Video Games
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Gamer suspended over name of W.Va. town: Fort GaySep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Microsoft Corp. and the chief rules enforcer for Xbox Live are apologizing to a small West Virginia town and a 26-year-old gamer accused of violatin...
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New 'Metroid' game strong on plot, short on actionSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Followers of the "Metroid" game series from Nintendo are bound to covet the latest offering, "Metroid: Other M," while those new to the series will likely find it a bit ...
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Microsoft hiking Xbox Live subscription pricesAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Microsoft is raising subscription prices for its popular Xbox Live Gold online gaming service in the U.S. and three other countries. Beginning Nov. 1, an ann...
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'Madden NFL 11' not perfect, but still best game out thereAug 11, 2010 11:00 pm - The 22-year-old Madden NFL video game franchise returns with another championship-caliber effort, capturing the Vince Lombardi trophy but falling short of the cherished ...
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'DeathSpank,' 'Limbo' bring heat to Web-connected game consolesJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - This summer has been so oppressive throughout most of the United States that even driving to the video-game store feels like an ordeal. Fortunately, you don't have to le...
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Old-school 'Dragon Quest IX' soarsJul 15, 2010 11:00 pm - The role-playing game has undergone a remarkable evolution over the last decade. Once, the genre was defined by its pseudo-medieval settings and slow-paced action. But r...
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NPD: U.S. video game sales drop 5 percent in MayJul 01, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK --- Video game retail sales slipped once again in May, hurt by lower prices of gaming consoles. Total sales of gaming systems, software and accessories dropped ...
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'Lego Harry Potter' casts a spell with lighthearted magicJun 30, 2010 11:00 pm - There isn't a pop-culture franchise better suited for video games than the Harry Potter epic. It has magic, combat and a vast imaginary world to explore. It has appealin...
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Game developers preparing for diverse E3 showJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- There might be something for everyone at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. Once a boisterous bastion for geeky gamers, the gaming industry's annu...
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'Green Day: Rock Band' may leave you jadedJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Only a few bands have catalogs deep and versatile enough to carry their own version of "Rock Band." The Beatles? They've already pulled it off. Beyond the Fab Four, it's...