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A useless lives system appeals only to pointless tradition, so either ensure it serves a purpose or leave it out entirely.

PAX East 2012 had quite the showing of impressive indie titles. Retro Affect's platformer Snapshot was one that really stood out from the crowd.

What graphical art form should be use next in gaming?

You might think Kirby games are easy, but Return to Dream Land is out to prove how wrong you are -- one brutal level after the next.

With the cancelation of two Mega Man games in recent history and the release of two Kirby games before the year is up, there is one burning question: Who is better at adapting?

The big show is here again, and the best minds in the industry tell us (almost) exactly what to expect!

Our biggest, most ambitious Bitmob Giveaway yet. Win a pile of free games, cool swag, and more!

The Wii doesn't need a replacement, it needs an alternative. And if Nintendo plays it smart, they'll support both the Wii and their new console at the same time.

Should we really abandon the "game over" screen and fail states all together?

The new Wii Kirby looks like its taking the series in a more traditional direction. But weird games like Kirby's Epic Yarn are exactly what more franchises need.

Ever wonder just how many games came out last year? Which genres dominated 2010? And just what does it all mean? Take a peek inside and decide for yourself.

Death is a natural part of gaming life, but is its treatment in many modern games outdated?

Video Blips for February 3, 2011. Check out the latest Deus Ex: Human Revolution trailer, a look at the gorgeous 2D platformer Capsized, the debut of Dark Souls (spiritual successor to Demon's Souls), and more.

Wherein we discuss foreign soft drinks, eye-scream (light Dead Space 2 spoilers!), Doctor Who, Sherlock, the Egypt situation, Demon’s Souls, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Magicka, recutting The King’s Speech, and Batman and Superman casting news. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Justin Haywald, Ryan Higgins, and Alice Liang.

The Nintendo Wii has risen above its piles of shovelware to save the platforming genre. Here's how.

In this episode of the Mobcast, Britain invades! Freelancer Pete Davison and his well-known brother, GameSpot and Metacritic VP John Davison, join Bitmob's Dan Hsu and Brett Bates. The group discusses their early contenders for game of the year, genres and tropes that have fallen by the wayside, how younger people approach the medium, and more.

Gotta have one of these, right?

In this episode of the Mobcast, Gamasutra's Christian Nutt joins Bitmob's Dan Hsu, Demian Linn, and Brett Bates. The group discusses the things in games that they're thankful for, under-the-radar titles, enthusiast and public reactions to the Kinect, which 2009 titles they won't get to until 2010, and the best (or worst?) moments in griefing.

Nintendo has done right by hardcore gamers with a slew of impressive 2D platformers on the Wii, except for one thing: forced motion control. Why does Nintendo insist on adding this to their games, even when it's detrimental to the experience?

2D side-scrollers have gone from killer apps to cheap downloads. Is it time to finally retire the genre?