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As the PSP goes gently into that last goodnight, score some great games before they become collectors' items.

Amazon just started a crazy sale on select 3DS, DS, and PSP games. While not all of them are worth your time, some you cannot pass up.

In this week's episode of the Mobcast, GameZone's Ben PerLee and Chemical Bun Productions' Carlos Rodela join Bitmob's Brett Bates and Demian Linn. The crew discusses the newly launched 3DS, films that find inspiration in video games, the dangers of facile gameplay, and more.

Let's face it -- video games can be pretty silly sometimes. Here are ten rules to make them a little less ridiculous.

In this week's episode of the Mobcast, Night Owl Games Art Director Peter Franco, PopCap Editorial and Social Media Director Jeff Green, and Community Director for Microsoft Connected Experiences Kathleen Sanders join Bitmob's Dan Hsu. The group discusses their favorite indie titles, the migration of celebrated developers to Facebook, and more.

They say the difference between a runner and a jogger is that a runner cares about the distinction. The same could be said about core versus casual gamers.

This week on the Reviews Spotlight, we take a long, uninterrupted stroll down memory lane. Why not follow us?

It’s a battle royale to determine the superior “tactical” JRPG! Which comes out on top, Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together or Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions? Both are classics, but which tells a better story? Which allows a fuller range of customization? Which is the better overall value?

Breakups are never easy. My recent fling with Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together rekindled my passion for the JRPG (my “ex”). But it also reminded me why I dumped her in the first place.

Everyone loves new games, but only a select few love the smell of new games. So where should you look to really get your nostrils flaring?

Ever wonder what's being dumped unto the shelves of video game stores every week? Wonder no more! Karli Winata will attempt to bring to light the many releases that come out each week. Won't you join him in his self torture? Check out what's coming out on the week of 2/14/2011.

In this week's episode of the Mobcast, Chemical Bun Production's Carlos Rodela and GameZone's Ben PerLee join Bitmob's Demian Linn and Dan Hsu. The group discusses Sony's recently announced Next Generation Portable project; location-based, GPS-centric handheld apps; which games they think most deserve high-definition remakes; and more.

No, this is not about a game show/turn-based strategy genre mash up. It's about the return of the Ogre series on PSP, and it's also about one little change to a game that has big consequences: the ability to rewind time, both on the battlefield and even to key turning points earlier in the story. That's where the "Wheel of Fortune" comes in.

Video Blips for October 4, 2010. Check out the new Fez gameplay video (!), a look at the shooter Vanquish from game director Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil series), the latest Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit trailer, and more.

News Blips for July 22, 2010. A recent survey suggests that first-person shooters are starting to diminish, the NPD Group reveals that digital PC game purchases are nearly breaking even with retail sales, a group of Dutch gamers establishes a new gaming marathon record, and more.