If there was ever a question that could spark a hot internet debate, this is it. In my time as a gamer, I’ve seen many videogame consoles come and go, as sure as the sun rises and sets each day…. Read More »

According to Gregg Mayles, head of design at Rare, games are now decreasing in size because, quite frankly, gamers do not want to be bothered with lengthy games. Rare, the creator of Banjo Kazooie and others, would be expected to… Read More »

Much like characters in novels, movies, and other stories, videogame characters can resonate strongly with the playing audience, oftentimes because players identify with certain characteristics that they exhibit or circumstances surrounding them. I’d like to think that we have all… Read More »

CBS has announced that it will buy CNET Networks for $1.8 billion. CNET is the parent of the websites GameSpot, TV.com, CNET News, ZDNet, CNET, UrbanBaby, Search.com and BNET. The deal would move CBS into the top 10 most frequently… Read More »

World of Warcraft is three years old, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear the game doesn’t look the best or is the biggest drain on a normal system. Where WoW makes up for the lack of graphic… Read More »

Ok, so we’ve all had ample time to play Grand Theft Auto 4 and I’m certain some readers have already finished the main story. I have played very little of the game. My roommate however has logged over 20 hours… Read More »

It’s great when games designers can be objective in viewing the state of the industry, and don’t just think it’s all about their game or genre. Hideo Kojima, for example, makes games for gamers; you’re grandmother isn’t going to play… Read More »

Team Fortress 2 is one of the best multiplayer games I’ve ever played. The team at Valve has done a fantastic job of balancing the classes, weapons and maps. They did everything in their power to ensure their multiplayer game… Read More »

GTAIV fireside chat with Kyle and Eddie

Sometimes reviewers have more to say about a videogame than just a few words and a simple review score. In fact, there are times when the GamerNode staff members talk about certain games for weeks after their release dates, picking… Read More »

It Came from the Notes! Iron Man Edition.

When I’m reviewing a game I like to take a lot of notes to better aid me in the actual "ok let’s sit down and write this thing" time. It might not work for everyone, but it works for me…. Read More »