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Gamers praise adult for choking annoying 13-year-old

Kids playing video games featuring content way beyond their maturity or comprehension level, is a recipe for disaster.

By David Sydiongco | October 2, 2011

High definition update makes for a beautiful re-release of classic games

With a high definition remastering, “The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection” is a must buy for anyone with a PS3.

By Tom Kuipers | September 26, 2011

Razer misses the point with PC gaming

Razer releases a hyper expensive gaming laptop, claiming innovation and a new age, but misses the point.

By David Sydiongco | September 11, 2011

'Madden '12' does not disappoint

“Madden ’12” makes its way into the consumer marketplace today, and fans around the world will sit back with their feet up and become legends of the grid iron all over again using only their thumbs.

By Jonathan Fortner | August 25, 2011

‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’ reinvents beloved franchise

“Deus Ex: Human Revolution” delivers an incredible gaming experience with an amazing attention to detail, but the overall complexity may scare away some less intense gamers.

By Tom Kuipers | August 22, 2011

Professor makes video games for art, education

Theresa Devine’s conversion to video games came in 1994 when her daughter, then in third grade, was playing video games.

By Colin Lecher | July 31, 2011

‘Alice’ is beautiful, but lacks cohesive appeal

“Alice: Madness Returns” is a beautiful and initially rewarding experience, but is eventually unsuccessful

By Travis McKnight | June 19, 2011

‘Mortal Kombat’ brings back the fatal in fatality

Sporting a classical feel, “Mortal Kombat” correctly revives the iconic series for the first time on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

By Travis McKnight | April 18, 2011

Poor Game Boy sales signal end of an era

If Nintendo doesn’t get their act together, then it may very well be the end of an era.

By David Sydiongco | April 13, 2011

'Dragon Age 2' is a new take on a worn out genre

‘Dragon Age 2’ BioWare 4.5/5 Pitchforks Release date: March 8 It takes a lot to get me interested in a fantasy game.

By Tom Kuipers | March 20, 2011

Facebook dies of dysentery

Forty years after three college students programmed the original “Oregon Trail” educational game, Facebook has brought it back to computer screens everywhere.

By Tom Kuipers | February 8, 2011

Alumni’s site lets gamers face off for cash

A new gaming website founded by ASU alumni launches this week, allowing people across the country to compete with each other in video games for cash prizes.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 19, 2010

'Spirit Tracks' disgraces classic 'Zelda’ series

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Developer: Nintendo Platform: Nintendo DS 1 1/2 out of 5 pitchforks

By Adam Burch | March 8, 2010

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