Retro Game Friday: Star Wars Republic Commando
Michael’s back with one of the best FPS games to come from LucasArts for this week’s Retro Game Friday! It’s Star Wars Republic Commando!
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Retro Game Friday: Knights of the Old Republic
Michael is back with one of his favorite Western RPGs of all time on this week’s Retro Game Friday. It’s Knights of the Old Republic.
Retro Game Friday: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Ever want to cut a swath of carnage through your enemies with a lightsaber in a Star Wars game? You probably haven’t played Jedi Academy like Michael did back in the day than.
Retro Game Friday: The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind
This week for Retro Game Friday, Michael Blaker takes a look at a true classic: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
NSA Spying On WoW, Xbox Live Players
A new report by the Guardian newspaper alleges that GCHQ and the NSA targeted online games and communities, including World of Warcraft and Xbox Live, as part of their anti-terrorism activity. This is the latest revelation from the dossiers leaked to the paper, by Edward Snowden, the ex-NSA employee. According to the article, the spy agencies developed capabilities to collect data from Xbox live and have been going under cover as Orcs and Elves in WoW. The paper says, ‘There were attempts, too, to recruit potential informants from the games’ tech-friendly users.’ An NSA document from 2008, describes games communities … Continue reading NSA Spying On WoW, Xbox Live Players
Disney Closes LucasArts, Kills Off Star Wars 1313 Game
It may not be like having a million voices suddenly cry out in terror, only to be suddenly silenced, but for the few hundred people working at LucasArts, the effect was largely the same. Disney announced today that it had closed LucasArts, and that all production on games from that studio would be halted. After Disney bought LucasArts, it began to bring the company more in line with the direction that Disney is taking in regards to the games market, which means almost all titles for consoles will be externally developed. Disney recently shut down Junction Point studio following the … Continue reading Disney Closes LucasArts, Kills Off Star Wars 1313 Game
In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law
In what is likely to be hailed as one of the greatest legal victories for the game industry, the Supreme Court struck down the controversial California law that would have criminalized the sale of violent video games to minors. The 7 to 2 victory is a resounding win for the industry, which argued that the current voluntary ratings system created and maintained by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) was adequate protection, and in fact was more effective than the ratings in other industries, such as movies. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority opinion in the case. "As a … Continue reading In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law
A Grim Fairytale
Fairytale Fights uses blood and gore to try and hook an adult audience into a cartoon fighting game. But beyond a lot of very sadistic red splattering, there isn’t too much to hold anyone’s interest.
Mortal Kombat Armageddon (Wii Version)
You would think adding the ability to fight with the Wii remote would be perfect for a game like this, but unfortunately not very much interaction is actually included.
A Super Superhero Game
Marvel Ultimate Alliance will put comic book and action RPG fans in heaven, and it’s out now for just about every console platform and the PC.