Section: Video Games

Researcher: World of Warcaft players make better employees
Digital culture researcher John Seely Brown says MMORPG's players have accelerated levels of passion and curiosity, making them attractive job candidates.  Playing World of Warcraft will make a person a better employee in the corporate world, a...
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THQ creditors, US Trustee take issue with quick sale
Committee of noteholders, Roberta DeAngelis not happy with publisher's expedited sale process or terms. As part of THQ's bankruptcy declaration last month, the company revealed plans to sell itself to Clearwater Capital Group in 30 days for $60 mill...
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GameStop shares rebound
Following 5 percent dive yesterday on Sony used games suppression technology patent filing, speciality retailer bounces back.  GameStop shares bounced back today, up more than 2 percent to $24.85 at press time. Shares of the specialty retailer ...
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American McGee out of money, turns to Kickstarter
Alice developer's Spicy Horse Games asking for $200,000 to finish free-to-play title Akaneiro: Demon Hunters.  Designer American McGee--noted for his work on Alice and Alice: Madness Returns--is out of money. McGee and Spicy Horse Games have thu...
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Sony working on cable rival – Report
Japanese technology giant supposedly planning multi-channel TV service, in "active negotiations" with two major content companies. PlayStation maker Sony is reportedly at work on a multi-channel TV service that will rival cable, sources have told Ho...
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The War Z servers attacked by hackers
Infamous online game was temporarily forced offline.  [ Watch Video ] Comment on this videoWatch this video in High DefControversial zombie survival game The War Z has found itself a victim of multiple hackin...
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Demon’s Souls going downloadable on PSN
From Software's 2009 role-playing game coming to PlayStation Network January 8 at $20.  Demon's Souls is going downloadable. Publisher Atlus has announced via the PlayStation Blog that the 2009 role-playing game will be available through the Pla...
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Preowned Wii U consoles allow free game downloads, user claims
Second-hand systems reportedly allow new owners free access to all digital titles purchased by original user.  [ Watch Video ] Comment on this videoWatch this video in High DefGamers who purchase a second-h...
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BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition hits January 14
$30 Xbox 360, PS3 bundle includes BioShock, BioShock 2, add-on content for both games, and "Museum of Orphaned Concepts."  Before taking to the skies in BioShock Infinite, 2K Games is hoping to allure some gamers back into the depths of the ocea...
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Pokemon announcement January 8
Official website teases "important announcement" for role-playing game series next Tuesday.  The official Japanese Pokemon website has posted a teaser for an "important announcement" next Tuesday, January 8. No further information is available. ...
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