Video Games

Microsoft DirectX is a collection of APIs for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially in game programming. In this video, we'll show you how to use DirectX to pick a 3D object and manipulate it in universal Windows game apps. Download sample:…

For our Wild Wednesday project it's time to get into the wayback machine and not only play a little Doom 3 but play with its source too. I thought this a great series that walks you through getting the source, compiling it, walking you through its structure and more. Doom3 Source Code Review:…

Can’t make it to the upcoming video game mecca that is the E3 Expo 2010? Not to worry, MTV Networks has you covered. According to this recent announcement, MTV is partnering with Microsoft to deliver coverage of the event’s key moments, including the premiere of Project Natal, the innovative…

You know, we love video games as much as the next guy, but really, a badge for playing them? That’s right. The Boy Scouts of America (the Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scout, that is) have officially introduced a new badge for video games. OK, it’s not actually a “merit” badge per se, like…

How hot is the new Beatles’ edition of Rock Band? A new site called TweetMyGaming can show you. This dedicated, real-time Twitter tracker aggregates all the tweets about video games and displays them on its main page in a live-updating feed. You can see what games others are searching for at the…

Video Games Live is an amazing video game concert co-founded by a friend of mine Tommy Tallarico. They have just announced new tour dates in several different countries. If you get a chance to check it out it's a must see. Here's a link to an interview I did with Tommy about Video Games Live a…

We've all been waiting for RockStar Games latest edition of the GTA series...but some of us waited longer than others. I went to Liberty City (aka NYC) to meet and hang with the hardcore fans as they stood in line for hours in the cold hard rain to be the first to get their hands on the game. It's…

I think I can safely assume that we all enjoy a good Rock Band jam session from time to time. BUT- have you (or your neighbors) ever been troubled by the noise the drumstick makes when it hits the drum-pad? It's somewhat like listening to a radio station that's not exactly tuned in right-…

The Tuttle Madcap Misadventures Starlight charity challenge pairs having a good time with doing good. A first of its kind fundraising initiative Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation has partnered with Legacy Interactive on the development of this original game. Learn more about how you can help…

Ever wondered how the characters in your video games look so real? Or how they move so life-like? Well it's easier than you might have thought. Natural Point brings it to your home.See the improvements from last year.