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Ricardo Morales - September 8th, 2009

Gamer Culture, Headlines

Speculating on the Disney-Marvel merger


kirby_mickey2Comic lovers everywhere are worried over Disney’s recent $4 billion purchase of Marvel. Granted, other comic fans, far from scared, are excited or even indifferent — the whole spectrum of emotions comes into play with big news.

Nothing is concrete yet, but this merger’s possibilities are endless. Let alone odd mashups, it could change the way we view comics, for better or worse, or even spell a new era of Marvel movie madness. Here’s a look at just three things that could happen.

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Watson - February 4th, 2009

The Daily

The Daily


left_4_dead_enn_3A Left 4 Dead Movie

Stop giving Uwe Boll ideas!

The Innocent Bystander: Why We Love to Terrorize ThemThe Innocent Bystander: Why We Love to Terrorize Them

All i know is that I can’t do it in real life.

Video Game GovernmentVideo Game Government

Yes wii can. Yes wii can.

“The Breakfast Club”: Gamer Edition“The Breakfast Club”: Gamer Edition

See? Stereotypes can be found in gaming too.

Disney making brand new Tron gameDisney making brand new Tron game

How… How would that look like?

Gordan has a Domo-kun problemGordan has a Domo-kun problem

Shoot it! For the love of God, SHOOT IT!

Videogame characters that are probably deliciousVideogame characters that are probably delicious

Oh, I’ll never look at Kirby the same way again.

The Top 30 Craziest Industry Quotes The Top 30 Craziest Industry Quotes

We sure live in a crazy world.

Kid becomes friends with bullies through games.Kid becomes friends with bullies through games.

While that is touching, what’s up with the instant turnaround?

Mario Explains Relationships for UsMario Explains Relationships for Us

Oh, that Mario. Is there anything he CAN’T do?


Stephanie Flint - January 11th, 2009

Casual Games, Gamer Culture, MMORPGs, PC, Virtual Worlds

Disney and NetZero Announce Disney Fantasy Online


No longer able to ignore the rising success of games such as World of Warcraft, it looks as if Disney has finally decided to jump on the exponentially growing bandwagon that is MMORPGs. Joining up with the innovative talents of NetZero, Disney announced on December 2nd that they plan the release of Disney Fantasy Online in China this upcoming spring.

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Benjamin Cormack - December 17th, 2008

Business

Is Mickey Mouse looking to buy the house that EA built?


EA has been known for absorbing the competition, but the absorption tables may have just been turned. According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney should look at buying Electronic Arts as a way to boost its video game avenues. As delicious as the irony sounds and as much as I hate EA’s sleazy business tactics, I’m going to have to say no to this idea. Here’s some advice for you, Wall Street Journal:  Don’t give Disney any ideas!

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Benjamin Cormack - September 29th, 2008

Game Design, Politics

Politicians, Princesses and Dragons: Let’s Get It On!


Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another edition of Ben-talks-fighting-games. Only on the internet can a man like me have his thoughts heard on a subject he has no experience in creating, or relative success in playing. However, when it comes to picking characters to fight each other, I’m a natural. Don’t fight it. Let’s get ready to rumble!

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James LaPoint - August 12th, 2008

Movies

Prince of Persia Movie gets Hourglass Flipped, Now Set for 2010


Shortly after filming began, Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer unexpectedly announced that the upcoming Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie has been given a little push back. And by little, I mean almost a whole year. Disney’s official reason: they want more time. 
Can someone please get Disney a Dagger of Time?

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