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Steam continues the holiday fire sale

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:19:15 -0700

There is no better time of year to grab great PC games at cut-rate prices, as Steam continues their big holiday and post-holiday sale with huge deals on select games.Today's particularly notable Jade Empire -- Bioware's Asian-themed, Kung-f...

SteelSeries Siberia in-ear headset review

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:10:31 -0700

The SteelSeries Siberia in-ear headset is a flexible, portable in-ear audio system good for PC or mobile gaming and audio applications. The Siberia in ear headset is a simple pair of in-ear headphones with a detachable, uni-directional micr...

Study: Female MMO players more 'hardcore' than male players

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:21:29 -0700

A study published in the Journal of Communication reveals that female MMO gamers are actually a little more dedicated ('hardcore') than their male counterparts, while being more concilliatory about their involvement with MMO games.The study of more t...

Left 4 Dead 2 authoring tools released

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:27:07 -0700

Valve has released the Left 4 Dead 2 authoring tools and add-on support.You can install the add-on through your steam client to enable you to play any custom map, including custom maps made for the original L4D. Open Steam, click on the Tools tab, an...

Digital download Christmas deal roundup - December 24th

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:04:42 -0700

The floodgates of last-minute holiday digital download deals have opened. Here's a round up of them from Steam, GamersGate, ImpulseDriven, Gog.com, and Direct2Drive.Follow me on TwitterPCGame_ExaminerSales running through January 3rd i...

Video: Mad Moxxi talks matrimony

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:12:01 -0700

Learn a little about Mad Moxxi, the 'Ringmistress' in Take 2 Interactive's forthcoming DLC for Borderlands, called Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot.

Steam's massive holiday sale begins

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:19:24 -0700

Steam has begun its massive holiday sale, offering significant discounts on most of their games, including major, triple-A recent releases like Batman: Arkham Asylum, Borderlands, and others.Today only you can grab critically-acclaimed games like Def...

SteelSeries 9HD gaming surface review

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:59:36 -0700

The Steelseries 9HD gaming surface is an excellent gaming surface that improves your overall computing experience for both gaming and general day-to-day mousing.Physical characteristicsThe Steelseries 9HD mousepad is very large (10.7" x 12.7&quo...

Sega releases new Aliens vs. Predator trailer

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:53:35 -0700

Sega has posted a new video for Rebellion Software's upcoming Aliens vs. Predator.

Aliens vs. Predator is set to be released in February of 2010 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

SteelSeries Siberia USB sound card review

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:48:17 -0700

Siberia USB Sound card review The SteelSeries Siberia USB sound card offers a lot of features in its tiny package, but it's not for everyone. The SteelSeries Siberia USB sound card is a compact, portable 7.1 USB sound card designed to be used with a ...

Good Old Games hosts holiday fire sale

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:07:50 -0700

Good Old Games (GOG) has put 171 games on sale. That's their entire library, with the exception of December releases.Good Old Games specializes in selling the great games and hits of yesteryear, which they lovingly update to run on modern o...

Tales of Monkey Island complete review (chapters 1-5)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:51:17 -0700

The fifth and final chapter of Tales of Monkey Island, called Rise of the Pirate God, is a little disappointing relative to the first four episodes. But the series as a whole is still a stellar adventure game worthy of every adventure gamer's heart, ...

Last day to get the updated Torchlight for ten bucks on Steam

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:39:04 -0700

The critically-acclaimed action/rpg Torchlight -- one of our twelve best games for Xmas -- has been updated with support for Steam, achievements, and the Steam cloud. Best of all, the newly updated Steam edition of Torchlight is 50% off through the e...

PC gaming mouse roundup

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:59:21 -0700

If you're shopping for a good gaming mouse, check out our gaming mouse buyer's guide and this roundup of PC gaming mouse reviews to help you decide which mouse is best for you.Razer Mamba ($130)Sporting a comfortable right-ha...

PC gaming headset roundup

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:26:07 -0700

If you're in the market for a PC gaming headset, check out our buyer's guide and roundup of reviews to help you choose the best headset for your budget. Although we've got a quick primer to help you understand those characteristics, don't g...

Team Fortress 2 "War" update live, free weekend begins

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:18:16 -0700

The Team Fortress 2 "Order of War" update has been released, and Valve is kicking off the new update by offering a full, FREE weekend of Team Fortress 2.In addition, you can purchase Team Fortress 2 at 50% off if you buy it before the ...

Gifts for PC gamers

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:18:15 -0700

If you've got a PC gamer on your list, we've got plenty of gift suggestions for you -- and the guides to help you shop. Read on for a list of gift ideas for gamers. Gunnar Optiks gaming glassesI was first introduced to Gunnar Optiks and their 'g...

Digital download deal roundup -- December 18th

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:55:57 -0700

Team Fortress 2, Battlefield 2 Collection Complete, and Trine headline our digital deal roundup this week. In addition, GOG.com is giving away a pair of games absolutely free.You might also want to bookmark Direct2Drive's Holiday Sale, as well as Ga...

12 great games of 2009

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:54:49 -0700

All of the big PC game releases for 2009 have hit the streets, so we've compiled a list of 12 games for this holiday season that almost every PC gamer no doubt mentioned in their letter(s) to Santa Claus. Left 4 Dead 2The original Left 4 De...

Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition now on Steam

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:01:32 -0700

Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition is now available on Steam.The Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition includes the full game and all five expansion packs (Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta)&...