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Tropes vs. Women's first episode goes live
Anita Sarkeesian examines gaming's reliance on Damsels in Distress……
The Android phones most used for games in the U.S.
Smartphone publisher Animoca shares its list of the top 10 most-used Android phones it has tracked in the U.S., as well as…
Dead or Alive 5 Plus demo hits ‘close’ to launch
The Vita’s Plus-enhanced port of Dead or Alive 5 gets hit with a demo “close” to the game’s launch in North America…
Super Joystiq Podcast Live 041: SimCity, Castlevania, Runner 2, win Tomb Raider [Update: Watch the replay!]
Update: The live show is over, but you can watch the replay right here. When last we saw our valiant Joystiq staffers,…
Star Wars: Episode VII: George Lucas Claims Originals Will Return
In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Star Wars creator and recent seller, George Lucas discusses the whole process of transitioning his $4…
Boy Scouts can now earn a Game Design merit badge
The new merit badge, making its debut at SXSW on Friday, requires that Scouts design a game from scratch in a game…
WayForward staffers form Yacht Club Games
Sean Velasco, director of WayForward games including Double Dragon Neon, A Boy and his Blob, and BloodRayne: Betrayal, has formed a new…
‘Squids’ Developer Announces ‘Combo Crew’, an Upcoming Touch-friendly Beat ’em Up
The Game Bakers, after spending the past couple of years working on the excellent Squids [$1.99] and Squids Wild West [$1.99] titles…
New Nintendo eShop releases: Pokemon Mystery Demo, Kersploosh
This is a good week to have a 3DS and an internet connection, with an overwhelming amount of downloadable stuff to enjoy….
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes: Keri Russell Lands Lead
The upcoming ape apocalypse sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has now procured its leading lady. Actress, Keri Russell has…
The games we lose: What happens when old consoles disappear
In this post touched off by the tragic death of Kenji Eno, Mark Filipowich ponders the ephemerality of older games — how…
An indie’s insight into PC and iOS success
Packed with stats and info, this must-read post peels back the curtain to reveal a year of an indie developer’s work, showing…
Freebie Alert: ‘Angry Birds’ Goes Free, ‘Space’ Gets Some Slash
If you happen to be among the last people on the planet who still don’t have Angry Birds [Free / Free (HD)],…
Ex-Gas Powered Game devs Kickstart an RPG with crayons
Crayon Chronicles is an adorable-looking mini RPG experience on Kickstarter with an incredibly reasonable goal of $5,000. Developed by Outer Grid Games,…
Dead Space 3’s Awakened DLC trailer has a screw loose
Visceral Games’ Shereif Fattouh says the ‘Awakened’ DLC provides “continuation” to Dead Space 3’s story, and harkens back a bit more to…
With God of War finished on PS3, Sony Santa Monica dares to dream about PS4
Editor’s note: If you’ve come here looking for our God of War: Ascension review and are wondering where it is, it will…
TA Plays: ‘Outland Games’ – A Running Man Runner
If you’re into runners, tonight’s release Outland Games might be up your alley. It’s a 2D, side-scrolling runner set deep in the…