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PC RPG Wasteland 2 Slips to September

InXile Entertainment’s upcoming PC RPG Wasteland 2 is likely to miss its previously announced August release date and instead launch in September. Project lead Chris Keenan writes on the game’s Kickstarter page that, “It’s pretty likely that we will slip into the first or second week in September due to fulfillment of the physical goods […]

An Hour of Video Games Per Day Can Be Beneficial to Kids

A new study from researchers at Oxford University found that video games can be good for children, but only if they play for around an hour or less per day. The study, published today in Pediatrics, found that children who played games for a few hours each week were better adjusted, had fewer conduct problems, […]

Guy Sings Halo Theme In a Church, Sounds Amazing

The Halo theme is a beautiful piece of composition, but now you can experience it like never before. While trekking through Switzerland recently, a hiker named Max stumbled on an empty chapel. As it turned out, the acoustics in the church were just right, allowing for the kind of reverb necessary for one man to […]

Nintendo’s Indie Boss Leaves The Company After Nine Years

Adelman (left) alongside Super Meat Boy co-creator Tommy Refenes Nintendo of America indie boss Dan Adelman, who officially served as “head of digital content and development” at the company, has left the game giant after nine years. His last day at one of the biggest and most well-known game companies in the world was Friday. […]

Original BioShock Announced for iPhone/iPad, Coming This Summer

If the only thing stopping you from experiencing last-gen classic BioShock was the lack of a portable option, you’re about to have one less excuse. Publisher 2K announced today that BioShock is coming to iOS. But in a hands-on session with an early build of the game, it seems to be a remarkably faithful port […]

GS Breakdown: BioShock is Coming to iOS, and We’ve Played It

Rob and Justin spent some time playing BioShock on an iPad. Is this the best way to experience the classic game? No.

Custom PS4 Dubbed "GayStation 4" Auctioned for $4,000 To Support LGBT Group

The auction for the Sony “GayStation” 4, a custom-made rainbow PlayStation 4, has ended. After more than 180 bids, the system was sold for 28,300 Swedish kroner (about $4,105), with all proceeds supporting the Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Rights (RFSL). A standard PS4 sells for $400 in the United States, […]

The Legend of Zelda Monopoly Has Items Exclusive to GameStop Edition

USAopoly, which creates special-themed versions of Monopoly under license from Hasbro, will release a Legend Zelda-themed version of the board game on September 15, according to a listing on GameStop’s website. The Legend of Zelda Monopoly plays just like the regular game, only with Hyrule real estate, items, tokens, and rupees for currency. For example, […]

The Last of Us’ Dark Tone Won’t Influence Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog Says

After Amy Hennig left Naughty Dog and her role as director of the upcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End earlier this year, The Last of Us co-directors Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann stepped in to lead the Uncharted series’ debut on PlayStation 4. Set in a grim, post-apocalyptic world, The Last of Us is of […]

Expect to See First Dead Island 2 Gameplay During Gamescom

Zombie game Dead Island 2 will be playable for the first time ever at Gamescom 2014, publisher Deep Silver has announced. The Gamescom convention is open to the public, and Deep Silver will have 150 gaming stations for its PC and console lineup where attendees will be able to get hands-on time with its latest […]