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Sean Ryan - November 13th, 2009

Columns, Robot Punch

Modern Warfare 2 Besmirched on Fox News


modern-warfare-2-on-fox-news-01I know that the persecution of violent video games as portrayed in the mainstream media is an endless one. Despite that knowledge, I continue to find myself lending my voice to the choir of millions of unheard video game advocates.

Back again for some Robot Punch!, where we exercise the motto: Don’t hate the media; become the media!


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Watson - January 21st, 2009

The Daily

The Daily


Disturbed (and Loving It): Top 5 Games of Mayhem and DestructionDisturbed (and Loving It): Top 5 Games of Mayhem and Destruction

Someone who loves being disturbed? Don’t make the office uncomfortable, man.

Top 5 Game Girls That Could Kick My AssTop 5 Game Girls That Could Kick My Ass

Psh, Zoey is so overrated…She didn’t hear me, did she?

Child’s Play raises $1.4 MillionChild’s Play raises $1.4 Million

All well and good, but how much more do I have to hear about these two?

10 Great Non-Japanese Role Playing Games10 Great Non-Japanese Role Playing Games

They’re still not as good as JRPGs.

Wii CrossbowWii Crossbow

Wait, you want me to buy a crossbow imitation? Maybe those stuck-up politicians aren’t just blowing hot air.

Portal Gun ReplicaPortal Gun Replica

One step closer to actually shooting portals!

The Producers of The 1UP Show form Area 5: Launch new show “CO-OP”The Producers of The 1UP Show form Area 5: Launch new show “CO-OP”

They’re back, and they’re still talking ****.

A Gallery of 20 Humorous Game GlitchesA Gallery of 20 Humorous Game Glitches

Let’s make fun of the game designers who skipped these bugs.


Stephanie Flint - January 16th, 2009

Gamer Culture, Headlines

New Research Suggests Video Games Teach Empathy, Not Aggression


It’s been no secret that many studies’ findings cause parents to point the finger of blame at video games for their child’s violent behavior. What is lesser known, however, according to a psychiatrist’s recent study, is that video games can be blamed for teaching empathy, too.

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