Five Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts For The Gamer In Your Life

Five Great Last Minute Christmas Gifts For The Gamer In Your LifeChristmas is around the corner – do you know where your
gifts are? I’m sure at least a few of you have neglected to do your
shopping and are desperately scrambling to get things done now.
Let me help you along – here are a few last-minute presents every gamer
would love to see under their tree.

Intel’s Oculus Robots Are All About Playing Games

Intel's Oculus Robots Play Games To Test Touch ScreensIf you’ve ever wondered how touch screens are tested for accuracy, Intel this week provided a bit of insight into the process. Turns out, they’ve invented The Oculus, a simple robotic array designed for one purpose: playing video games. That’s cool and all, but…how exactly does that work?

Indie Game of The Week: Starbound

Indie Game of The Week: StarboundThis week’s indie game is what I expect you’d get if you took Terraria, pumped it full of enough science fiction tropes and tech to fill an encyclopedia, and crafted a universe of planets which is effectively infinite. What’s more, it’s still in beta. Ladies and gents, say hello to Starbound.

Original Programming Coming To Xbox TV By Early 2014

Xbox 360 And Xbox One To Receive Original TV Shows By Q2 2014Microsoft announced today that in the very near future, it intends to begin introducing original, Xbox Live-exclusive TV shows to its multimedia line-up. According to television executive Nancy Tellem, everything should be more or less ready to go within the first few months of the New Year.

South Korea’s Looking To Officially Classify Gaming As An Addiction

South Korea's Looking To Officially Classify Gaming As An AddictionAlthough South Korea boasts one of the most active video game communities in the world, it also has one of the most addicted. It’s not unusual to hear of people gaming themselves straight to death – which is why the country is looking to declare games as an addiction.

Indie Game of The Week: Path of Exile

Indie Game of The Week: Path of ExileHey there, folks! Today, I’m gonna be testing out the concept for a new series. If this takes off, each week I’ll pick out an indie game which has left me particularly impressed after playing – then I’ll tell you why you should play. too. Today, the game’s Path of Exile

Assassin’s Creed IV Inspires An Artist To Craft Masterpieces

Assassin's Creed IV Inspires An Artist To Craft MasterpiecesOne of the best things about gaming is the fan creations it often tends to inspire. A digital artist from England who goes by the name of Ninjatic has created some downright awesome Assassin’s-Creed-inspired artwork. Take a gander, and I’m sure you’ll agree – it looks like it belongs in a gallery.

6 Popular Classic Christmas Gift Ideas That Are Still The Best

With the holiday season upon us, millions of people begin their seemingly never-ending search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Most people are out searching for the latest and greatest electronic gadget this holiday season, but some shoppers still seek that perfect retro gift from the "good ol’ days". I want to take a look back in time at some of the most popular gifts of all time. These "old school" toys are all timeless classics for the holidays. read more »

Recreate The Battle Of Reach & Beyond With Halo Mega Bloks!

Mega Bloks Brutes are so cute!If there’s one thing that the toy isle needs, it’s more thoughtfully crafted playthings based on truly great videogames. Thankfully, Mega Bloks continues to give me and the countless fans of Microsoft’s Halo series exactly what we want with a huge lineup of brilliantly designed vehicles and characters!

Hey Ash, What Game Are You In?

YouTube Celebrity Ashley Burch Makes It Into Saints Row IVIn what surely must be a match made in heaven, Ashly, Anthony, and Papa Burch – stars of the YouTube series "Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?" – have been coded into Saint’s Row IV’s latest DLC, quirky sense of humor and all. Not surprisingly, it’s an incredible fit.