LittleBigPlanet takes 8 at 12th Annual IAAs
iPhone / iPod Touch, Mobile, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows PC, Xbox 360
No Slumdog, Sony's LittleBigPlanet collected an impressive 8 trophies at the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards last night.
Gays (aren't) in games
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, Xbox 360
Like most entertainment mediums, there was a time when homosexuality in mainstream videogames was taboo. Today, there are gays in games, but only as comically flamboyant stereotypes. However, perhaps surprisingly, Chad Sapieha finds that RockStar's typically controversial Grand Theft Auto does more to promote acceptance than most.
Ubisoft continues to expand despite economic downturn
iPhone / iPod Touch, Mobile, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows PC, Xbox 360
While the videogame industry has fared much better than most during this worst-economic-crisis-since-the-depression, to say that it's "recession proof" is a myth. However, one game publisher, Ubisoft, has taken on the role of full-on myth-buster by not receding at all. Expanding, in fact.
LEGO Batman corrupts children?
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Windows PC, Xbox 360
Boston-based watchdog group Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood recently suggested LEGO Batman: The Videogame is bad for kids. While there might be some truth to that, Chad Sapieha suggests everyone at the organization give their collective head a shake.
Guitar Hero Ace shreds his way into the record books - again
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
To celebrate the launch of the second annual Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition, the nation's best Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock player visited New York City for a mesmerizing, record-breaking shred session.
Down Lo on the Downloads: Shop-Store-Market 02/09
PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Once the laughing stock of online content options, Sony's PlayStation Store has been raising the bar for quality downloadables as of late. With new titles like Flower, the PlayStation Network isn't just viable, it's essential.
New Tekken 6 screenshots
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Gee, only ten months until the next Tekken game. Better crank the hype and release some screenshots to get all those Tekken fans hot and bothered.
Afro Samurai
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Repetitive hacking and slashing never looked so dreamy nor sounded so f-in stellar in this artistic manga-meets-foul-mouthed techno-pulp.
Ludlum game rights EA exclusive
PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows PC, Xbox 360
EA and Starbreeze Studios at work on a new Jason Bourne game after EA acquires exclusive videogame rights to the late, great author's works.
Teenage Turtles turn 25, knock off Smash Bros.
Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Windows PC, Xbox 360
There was a time when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were a pop culture darling. Now, they aren't even teenagers anymore. Ubisoft hopes you haven't noticed.