Author: Todd Hargosh

Todd's columns have appeared in many publications such as GamePro, Electronic Gaming Monthly, PC Gamer, and Electronic Games. Todd is a founding member of GiN and speaks from an "old school" gamer's perspective. Embracing the notions of all classic gaming, game soundtracks, and the original "hardcore style," he also shuns the trends he feels are ruining the game industry, such as the embracement of 3D, the over-saturation of MMOs, and misleading game advertising.

The Geeks Return

This week Kelly "convinces" Todd how great Heavy Rain is despite his objections, and they both try new things as the former 360-only gamers move into the world of the PS3.

Spreading the Love

Not wanting to be branded a hater, Todd explains why he’s actually one of the industry’s biggest fans, and why the future for gaming is incredibly bright.

Aces In Flight This October

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system will be released on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in North America and in Europe on October 14, 2011. The game invigorates the franchise and brings intense action […]

Todd Unleashes The Fury!

Inspired by Chella’s gaming rant last week, Todd comes up with his own list of eleven reasons that games and game companies sometimes tick him off. Who can rant harder?

Gearing Up for NASCAR Action

A freshmen effort by developer Eutechnyx brings NASCAR back to the video game industry with NASCAR 2011: The Game. And while the base is solid, many glitches need fixed fast.

Finally! A Great Fan-Based Remake…

As if they were trying to further alienate their already stressed fanbase, Sega attacks an independent developer and forces them to remove their original and free remake for Streets of Rage.

To 3DS or Not To 3DS?

Hargosh tests out the 3DS this week, the newest 3D portable game console from Nintendo that doesn’t require 3D glasses. The problem? After 30 minutes, he literally went cross-eyed.

UFC/Strikeforce Undisputed?

Todd traces the history of mixed martial arts and video games including Pride, The World Fighting Alliance, World Extreme Cagefighting and others. And he makes a wild prediction about the future of this partnership.

Dead Money Is Unforgiving But Fun

Dead Money is the first DLC to be released for Fallout: New Vegas. And like with Fallout 3, the first DLC has some teething problems. Still, Dead Money is fun, if frustrating.