GamerDad has a piece talking about families gaming together online. The article profiles some gamer families. Brian Reynolds, CEO of Big Huge Games, is cited as an example; He games together with his sons. The article also touches on the more serious issues of addiction and quality time. From the article: “Another hidden benefit to…

The Reggienator speaks out once again in a phone interview with Engadget.com. Nothing new comes from the interview, but it’s still a nice read nonetheless. Here are some highlights from the interview: Engadget: Will we see some brand new franchises for the Revolution? Reggie: Yes we will. E: Something that will be as big as…

Sony Corp.’s launch of its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console could be delayed if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalised soon, although it is still aiming for a spring rollout (in Japan?), it said on Monday. The launch of PlayStation 3 (PS3) has been the subject of heavy speculation in…

While laying off 40-50 people, Atari, as in Infogrames who are now using the Atari brand, reported sorry fiscal results for the quarter ended December 2005 says GameBiz Daily. In short, the company is posting double net losses for the second quarter. The company blames “a weak holiday season for the industry” and “product launch…

Here’s a hilarious Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney trailer (called Gyakuten Saiban in Japan) originating from last year’s Tokyo Game Show, the translated video sees Phoenix Wright putting competing attorney Edgeworth down regarding his disgraceful lack of knowledge regarding the DS. To view the trailer click on “more…” below. In related news, the sequel has been…

The Shenmue series has been missing in action since its first Dreamcast sequel in 2001. Will we ever see the remaining promised 16 chapters of Shenmue? In an interview with game site Kikizo.com, Shenmue creator and veteran game designer Yu Suzuki shed some light on the missing game series, while confirming that the mysterious multiplayer…

Question: A friend and I were playing Nintendo, the original eight-bit system, and we played Duck Hunt, a game that requires a “light gun.” I was wondering: How exactly does the Nintendo game “know” where you are pointing the gun on the screen when you shoot ducks?!? Very mind-boggling! –Matt Cecil answers: You’re going to…

Since Katamari fun is now available worldwide here’s something for you to get warmed up. This Flash-based minigame based on the stellar game We Love Katamari (a worthy sequel to Katamari Damacy) manages to really captures some of the spirit of fun in the Katamari rolling gameplay. Check it out here.

Ok, this is just for kicks and giggles. If you like Kill Bill and classic Nintendo platformers, you’ll love the mixup of this bloody Kill Bill fighting scene and Super Mario Bros 2 sound effects. Click on “more…” to watch…

An evil planet named Meteo is sending storms of world-ending meteors across the galaxy, and only your puzzle skills can stop them. As blocks called Meteos drop down on the lower screen, you must use the DS’s stylus to match up blocks of the same color. Is this Lumines for the DS? Or is it…

Gaming-Age got some pictures of the just announced MechAssault: Phantom War for Nintendo DS. This is the first handheld installment of the series. The touch screen lets players intuitively ‘touch’ the cockpit controls to hack into giant ‘Mechs, eject pilots, switch weapons and check battle techniques. Gamers experience fast-action, 3D ‘Mech combat on the top…

Metroid Prime Hunters is looking to be on heck of a big game for such a small handheld. Watch all Samus fellow hunters show their moves on not one, but TWO screens!

Team Xbox has posted a short video clip of the water rendering for Far Cry Instincts Predator on the Xbox 360. The amazingly water and depth of view effects are quite the sight.