Activision jumps into kids’ game with ‘Skylanders’

Activision Skylanders

NEW YORK — To impress kids these days, it's not enough to make another video game. Mere action figures won't do, either. So Activision is merging the two. With "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," Activision is using some of its "Guitar Hero" technology in a new venture that's part handheld toy, part … [Read more...]

Sony’s ‘No-Sue’ PlayStation Network Use Clause is Anti-Consumer

PlayStation Network logo

File this under "awfully crass of them": Sony's legal team thinks it can forestall future class action lawsuits (and legal action in general) by forcing users to agree not to sue Sony if they want to continue using their PlayStation 3 game consoles online. It's pretty simple, really. For those … [Read more...]

You’ll find this one hard to resist

Resistance 4 review

This is year the sequel to the video game and ready for a heavyweight. While Gears of War is a week or more away, this week we Resistance 3 for PlayStation 3. I love this franchise, and thankfully, the new version does not disappoint. The history of resistance is nothing new. For those who never … [Read more...]

Pimp your PS3 controller

Pimp PS3 controller

The Avenger is a new snap-on accessory for Sony PlayStation 3 controllers. It features a combination of adjustable levers, a stabilizing stand and even tension straps for users to perform faster moves without taking their fingers off the analog sticks. Refer to the following video on how the … [Read more...]

L.A. Noire Sells Four Million Units: Truth, Lie, or Doubt?

L.A. Noire Sells Four Million Units: Truth, Lie, or Doubt?

L.A. Noire has been one of the most controversial titles of the generation, not only because of its extreme level of ambition, but because of the complaints of a cruel work environment, and a lack of credit given to dozens of workers who devoted time to the difficult project. Despite the bad … [Read more...]

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