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Now that DC’s got some of its self-respect back, what with Batman: The Dark Knight making all sorts of noise all over the place, they’re launching DC Universe Online.
It’s a make-your-own-hero (or villain) sort of massively multiplayer role playing game, and it’s been three years in the making. It will be available to Windows PC [...]

It’s happened to at least once to every gamer: you throw down your controller (keyboard, joystick, gun, whatever) and exclaim, “I could make a better game than this!”
Well now Microsoft, via its XBox 360 console, is giving gamers a chance to put up or shut up.
So you use the available XNA tools that have been [...]

It could the next generation in motion-sensitive gaming: the Darwin controller. Like Nintendo’s Wii controller, it transmits the player’s movements to the gaming console, which converts them into in-game actions.
But what makes the Darwin different (and possibly dangerous to the Wii) is that its sensors don’t rely on infrared in order to orient itself in [...]

The Seattle Times website has posted a neat little article delineating the philosophical differences between game console rivals Sony and Nintendo. With its PlayStation 3, Sony is intent in expanding the console gamer’s online options, from playing to downloading content to chat and other interactive experiences.
Nintendo and its Wii, on the other hand, is focused [...]

Ain’t it cool when some beloved cartoon or whatever from your childhood gets a makeover and is brought back out of the closer for a new generation of fans? Okay, it doesn’t happen as often as we’d like.
Hopefully Sierra’s Ghostbusters game won’t disappoint, though. And judging from this new trailer, there is reason to hope.

…in order to be replaced with 60G models.
The 20G models’ prices were also cut by $50. From $350, they now cost around $299 in the USA.
The expanded-storage 60G model, though is set to arrive in stores in August, and will cost $350 again.
Neither the $280, 256MB XBox Arcade nor the $450, 120G XBox [...]

What else can you do with your gaming machine? No really, what else? Aside from using it as a doorstop?
Sony wants your Ps3 to become your music, TV episode and movie download outlet.
And while you’re waiting for your download you can check the out the weather or the news.
The Xbox 360 can be converted into [...]

Sorry boys, though rumors have been popping up of the next installment in the beloved Half-Life franchise being announced at E3 2008, Valve marketing head Doug Lombardi have put those rumors to rest.
Instead, Lombardi turned attention to Valve’s latest offering, the cooperative zombie romp Left 4 Dead. Oh well.

Check out this list of the ten best Xbox 360 games out in the market right now. The compiler describes himself as someone who plays nothing but XBox 360 games. What do you think about his ranking?
10. Orange Box
9. Assassin’s Creed
8. Mass Effect
7. Bioshock
6. Guitar Hero
5. COD 4
4. GTA IV
3. Madden 08
2. Gears of [...]

Sales forecasting company Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) has predicted in a note to investors that Microsoft will likely announce a price cut for it Xbox 360 game console in the USA at E3 this year.
It was added that such a price cut would probably have Sony following suit with a similar price cut [...]