People like to have fun. This is obvious. Games are a part of virtually every culture and gaming has the power to make the world a better place. The Fun Theory Not long ago I heard about The Fun Theory, which is simply brilliant. The idea of the fun theory is that having fun is a good way to change behavior. The web site challenges visitors to think of creative ways to improve the world by... more.

Sega was the king of risqué adult video game ads back in the day. Let's take a look at the top five. Warning: These are not safe for work! Sega gives a new meaning to "playing with your joystick." A classy reference to the "masturbating will make you go blind" myth. Yeah, it's somewhat common for those in the North to pee their name in the snow. Don't ask me why. Th... more.

The free game that so many of us loved, 1 vs. 100, has been canceled. It was just recently confirmed that there will be no third season for the popular Xbox Live title. This is a shame, since it was arguably the best free game on the Xbox Live network and was a lot of fun to play with friends if you were in the mood for some relaxing and non-serious gaming. It was also a very unique experie... more.

As I've watched the FIFA World Cup 2010 over the past few weeks, it became increasingly obvious to me that the sport should be represented in video games not only as a football/soccer game, but also as a fighting game. Here are 10 images that explain why. #1 Ouch. Congrats to Spain for winning the cup. You earned it. (click the image above for the fun animated version) #2 This gu... more.

Video documentaries are one of my favorite ways to learn about something. Honestly, the Discovery Channel has taught me many things through documentaries that I would have never bothered learning about from a book. Someone I know from the GameSpy forums is making his own video game documentary titled, You Meet The Nicest People Making Video Games. Check out the trailer: [youtube sF6t4TUgW... more.

Microsoft recently announced a new design for the Xbox 360 console. Improvements include built-in WiFi, a bigger standard hard drive (250GB), smaller size and quieter operation. It will be available later this week in North America and will cost $299. The question on everyone's mind is if the Red Rings of Death issue has finally been fixed. Some have reported that the ventilation on the new... more.

To say that Microsoft went all out this year at the E3 Expo is probably an understatement. Rather than just telling us the new name of "Project Natal", they hired Cirque du Soleil to put on a custom 45-minute show, which took months of planning and included 76 performers. If you've never been to a Cirque du Soleli, let me tell you, it is an unforgettable experience. And I imagine this is what M... more.

Here's our collection of high-quality desktop Dead Space 2 wallpaper. "Engineer Isaac Clarke returns in Dead Space™ 2 for another blood-curdling adventure in the sequel to the critically acclaimed Dead Space™. After waking from a coma on a massive space city known as "The Sprawl," the lone survivor of a horrific alien infection finds himself confronting a catastrophic new nightmare. Battlin... more.

Here's our collection of high-quality desktop Super Street Fighter IV wallpaper. "The critically-acclaimed Street Fighter® IV returns with all-new features including new characters, new ultra combos, new online modes, new stages, the return of bonus stages and re-tuned online and offline gameplay. The 35-character roster of Super Street Fighter® IV includes all new characters such as the dead... more.

Here's our collection of high-quality desktop Portal 2 wallpapers. "Coming this holiday. Portal 2 is the sequel to 2007's Game of the Year and draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original over 70 industry accolades. Features single and multiplayer co-op modes." Click any of the thumbnails below for the full image. To use as your deskt... more.