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News Blips for March 22, 2012. Darksiders 2's box art is revealed, Baldur's Gate is coming to iPad, and Ubisoft thinks you need a haircut.

Turn-based RPGs seem to be one of the few traditional game genres that's perfectly suited to smartphones and tablets. Here are a few examples.

News Blips for Thursday, September 22, 2011: Battlefield 3 DLC will be released on PSN first; the Forza 4 DLC season pass will cost $29.99; GOG is having a D&D sale; and more.

One-Sided Argument looks at the confusion brewing around the RPG, and considers how it can be solved.

PC gaming is experiencing a renaissance right now: Developers are talking about the platform, and gamers are interested as news sites expand their coverage. Here are 10 reasons why 2011 is a good year for PC gaming. If you are interested in seeing what PC gaming has to offer, here are 10 reasons why 2011 is a good year for PC gaming.

Developers craft many contemporary sequels with the newcomer in mind. Should they be more concerned with maintaining a dedicated fan base?

Can a rushed sword and sorcery RPG hosed down in ME2 juice be any kind of good?

By supporting the rerelease of classic titles, we can encourage developers to make more games like them.

A look back at computer role-playing game giants during the '80s and '90s. This week: New World Computing.

A look back at computer role-playing game giants during the '80s and '90s. This week: Interplay.

A look back at computer role-playing game giants during the '80s and '90s. This week: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

A look back at computer role-playing game giants during the '80s and '90s. This week: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Join the Bitmob staff and community in blind speculation about BioWare's VGA 2010 reveal!

Curious about older PC RPG classics and where to get them without breaking the bank? I might have a list to help that.

With the rise of console gaming, it's become easy to overlook groundbreaking PC classics. More gamers should take time out of their schedules to revisit these historic gems.

News Blips for Sept. 23, 2010. Microsoft discusses its plans (or lack thereof) for its next console, new data shows Halo: Reach gamers played the crap out of the game at launch, EA's Peter Moore is ambivalent on 3D, and more.

The games industry mourned when CD Projekt announced that Good Old Games, the DRM-free retro-PC-game service, would be closing down. In truth, it was all a publicity stunt. Has their image been irreparably damaged?

An interview with Senior Writer David Gaider about working at BioWare and the writing process.

Why is it that every time a MMO is announced surrounding an established franchise, fan communities freak? The answer is actually pretty simple.

Many scoff at the console versions of Dragon Age: Origins, but they provide an experience far more accessible than that of the PC. The PC version's graphics and user interface easily trounce that of the Xbox 360 or PS3, and its combat is more tactical, but it is also significantly slower paced, which makes for a more laborious experience overall.