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Microsoft announces the New Xbox Experience release date
majornelson.com — Microsoft has announced that the New Xbox Experience will release to Xbox 360's around the world (in 26 countries, localized in 11 languages) on November 19th 2008. More… (Xbox)
Portal: Prelude Preview
moddb.com — Make no mistake, after all the hype this mod is no lie.More… (PC Games)
Halo 3 Recon expansion campaign official!
joystiq.com — Straight out of Microsoft's keynote address at the Tokyo Game Show comes confirmation of the new Halo 3 campaign. The expansion, Halo 3 Recon, will cast new recruits int he stell-tipped boots of an ODST recon marine.More… (Gaming Industry News)
"Halo player" used as political smear in campaign flyer
joystiq.com — If you're anything like us, you've been racking your brain and your heart deciding which way to vote in the hotly contested Maricopa County District 1 Supervisor race. Now, thanks to a flyer sent in to us, we think we finally have our man: Ed Hermes, who, according to the literature, is "a skilled player of popular video game Halo."More… (Gaming Industry News)
MIT Professor: Eight Myths About Video Games Debunked
pbs.org — A large gap exists between the public's perception of video games and what the research actually shows. The following is an attempt to separate fact from fiction.More… (Gaming Industry News)
From NES to Wii: The ever-changing sizes of Mario and Bowser
gamesradar.com — It’s no surprise Nintendo would alter Mario and Bowser as time wears on, especially when their first appearances are crude sprites that barely convey what they’re supposed to be. If you study the duo’s evolution over the course of 23 years, it’s just plain funny how much Bowser has shifted sizes, from roughly comparable to Mario to Godzilla.More… (Nintendo)
The 28 best games still to come in 2008
gamesradar.com — Yes folks, it's October, which means that the crazy end-of-year games rush has begun. A boggling number of games are due out over the next few months, so let us guide you towards the titles we really think you should be keeping an eye on. Remember though, most of these recommendations are based on previews.More… (Gaming Industry News)
Halo Wars - World Exclusive Field Trip To Harvest Trailer
gametrailers.com — This looks freaking sweeetMore… (Gaming Industry News)
Microsoft unveils new Xbox Live 'experience'
news.cnet.com — The new system, which is centered around an intuitive graphical interface and an avatar motif, is hoped to attract core and casual users alike.More… (Xbox)
Why are games so expensive?
techradar.com — Shops are cutting the price of everything – except videogames. Are we being ripped off? Wandering into a videogame shop can be a pretty depressing experience – and not just because it takes four hours to get to the checkout. £34.99 for Mass Effect? £49.99 for a console game?More… (Gaming Industry News)
Why WoW players should switch to Warhammer Online
gamesradar.com — Playing an MMO isn't a hobby. It isn't a pastime. It's an obsession that grabs you by the nuts and doesn't let go until you become a sleep-deprived zombie. For the past few years, World of Warcraft has been our favorite flavor of this online crack. All this changed when Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning finally launched. More… (Gaming Industry News)
5 Reasons Not to Buy a DSi
blog.wired.com — Last week Nintendo announced a new iteration of their highly successful DS handheld, and, while many mainstream outlets had a field day, the response from the gaming community – and, for that matter, the Japanese stock market – was a resounding "huh?!More… (Nintendo)
TF2 Meets Saving Private Ryan
wegame.com — The Omaha Beach Scene from Saving Private Ryan with Team Fortress 2 voice-overs.More… (PC Games)
Sega Returning to the Market with Vision PMP for 2009
gizmodo.com — Sony's PSP is currently getting its butt handed to it by the Nintendo DS, but don't tell that to Sega. With its upcoming Sega Vision PMPMore… (Gaming Industry News)
Epic Game Plots Made Simple
gamesradar.com — We’ve taken some of the most confusing, overblown and needlessly preachy game plots in existence and broken them down into the form of doodles, diluted videos and dumbed-down captions that even a baby could understand. Well, an especially aware and brainy baby, that is.More… (Gaming Industry News)

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