7 Jun, 2010

While browsing though press releases today, I came across this gem. Scanning though, my first thought was “This is awesome! There needs to be more recognition of women in the gaming industry!” – I’m talking as real talent (think Amy Hennig of Uncharted fame) rather than a token female presence. Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE)...

1 Jun, 2010

I saw a video recently that I kind of took to heart. I won’t file this under ‘Butthurt’, but I will say that I’m kind of tired of stereotypes being enforced when it comes to video games. The video in question is about World Of Warcraft, which is an MMORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) and is made by Blizzard. It’s...

11 May, 2010

Wide acceptance of 3D in the home, whether for movies, television shows or video games, has a few imposing barriers. Price, support, and—perhaps most limiting—looking like a tool while staring blankly at your television screen, wearing 3D specs. At least Nintendo is cognizant of this, readying a 3D handheld gaming machine that won’t require users to...

7 May, 2010

Last night, on May 5th, Canada held their first annual video game award ceremony for the year of 2009. Despite being a bit late, many Canadian gamers were excited for this big event, as well as the companies whose games would be represented there. In the end Bioware walked away the big winner, taking home the 2009 Game of the Year award for Dragon Age: Origins....

7 May, 2010

That’s right, Silent Hill 2, is going to be making it’s way to the big screen. Producer Don Carmody, who is currently working on Resident Evil: Afterlife, is ready to make another Silent Hill movie. Carmody recently told Fearnet that he’s “hoping to start [filming] it in late spring in Toronto.” The actress Radha Mitchell will once...

6 May, 2010

Jun Takeuchi, Resident Evil 5′s producer, recently announced that he is taking a break from the Resident Evil series. Takeuchi expressed that he held felt extreme pressure producing Resident Evil 5, after Resident Evil 4, produced by Shinji Mikami, had such great success. Takeuchi told Xbox World 360 Magazine, “Yes, it’s true we did feel...

3 May, 2010

If you’re like me, you’re probably incredibly pumped about the new Alan Wake that’ll be released soon. It has everything a Silent Hill junkie could ask for — mystery, murder, possible mental breakdowns — it sounds great! And if you’re like me, besides being incredibly gorgeous and blessed with tiny pores, you’ll also be...

23 Apr, 2010

Planning on going to Paris any time soon? No? Well, here’s a new incentive to want to go! On April 14th Paris recently opened La Musée du Jeu Vidéo (The Museum of Video Game), featuring the entire history of video games. For €10 ($13.38) you can browse through the history and impact of video games! Not to mention it’s on the roof of the scenic La...