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2008 Holiday Gift Guide.

October 19th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

2008 Holiday Gift Guide.

With the holidays coming up and especially with our troubled economy, I wanted to
pass along my suggestions to make the gamers on your shopping list happy.
Titles will be added as we get closer to the holidays as this is a work in progress.
Spore by EA.
This is a very fun and challenging game that lets you […]


Blizzcon 2008

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Blizzcon 2008

By Trista Olson and Jeff Lange
Broadcast live for the first time ever, Blizzcon 2008 was heralded to be bigger and better than ever before. With high hopes and expectations, gamers from around the world descended upon Anaheim California for the third Blizzcon. Taking place one year after the previous, gamers gathered in hopes of seeing […]


Left 4 Dead Interview

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Left 4 Dead Interview

Recently I got the chance to speak to Chet Faliszek of Valve Software about their pending
Survival shooter Left 4 Dead. I want to thank Katie and Chet for taking the time to answer our questions.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
CF: It is the zombie apocalypse. […]


Call of Duty World at War Multiplay Beta Details.

October 14th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Call of Duty World at War Multiplay Beta Details.

The latest Call of Duty Game, Call of Duty: World at War has a multiplay Beta coming for PC and X-Box 360. I Checked in with Activision and they confirmed the types of gameplay that will be included.
Beta consists of Multiplayer with Team Deathmatch, War and CTF
Look for the Beta soon.


Razer Destructor Mousepad

September 20th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Razer Destructor Mousepad

I have been a fan of the Razer line of precision gaming tools since I first learned of them last year. As a user of the Lachese Mouse, Lycosa Keyboard, and Piranha headset, I have quickly become won over to the benefits of precision gaming accessories.
In the past, I had always considered such items […]


Call of Duty World at War Interview

September 16th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Call of Duty World at War Interview

Recently I got the chance to ask Rich
Farrelly, Creative Director of Call of Duty: World at War, some questions about the hotly anticipated new game. I want to thank Rich for answering my questions and Robert for arranging the interview.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
RF: The game is set in […]


Spider-Man Web of Shadows Interview

September 8th, 2008 by gareth | 1 Comment

Spider-Man Web of Shadows Interview

Tim O’Neil / Lead Gameplay Programmer of the pending Spider-Man Web of Shadows game was kind enough to answer our questions.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is set in New York City and at the outset of the game Venom learns how to clone his own […]


Star Wars The Force Unleashed Interview

September 2nd, 2008 by gareth | 4 Comments

Star Wars The Force Unleashed Interview

Recently I got the chance to speak with Haden Blackman, Executive Producer for The Force Unleashed the upcoming Star Wars game from LucasArts
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
HB: The Force Unleashed takes place in between Episodes III and IV. It bridges the gap between the two movie trilogies, […]


PAX 2008 Videos

September 2nd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

PAX 2008 Videos

Here is a look at some of the top games at PAX 08. Including Spore, Guitar Hero World Tour, Left 4 Dead, Starcraft 2 and more.


Hal Halpin Talks About the ECA and Censorship from PAX

September 1st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Hal Halpin Talks About the ECA and Censorship from PAX

While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I was able to speak with Hal Halpin, President of the ECA. The Entertainment Consumers Association is members based advocacy group that fights for gamers rights.
I want to thank Hal for taking the time from the very hectic convention schedule to talk with us.
GVK: GVK: Can […]


Demigod Interview from PAX

September 1st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Demigod Interview from PAX

While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I got a hands on look and interview with lead designer Mike Marr about the very impressive looking Demigod which is due this February.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
MM: You are a half mortal half god offspring of the All Father. The All […]


We get the news on Diablo 3 Straight from the Blizzard booth at PAX.

August 31st, 2008 by gareth | 2 Comments

We get the news on Diablo 3 Straight from the Blizzard booth at PAX.

During our coverage of the Penny Arcade (PAX) Expo in Seattle, I got the chance to stop by the Blizzard booth and talk to one of the talented people behind the pending Diablo 3. While our time was limited, I was able to get some information on the game. I want to thank Kacy for […]


NCAA Football 09

August 17th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

NCAA Football 09

With Fall on the horizon, it will soon be time for collegiates all over the nation to gear up for fierce gridiron combat. In NCAA Football 09 by EA Sports, fans can get into the action in style. Playing on my Playstation 3 with the Dual Shock 3 control, I was easily able to setup […]


Vince Desi of Running with Scissors Lashes out at the Beast of E3

August 6th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Vince Desi of Running with Scissors Lashes out at the Beast of E3

E3: The Myth,
I’ve been to every E3, for better or worse. This E3 was a good show for RWS, we showed POSTAL III and got lots of great press and the RWS Badger Saw was called the Best Weapon of the show. But as a show, it was big bust. The first game expo I […]


Lucasarts Hand On at Comic Con

July 21st, 2008 by gareth | 1 Comment

Lucasarts Hand On at Comic Con

From July 24-27, LucasArts will give show attendees the first-ever chance to play three of their upcoming and highly anticipated video game titles – Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Fracture, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. LucasArts will also unveil for the first time ever Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game: Champions of the Force.
Star […]