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So, it’s been awhile since I’ve talked about MSN Games specific.  Well, aside from the fact I was on vacation for a bit, I am no longer working with MSN Games.  What does this mean for me, and for this … Continue reading →

Real quick post as I’m off to dinner with the in-laws.  Penny Arcade’s third Expo is upon us and it’s getting more press.  Not sure if I can make it to the event this year, but if anyone here is … Continue reading →

I ran across an interesting article today about tech and games on the battlefield in Iraq. The recreation area had several video game systems from all the major makers, as well as 16 computers for true 8vs8 Counterstrike Whether or … Continue reading →

Apologies for the apparent non-sequitor, but this has the potential to change how people connect with one another online.   It looks like the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Deleting Online Predators Act.  While well intentioned, the broad language … Continue reading →

This is intriguing…Starbucks recently launched a new game for the summer that involves a little bit of trivia, mobile phones, texting and pictures.  This reminds me a bit of Nike’s text message campaign a few years ago where people would … Continue reading →

For those of you who play on MSN Games, it should be no surprise that members of the community want to give back to others.  I just think back on all the situations over the years where people have pulled together … Continue reading →

This article here will warm your heart.  In a nutshell, members of a World of Warcraft guild pulled together to help another member in financial challenges due to his cancer treatment.  For all the poliitcal railing against games and people … Continue reading →

You’re in luck.  MSN Games recently launched Game News for all information about games of all types.  If you want to read up on behind the scenes previews, game reviews, strategy guides or the like, this is the place for … Continue reading →

Not to be overshadowed by the Games for Change conference, Casuality gathered industry leaders in Seattle to talk about Casual Games today.  Working with those in this space, I’m bullish on where this all is going.  Casual games are a … Continue reading →