Well, I don't do this too often, but once in a while I come across a funny video game-inspired video that's worth watching. Here's a parody of PSY and Minecraft, all in one! ... [more+]

We play video games because they take us out of this world and put us into another. We play them because they give us the opportunity to do things we could never do in reality. Whether these worlds are completely made up or a fictionalized version of what we know, sometimes we can only wish we... [more+]

I loved LucasArts. I got my start in the industry there. Many of my closest friends were made in the forge of those long hours working on Star Wars games. I can think of a thousand reasons why I'll miss LucasArts so much. I'll try to limit myself to just a handful here. Check out the video... [more+]

There was a time not so long ago when not every video game sported a sweeping, grand orchestral score; a time when you didn't need a world-famous, critically-acclaimed composer or a whole sound team to cobble together a soundtrack for your game; a time when music in video games was simpler; a series... [more+]

Valentine's Day can be a painful reminder for the single about their unwanted singleness. However, love has just as much baggage as it does rewards. For those spending V-Day alone, here are ten reminders from popular video games that it could be much, much worse. (Note: SPOILERS for the games follow.) 10.... [more+]

Lautering Bytes Podcast feed:   Jan. 29, 2013 (53.7 MB)Duration: 0:58:43 m - Filetype: mp3 - Bitrate: 128 KBPS - Frequency: 44100 HZEp. 37. Lautering Bytes Returns; Ni No Kuni & Corn Chowder Touch our Souls We're back... and we're not dead! Also, we're still gaming! We've been... [more+]

Welcome to GameDynamo's 2012 Video Game Awards! The industry has exploded. Mobile games come out every day. The indie scene is in its best moment right now. Digital delivery is starting to come into its own. We're flooded with choices. There's so much to see that a lot of the good stuff... [more+]

We're now in the final stages preparing our yearly video game awards. We put together a list of the games we considered the best of 2012, for one reason or another, which was no easy feat, and now we want your input. Tell us your pick, and if you think some other game should have been added,... [more+]

Another year, another dollar. Or something like that. It's that time of the year again, and you're probably still looking to spend those hard-earned dollars on gifts for friends and family. If your loved ones happen to be geeky or tech-oriented don't worry. We've got you covered.... [more+]

We've been using UnoTelly's UnoDNS service for a few months now, and we couldn't have been more pleased and surprised. It took us less than 5 minutes to configure it on our computers, and without losing connection speed, we were able to seamlessly watch US-only video streaming services... [more+]

For those of you who don't know, over the course of this month a little something known as Movember has been running. The premise is pretty simple: a bunch of guys grow out their moustaches (or, in some cases, beards) in order to raise awareness about prostate cancer and a number of other... [more+]

Disney's Wreck-It-Ralph is a film that has been on my radar for quite some time. Ever since I saw the first trailer about a year ago where the titular hero, Wreck-It-Ralph, interacts with classic gaming icons like Q-bert and Street Fighter II's Zangief, I knew this was a film that had to... [more+]

Imagine the world as you know it has ended, at least for you. You're stuck in a deserted island, with no hopes of ever going back to civilization, no Internet connection, no friends... I know, pretty misserable, but hey, you get to choose a video game, one that'll keep you entertained for hours... [more+]

As we draw closer to the 2012 US Presidential Election, many people find themselves dissatisfied with both candidates. The job bears a huge responsibility, covering decisions in domestic, foreign, economic, cultural, and many other areas. Politicians in video game universes are fortunate in that their... [more+]

Indiecade 2012 took place in Culver City, CA a few days ago (Oct. 4-7, to be exact), and it was a blast. A laidback event compared to June's E3, Indiecade is unique in its focus, layout, and variety of products available. Developers from all over the country and the globe came to the long-running... [more+]