E3 2009: Bayonetta Demo and Hands-On First Look

A first look at SEGA's stylish action game, Bayonetta, at E3.

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E3 2009: Natsume’s Impressive Harvest Moon Line Up

Natsume showcased the many Harvest Moon title coming out this year...time to get your farming on!

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E3 2009 Hands On – God of War 3

An E3 hands on look at God of War III.

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E3 2009 First Look – Just Cause 2

An E3 first look at Just Cause 2 by Eidos and Avalanche Studios.

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E3 2009 First Look – Aliens vs Predator

First look at the Marine campaign of Aliens vs Predator by Sega and Rebellion at E3 2009.

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Gaming Angels Post E3 Wrap-up

The Gaming Angels post E3 wrap up!

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Women & Digital Life Study

Women are becoming an increasing market for technology and in gaming.  Some of the top brands among women include Apple, Sony, and Microsoft.  Even at this year’s E3, each of the big press conferences dedicated blocks of time to talk about games that target the ‘tween girls and female market with games that focused on exercise and other activities. “As women close the gender-gap in technology use, being top-of-mind is more important than before” said Donna Hall, co-director of the Women & Digital Life study. “Teens and young women influence their parents’ choices while moms make choices for themselves and their children, suggesting strong potential for additional Apple products in the home.” You can read about the full Women & Digital Life study here.

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E3 2009: Into the Pixel: Interview with Joseph Olin

Trina and April sit down with Joseph Olin, the President of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and talk about Into the Pixel, art, and video games.

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E3 2009: Project Natal

Microsoft reveals Project Natal at their E3 2009 press conference.

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Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise Review

It is Rare to find a TV or movie franchise that actually puts out a decent game as it is rare to find a TV or film adaptation of a game that is done well. In the case of Viva Piñata, the TV show was created in conjunction with the game. I can’t recall exactly how I heard about the game, but I know when the words “garden”, “piñatas”, and “romancing” all appeared in the same sentence, I had to play it. At first glance, Viva Piñata looks like a children’s game. It is loaded with colorful and cutesy characters. However, the first game of the series was probably a little too difficult for the children that the TV show was aiming for. That’s not to say that young children didn’t enjoy the game, but it does have a level of difficulty that can make it challenging even for the

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