In fiction, extra weight on a character is often used to symbolize corruption, the physical and moral distance from "heroic" athleticism that comes with excess consumption. In reality, obesity is an epidemic of modern society, a disease caused by the unhealthiness of modern diet and lifestyle... [more+]

Man, oh man, do I love video games! Good thing too, or I would be in the wrong line of work. As we are quickly approaching summer (wow), the video game industry is preparing for a production onslaught that will carry us right through Christmas. The sad fact is, even though there will be a ton of games... [more+]

  #7 - April 15, 2012 - "Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Challenge"     More Games & Memes Comics » ... [more+]

Every once in a while, a game comes along that shatters the mold. You may label it as a "survival / horror shooter" or an "action / RPG", but it offers something that transcends the confines of a genre. We'd like to take a minute to pay tribute to some games that have the potential... [more+]

When video games went from two-dimensional sprites to three-dimensional polygons, the potential for unique experiences increased exponentially. But not every classic franchise successfully made the jump to the third dimension. Perhaps the amount of creativity needed to completely re-envision a world... [more+]

With E3 essentially around the corner, rumors abound that Microsoft will be unveiling their next offering in the videogame marketplace for convention goers to ooh and aw over. Or will they? Before we get there, I just wanted to share with you 10 handy dandy additions or features I would like the next... [more+]

In light of the release of one of my most anticipated games in well, ever — thatgamecompany's Journey — I'd like to take time to reflect on what seems to be a little-loved aspect of game design: economy. thatgamecompany is perhaps the best example, Team Ico being the other that... [more+]

Despite what some may say, Kinect for Xbox 360 is a step ahead in motion-based gaming. Sure, it has a long way to go, but the potential is there, right in front of our eyes. The Nintendo Wii was a revolution, and with it, motion controls became not just a thing of the future, but of the present. Using... [more+]

Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:   March 29, 2012 (50.64 MB)Duration: 55:17 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 30: A Journey into Madness, Chicken Wings, and White Wine Chris is having an E3 baby – no really, he is, and so we celebrate so loudly that... [more+]

  #6 - March 22, 2012 - "The Legend of Zelda… Link's Major Rupee Harvest"     More Games & Memes Comics » ... [more+]

The Japanese gaming industry has been getting a lot of flak as of late. First, we've had the creator of Mega Man himself, Keiji Inafune, publicly stating that Japan has lost its fighting spirit. After that, Team Coloblind's Ben Ruiz flat out called modern Japanese games trash. And, just recently,... [more+]

More often than not, a sequel can't beat the original. In fact, some people prefer to leave things be and not see their favorite movie or game ruined by a follow-up that may bring nothing to the table but pain. Still, everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt, as in some cases a sequel... [more+]

  #5 - March 20, 2012 - "Metal Gear Solid Rage – A Killer Virus"     More Games & Memes Comics » ... [more+]

Here's another gem from Machinima (and producer Tyrannicon). This time we get to watch one of The Great Battles of Skyrim, The Siege of Markarth. If you're in love with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or haven't checked it out yet (are you crazy?), you shouldn't miss this action-packed... [more+]

Geek Scoop VideoCast feed:    03-20-2012 (211.67 MB) Duration: 5:48 m - Filetype: quicktime Ep. 2. SimCity, Luigi's Mansion 2, Mario Party 9, and Mass Effect 3 woes  Geek Scoop #2 is here! Joette Leshinski comments on the upcoming, fully renovated SimCity, as well as Nintendo... [more+]

Workhorse Bytes, a game development duo located in Gainesville, FL, just released their first game on the App Store, Fuzzy Cubes. Releasing a game, even if it's just for mobile devices, is no easy feat, so we wanted to know about their experience, which they were happy to share with us. Thanks... [more+]

There are some games that are hard. There are even those games which can be downright unforgiving. But the cruelest, most difficult challenge will often come from the players themselves. Here are five that I've seen or taken part in on various games. 5. The Chuck Norris Challenge (The Elder Scrolls... [more+]

You might think Altaïr and Ezio are almighty, but think twice! If you check out this funny video from the folks at Machinima you'll realize how things should have ended up for the sneaky cutthroat! ... [more+]