Microsoft Responds To Sony’s Recent Jab About The Xbox One

In an interview with Eurogamer today, Microsoft Studio’s vice-president Phil Spencer responded to recent criticisms from Sony, noting that Microsoft’s willingness to listen to its customers was a strength, not a shortcoming. When Microsoft decided to change a number of its policies for the Xbox One—like ditching an always-online console and mandatory Kinect—some took it…

An Easy Fix For Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s Game-Halting PC Bug

Say you’ve been looking forward to playing Splinter Cell: Blacklist on PC. And yet, due to an easily fixed but annoying bug, you can’t get the game to start. Man! Here’s what happened to me: I downloaded the game on Steam and pressed “Play,” which pushed things over to Uplay, Ubisoft’s own version of Steam.…

Here’s Your Xbox One Wireless Racing Wheel, Forza Fans

The launch of the Xbox One in November brings with it Forza Motorsports 5, and as nice as the new game pad’s haptic feedback is, racing fans are going to need something meatier. Something with force feedback and foot pedals and genuine suede leather. Oh hi there, Mad Catz Force Feedback Racing Wheel for the…

There Was an Xbox One Press Conference In Germany. Now You Can See It.

Microsoft decided not to livestream their Xbox One press conference from Germany yesterday, taking the quieter path than Sony. But today you can watch it and, if nothing else, see how much better their cameraperson was. You’ll find no sudden zooms and illogical camera angles in this half hour of Xbox One stagecraft. You will…

So I Went to a Fighting Game and NHL 14 Broke Out …

Let’s take a pop quiz—all gamers, not just sports fans. I’m going to show you this video on the “Enforcer Engine,” which is the remade way to fight in NHL 14. Don’t take any physical notes. Then I want you to wait 30 seconds before reading and answering the following questions. Ready? 1) How do…

South Park Still Looks Amazing, But Should We Be Worried?

For almost two years now, I’ve been following South Park: Stick of Truth with feverish anticipation. As I’ve written before, it’s the type of game that feels like it was made just for me. The stellar writing of South Park‘s creators combined with JRPG-like combat and springy, vivid animation that feels like it was ripped…

Coming September 4 to iOS and Android from Konami, Star Wars: Force Collection is a free-to-play collectible card battler featuring more than 230 people, places and things drawn from episodes I through VI of the Star Wars saga. Here’s hoping it isn’t completely evil.

Here’s what’s going on at Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Doopliss77 has an uniquely interesting interpretation of the “games as art” / Roger Ebert debate and WingZero351 reminds us what was so great about Panzer Dragoon Orta.

Conan O’Brien and J.Cole Play Splinter Cell, Let The Terrorists Win

Sure, Conan’s shtick is being a clueless gamer. But cmon, why does Sam Fisher initially forget to bring a gun when he goes after the terrorists? Clearly, this clip of Conan and rapper J. Cole playing through Splinter Cell: Blacklist was doomed from the start. Doomed to be hilarious, that is. Not sure if I…

The Fastest Leveling Up In Disney Infinity Is Just a Giant Fan Away

Tired of grinding through adventures to earn your Silver and Gold character statues in Disney Infinity? YouTube user Craig Sullivan (viaChris Kohler’s Twitter) discovered this simple-yet-devious means of leveling up in minutes. Having had all of my progress eaten by the PlayStation 3 problems, I am certainly down with a little creative cheating. All you…

Moneysaver: Best Vita Bundle, Mario 3D World, Gran Turismo 6, Pac-Man

Any man’s debt diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the deal applies; It applies to thee. Update: The awesome Walmart Vita Bundle is sold out online, you may be able to get a store (Walmart, Best Buy, Target, etc.) to price match in person. Moneysaver…

Dark Souls II Gets A Beta On PS3 This Fall

If you’re desperate for punishment this fall, you’re in luck: the folks at Namco Bandai have just announced that a closed beta for Dark Souls II will launch in October for the PlayStation 3. To access the beta, which begins October 5, you’ll have to check the Dark Souls Facebook page over the next month…

EverQuest Next‘s In-Game Terraforming Is Downright Hypnotizing

That the developers can hop intoEverQuest Nextand transform a barren landscapes into complicated structures in real-time is almost as cool as knowing players will be able to do it too, once EverQuest Next Landmark launches later this year. This trio of videos aren’t in real-time, obviously, but they do demonstrate the tools developers are using…

A Fighting Game With Just Two Buttons And A Sense Of Humor

Divekick started as a parody of fighting games, but then became a real fighting game that’s being played at tournaments like EVO. Of course, as the game evolved, it only added to the number of inside jokes and references, so Tina and I took a look at all the characters while testing our divekicking skills…

Supreme Court Played Video Games Before Making Historic Decision

Though she “did seem to get it,” when lawyers for California and the games industry were arguing before the Supreme Court, we weren’t sure that Justice Elena Kagan, or justice, played any video games before their landmark Brown vs. EMA decision in 2011. Actually, they did. “It was kind of hilarious,” she told the AP.…

Diablo III‘s Expansion Sure Looks Dark. Finally!

Earlier this morning Blizzard revealed the first expansion for Diablo III with a cinematic trailer and some gameplay action. Breaking these two videos down into GIF format, we could easily jump to the conclusion that we finally might see a return to the dark, classic, trademark Diablo theme. Malthael, the fallen Archangel of Wisdom that…

A Love Letter To Mass Effect 2‘s Normandy

The Normandy SR2, Shepard & Co.’s ship from Mass Effect 2, couldn’t get a better memento as far as I’m concerned. YouTuber ultrabrilliant‘s amazing clip is the latest one in his series celebrating beautiful game worlds. It’s going to bring back all the feels. Other Places: Normandy SR2 (Mass Effect 2) [YouTube] To contact the…

So Much Wrong With These PlayStation Home Star Trek Costumes

I’m sure Geordi La Forge would be pleased as punch to see the visor he used to overcome his handicap reduced to a fashion accessory for a backwater virtual world. Oh, I guess he wouldn’t. Unless of course these Star Trek: The Next Generation costumes, crafted by Flashman Studios as part of an initial wave…

If you blink you’ll miss it We’re rolling out a new feature today on the site, giving you yet another way of interacting with our authors. You can officially annotate text paragraph by paragraph. It’s like image annotations but for words. In case you’re still confused you can find the full instructions here You could…

Moneysaver: Is A $200 12GB Playstation 3 A Good Deal?

One of the many topics covered in Sony’s Gamescom press conference was the introduction of the 12GB Playstation 3 into the North American and European retail markets. The SKU’s existence certainly isn’t news, in fact it was available for purchase at Best Buy several days before the announcement. The real question is should you, or…