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We don't see a lot of minority video game developers in magazines and on television. Is that a real issue, or should we be more concerned about having creative designers in the industry?

The first article of a series that will look at games that stand out from others: Video games are perfect for relieving stress, yet even they can be . . . stressful. Why not try a game that "breaks the mold"? Why not play the no-stress game Cloud?

Publishers love releasing special edition packages for their most anticipated games. But unless the stuff that comes with game is valuable, they should just sell the game itself. Look no further than Resident Evil 6 and Leon's jacket.

Naughty Dog's new video game takes on the end-of-the-world scenario. By joining such a popular genre, the developer will need a good story to make The Last of Us truly stand out from other works.

Adulthood comes with many responsibilities. For gamers, no responsibility is more important than cleaning a video game console that is seldom played.

Tekken: Blood Vengeance has the best action around, but some of the simplest tasks its characters do come off as . . . too epic.

Using the slogan "A Survivor is Born", Crystal Dynamics presents a weak and vulnerable Lara Croft through how her voice sounds when she is in danger. But will that voice grow as much as her physical abilities and character do within the game?

A father teaches his son how to play Madden like the pros: By destroying the controller.

8-bit music still has a firm footing in the world, with the likes of I Fight Dragons sampling the sound.

Mother's Day is this weekend. There's no better time to celebrate than sharing how your mother influenced your gaming.

Has increased graphical fidelity made it harder for us to detach ourselves from the violence in games?

Sony says they care more about profit than competing with Microsoft this year. Does that make them a big bad greedy company? No. They just want to make a living.

Are subtle gestures and limited dialogue better at telling a story than long conversations and gratuitous explosions?

Antonio once again writes about Dragon Quest IX. This time to cover tips and advice. They are useful, but in a game that gives gamers more freedom, tips based on personal choice are pointless.

As you get older interests begin to wan. For me, books have drawn me away from video games, for many good reasons. But video games and books have something in common: ideas.

Resident Evil: Afterlife, the fourth installment of the Resident Evil movies, will premiere September 10th. Before seeing the movie, explore why the movie uses a few key concepts to make it the best video game adaptation

Using celebrated manga artist Akira Toriyama's character designs demonstrates strong business savvy on the part of Square Enix because games like Dragon Quest appeal to anime fans.

Gamers are annoyed by constant attempts to regulate video games and charge stores for selling M-rated games to minors. Such unreasonable attacks are not going to make us stop playing video games; but we do have a soft spot for those who can't handle the violent and sexual content seen throughout the industry.

Video games are making great strides in technology and interactivity. Combining 3D with motion control may help developers finally realize simulated reality, but is it something you want to play?

Jonathan Swift once proposed to England that they cook their children for food and clothing. While this article does not suggest anything as radical as that, it comes pretty darn close, even bordering on disrespect, until the end clarifies the point.