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Google hits up the FCC for an ‘experimental’ licence – so what are they testing now?

Google, Google, Google, you are so full of surprises aren't you, or at least it would appear so given your request to the Federal Communications Commission for permission to test a mysterious "entertainment device" that will utilize ... continue

The state of browser gaming – HTML5 vs. Flash [Infographic]

We've always had browser based games and they were typically done with Flash from Adobe; and also for the most part pretty simple type games but with the advent of Facebook, social media and companies such as ... continue

Best Plate and Make Combo Ever [Legend of Zelda]

Great idea, but it obviously only works on this particular car. continue

Get Out Your Lightsabers And Blasters: Star Wars; The Old Republic Rocks The Galaxy

After 6 long years of of waiting, online gamers can finally rejoice. Star Wars;The Old Republic (SW;TOR) has arrived. Bioware spared no expense to create what they promised would be the ultimate Star Wars MMO (Massively Multi-player ... continue

Star Wars; The Old Republic Wraps Up Beta Testing; Millions Anxiously Await December 20, 2011 Release Date

The year long beta test for Star Wars; The Old Republic came to a successful conclusion on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM CST. The final weekend of beta testing drew over 2 million participants, according ... continue

iPad Now Becoming a Gaming Console

Entertainment, media and technology market research firm Interpret revealed that iPad is rapidly becoming gaming's wildest frontier. In a report entitled, "iPad Gamers: A Look at the Users of Gaming's Shiny New Toy," Interpret said that iPad is ... continue

Minecrafters get your Minecraft love on, on your feet that is.

One of the most popular games happening right now has to be Minecraft and players are extremely passionate about their love of the game. Well for those folks who like to show off their passion for the ... continue

Razer thumbs its nose at bland laptops, if you have $2,800 to spare that is.

When we talk about high-end laptops we usually think of names like Apple and Alienware but they are being joined by a new range of super thin ultra laptops from companies like Sony. When it comes to ... continue

Gaming Conventions…

Not sure if actually completely plausible or slightly poking fun at gamer stereotypes. continue

[Awesome] Instructables Mario Bros. Piranha Plant Tutorial

This is pretty cool. If you're ambitious and skilled in the kitchen- as well as a lover of old school games- you can try your hand at this gorgeous and tasty looking Mario Bros. piranha plant cupcake that ... continue

Hackers on a roll – Epic Games site and forums hacked

It would seem that following the hack attack against Sony and the Playstation Network gaming company sites have become a real juicy target for hackers. Earlier today my colleague Daniel McCall posted about the hacking of the English game ... continue

Official Gears of War 3 Campaign Trailer

Our very first look at Gears of War 3's undoubtedly epic singleplayer campaign debuted during the UEFA Champion League soccer finals last night between Barcelona and Manchester United. If you're not much of a soccer fan or ... continue

[Hardware Drool Dept.] OMG I think I’ve just had a gaming nerdgasim

Pick up your drool towels from the table at the door before continuing on to see this jaw-dropping piece of gaming hardware. What you are looking upon my gaming nerds is a DARWINmachine Hammerhead HMR989 that has been ... continue

Casual gaming found to reduce depression, anxiety

Feeling guilty for sinking the better part of an hour into Bejeweled, Bookworm or Alchemy? A study- albeit one underwritten by PopCap- found that in a group of nearly 60 adults diagnosed with clinical depression, "significant reductions in ... continue

[Graph] Quality of game graphics vs. enjoyment over time

Not actually controlled for number of people who merely believe they would have stayed up all night playing Kid Icarus if only their mom didn't wrest the controller from their sweaty little hands. [GraphJam] continue

Gaming pegged as causative factor in childhood depression

It may seem that excessive gaming could be a symptom of depression or anxiety in children, but it turns out that the practice could actually trigger or exacerbate the issues in some kids. A study recently published in ... continue

Steam back at it again with great holiday deals on games

Steam is one of my favorite companies, even if they do constantly tease me with great deals when my PayPal account is missing a key ingredient - money. With Christmas holiday season coming on fast Steam has ... continue

Real Scientists: ‘Action’ games sharpen decision making skills, make better surgeons & soldiers

Instead of wondering about your doctor's credentials or track record, maybe next time you're about to go under the knife, you should inquire after his or her stats on Call of Duty. Yes, it turns out that "action ... continue

Gaming review comments bingo

Upboated for "go back to FarmVille." [RichardCobbett.com via BuzzFeed] continue

Gamers: gazelle-like reflexes, elderly chain-smoker physiques

Gamers have long argued that their obsession is sport-like, requiring skill and dexterity to advance levels in complex games and providing players with a demonstrable skill-set from marathon gaming sessions. However, a recent study including "a series of ... continue

Study: Casual gaming improves cognitive function

If you enjoy playing casual games like Bejeweled or Peggle (my personal favorite is Alchemy), then you're aware of the niggling feeling of guilt that accompanies a long session of gem-moving when there's something more productive to ... continue

Dedicated Halo 2 players won’t quit, who will be the last man standing?

Microsoft ended XBox Live support for the original XBox on April 14th, meaning users can no longer play some games, including Halo 2. But a handful of players aren't going down without a fight. Fifteen days later, 12 ... continue