Blogcritics Category: Gaming: News

UGO Buys 1up.com, EGM Discontinued

Mark Buckingham — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 05:34:53 EST

Another one bites the dust, but this one meant more to me.
Two rather large bits of news dropped on January 7th. The first is that UGO has bought 1up.com and its associated sites (GameVideos.com, MyCheats.com, and GameTab.com). Though some of the staff has been let go as a result of the buyout, the site will remain and supposedly get a boost from the services and financing this deal will provide.The other...

Game du Jour Deals: January 5 - January 11, 2009

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:43:34 EST

Celebrate the start of the New Year by playing some cheap casual games from Game du Jour.
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. January 5th: 60% off on Master...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/29/2008

Brian Szabelski — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:41:42 EST

Nintendo ends the year with a bang on the Virtual Console and WiiWare.
As 2008 comes to an end and Nintendo counts up all the money they made off their hardware and software this holiday season, they have one last hurrah left in store for us via this week's releases on the Wii Shop Channel. Like most weeks, it's a combination of two WiiWare titles and one Virtual Console classic, but unlike some past weeks, the...

Game du Jour Deals: December 29 - January 4

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:22:25 EST

Celebrate the New Year with some casual games from Game du Jour.
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. December 29th: 60% off on ...

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Kids

Tall Writer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:05:43 EST

Catch up on the all age games you might have missed this holiday season!
This year’s treasure trove of games for the younger crowd feature endless entertainment options. Check out these gems while you’re out shopping.Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/22/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:51:51 EST

If you were expecting anything holiday-themed, prepare to be let down. Otherwise, it's another average week.
It's the holiday season, which means that there are going to be a lot of kids opening up presents. Will there be Wiis and DSes inside, or will their parents be holding onto those consoles for themselves this year? Who knows. But one thing is for certain: the Wii is still a hot item for holiday shoppers this year ... for the third year in a row....

End of the Year Holiday Video Game Treasures - Adults

Tall Writer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:53:28 EST

Catch up on all the exciting games you might have missed amid the holiday frenzy!
It’s easy to get lost in the end-of-the-year release frenzy. Fear not. This guide can help you find some unique games for that special someone (or yourself) this holiday season. Bangai-O-Spirits (DS)The robotic action game boasts immense battle movements and attacks amid several levels. Fight with missiles, swords, and wall-bouncing bullets...

Child's Play Charity 2008 at $1 Million and Counting

Mark Buckingham — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:09:56 EST

Looks to be another record-setting year for the charity, and there's still time left to get involved.
It started out in part as a reaction to the media decrying gamers as malicious ne'er-do-wells, responsible for everything wrong with society (much the way MTV viewers were maligned in the 1980s). It's grown into a charity that not only benefits countless sick children around the world, but has stuffed a sock in the traps of the same people...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/15/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:04:35 EST

It's time to say goodbye to a WiiWare friend in the Strong Bad series, as the final installment hits today.
This week on the Virtual Console, the mood is a little somber. Why? Because this week sees the final installment in the very-popular Strong Bad series from Sam and Max developer Telltale Games. While I'm thankful for all the hard work Telltale put into these games to make them what they are, I'm also on the verge of demanding a second...

Game du Jour Deals: December 15 - 21

Toni Dimayuga — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:40:01 EST

With a week before Christmas, why not treat yourself to a cheap and fun casual game?
Game du Jour is a "One Deal a Day" website for casual PC games. Every day of the week, Game du Jour sells one downloadable game at a steep discount.Every week, Blogcritics Magazine will bring you a look of those games, so you know what to expect when the featured game gets its 24 hours in the spotlight.Mon. December 15th: 70% off on...