Is 2K Striking Out?
With baseball season starting up, we also have the latest crop of baseball games. But Todd wonders if a greedy exclusivity agreement with MLB is ruining the virtual sport.
GDC Special Report: An End To Console Gaming?
A new service called OnLive threatens to kill the consoles, offering top tier games online through a TV without the need for a PS3, Wii or 360. Sounds too good to be true? Well, perhaps.
Chewing The Fat
The industry is up in arms over a UK government ad depicting a slothful kid playing computer games, and apparently risking death. Silly yes, but Chella says at least it was effective.
Mac Attack!
It might be getting a little cold in HE double hockey sticks this week, as Todd forgoes the PC world and joins the legion of Mac fanboys. We will miss you Todd.
Playing Families Are Happy Families
A new survey from Microsoft shows that kids actually want their parents to be more involved in gaming choices, though a lot of parents are still clueless.
The Full Monty
With DLC packs effectively eliminating any threat of a retail ban, Rockstar is erecting a new controversy. Will this grow into the latest industry problem?
My Super Prediction
Madden Football is getting scarily accurate, as Todd’s near perfect Super Bowl prediction proved, right down to the play by play. We wonder if the odds makers in Vegas know about this?
The Future Is 3D, Probably
Chella is seeing more and more companies try to enter the third dimension in gaming, though she remains steadfastly skeptical in her 2D world.
HARDCORE BOWL IV
It’s back! Hargosh uses Madden football to simulate the Super Bowl. We give you the full predicted play by play for the big game, including the amazing, history making finish. Will it be Steelers or Cardinals?
Bye Bye Lara?
Apparently $20 million in sales is not enough for Eidos, who consider Tomb Raider Underworld to be a weak performer in the U.S. Their solution: Lara needs a makeover. Chella "respectfully" disagrees.