We’ll Miss You Gary
News that Gary Coleman has died after a long bout with many health problems has saddened all of us here at GiN. He was always a nice guy when we met, and the scene-stealing star of the Postal II game will be missed.
Category Archives: Editorials
Red Dead’s Success
Despite predictions of gloom and doom, (from some people) Red Dead Redemption has become the best-selling game of the year. And Chella knew it all along, partner.
Replace Your Wii? Repurchase Your DLC!
People expecting to buy Wiiware and Wii DLC better read the fine print first. If your current Wii goes belly up, you will need to re-buy all your purchased content, like Todd did.
Anarchy In The UK
After years of campaigning, it looked like the flailing UK games industry would finally get a taxbreak to help it compete internationally and retain skilled game workers. The problem is, Labor lost the election.
Finally, A Final Fantasy Fanboy?
After months of dread, Todd finally gives Final Fantasy XIII a try. And surprise, he’s having an awesome time with it. Could 13 be his lucky number now?
Rockstar Vs. Pachter
Chella says the people who think a Western game like Red Dead Redemption won’t be popular in Europe probably don’t know the history of the spaghetti western movies.
X-COM: Too Alien?
News that the classic X-COM: UFO Defense game was being remade had Todd initially ready to enlist, but as more and more details emerge, he’s having second thoughts about the war on aliens.
I Like To Move It, Move It
This holiday, Sony’s Move and Microsoft’s Natal are going head to head with Nintendo’s Wii for innovative controller schemes. But who has the competitive advantage?
iPhone OS…Forcing New Sales
Todd loves Apple. But recent company moves leave him wondering why they seem to be taking aim at some of their strongest, most loyal supporters.
Darling Of The Games Industry
There are only two things for certain in this world: death and taxes. And in the UK, the games industry is getting one of them cut after years of lobbying. Hint: it’s not death.