Jason Schreier

Two Gaming Companies Find True Love On Twitter

Big gaming distribution deals happen in the back rooms of E3. They happen in big metal skyscrapers and sterile board rooms in New York City and San Francisco. And sometimes they happen by exchanging pictures on Twitter. This morning, the folks behind digital distribution website GOG.com tweeted at game developers Obsidian (whose Kickstartered game Project…

You can go vote for Kingdom Rush, one of the best games on iOS, to be accepted for release on Steam.

Just When You Think You Can’t Be More Excited For The Hobbit, This New Trailer Comes Along

Wow. Wow. Peter Jackson and crew have totally nailed that inimitable blend of grand and whimsy that makes The Hobbit such a wonderful book. Part one of the Hobbit trilogy comes out December 14. I’ll be waiting in line at midnight. Hobbit ears on.

Try Not To Say ‘Aww’ At This New Footage From One Of The Prettiest Games On iOS

This is Lili, a gorgeous iOS game designed by some of the folks who worked on the Gears of War series I’ve seen footage from Lili before, but it’s hard not to be wowed every time I see this beautiful game. Here’s how lead designer Lee Perry describes it: Ultimately Lili is on the island…

Nintendo Doesn’t Think Your Wii U Will Collect Dust

Maybe your Wii is collecting dust. Maybe you’re sick of hearing people say that their Wiis are collecting dust. Either way, it’s undeniable that the Wii has not garnered the same software support as, say, the Xbox 360. Or the PlayStation 3. The Wii’s release schedule over the past two years has had some serious…

Cliff Bleszinski Was A Drama Geek In High School (And Other Fun Facts About The Gears Of War Creator)

Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski did a cool Q&A on Reddit today. It’s a great read! But in case you’re in a rush or you don’t feel like going to Reddit, here’s one of my favorite excerpts. Redditor cheesiepoofs asks: 1) How did you get to where you are in the videogame industry? How…

The Wii U Start-Up Screen Is Like Nothing Ever Seen On Consoles Before

Nintendo talked a lot about the Wii U yesterday, but there was one big topic they didn’t cover: the Miiverse, the console’s version of a social network. Turns out you’ll see it as soon as you boot up the Wii U. In fact, according to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, who sat down with…

Here’s How The Wii U Could Make RPGs Better

I am not a game designer. I have made games before, but they were not very good. My talents lie elsewhere. So when I write about games, I consciously try to avoid offering my own suggestions for what their designers should have implemented or cut. My job is to critique what’s there, not talk about…

The People Behind Fallout And Planescape Are Making My Dream RPG

Video game publishers have not treated Obsidian Entertainment very well over the years. The studio behind games like Fallout: New Vegas and Alpha Protocol has missed out on bonuses because of Metacritic scores, lost out on sequels because of Metacritic scores, and been forced to lay off staff because of sudden project cancellations (that would…

You Asked For More Pikmin, So Nintendo Is Giving It To You. Twice.

Pikmin 3 isn’t the only Pikmin game on Wii U. Watch me throw Pikmin as Captain Olimar in this mini-game for Nintendo Land, the compilation title for Wii U that’s out on launch date, November 18.

Argh, Metroid, Your Minigame is so Cute

Watch me pilot a space ship in Metroid Blast, a mini-game that will be included with Nintendo Land when it ships for Wii U on November 18.

Nintendo Wants To Take Over Your Living Room

Today’s Nintendo news bonanza taught us two things. 1. Nintendo has learned how to use the Internet. Finally. 2. Nintendo is using this newfound knowledge that the Internet exists not just to support games, but to try to take over your living room. It’s one hell of a gamble. Let’s flash back to 2006. When…

Wii U Games Will Cost $59.99

Games for Nintendo’s new system will cost $59.99, the Mario creators have confirmed to us. This is an increase from last generation: the standard retail price for Wii games was $49.99. The Wii U comes out November 18. The base package will run you $299.99.

Here’s What Nintendo TVii Looks Like In Action

Shot at Nintendo’s event in New York City today, here’s a live look at Nintendo TVii in action. Nintendo TVii is the Wii U service that will allow you to use the second screen to interact with media, follow sports scores, and do all sorts of other random connected and streamy things. What do you…

We’re Live-Blogging The Wii U Pre-Launch Extravaganza Right Here

How much will the Wii U cost? Exactly which day will it go on sale? What games will come out for it on day one? Is your body going to be ready? At least some of these questions will be answered at Nintendo’s huge Wii U pre-launch event in New York City this morning. We’re…

An Iconic Baldur’s Gate II Scene, Re-Created In Glorious 3D

Remember that awesome scene near the beginning of Baldur’s Gate II, when you’re escaping that first (annoying) dungeon and Irenicus comes out, kidnaps one of your companions, and wreaks havoc everywhere? Here it is in 3D, created in the Dragon Age map editor by YouTuber Dahlia Lynn. Cool stuff! (via David Gaider)

New iPod Touch Is Faster, Bigger, Better For Gaming

This is the new iPod Touch, announced at Apple’s press conference today. It’s got the iPhone 5’s screen and the A5 processor, which makes it about as fast as the iPhone 4S. The new iPod Touch is out in October. $299 for 32gb; $399 for 64gb. The iPod Touch is “the world’s most popular music…

Here’s A Video Game Running On The iPhone 5

Announced at Apple’s press conference today, this is the iPhone 5, out September 21. The new iPhone will come with a bigger screen, a faster CPU, and better battery life. In other words, it’ll be a more powerful gaming device than any previous iPhone to date. (Check Gizmodo for a full breakdown of the new…

Your First Look At The Newest Game From The Creator Of Mega Man

Here’s a quick first look at Yaiba, the stylish new zombie game by Keiji Inafune, designer of Mega Man and Dead Rising Not much to see yet, but what’s here is a fun tease.

Square Enix’s Latest Mobile Game Has Rhythm Combat And A Talking Teddy Bear

Here’s some gameplay footage from Demons’ Score, a rhythm-action-combat-music game for mobile platforms published by Square Enix and developed by iNiS, the Japanese studio that made Elite Beat Agents Maybe that’s why it’s so groovy. Demons’ Score is out “very soon” for iOS and “this fall” for Android, Square Enix says.