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In this week's Community Spotlight, we discuss game length, examine the mechanics of the Battlefield series, defend Final Fantasy 8's antagonist, and call out Nintendo on its lack of smartphone support.

Battlefield Plays Better On Old Brains

Achievements are serious business, but developers often flub them when it comes to multiplayer. Here are the best and worst multiplayer Achievements I've come across.

Medal of Honor's PR got hurt for its multiplayer, and EA already has the Battlefield franchise. Is there still a place for Medal of Honor multiplayer?

One downloadable racing game's success could potentially adjust the industry's distribution focus. How you respond to it will dictate the future.

A good story will stay with you for days afterward. But what about a good control scheme? How can that aid story-telling and immersion?

Many people choose to play either single player or multi-player. Now when it comes to making games you like for us to choose. However I implore you to focus on one side of the road. Some gamers may like both sides, but put your money towards a better experience.

My sample entry for the Fog of War writing prompt explains why BlazBlue is worthy of your consideration -- even if you've been burned by fighting games in the past.

The model numbers on jeeps in Company of Heroes and Battlefield 1943 tell a tale between the former's developer and the latter's publisher.

Watch the CO-OP Show's Multiplayer Shooter Special!

A look at the numerical arms race in games, and Borderlands' 17 million guns.

A review of Battlefield 1943

CO-OP Show 0206, featuring Battlefield 1943 and another look at Wii Sports Resort.