major and minor) and implements dozens of tweaks, fixes, and bot AI im... PC Game News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Section-8-gets-a-major-update?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Review-Dragon-Age-Origins-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner All images provided by BioWare Dragon Age: Origins is the best fantasy RPG to come out of BioWare yet -- and the most difficult. Dragon Age: Origins is an epic fantasy RPG built on the same basic game mechanics as Bioware's best games, and backed by... PC Game Reviews Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Review-Dragon-Age-Origins-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Elven-Legacy-Siege-now-available?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Paradox Interactive has released Elven Legacy: Siege, now available for download through Gamersgate and other major digital download services.Elven Legacy is a turn-based fantasy battle game, very similar in scope and feel to table-top style miniatur... PC Game News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:16:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Elven-Legacy-Siege-now-available?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-SteelSeries-releases-budget-gaming-headphones-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Professional gaming gear maker SteelSeries is introducing a new budget-friendly pair of gaming headphones -- the Siberia headphones -- for the holidays.The new Siberia Headphone is very similar to the SttelSeries Siberia V2. Like ... PC hardware news Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-SteelSeries-releases-budget-gaming-headphones-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Review-SteelSeries-Siberia-V2-headset?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner The SteelSeries Sibera V2 Headset doesn't offer a lot of extra features, but it is probably the most comfortable full-sized PC gaming headset you could buy.  The SteelSeries Siberia V2 full-size headset is an updated version of the St... PC Gaming Hardware PC hardware reviews PC gaming peripherals Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Review-SteelSeries-Siberia-V2-headset?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Review-Borderlands-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner What do you get when you cross a diablo-style action/RPG with a first-person shooter?F*cking genius, that's what.Welcome to BorderlandsBorderlands is built on the best game mechanics of two genres: the addictive, randomized kill-and-loot mechanic of ... PC Game Reviews Holiday Games Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:03:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Review-Borderlands-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Age-of-Conan-offers-free-trial-and-rewards-if-you-subscribe?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Funcom has launched a 're-avaluation phase' of Age of Conan, during which you can play for free, earn double the normal XP, and -- if you subscribe -- get a guaranteed beta spot in The Secret World.The re-evaluation phase lasts for 2 weeks, during wh... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:22:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Age-of-Conan-offers-free-trial-and-rewards-if-you-subscribe?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-InstantAction-moves-to-Portland-looking-to-hire?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner InstantAction, an online gaming platform (and part of the company responsible for the Resurrection of Starsiege: Tribes) has relocated from Eugene, Oregon to Portland -- and now they're hiring.InstantAction also today announced plans to hire position... PC Game News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:03:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-InstantAction-moves-to-Portland-looking-to-hire?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Childs-Play-Charity-underway?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner The Child's Play Charity brings games, movies, and toys to sick kids and their families. It's off to a strong start -- but it still needs your help.Seattle Children's Hospital -- and Children's Hospitals in general --  treat many children f... PC Game News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:06:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Childs-Play-Charity-underway?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Torchlight-editor-now-available?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner The free Torchlight Editor is now available for download by enterprising modders. Download the Torchlight Editor from filefront In order to use the editor, you'll also need to have Microsoft's .NET framework installed. If you don't have .NET (or... PC Game News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:04:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Torchlight-editor-now-available?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Razer-launches-budgetfriendly-gaming-mouse?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Razer today announced the Razer Abyssus, a new optical gaming mouse.  The Razer Abyssus is designed as a 'back to basics' gaming mouse. It offers high-end tracking precision with mechanical DPI and polling rate switches to quickly change betwee... PC hardware news Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:11:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Razer-launches-budgetfriendly-gaming-mouse?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Review-Tales-of-Monkey-Island-Chapter-4?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner All screens and graphics provided by TellTale games.Tales of Monkey Island chapter 4 -- titled The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood -- is quite possibly the funniest, most surprising, and trickiest chapter in the series yet.The basic game ... PC Game Reviews Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:39:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Review-Tales-of-Monkey-Island-Chapter-4?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Review--Force-Unleashed-Ultimate-Sith-Edition-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition is a sloppy console port that just manages to be fun enough to overcome its Sins of the Console.The Dark Side of Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith EditionFew things irritate a PC gamer more than... PC Game Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:41:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Review--Force-Unleashed-Ultimate-Sith-Edition-PC?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Torchlight-patch-released?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner An important update for Torchlight has been released, but it only works if you bought the game directly from Runic Games.The patch fixes a number of critical issues -- long load times, missing save games, and others -- and includes many balance tweak... PC Game News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:23:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Torchlight-patch-released?cid=exrss-PC-Game-Examiner