Serious games: Ars looks at games that tackle the big issues
(via Arts Technica) -- Video games may still be seen as a hobby for the young or the young at heart, but what happens when games try to tackle truly mature subjects? Ars digs into the games that try to say something, and finds that not every princess can be saved.
New technology turns car ride into a video game
(via Arts Technica) -- When the kids have watched all their movies on that long car trip, what do you do next? Why, turn the ride into an actual video game, of course!
Original Fallout developer concerned, excited about new games
(via Arts Technica) -- How do the original developers feel about where the Fallout franchise is headed? Both excited and dubious, apparently.
Logitech to cut the cord on your mic this December
(via Arts Technica) -- While nearly everything these days is wireless, the microphone on your rhythm game probably isn't. Logitech to the rescue!
Nintendo's Fils-Aime talks DSi, Wii HD
(via Arts Technica) -- Nintendo of America's president Reggie Fils-Aime talks about some of the changes made to the newest DS, as well as the the recent rumors about an HD capable Wii.
Sony Holiday Event: Valkyria Chronicles hands on
(via Arts Technica) -- Sega's unique blend of turn-based strategy and real-time, third-person shooting action in Valkyria Chronicles makes it a PS3 exclusive to watch this holiday.
Ports coming late, if at all, to PC. Time for the piracy argument
(via Arts Technica) -- PC gamers are getting the short end of the stick with release dates and ports of popular titles. Here comes the piracy argument.
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday: Groovy ninja stickball edition
(via Arts Technica) -- Three new titles join the Xbox Live Arcade line-up this week. Get ready for some stickball and ninja action.
Sony still working on PS3 video store for Canada, Europe
(via Arts Technica) -- A Sony rep has confirmed to Ars that the company is still hard at work towards bringing the PlayStation Video Store to non-US regions.
Tetris Co. strikes again: another iPhone app clone is pulled
(via Arts Technica) -- Sit close to the fire and listen closely to the harrowing tale of iPhone game clones, intellectual property, and the perils of iTunes Store exposure.
Google enters gaming with AdSense for Games
(via Arts Technica) -- Web giant Google has announced a brand new initiative that will expand its AdSense advertising program to web-based games.
Sony Holiday Event: first-party peripheral round-up
(via Arts Technica) -- Both Sony's official Bluetooth headset and its Bluetooth keypad proved to be neat little accessories that complement the blossoming PS3 platform.
Home absent from otherwise strong Sony Holiday Preview event
(via Arts Technica) -- Looking to trump Microsoft's recent holiday event, Sony hosted a preview showcase of its own, forecasting a strong holiday full of big first- and second-party titles and some new peripherals.
Sony Holiday Event: Prince of Persia hands-on
(via Arts Technica) -- Prince of Persia may be sporting a hot new look and a hot new partner mechanic, but something about the title just feels off. Hands-on impressions inside.
Sony Holiday Event: the first levels of Resistance 2
(via Arts Technica) -- With just under a month to go before the game hits store shelves, Insomniac showed off some of the single-player campaign for its big PS3 holiday blockbuster Resistance 2.