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+]

Hello fellow readers! This is me just riffing on why I love Castlevania while discussing four games from the franchise (Castlevania 1, Castlevania 3, Bloodlines, Circle of the Moon) and many others. ... [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+]

"You are bad guy. This does not mean you are bad guy." - Zangief, Wreck-It Ralph.  The above quotation pretty much describes exactly what I'm going for with this piece. Too often, it seems we forget that villains don't necessarily have to be complete monsters or power-mad maniacs.... [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+]

The "next generation" of console gaming is fast approaching - and no one has been able to stop talking about it for the last few years. As with Microsoft, everyone wants to know what Sony has up its sleeve for the PlayStation 4. As a result, we've been treated to wild speculation, hit... [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+]

The world didn't end with the Mayan Apocalypse (as expected), so it's the new year! As always, the new year brings with it many things: parties we'll never remember, New Year's resolutions we'll never keep, and a whole list of new games we simply can't wait to play. There's... [more+]

Reports of the PS Vita's death were greatly exaggerated. Like the PSP before it, the PlayStation Vita got off to a sluggish start and failed to unseat Nintendo's handheld dominance, but it gradually carved out a niche and developed its own loyal fanbase. Though the price tag remains a... [more+]

The sun burns over the radiated desert landscape. In the distance you hear the roar of dirty engines. It's a pack of wasteland raiders, ready to shoot you down and take those last couple cans of food you have in your backpack. Behind you, a pack of mutant zombies shamble in your direction from... [more+]

We've been spinning our gears for a while trying to figure out which of the awesome games released in 2012 would be a good one to buy / receive for Christmas, and that is if we haven't been able to get it yet! Not an easy question to answer, that's for sure, but we did figure it out... Here... [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+]

Looking to find the perfect game for yourself or your loved one? Here are a bunch of great video game choices, all released in 2012 and highly successful. There's something for everyone, so just find the ones that better fit your profile! When you're done, don't forget to check out the... [more+]