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.

How did Zippy Gamer UK choose our nominations for Game of the Year? With a list of nearly twenty nominations, watch as the UK side of Zippy Gamer smashes the dreams of those nominated to bring you the top 8 that will duke it out over the coming weeks! Including all of your podcast regulars and favourites, this special edition examines and scrutinises this years best and brightest in this openin... more.

Game of the Year starts here! To celebrate what has been a phenomenal year in gaming, Zippy Gamer is proud to present the ultimate countdown for game of the year: 10 games go in, only one game leaves! But who should win? And why? We’ll be running down the showdowns as each game takes on one another in an attempt to finally figure out just who is the best! So here’s how the awards are going... more.

I had a chat over email with Tom Sennett, a game developer (well known for the popular RunMan series) and old forum friend. If you're interested in game development, give this a read! --- Jon of ZippyGamer: Hey Tom, thanks for agreeing to do the interview with us. I noticed your last name rhymes with my last name, so I assume that means we're both geniuses. Anyway, please give us some basic ... more.

Check out this awesome video of an original video game rap in the full glory of 16-bit pixels. [youtube dhebl9oD5Lc]... 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.

I'm a PC gamer. And as such, I will admit that I have pirated games before. The common view of the pirate is wrong, I believe. The common conception of the pirate is someone who just downloads every new game and they rarely, if ever, buy a game (admittedly, these are the most vocal pirates). However, I believe there are valid reasons to download. Piracy allows me to enjoy out of print games. Pe... more.

GameFly is having a great sale with free shipping on the following used video game titles. I've had good experiences with buying games from GameFly. They come complete with case, manual, and game (of course). The sale ends on the 24th so jump on this soon. I highlighted my favorites with ***. Xbox 360 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - $7.99 Brutal Legend - $9.99 *** Indianapolis 500 Evolution - $9... more.

For as long as I can remember discussing games with other people, a topic that comes up often is the costs of games. Many gamers would love for games to be cheaper. And sure, why not? I'd love to buy a new Ferrari for $10,000 too. Although games have actually become cheaper since previous decades (with inflation considered), the idea of shelling out $50-60 for a new game is still too much. Luckily... more.