Hey! That's Cheating!

Inventive macro programming can enhance gameplay and relieve monotony. But does it cross the line?

The Appeal of User Generated Gaming

As user-created content becomes an integral part of the gaming ecosystem, MTV Networks is getting in on the action

Game Plan

France's once-thriving video game industry has hit the doldrums, but there is hope on the horizon

Trailing the Game

An engaging video game trailer can be a useful tool to make a good impression and build early buzz

A New Breed of Branded Entertainment

Honeyshed aims to attract top companies with an innovative plan to painlessly combine online advertising and entertainment

Driving Michelin's Zero-Pollution Car

Working in a skunkworks in Switzerland, researchers have developed the Hy-Light, a fuel-cell car that drives 80 mph and refuels at a solar-powered pump

From Oblivion to Big Huge Games

A conversation with famed role-playing game design icon, Ken Rolston, who recently came out of retirement to team up with developer, BHG

The Xbox Turnaround

Microsoft predicts that its game console division will be profitable in 2008

No Building Contractor? No Problem

Architect Peter Gluck is redesigning the business of building by cutting out the middleman, and saving clients money in the process

Virtual Worlds Get Real—At a Price

Designers looking to use real world people and landmarks in their games should watch out

Opening the GameTap

The digital downloadable games service expands its business model to incorporate free, ad-supported play

Casual's Wild Ride

New platforms and new ways of driving revenues are challenging developers and publishers to innovate in gaming

Hotel Chains Recharge with Spas

Global lodging outfits and boutique hotels alike are discovering the restorative properties of spas to help build and extend their brands

Understanding Conflict—By Gaming

The "game", Global Conflicts: Palestine aims to educate through role play

More Marvel for Sega

Incredible Hulk, Captain America and Thor all make it onto Sega's licensing roster

Taiwan Gets Online Gaming

The market for online games in Taiwan will exceed $300 million this year

Where's the Creativity in Game Design?

Missing, at least according to maverick Chris Crawford. He's refusing to use the word "game" to describe his latest project, Storyworld

Should Game Ads Be Censored?

It's not just mature rated games that are being targeted by concerned parties such as the Parents Television Council. It's their advertising, too

Games Do Cause Violent Behavior (But Not Much)

Do violent video games make players aggressive? The answer, according to Professor Patrick Markey, is yes. But he also thinks the effects have been taken way out of context

Marketing to Game Minorities

Experts from non-traditional gaming sectors talk tactics