Did BioWare shy away from gay relationships in "Mass Effect 2" because of commercial pressures, or was it simply an issue of having enough time or space on the disc? Regardless of the situation, gay gamers, or players who like to role-play as gay characters, deserve a more nuanced approach to sexuality in their video games.
For gamers, it's never been harder to be willfully, blissfully ignorant. Want to see how "Bayonetta" plays out, without bothering with all that pesky gameplay? No problem. All the in-game movies, as well as video tutorials for the three-week-old game's most challenging bits, are over on YouTube. Want to learn [...]
A quick look at how Twitter holds up on the Xbox 360, and at how Facebook works on both the 360 and PS3.
CBS's review-aggregating website is the go-to source for gamers to find out whether new titles are any good, but is it hurting sales of innovative, underdog games?
"The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition" on PC and Xbox Live turns back the clock to the early '90s, but without all those jagged pixels.
A free online game show challenges our entertainment-on-demand culture by forcing Xbox 360 owners to log on during primetime to compete for prizes. Complete with a live host, it's a throwback to the days before TiVo and VCRs. It's also kinda awesome.
While telling a great, interactive story is a surefire way to win the hearts of critics, it's possible to produce a wonderful title with mediocre, or even nonexistent, writing.
Last week, I dinged "Killzone 2" (rated M, $60 on PlayStation 3), the best-looking first-person shooter I've ever played, for lacking heart. Despite all its technical polish and great online play, I had difficulty getting into the single-player game because of its unimaginative dialogue, boring characters and bland story. Compared [...]