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Achievement Unlocked 03.21.08: Narrowing Things Down   (03.21.2008)  - Rod Oracheski

How do you clear out that stack of games that you just never got around to?
The Game Plan 03.21.08: The Greatest Video Game Anti-Heroes...Ever (Part 1)   (03.21.2008)  - James McGee

We're in the home stretch of the "Greatest Characters" series! This week, I begin looking at the best anti-heroes in gaming, starting off with the Ghost of Sparta
The 10th Hour 3.21.08: Top 10 Things I Hate About Gaming   (03.21.2008)  - Derek Robbins

There are a lot of good things about video games, but it's time that we look at things from a different perspective. What are the things that are most annoying about our favorite hobby? 411's Derek Robbins breaks down the 10 things he likes the least in video games.
The Hall of Shame 03.20.08: The Atari and Sega Failure-rama, Part 1   (03.20.2008)  - Vincent Chiucchi

Two software companies that used to be on top of the hardware industry until something went horribly wrong. This week I focus on Atari, the same company behind the great Atari 2600 and the horrid Jaguar.
The Wonder Years 3.20.08: Week 47 - Secret of Evermore   (03.20.2008)  - Owain J. Brimfield

Gaming's first B-movie themed RPG.
The Game Plan 03.14.08: The Greatest Video Game Villains...Ever (Part 4)   (03.14.2008)  - James McGee

I wrap of the villains series by shining the spotlight on the most hideous bad guys imaginable...gamers themselves
The 10th Hour 3.14.08: The Top 10 Most Under Appreciated Games   (03.14.2008)  - Derek Robbins

Sometimes the best games aren't in the public eye. A lot of the times you never know what you're missing. This week, 411's Derek Robbins breaks down what he feels are the 10 most under-appreciated games ever.
The PC Centric Extravaganza 3.13.08: Piracy and the PC   (03.13.2008)  - Chris Evans

Chris Evans writes about piracy and the PC.
Achievement Unlocked 03.13.08: The Sincerest Form of Flattery   (03.13.2008)  - Rod Oracheski

Achievements have caught on in a big way with Xbox 360 owners, and Sony is obviously hoping PS3 gamers will feel the same way as they bring in their own system. What's it all mean?
Working Title 03.13.08: Working Both Sides Round 2   (03.13.2008)  - Jordan Williams

I just like arguign with myself too much it seems. Could a Disc-less Console become a reality? Will Videogame based movies EVER work? Are we too hard on the ESRB? Let's find out
411 Games Fact or Fiction 03.13.08: Fitting MGS4 into a Blu-ray disc, Disgaea on the DS, the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue and More!   (03.13.2008)  - Tommy Coloma

411's Owain Brimfield and Mathew Sforcina give us their thoughts on Kojima�s inability to fit MGS4 into a Blu-ray disc, the viability of a buttonless handheld, Disgaea�s jump to the DS, whether the Crystal Chronicles series can be considered "real" Final Fantasy games, Earthworm Jim's relevance, and whether Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be a worthy purchase in this edition of Fact or Fiction Games.
The Wonder Years 3.13.08: Week 46 - Terranigma   (03.12.2008)  - Owain J. Brimfield

A real 'nigma of a game [chortle].
Angry Gaming 03.10.08: Rock Out with your Block Out   (03.10.2008)  - Damian Sarcuni

Racial rants and three music genres that probably won�t be making it into the virtual band craze.
The Game Plan 03.07.08: The Greatest Video Game Villains...Ever (Part 3)   (03.07.2008)  - James McGee

This week, I travel to the land of the Rising Sun and spotlight a villain from the most famous Japan's most famous RPG series....Oh, and it isn't Sephiroth.
The Wonder Years 3.07.08: Week 45 - Super Putty   (03.07.2008)  - Owain J. Brimfield

A gaming experience you can truly mould to your liking.
The 10th Hour 3.07.08: Top 10 Best Things About Brawl   (03.07.2008)  - Derek Robbins

Super Smash Brothers Brawl is two days away. 411's Derek Robbins is pretty excited about it as he breaks down the top 10 best things about the upcoming title.
Achievement Unlocked 03.06.08: Buying Your Love   (03.06.2008)  - Rod Oracheski

With the ability to offer Achievements via DLC add-ons, are companies taking advantage of your addiction?
Going 8-Bit 3.06.08: Nintendo Fixes   (03.06.2008)  - Jacob Lopez

Back in the NES days everyone had their own trademark moves to get their system working when it coughed up. You can still buy the NES and many of its games on Ebay, but what do you do when they don't work? You go 8-bit.
Working Title 02.27.08: Working Both Sides   (03.06.2008)  - Jordan Williams

One console to rule them all? Casual Gamers taking over? I sound off on some of the talked about issues in the gaming world.
The PC Centric Extravaganza 3.05.08   (03.05.2008)  - Chris Evans

Birthday�s rule!
The Hall of Shame 03.05.08: Drake of the 99 Dragons   (03.05.2008)  - Vincent Chiucchi

Does the game suck so badly as to have 99 problems?
411 Games Fact or Fiction 03.04.08: Grand Theft Auto's 100 Hours of Gameplay, God of War, Commodore 64, the Day Metal Gear Solid 4 Arrives and More   (03.04.2008)  - Tommy Coloma

411's Morakoth Tang and Dustin James give us their thoughts on Grand Theft Auto IV's purported 100 hours of gameplay, God of War: Chains of Olympus as a system seller, the viability of Commodore 64 games on the Wii's virtual console, the lack of voice and text chat in Mario Kart Wii, Metal Gear Solid 4's release date, and the importance of user-created content in this edition of Fact or Fiction Games.
Guitar Hero: Where to go from here?   (02.29.2008)  - Jacob Lopez

Guitar Hero has been a leader in the rhythm-based genre, but how well can it hold up against Rock Band?
The Game Plan 02.29.08: The Greatest Video Game Villains...Ever (Part 2)   (02.29.2008)  - James McGee

My exploration of scum and villainy continues with a look at the Umbrella Corporation
The 10th Hour 2.29.08: Top 10 Worst Games Brawl Characters Appear In   (02.29.2008)  - Derek Robbins

It's well known that Nintendo has a great history, but sometimes...we should look at the things that went wrong. While the upcoming Super Smash Brothers Brawl highlights the good things about the included characters, this week on the 10th hour Derek Robbins highlights the bad things.
The PC Centric Extravaganza 2.28.08   (02.28.2008)  - Chris Evans

GDC takes over, EA target Take-Two�head explodes!
Achievement Unlocked 02.28.08: Making it Count   (02.28.2008)  - Rod Oracheski

Returning from the fabled 'cold of the century' Rod talks about making Achievements matter to people who don't care about Gamerscore.
The Wonder Years 2.28.07: Week 44 - Desert Strike   (02.28.2008)  - Owain J. Brimfield

A geopolitical action-thriller... with explosions!
Working Title 02.27.08: Working Spotlight - Online MMOs   (02.27.2008)  - Jordan Williams

Sure, there's some pretty bad online MMOs out there, but would you believe that there are some good ones too? On top of that would you beleive that one of them is a wrestling RPG?
The Hall of Shame 02.27.08: The Unrelease of Sonic X-Treme   (02.27.2008)  - Vincent Chiucchi

It was supposed to be the 3D Sonic game we were waiting to buy for the Saturn, but it never came to be. What happened?
Angry Gaming 02.26.08: How to Make Porn Stars in Soul Calibur III   (02.26.2008)  - Damian Sarcuni

What? I�m bored and lonely!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 02.26.08: 360's Big Releases for 2008, Paying for Wii Online, Microsoft's Restrictions, the Superior PS3 Games that Follow and More!   (02.26.2008)  - Tommy Coloma

411's Mark Salmela and Ty Huston give us their thoughts on the strength of the Xbox 360's 2008 lineup, the Xbox Live Arcade Awards winners, Nintendo's plans to charge for network access in future Wi-Fi Network games, how size limits are forcing developers to gimp certain versions of their games, comparisons between DS and mobile phone games, and EA's attempts to acquire Take-Two in this edition of Fact or Fiction Games.
Going 8-Bit 2.22.08: Nintendo's Gaming Legacy Part 1   (02.22.2008)  - Jacob Lopez

Remember when a controller had only two buttons? Or when Mario was on your lunch box? How about the rush you got when you first saved the princess? This article is for all of you who have ever been laughed at by that damn Duck Hunt dog or lost to Mike Tyson. This is a trip down memory lane for all you gamers of the 80's and early 90's. Sit back and enjoy the read. We are going 8-bit.
The Game Plan 2.22.08: The Greatest Video Game Villains...EVER (Part 1)   (02.22.2008)  - James McGee

I kick off the next chapter in my "Greatest Characters" series by taking a look at gamings greatest villains
The 10th Hour 2.22.08: Top 10 Most Important Franchises of the 90s   (02.22.2008)  - Derek Robbins

Video games are more popular today than they ever have been, but how did we get where we are? Which games helped to shape our landscape? 411's Derek Robbins breaks down the top 10 franchises to come out in the 90s.
Working Title 02.21.08: Working Rant - If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It   (02.21.2008)  - Jordan Williams

In my mind this is the golden rule of gaming, it's a shame others don't follow it too well...
411 PODCAST: The Exploding Barrel Video Games Podcast Show 02.20.08   (02.20.2008)  - Mike Minotti

The NPD numbers receive the usual love and care they deserve. Also, Persona 3 and Audiosurf are highlighted in this week's gaming discussion.
The PC Centric Extravaganza 2.19.08   (02.19.2008)  - Chris Evans

Ah indie games are great, uni work sucks!
411 Games Fact or Fiction 02.19.08: The Next Ace Attorney Game, End of the Marvel Universe, Knights of the Old Republic 3, & More!   (02.19.2008)  - Tommy Coloma

411's Rod Oracheski and Dan Owen tell us what they think about EA's ability to deliver a good Red Alert game, the appeal of another Ace Attorney, Microsoft's cancellation of the Marvel Universe MMO, the rumored Knights of the Old Republic sequel, the amount of enjoyment that can be had from a linear game in this day and age, and Guitar Hero: Aerosmith's chances at success in this edition of Fact or Fiction Games.
Angry Gaming 02.18.08: Ode to the Capcom Five   (02.18.2008)  - Damian Sarcuni

A President�s Day salute to the biggest scum bag move in the history of video games.
The Game Plan 02.15.08: The Greatest Video Game Heroes...Ever (Part 4)   (02.15.2008)  - James McGee

I wrap up the "Heroes" portion of this series with a total, shameless cop-out.
The 10th Hour 2.15.08: The Best Nintendo 64 Games   (02.15.2008)  - Derek Robbins

The Nintendo 64 was Nintendo's first step into the world of 3-Dimensions, and was home to some of the best games of all time, but which of those games was the best? 411's Derek Robbins counts down the top 10 Nintendo 64 games in this edition of The 10th Hour.
The Hall of Shame 02.14.08: Data Design Interactive   (02.14.2008)  - Vincent Chiucchi

Bringing you the worst of games at a budget price!
Working Title 02.14.08: Games That NEED A Sequel II Part 2   (02.14.2008)  - Jordan Williams

..The games that DON'T need sequels. For every forgotten game that desperately needs a sequel, there is a game that would be better off never appearing again. What are those games and why should they stop production? Come find out.
The Wonder Years 2.14.08: Week 43 - Rolling Thunder 2   (02.14.2008)  - Owain J. Brimfield

Is that the delicate sound of thunder?
411 PODCAST: The Exploding Barrel Video Games Podcast Show 02.13.08   (02.13.2008)  - Mike Minotti

The whole Half-Life series gets plenty of love this week, as we discuss the best Half-Life game ever. The latest gaming news and commentary awaits you inside the Exploding Barrel.
Achievement Unlocked 02.13.08: War is Hell   (02.13.2008)  - Rod Oracheski

Ghost Recon takes two shots at Achievements - hit or miss?
The PC Centric Extravaganza 2.12.08   (02.12.2008)  - Chris Evans

PC PC PC PC PC PC PC...PC anyone?
411 Games Fact or Fiction 02.12.08: The Importance of Hidden/Unlockable Characters, Lost Odyssey's Success, PS3 Hard Drive Installations, Street Fighter IV's Updated Roster, & More!   (02.12.2008)  - Tommy Coloma

411's Derek Robbins and Sean Garmer give us their thoughts on Activision's plan to release a new Guitar Hero game every year, the use of hidden and unlockable characters, Lost Odyssey's chances for success, the benefits of the PS3's hard drive installation feature, the necessity for another Puzzle Quest game so soon after the first release, and Capcom's decision to include the original World Warriors in Street Fighter IV in this edition of Fact or Fiction Games.
Angry Gaming 02.11.08: Valentine�s Day Massacre   (02.11.2008)  - Damian Sarcuni

No loved one to share heart shaped chocolates with this year? Oh good! Here are several reasons why you are on the right path, you poor lonely bastard.
 
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