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Can avatars stop identity theft? Can avatars stop identity theft?
Many look like Barbies and Kens on X, but avatars may hold the key to restoring our control over our digital identities.
Denise Caruso Aug 5, 2008
"Fat Princess" "Fat Princess"
No, it's not fat-positive just 'cause the point of the game is to rescue her.
Lynn Harris Jul 23, 2008
"Rock Band" on Wii: The same as before, but still fun "Rock Band" on Wii: The same as before, but still fun
Salon's political blogger pursues his rock star dreams.
Alex Koppelman Jun 19, 2008
Spore Creature Creator: Proof that this game will rule Spore Creature Creator: Proof that this game will rule
Download a sneak peek of Will Wright's much-anticipated evolution simulator.
Farhad Manjoo Jun 17, 2008
I'm in my 20s, but Wii Fit thinks I'm middle-aged! I'm in my 20s, but Wii Fit thinks I'm middle-aged!
Nintendo's new fitness game keeps making fun of me. But its Balance Board could allow for some amazing video games.
By Farhad Manjoo May 28, 2008
How Rock Band saved my marriage How Rock Band saved my marriage
My husband's video game addiction was driving me crazy. Then we found an obsession we could share.
By Rachel Shukert May 27, 2008
"Grand Theft Auto IV" is a dark urban masterpiece "Grand Theft Auto IV" is a dark urban masterpiece
With a fictional universe of astonishing cleverness and complexity, this is one of the smartest video games ever created.
By Farhad Manjoo May 9, 2008
"Grand Theft Auto IV" sales top $500 million in a week "Grand Theft Auto IV" sales top $500 million in a week
But "Iron Man" did really well, too.
Farhad Manjoo May 7, 2008
"GTA" outrage: MADD confuses virtual/real drunk driving "GTA" outrage: MADD confuses virtual/real drunk driving
Apparently under the impression that the game actually gets you drunk, the group calls for "Grand Theft Auto IV" to be pulled from the market.
Farhad Manjoo May 1, 2008
Reviews: "Grand Theft Auto IV" will change your life Reviews: "Grand Theft Auto IV" will change your life
Video game reviewers just can't get enough of this game (with apologies to Zach Braff, the Shins, and Natalie Portman).
Farhad Manjoo Apr 29, 2008
Prepare for the assault on "Grand Theft Auto IV" Prepare for the assault on "Grand Theft Auto IV"
Will Hillary Clinton use the much-anticipated release to win over the concerned parents demo?
Farhad Manjoo Apr 24, 2008
Gary Gygax's final quest Gary Gygax's final quest
The co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons is dead. Let's all stop playing World of Warcraft for a minute, and remember him.
Andrew Leonard Mar 4, 2008
Put down that doughnut, Wii Fit is finally coming Put down that doughnut, Wii Fit is finally coming
Nintendo announces a U.S. release date for its much-anticipated fitness device.
Farhad Manjoo Feb 20, 2008
The quest for the perfect game face The quest for the perfect game face
Video game designers are racing to create characters that feel real. Now, if they could only turn digital figures into flesh and blood.
By Matt Shaer Feb 19, 2008
Wii and PS3 projected to eclipse XBox 360 Wii and PS3 projected to eclipse XBox 360
Peek into one market research firm's video game crystal ball
Farhad Manjoo Feb 15, 2008
Presidential Paintball: Clinton shoots Obama in the face Presidential Paintball: Clinton shoots Obama in the face
An online game that's less fun than it looks.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 22, 2008
With Wii and DS, Nintendo owns 2007 With Wii and DS, Nintendo owns 2007
The Tiger Woods of game companies.
By Farhad Manjoo Jan 18, 2008
"Guitar Hero" cranks up game sales to 11 "Guitar Hero" cranks up game sales to 11
Also, "Halo" looks less angelic. Oh, aren't gimmicky headlines fun?
By Farhad Manjoo Nov 16, 2007
The Atari 2600 makes the Toy Hall of Fame The Atari 2600 makes the Toy Hall of Fame
Also inducted, the kite and Raggedy Andy (five years after Raggedy Ann got in).
By Farhad Manjoo Nov 9, 2007
The thrill of victory, the agony of cyber-defeat The thrill of victory, the agony of cyber-defeat
At the World Cyber Games in Seattle, the competition spills over from Starcraft and Counterstrike to good-old fashioned nationalist flag-waving
Andrew Leonard Oct 10, 2007
Gaming makes women smarter? Gaming makes women smarter?
Hours of video game play improves women's spatial abilties, says a new study.
Tracy Clark-Flory Oct 5, 2007
Born-again sneaker freak Born-again sneaker freak
I thought cool sneakers and video games were only for dedicated fanboys -- until the new old-school Nikes made me lust after cool kicks again.
By Andy Selsberg Oct 5, 2007
Should tots watch TV? Should tots watch TV?
Most kids under 2 are parked in front of the electronic babysitter every day. Author Lisa Guernsey explains how the tube impacts the smallest couch potatoes.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Sep 14, 2007
First PS3, now XBox: The prices, they just keep falling First PS3, now XBox: The prices, they just keep falling
Microsoft cuts the price of its XBox 360 model by $50, a response to Sony's adjustment of the Playstation 3's tag.
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 7, 2007
"Grand Theft Auto IV" delayed until 2008 "Grand Theft Auto IV" delayed until 2008
Game creators blame technical difficulties caused by a simultaneous release on both the XBox and the PS3.
By Farhad Manjoo Aug 3, 2007
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