Angry Birds is a popular game that is sweeping the nation. It was originally developed as a Smartphone app for the iPhone in 2009 by Rovio Mobile. Since its release, the game has grown in popularity and inspired online flash versions of the game to develop. History: The history of Angry Birds started with a simple drawing of upset looking birds in a sling shot that did not have any legs. Fro... more.

Everyone goes to Toad's house to get all the hottest power ups like the power leaf, tanooki suit, fire flower, etc. But how do you think Toad gets them? It requires determination, athleticism, a hard head and a tennis racket. Nowadays, Toad makes the items in himself, but there was a time when it was not so easy. This is the story of Toad Versus the Question Block! [flashvideo file=http://zippy... more.

Released in August of 1997 - Goldeneye 007 was an instant mega video game hit and received rave reviews from video game players from all over the country. Goldeneye was a first person view action game based on the James Bond movie which was also called Goldeneye and it called for sleep-overs, birthday parties, and the ultimate hang out sessions for kids of all ages. Some of the best memorie... more.

It’s crazy to think, but the Pokémon franchise has been a part of our pop culture lexicon for fifteen years now. You know all the little kids who started playing when they were six or seven? Well, they’re old enough to go to the bars now – and, to be honest, a lot of them are probably still playing Pokémon. Fans of the game have multiple opportunities to compete with their well-crafted tea... more.

We all have characters in games we don't like, but these are my least favorite of all of them, they prove themselves to be almost useless, and extremely annoying. 5. Mario Auditore (Assassins Creed 2/Brotherhood) "Don't you recognize me? It's a-me, Mario".  I don't think the leader of the Assassin Order should say things that him or her into a joke on the internet. At the beginning of Assas... more.

After 15 years of waiting, Duke Nukem Forever was finally released in June. The game has had a troublesome childhood, and many have grown out of childhood waiting for it to finally be released. Unfortunately, it seems as though many gamers and game reviewers do not think too highly of it. Dated graphics, choppy gameplay, and crude, poorly executed humor are just a few of the complaints lodged agai... more.

Gaming has long been perceived to be a male activity and even today, with supposed gender equality, there are far more male gamers than female gamers. With major publishers like Activision citing females as unpopular heroines in games despite the popularity of Lara Croft and Samus Aran, it is little wonder females are so reluctant to get into the world of gaming. However, for the small percentage ... more.

People have predicted it would happen for a while now and it has finally arrived, paying for online multiplayer. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 features free multiplayer but also offers a new service called Call of Duty: Elite. Call of Duty: Elite cost money but tracks your stats, your game results, helps you set up games between your "clan" and other teams, and other services. Mortal Kombat also ... more.

Gaming in the 1990s and early 2000s was very PC-focused. Visiting the local game shop, the PC section was easily the biggest, with huge titles such as The Sims, Civilization, the Total War Series and Myst selling millions of units and dominating the shelves. LAN parties were all the rage amongst the gaming fraternity and when the wider MUD and then MMO markets emerged they enhanced this experien... more.

I am a 24 year old woman and I enjoy nothing more than blowing the heads off of menacing zombie folk (Left 4 Dead), brutally and bloodily gashing my enemies in half with a chainsaw (MadWorld), thieving and murdering my way through the criminal underworld (Grand Theft Auto IV) and relentlessly poking opponents with a rod until they are on the floor and somewhere between unconscious and dead (as Kil... more.