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How Did YOU Get Fired From Activision? [Infographic] (353 diggs) Joystick Division (and just about every other gaming news outlet) was buzzing about the firing of Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella last week, especially Activision's mysterious charge of "insubordination". We had to wonder: What is insubordination at Activision, and how often are people fired for it? We've got the an

Music Games + REAL Instruments = Power Gig (326 diggs) After the ever-declining sales of music games, there has been a frantic quest for

UCI Scientists Develop a Retarded Rolling Video Game? (189 diggs) A team of UCI scientists has created a video game that can be driven down the street. Glance over and check out this ride, as he zooms away at top speed: 15 miles per hour. It may not seem particularly swift, but Hertz won’t be able to see the actual road ahead of him.

Final, glistening Super Street Fighter IV character revealed (190 diggs) Capcom has revealed the final new character for Super Street Fighter IV, and he's ... well, he's a giant dude covered in oil. Like, Hakan actually oils himself up before each round.

The Dirty Secrets of Beloved Videogame Characters (249 diggs) What the videogame industry doesn't want you to know.

For And Against DRM In Games (292 diggs) For and against DRM in games DRM is a terrible mistake - but we might need it anyway

Zero Punctuation : Aliens vs Predator (553 diggs) This week, Zero Punctuation reviews Aliens vs Predator.

The ‘Mario of Facebook’ is yet to come (335 diggs) Gareth Davis, the platform manager in charge of Games at Facebook, delivered his keynote today at the Game Developers Conference In Sa Francisco. Davis focused his talk on the changes in social gaming and told the audience that, despite FarmVille, the killer social game is still “out there”.

Playboy centerfolds & mafia violence: What could be better? (186 diggs) More than 50 vintage Playboy issues can be browsed in Take Two's upcoming video game, Mafia II.

The Definition of Insanity (407 diggs) It’s time for change in the video game industry. Graphics are getting better, gameplay is evolving, and expectations are rising. The following games need to take that next step to stay relevant in the ever changing gaming landscape.

Rock Band to Release Cartman's "Poker Face" (1,029 diggs) It was announced today that four Lady Gaga songs are being released in the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. And in a classic case of lead-burying, it was additionally revealed that Eric Cartman's version of Gaga's "Poker Face" would also be made available in the store.

The Five Most Badass Japanese Game Designers (260 diggs) Another thing that's awesome about Japan: Video game designers are often seen as rockstar celebrities.

Is poker skill or luck? (346 diggs) Let's say you're playing poker and you need one more diamond for a flush. The dealer turns a card, reveals a diamond and you win the hand. Was it skill or luck? The answer is affecting the fates of people across the country accused of breaking anti-poker laws.

7 Ways Games Can Transform You Into a Superior Human Being (327 diggs) If there was ever a greater feeling in the world than that of levelling up, we are yet to experience it. While this is true of you in-game, it's also true of you and your own abilities themselves. Increasing with each game, your own attributes are advancing as gaming teaches you to 'evel-up' yourself in ways that make you almost super-human.

Girl mistakes loaded gun for Wii controller - Shoots herself (731 diggs) The girl shot herself in the abdomen allegedly after mistaking a semi-automatic handgun for a Wii remote.

Valve Is Bringing Steam To Mac (548 diggs) Though gaming support on the operating system could be considered as dead, Valve has announced that its Stream, gaming digital downloading service, will be coming to Macs.

Essential Apps & Utilities for PC, Mac & Console Gamers (373 diggs) Never, in the entirety of history, has there been so much gaming to be done. You'll need great tools! Here is our list of vital tools for today's gamer. First up, because almost every game today has a multiplayer aspect, is communication tools. Read more:

Most Expensive Video Games: Were They Worth the Money? (423 diggs) Video games like “Halo 3” and “Modern Warfare 2” have made headlines for the amount of money they earned, but the Hollywood-sized budgets needed to create them are just as noteworthy. And like the box office blockbuster hopefuls, there is no guarantee that a huge budget will equal a hit – there is a bloated failure here for every critical success.

Seven Questions: Are you still Bejeweled? (345 diggs) Joystick Division chats with the creators of Bejeweled about its humble beginnings and what it's been like to work on the most successful casual game franchise of all time.

YES! Portal 2 Confirmed for Mac (Steam) (931 diggs) If Matt had to change his pants over the Valve Apple teasers the other day, what will today's wardrobe malfunction be? I only ask because the latest GameInformer confirms Portal 2 is coming to Mac.

M-rated Video: The ESRB and Video Game Trailers (265 diggs) What are the ESRB's responsibilities when it comes to game trailers? How does the ratings body handle marketing materials? Why are some videos put behind age gates? Ars Technica looks how the industry self-regulates its marketing...

Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color (1,060 diggs) Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines

Sega: Give Sonic to Nintendo (413 diggs) Sega isn’t the kind of company that strives for innovation in their games, there is only one hope left for Sonic. Sega needs to give Sonic to Nintendo.

Are sequels the formula for success now? (878 diggs)

How to win games with the power of your mind (366 diggs) 10 psychological tricks that'll give you the edge