Gamertell

Japan is a country that specializes in niches and otome (games directed at female gamers) games are no exception. Since otome games are such a common commodity among the female population of gamers, there’s even a magazine wholly dedicated to it called Dengeki Girl’s Style. Dengeki Girl’s Style finds it… Continue Reading »

Who knew all those hours put in on various Guitar Hero games could someday be a critical component of an education at a top university? New York University professor Gary Marcus is teaching a freshman seminar called “Guitar Heroes (and Heroines): Music, Video Games and the Nature of Human Cognition.”… Continue Reading »

The Ft. Myers News Press has a story about an UPS driver who police allege went on a crime spree that would make Grand Theft Auto IV’s Niko Bellic envious. Craig Podleski, an UPS driver since January 2000, is accused of stealing $250,000 worth of packages including a Wii, an… Continue Reading »

There’s always a lot of talk about how much game consoles cost to purchase but some information compiled by the Natural Resource Defense Council suggests you might want to consider how much they cost to run. The NRDC is a nonprofit environmental action group with a staff of 300 policy… Continue Reading »

Rockstar’s always controversial Manhunt series is back in the news. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) currently lists the PC version of the game with an “Adults Only” rating. The console version of Manhunt 2, released in 2008, initially received the same rating before Rockstar made changes that earned the… Continue Reading »

The Ft. Worth Star Telegram reports that Grapevine, Texas-based retailer Gamestop’s quarterly net profit dropped 32 percent for the company’s second quarter. GameStop CEO Daniel DeMatteo blamed the recession and a so-so gaming lineup in the first half of 2009. “Due to the effects of the recession and strong prior… Continue Reading »

EA game designer Donny Moore answered one of the big questions among Madden faithful on his Twitter: Former NFL star Michael Vick is not included in the game’s first roster update. Vick is still trying to find a new NFL team after his release from prison on charges connected to… Continue Reading »

For many fans, Seattle Seahawks receiver T.J. Houshmanzadeh will forever be known as the receiver that meant a guaranteed fantasy championship to the guy in that classic commercial. Of course, he’s had to spend the past couple of years getting referred to as “Who’s Your Mama,” the moniker the unfortunate… Continue Reading »

Boom! If you don’t have to be the first kid on the block to play Madden NFL 2010, Sports Illustrated has a deal for you. You can get 28 weeks of Sports Illustrated and a copy of the wildly popular game for $49. There’s also an NFL films DVD about… Continue Reading »

There’s been a bit of controversy about Jake Gyllenhaal playing The Prince of Persia in the upcoming movie, so the above pic from Entertainment Weekly may or may not sway your opinion. Nonetheless, Walt Disney is banking that the combination of Gyllenhaal, director Jerry Bruckheimer and a waiting audience of… Continue Reading »