Video Gaming

The Cutest Game of All Time and The Power of UGC

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:39:28 -0500

I've been a little hard on Sony lately, so it's time for a little love. Yesterday saw a fresh look at one of Sony's aces yet to be played, LittleBigPlanet. This soul-crushingly cute game is a new title releasing exclusively on the PS3, but I'll be floored if it isn't a huge hardware mover and a new franchise for them.

Follow The Leader: Did Sony Lose Its Edge?

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:21:05 -0500

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Last generation was a decisive victory for Sony. One would expect them to come out guns blazing this time around, but to be honest I haven't seen much innovation or a particularly compelling reason to choose the PS3. Fanboy petulance aside, really; I'm looking for someone to tell me what Sony has over the 360 or the Wii.

More Evidence of Netflix & X360 Partnership

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:27:31 -0500

Gamasutra reported today on an admission from Netflix; it has polled its user's interest in streaming movies using an Xbox 360.

PC Games, RIP?

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:01:10 -0500

A bristly rebuttal from Sony Online Entertainment President John Smedley on Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's prediction of the PC-game market demise got me thinking; just what will the next 5 years hold for gaming?

How To Nurture Your Inner Rock Star In NYC

megangilbert — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:08:34 -0600

Living in Williamsburg, sometimes it's hard to imagine that not everyone who walks the Earth is in a band. But despite the absence of skinny jeans and a guitar case, I'm a firm believer that everyone has a secret inner rock star that should be nurtured from time to time. Here are a few ways to do just that, in good old New York City.

Mondays

Rock & Roll Karaoke at Arlene's Grocery

Top 5 Applications Every Gamer Should Have

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:21:19 -0500

Are you getting the most out of your games? There are some killer apps out there that can dramatically increase the amount of fun, skill, and capabilities you get out of your gaming experience. I got a list of my favorites together, and best of all they're all free! In no particular order:

Netflix Exec Joins Microsoft - Takes Over World

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:25:54 -0500

Filmmaking Dregs - Gaming Movies

Mike Raffensperger — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:37:57 -0500

With the exception of porn shoots (maybe), there is no faster way to earn the disrespect of the filmmaking community than to get involved with a gaming movie.

I Predict The Future - Sony Loses Devil May Cry 4

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:46:45 -0500

If you all don't mind making room for my ego for a moment (and even if you do), I'd like to bask in my own Steven Colbert moment for a second.

I CALLED IT!!

Back In Black

Mike Raffensperger — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:46:37 -0500

Rumor confirmed. Engadget has the scoop on the new box, dubbed "Elite."

Key features:

- Limited quantities only
- Case, controller and headset all in black
- $479 price point
- 120GB HD
- HDMI Capable