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Why blaming the UCSB shootings on video games is lazy and wrong

Once again, a killer's true obsessions are clouded by his love of consoles. 

On May 26, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Online multiplayer returns for the original ‘Halo’

It's good news for everyone but fans of Crysis

On May 4, 2014 by Imad Khan

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Devoted gamer runs back into burning house to save his Xbox

The fire caused $80,000 in damages, but you can’t put a price on preserving your progress in Call of Duty

On Jan 27, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Microsoft’s Cortana: Is Siri about to meet her match?

Move aside Siri, there is a new Her on the way.

On Jan 22, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Daily Fluff: Kitten cries foul in Xbox gaming tournament

Suzie is understandably upset by the alleged sabotage.

On May 24, 2013 by [email protected]

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For Your Consideration: A YouTube guide to Emmy nominations

It's been said that YouTube is the new TV. As such, these compelling webseries deserve Emmy nominations.

On Mar 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Streamy Awards winners announced

Burning Love, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, and Epic Rap Battles of History took home the bulk of the awards.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Halo creators surprise adorable 5-year-old fan in the hospital

A 5-year-old recovering from a liver transplant got a big surprise from Bungie, the company behind his favorite video games.

On Jan 21, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Rape, harassment, and misogyny in Geek Culture: 2012 in review

2012 was truly not a good year for female geeks. Here’s how the year looked on a month-by-month basis.

On Dec 18, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Daily Fluff: Puppy Falls Asleep After 48-Hour Halo Marathon

Max had to see how the latest game in the franchise ended. 

On Nov 16, 2012 by [email protected]

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YouTube Guide: The Wanted meet Halo 4

British boy band meets first-person shooter sensation in this Halo 4-themed parody of The Wanted's "Glad You Came."

On Nov 8, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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Halo 4 creators introduce lifetime ban for sexism

For the creators of Halo 4 to state that such behavior will have direct consequences—and to do so before the game’s release—sets a hugely important precedent.

On Oct 31, 2012 by Aja Romano

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“Halo 4” movie skips theaters, goes direct-to-YouTube

Microsoft's full-length, $10 million Halo flick may prove that direct-to-Internet is the new direct-to-DVD.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Aisha Tyler brings out the big guns

The Archer voice actress uses heavy artillery to show the haters what's what. 

On Jun 13, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Rooster Teeth hits one billion views

The company best known for "Red vs Blue" hit a YouTube milestone only 30 others have reached before.

On May 7, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh