The second half of 2011 is shaping up to be a stellar year in the gaming world, here's a list of some games to look forward to in the months of august to December in this year. Dead Island (PS3, X360, PC): This is a game that I'm really excited about, it's like Dead Rising and Left 4 Dead came together and had a baby. The player takes on the role of one of four survivors stranded on a resort ... 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.

Eyesight and computer use have never gone particularly hand in hand, and Gunnar Optiks plans to solve this relationship problem. With their recently launched line of glasses specifically designed with gamers in mind, the company seems to be the first with a product of this kind. What Are They? Their line of gaming optics, which consists of six different glasses models, is targeted specif... more.

Here are some of the best video game deals for the week of August 1st through August 7th, 2010. Gamestop Gamestop.com is having a Power Saver sale with some fantastic prices on older used games with free shipping if you spend over $39. Check it out. Best Buy Best Buy has a couple of deals. Nothing too special. Xbox 360 deals include Singularity for $39.99, $20 in savings. We also have D... more.

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.

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.