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more about #activision mcderek3000: What other alternatives do we have where you take on hordes of enemies without any moral repercussions in the story? And what other situation has bett... more » nERVEcenter: Despite the yearning to separate games from movies with as large of a chasm as possible, I think that the Saving Private Ryan revival of WWII recognit... more » herogear: guh, another "VIDYA GAMES ARE LIKE MOVIES, ONLY BETTER" When will gaming culture get over itself and its Hollywood-envy? more » Zippy The Space Cougar: People like playing games with alot of shooting. Wars have alot of shooting. Therefore, people like playing games about wars. End of discussion. more » ploopsy: Its probably because WWII was one of the biggest wars ever (with guns that is). What should they do instead? Cold War? Iraq? more » Labreya: I'd like some serious war related games that don't ride on the fighting itself. Phoeinex Wright (spelling?) prooved that people would play a courtroo... more » Mephisto: I don't think the games help people recognize the sacrifices people have made. Death is treated lightly in games; that is, people know they will just... more » Dodge2002: How the fuck do any of these games show soldiers sacrificing their lives in good light? If in any way its a bad way. Just because soldiers are on th... more » GunFlame: I think that there are 2 reasons; 1 - The content is already there, it just has to tinkered with. 2 - It sells. more » Shiryu: By the time Edwin Starr wrote this piece, there weren't videogames around, else it would go "What is it good for? Video games, yeah!" . Quoting Sn... more » kyle4: I think it's because, for good or bad, millions of people are fascinated with war. Playing with toy soldiers as a kid, watching war films, this is jus... more » HJSoulma: I feel like this goes back to the Citizen Kane discussion from a few days ago. A lot of movies from the 40's and 50's (and to some extent the 60's) st... more » ThursdayNext: I'm not sure how encouraging you to slaughter innocent civilians is reversing "an alarming trend of not recognizing the sacrifices made by the men and... more » Archaotic: Three words. Lowest. Common. Denominator. more » puffa469: I bought the first map pack but not the second two. So for me this deal is... absolutely worthless. Why can't they just discount all three packs to ... more » Dr Durdon: I haven't picked this up because I'm boycotting WaW. Ever since I got that achievement glitch for beating it on Veteran, I can't stand the sight of i... more » Methusalah: I got this for free with my video card on pc. All the additional maps and stuff are free updates on pc. pc gaming is dead :P more » Rampage: I used to think that pennies weren't real money. Then the supermarkets here started putting these machines that count your change and allow you to get... more » GundamAC197: I had no idea that that particular epithet was so unknown at this point--I'm only 24, and (though I never understood all the Scribblenauts fuss as any... more » hfm: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more » -
#callofdutymodernwarfare2
What's With All The War Video Games?
In the 1940s, 1950s and right on through the 1960s, Hollywood churned out war epic after war epic. Sure, we still get war movies, but Hollywood isn't exactly popping them out bam bam bam. Video game developers are. But why? More » -
#dlc
World At War Map Packs Bundled Up For The Winter
Save five dollars on nine multiplayer maps and three zombie wonderlands with the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle, available today on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. Surely someone hasn't bought these yet, right? More » -
#transformers
Some Artwork From Transformers: War For Cybertron
I am daring to be excited by Transformers: War For Cybertron. Why? Because I love any Transformers not involving Michael Bay, and I especially love the War Within comic series. More » -
#review
Jurassic: The Hunted Review: Punch a Velociraptor in the Face
In their "other" recently released first-person shooter, Jurassic: The Hunted, Activision forgoes over-used antagonists such as aliens, zombies, demons, and Nazis, and puts dinosaurs back where they belong-right in our cross hairs! More » -
#2009yearinreview
2009 In Review: The Controversies
Looking back on 2009's many kerfuffles and foofaraws, it may not have been the most contentious year the gaming industry has ever seen. But it certainly was among the most entertaining. More » -
#transformers
High Moon Clears Up All This Gears of War Talk About Transformers
Images of the upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron have stoked chatter that it will draw heavily on Gears of War motifs. Transformers World 2005 got a talk with Matt Tieger of High Moon Studios and put the question to him. More » -
#infinityward
Modern Warfare 2 Fixes "In Test" For These Problems
With a few million people playing and actively trying to exploit your game, some issue are going to crop up. And Modern Warfare 2 has had some issues. But Infinity Ward is tackling them, including that recent infinite ammo thing. More » -
#activision
Latest Transformers Title Officially Rolling Out for Wii, DS Too
We've known about it for a week, but today Activision officially announced Transformers: War for Cybertron (planet pictured above) and confirmed that versions for Wii and the Nintendo DS are in development as well. More » -
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#gameannounce
Robotic Hamsters Get Real Activision Games
Activision takes on EA's Littlest Pet Shop with games based on Zhu Zhu Pets, robotic hamster toys with a life of their own. How was I unaware of robotic hamster toys? -
#mw2
Modern Warfare 2 On 360 Busted, Ammo In Plentiful Supply? [Update]
Now, I'm no scientist. Or console engineer. I don't know how this is happening. All I know is, there are increasing numbers of people playing Modern Warfare 2 on 360 saying the game's ammo counters are all busted up. More » -
#npdgroup
Report: Modern Warfare 2 PC U.S. Retail Sales About 170,000 In November
Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had a monstrous November, moving more than 6 million copies in the U.S. on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The retail PC version also contributed, but to a less impressive degree. More » -
#activision
Tony Hawk Still Optimistic About More Ride, Future Board Support
Skateboarding hero Tony Hawk is still positive on the possibility of more Tony Hawk Ride and more skateboard controller support, despite harsh critical reception and cool initial sales of the Robomodo developed game. More » -
#unitedfrontgames
Activision Officially Announces, Details New True Crime
United Front Games and Activision are giving the gamers who asked for it a third taste of True Crime, officially unveiling the game at this weekend's Spike TV VGAs, further detailing the Hong Kong crime drama today. More » -
#vga
From the VGAs: Sequels Announced for Force Unleashed, True Crime
At the Video Game Awards, Samuel L. Jackson just took the stage (describing himself as a "bad ass motherf—-er") to announce Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. More » -
#ea
Who Put Out The Most Good Video Games In 2009? [UPDATE]
On Wednesday, EA CEO John Riccitiello provided evidence — in chart form — that his company published the most well-reviewed games of 2009. Wanting to test his assertions, I dug into the data and found some surprises. More » -
#clips
Transformers: War For Cybertron Debut Trailer
Set before the Transformers had contact with Earth, War For Cybertron allows players to partake in the battle between Autobots and Decepticons. The game is being developed by High Moon Studios, best known for the Bourne Conspiracy game. More » -
#activision
Tony Hawk Ride Grinds Up 114,000 In Sales
Activision and Robomodo's peripheral-based reboot of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise had what may be considered a disappointing first month on the market, selling 114,000 units in the U.S. in November, according to the NPD Group. More » -
#review
Call of Duty: World at War Zombies Review: Zombie Nazis!!!
Nacht Der Untoten was a surprisingly fun little addition added on to the end of the otherwise realistic and slightly unsettling Call of Duty: World At War.
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#law
Objection! Activision Now Suing No Doubt
No Doubt suing Activision was one of the feel-good stories of 2009. Mostly because it involved somebody suing Activision. Activision, however, are now counter-suing No Doubt. And things are probably going to get messy. More » -
#starwars
What The Deuce Is Star Wars: Legends?
There's a listing over on the website of the Australian Classification Board for a game we've never heard of. It's called Star Wars: Legends. And no, before you ask, it hasn't been banned. More »
