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Smug Gamer Quotes

X360: 9 hrs, 35 mins ago - Everybody knows at least one gamer who is an insufferable jackass. And if you don't know one, then chances are good you are that insufferable jackass, spitting out smug stuff like, "Final Fantasy VII is overrated." You cannot just enjoy gam... Read More »

Thirty Years of Nudity in Games

PS3: 10 hrs, 45 mins ago - Seems like more and more T and A is popping up in our videogames these days -- even some D, if you played Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned. This year alone, boobs have been coming out in record numbers in games like God of War III,... Read More »

IGN Hype! Video

Video: 10 hrs, 45 mins ago - Amazing new footage of your favorite games Skate 3, Green Day: Rock Band, UFC Undisputed 2010, and Gears of War 3. Read More »

Motion Controls in Madden?

X360: 10 hrs, 54 mins ago - The merger of HD graphics and motion controls is going to kickoff at this year's E3 and we're here to bring you guys our thoughts on how PlayStation Move and Natal could be used to improve gameplay in EA Sports' footballer. Read More »

PlayStation Minis Review Roundup

PSP: 10 hrs, 55 mins ago - The age of apps is upon us, PlayStation faithful. Riding the wave of popularity surrounding various app stores from Apple to Nintendo, Sony has dipped its toe into the downloadable content pool and found the water to be just fine. Developer... Read More »

LittleBigPlanet 2 Unofficially Revealed

PS3: 10 hrs, 58 mins ago - Sony hasn't announced LittleBigPlanet 2, yet, but it is apparently on the way. Electronic musician Ochre announced on his Twitter feed today that he has licensed a song called "Infotain Me" to Sony for LittleBigPlanet 2. The sequel is bei... Read More »

La-Mulana Hands-on

Wii: 12 hrs, 46 mins ago - Aren't old school homages great? Taking that pure, easy to learn, hard to master, gameplay, and making a bigger, longer version than what we could play back in the day is awesome for me. Publisher Nicalis already brought the PC cult-classic... Read More »

Reader Poll: Are You Ready for 3D?

Gear: 12 hrs, 52 mins ago - With the PlayStation 3 3D firmware update just announced and the first wave of 3D TVs hitting stores this year, we want to know just how interested you are in 3D technology. Participate in our poll and share your thoughts with the IGN commu... Read More »

Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber Review

Wii: 13 hrs, 5 mins ago - An N64 epic returns on Virtual Console, ready to save a second strategy-starved system. Will your tactics be intelligent enough to save the kingdom? Non-lordly persons need not apply. Read More »

Picross 3D Hands-on

DS: 13 hrs, 12 mins ago - Picross DS is easily one of my top recommended games on the Nintendo DS platform – the puzzle design's over a decade old but it works perfectly as a touch-screen, portable experience, with tons of challenges to play and even more to ... Read More »

3D Dot Game Heroes Review

PS3: 13 hrs, 41 mins ago - If you caught our recent Zelda vs. 3D Dot Game Heroes video feature, then it should be pretty clear that The Legend of Zelda is the inspiration for 3D Dot's style, structure and appearance. While it's fun to slap a controversial phrase lik... Read More »

DSi XL Moves 141,000 Units In U.S.

DS: 14 hrs, 25 mins ago - Sales of the Nintendo's enlarged handheld, the DSi XL, is off to a good start in the U.S. According to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, the Nintendo DSi XL sold 141,000 units in the U.S. during its debut week. Read More »

World of Warcraft Virtual Item Bringing in Millions

PC: 16 hrs, 18 mins ago - Blizzard yesterday released two virtual items for World of Warcraft in their online store – a vanity pet called Lil' XT which, we are informed an expert in the field (a girl), is "cute", and the first functional item to be sold in th... Read More »

Petition: Boost the Xbox Live Friends Cap!

XBL: 16 hrs, 23 mins ago - Xbox Live is a great service. Millions happily pay $50 a year to play Xbox 360 games online. Microsoft, to its credit, has regularly updated its service offerings. Xbox Live members can stream movies from Netflix, download full retail games... Read More »

Here Comes Cloud Mario

Wii: 16 hrs, 24 mins ago - We'll be getting some more hands-on time with Super Mario Galaxy 2 in preparation for its May 23rd release date in the US, but The Official Nintendo Magazine in Europe's snagged artwork for a previously unrevealed power-up that will make it... Read More »

Retailer Adding DLC Warning Stickers To Used Games

PS3: 17 hrs, 21 mins ago - Videogame retailer GAME will be adding warning stickers to its used titles that include additional content. The stickers are meant to inform customers that certain titles containing DLC is only available if purchased new. Read More »

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Tops the Japanese Charts

DS: 18 hrs, 25 mins ago - Mario showed his long legs in Japan this week as New Super Mario Bros. Wii topped the software charts for the first time in twelve weeks. In hardware, PSP and PS3 dominated. Read More »

Would the Real Version of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Stand Up?

PSP: 19 hrs, 2 mins ago - Japan gets Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker on April 29. US players are going to have to wait until early June. Time to import? Read this first! Read More »

The Last Story: First Combat Details

Wii: 19 hrs, 19 mins ago - We don't know the name of The Last Story's main character yet. But we do know one of his battle skills. Make use of the Gathering and Pointer systems in Mistwalker's new Wii RPG. Read More »

God of War: Knockin' Boots with Kratos

PS3: 1 day, 9 hrs ago - Oh, Kratos, we're going to miss your antics. The beheadings, the disembowelings, and the gratuitous sex. Yes, last week we started to say goodbye to the star of the God of War franchise with our Best Boss Battles feature – remember, ... Read More »

Conduit 2 First Look

Wii: 1 day, 10 hrs ago - I didn't write the official IGN review for The Conduit when it hit the Wii last year, but I did play it extensively. The game might not have blown gamers away with its story or character development, but it certainly offered up some fine si... Read More »

IGN Fantasy Camp: Lebron James and Dwyane Wade

Sports: 1 day, 11 hrs ago - Here at IGN Fantasy Camp, we're going to build alternate realities in sports videogames that you guys want to see. For this entry we're taking Lebron James and Dwyane Wade and placing them on the New York Knicks for next season. Find out ho... Read More »

Kane & Lynch & Biehn?

Movies: 1 day, 11 hrs ago - Will Kyle Reese shoot it out with Kane & Lynch? Rumor has it that Terminator actor Michael Biehn will play a role in the game-to-film project, so we went straight to the source for the truth. Read More »

Baby Maker Extreme Hands-on

XBL: 1 day, 11 hrs ago - Leave it to the indie community to come up with something like Baby Maker Extreme. A one-dollar offering from Stegosaurus Games, Baby Maker Extreme is a catapult-type effort where you try and launch a new-born baby as far as possible in ord... Read More »

God of War III, Pokemon Top March U.S. Sales

PS3: 1 day, 11 hrs ago - March U.S. videogame retails sales have been released, courtesy of marketing research group NPD. The Nintendo Wii led console sales, despite a reported supply constraint. Read More »