COD XP 2011 Impressions and Pics: The Ultimate Call of Duty XPerience FEATURE | Posted on: 09/08/2011

I'll admit I wasn't a real Call of Duty devotee before, although I have certainly enjoyed some of the past titles in the series. So, I was excited when I learned I'd have the opportunity to attend the Call of Duty XP 2011 event, featuring a preview build of the new Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer.... [more+]
Top 10 Zombie Games Worth Leaving the Grave For FEATURE | Posted on: 09/08/2011

I have nothing against zombies except for the fact that they want to eat me alive. And diversity is rampant among the sleepless undead. Just last week, I previewed Lollipop Chainsaw and the high school zombies went after my brains. This week, Dead Island has bikini'd zombie chasing writers at GameDynamo... [more+]
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 18: Back to School Gamers Guide FEATURE | Posted on: 09/07/2011

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September 7, 2011 (26.13 MB)Duration: 28:30 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 18: Back to School Gamers Survival Guide... and Grilled Cheese
School's probably back in session for some people, so... [more+]
Nintendo 3DS Ambassador NES Game Review Round-up: The Best & The Rest FEATURE | Posted on: 09/06/2011

Underwhelming sales of Nintendo's latest handheld, the 3DS, has led to a price drop just six months after its debut. As a result, those who paid full price back in February have the ability to download twenty games free of charge, as part of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program. Ten NES classics... [more+]
Comprehensive look at Call of Duty XP Keynote highlights & revelations FEATURE | Posted on: 09/02/2011

By now you all know that COD XP -- the Call of Duty fan-fest -- is currently underway in Los Angeles. Amid the pomp, hype, paintball, gaming, and $1 million tournament, a handful of important details were revealed about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and the future of the franchise in general.
For... [more+]
Game & Save: Video game deals for Sep. 3-9, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend) FEATURE | Posted on: 09/02/2011

There are some great Labor Day sales going on this weekend. Here are some of the best video game deals for the week of September 3rd through September 9th, 2011. As always, jump on these deals quickly before they are gone!
BestBuy.com Sales
Xbox 360 - Child of Eden - $19.99 at BestBuy.com (save... [more+]
Open Letter! Office of Acquisitions to Master Chief FEATURE | Posted on: 09/02/2011

September 2nd, 2011
Master Chief,
We have received the list of items you have requested for your next mission. The list you sent is as follows:
60 Grenades
100,000 rounds of ammunition
3 Shotguns
4... [more+]
5 Videos that Make Us Want to Live in a World of Video Games FEATURE | Posted on: 09/01/2011

Picking weapons on the fly, easy reloading, getting rid of the undesirables and leaving no mess behind. To top it off, you get points for it. What else could you ask for but a world where duty calls and you answer because it's fun?
A story-book setting, coins everywhere you go, and then sweet,... [more+]
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 17: More Deus Ex, Noodles, Sake, and Snatcher? FEATURE | Posted on: 08/30/2011

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August 30, 2011 (37.4 MB)Duration: 40:49 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 17: More Deus Ex, Noodles, Sake, and... Snatcher?
Lautering Bytes hacks the Gibson and chats all things cyber punk,... [more+]
Game & Save: Video Game Deals for Aug. 28 thru Sept. 3, 2011 FEATURE | Posted on: 08/28/2011

Here are some of the best video game deals for the week of August 28 through September 3rd, 2011. Act on these deals fast before they expire or sell out!
Gaming Deals on the Internet
1. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC) for $34.99/$41.99 (Augmented ed.) at Amazon.com -- 30% off!
2. Steam... [more+]
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 16: Deus Ex & a Beginner's Introduction to Wine FEATURE | Posted on: 08/23/2011

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August 23, 2011 (35.71 MB)Duration: 38:58 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 16: Deus Ex and a Beginner's Introduction to Wine
Summer's ending, so Brian sits Matt and El Queso down for an introductory... [more+]
Open Letter! National Plumber’s Association to Super Mario FEATURE | Posted on: 08/22/2011

August 23rd, 2011
Dear Mr. Super Mario,
The National Plumbers Association appreciates the outpouring of letters nominating you for Plumber of the Year. However, we regret to inform you that you've been denied for the following reasons: Our records show that you and... [more+]
Gamescom 2011 Coverage (News, Previews, Screenshots, Videos...) EVENT PAGE | Posted on: 08/17/2011

It's game time in Europe! Once again, Cologne (Germany) becomes the world's capital of entertainment as it welcomes thousands of industry professionals to one of the biggest video game events of the year. It's not E3, but it sure is getting bigger and bigger!
The event takes place from... [more+]
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 15: Diablo III, Lemon Garlic Chicken, and Sangria FEATURE | Posted on: 08/16/2011

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August 16, 2011 (64.36 MB)Duration: 70:16 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 15: Diablo III, Lemon Chicken, and Sangria
This week Matt, Brian, and El Queso welcome special guest Dante Oliveto.... [more+]
5 Reasons Why BioWare Should Make Every Game FEATURE | Posted on: 08/16/2011

Today I throw journalistic integrity out of the window! Today I admit to being a complete and totally biased homer. BioWare is my all-time favorite video game company and I make no apologies. Instead, I’m going to give you five reasons why BioWare should be like the Borg and consume every other... [more+]
Top 10 Best In-Game Cutscenes FEATURE | Posted on: 08/11/2011

Cutscenes and movie cinematics have come a long way. Whether it's Old Snake crawling through the 'microwave chamber' in MGS4, Dom finding out the fate of his wife in Gears of War 2, or almost any of the dialogue scenes in the Uncharted and Dragon Age series, in-game cutscenes have become... [more+]
Are Video Games Just for Men? Are Women an Untapped Market? FEATURE | Posted on: 08/10/2011

Without delving into exact numbers, it would seem that people might assume that video games are the domain of men and boys. There are a number of reasons for that assumption, but I will simply argue that if it’s true that most gamers are men, then video game makers are missing out on a potent... [more+]
Lautering Bytes Podcast - Ep. 14: Bastion and Southern Cuisine FEATURE | Posted on: 08/09/2011

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August 9, 2011 (30.08 MB)Duration: 32:48 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 14: A Love Letter to Bastion and Southern Cuisine
Without Rando's adult supervision, Matt and Brian dedicate an entire... [more+]
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