Author: John Breeden II

John has spent his journalism career covering just about everything, from small-town meetings and crime scenes to Capitol Hill and the U.S. Congress. He got his start writing about games and technology with a computer column called On the Chip Side, which grew to more than 1 million in circulation and ran in newspapers across several states. Today, John is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek and many other publications, and he writes a regular technology and government column for Nextgov/FCW and hosts security and educational webinars for FedInsider. He is also the founder of the Tech Writers Bureau and the chief editor of GameIndustry.com. He still loves disappearing into games, whether that means crawling through Baldur’s Gate dungeons deep into the night or planning one more big offensive in the latest wargame.

Sneak Into Restricted Area

With graphics similar to the Fallout world, but with the intense action found in Diablo, Restricted Area will get the blood flowing.

Return to Excellence

Champions: Return to Arms offers the same great multiplayer action of the original for PS2 gamers, plus a whole lot more.

Violence Grows Up

A new book called Savage Pastimes makes the argument that violence is part of our history and computer games won’t kill the world. Finally!

Force Power Squared

Knights of the Old Republic II comes to the PC after a successful run on the Xbox. This is without a doubt one of the best titles LucasArts has ever fielded.

Make the Jump!

Star Wars Galaxies expands with an addition to their massively multiplayer game that will have you blasting enemy ships Han Solo style.

Axis and Allies Goes Post Modern

The classic Axis and Allies board game is back again on the computer, only this time around, few original players would recognize it.

An ‘A’ For T And A

After a long time away, the Larry series makes a return with an entirely new look and feel. (pun intended)

Half-Life Series Doesn't Breakdown

Offering up smooth gameplay and fast action, Half-Life 2 takes us to new places that far outshine the original.

A New Angle Of Attack

Hearts of Iron 2 not only looks better than its predecessor, it brings many new and fun features to the strategy table.

Dancing In The Dark With Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines

The much-anticipated sequel in the Vampire series is bound to be a hit, though the exceptional level of blood, gore and disturbing images may turn some away.