Nicholas Baker, author of Double Fold and a self-described “nontheistic Quaker”, is not a gamer. Before this past fall, he had never touched a video game controller until this past fall. More »
The only way to get on next week’s Halo: Reach multiplayer beta is to own a copy of Halo 3: ODST. So Microsft is cunningly reducing the price. More »
If you planned on doing any Xbox 360 purchasing this weekend, it might behoove you to cool your jets for at least a few more days. Amazon is listing a new Xbox 360 Elite bundle that’s a solid deal. More »
Halo fans, make sure you have your copy of Halo 3: ODST handy in May, as Bungie and Microsoft have announced the official date you can start playing the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta. More »
Bungie’s mobilising the Halo community to join the Haiti recovery effort. On Wednesday, the studio encourages players to wear a special emblem supporting Haiti relief and pledges to donate up to $US77,000 depending on how many participate. More »
The countdown of my personal picks for the best games of 2009 has now reached its halfway point. Next week I’ll reveal my top five, but for now at #6 we slaughter Covenant in a smoky jazz bar… More »
While our cats have been enjoying the comfort of Halo helmets for years now, the human market is sadly under-served. At least one human will be well protected, thanks to this Halo 3 ODST motorcycle helmet. More »