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How Did YOU Get Fired From Activision? [Infographic]

289 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 22:06:17 by HAKaddict | 40 comments

Joystick Division (and just about every other gaming news outlet) was buzzing about the firing of Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella last week, especially Activision's mysterious charge of "insubordination". We had to wonder: What is insubordination at Activision, and how often are people fired for it? We've got the an

Music Games + REAL Instruments = Power Gig

305 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 03:21:37 by GamingForever | 36 comments

After the ever-declining sales of music games, there has been a frantic quest for

UCI Scientists Develop a Retarded Rolling Video Game?

169 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 19:15:20 by xAquatics | 36 comments

A team of UCI scientists has created a video game that can be driven down the street. Glance over and check out this ride, as he zooms away at top speed: 15 miles per hour. It may not seem particularly swift, but Hertz won’t be able to see the actual road ahead of him.

Final, glistening Super Street Fighter IV character revealed

178 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 15:16:43 by motang | 55 comments

Capcom has revealed the final new character for Super Street Fighter IV, and he's ... well, he's a giant dude covered in oil. Like, Hakan actually oils himself up before each round.

The Dirty Secrets of Beloved Videogame Characters

238 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 17:31:32 by YME1280 | 20 comments

What the videogame industry doesn't want you to know.

For And Against DRM In Games

280 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 01:24:07 by Ryan0617 | 61 comments

For and against DRM in games DRM is a terrible mistake - but we might need it anyway

Zero Punctuation : Aliens vs Predator

439 votes | submitted 2010-03-10 18:02:30 by TheTyger | 82 comments

This week, Zero Punctuation reviews Aliens vs Predator.

The ‘Mario of Facebook’ is yet to come

324 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 21:35:24 by smurfz | 48 comments

Gareth Davis, the platform manager in charge of Games at Facebook, delivered his keynote today at the Game Developers Conference In Sa Francisco. Davis focused his talk on the changes in social gaming and told the audience that, despite FarmVille, the killer social game is still “out there”.

Playboy centerfolds & mafia violence: What could be better?

174 votes | submitted 2010-03-08 22:03:41 by seattlegirluw | 26 comments

More than 50 vintage Playboy issues can be browsed in Take Two's upcoming video game, Mafia II.

The Definition of Insanity

367 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 04:37:34 by GamingForever | 73 comments

It’s time for change in the video game industry. Graphics are getting better, gameplay is evolving, and expectations are rising. The following games need to take that next step to stay relevant in the ever changing gaming landscape.

Rock Band to Release Cartman's "Poker Face"

1007 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 20:15:38 by irfanmp | 90 comments

It was announced today that four Lady Gaga songs are being released in the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. And in a classic case of lead-burying, it was additionally revealed that Eric Cartman's version of Gaga's "Poker Face" would also be made available in the store.

The Five Most Badass Japanese Game Designers

260 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 19:30:53 by sharkymiragical | 30 comments

Another thing that's awesome about Japan: Video game designers are often seen as rockstar celebrities.

Is poker skill or luck?

343 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 15:37:48 by ScarlettMadi | 220 comments

Let's say you're playing poker and you need one more diamond for a flush. The dealer turns a card, reveals a diamond and you win the hand. Was it skill or luck? The answer is affecting the fates of people across the country accused of breaking anti-poker laws.

7 Ways Games Can Transform You Into a Superior Human Being

323 votes | submitted 2010-03-08 22:48:39 by GhostKiller001 | 49 comments

If there was ever a greater feeling in the world than that of levelling up, we are yet to experience it. While this is true of you in-game, it's also true of you and your own abilities themselves. Increasing with each game, your own attributes are advancing as gaming teaches you to 'evel-up' yourself in ways that make you almost super-human.

Girl mistakes loaded gun for Wii controller - Shoots herself

724 votes | submitted 2010-03-08 17:27:35 by nouman1989 | 286 comments

The girl shot herself in the abdomen allegedly after mistaking a semi-automatic handgun for a Wii remote.

Valve Is Bringing Steam To Mac

537 votes | submitted 2010-03-09 03:30:00 by kerwinste | 121 comments

Though gaming support on the operating system could be considered as dead, Valve has announced that its Stream, gaming digital downloading service, will be coming to Macs.

Essential Apps & Utilities for PC, Mac & Console Gamers

367 votes | submitted 2010-03-08 20:56:57 by Surferess | 32 comments

Never, in the entirety of history, has there been so much gaming to be done. You'll need great tools! Here is our list of vital tools for today's gamer. First up, because almost every game today has a multiplayer aspect, is communication tools. Read more:

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