It's Cinco de Mayo, everyone! It's just another holiday people use as an excuse to get incredibly drunk but with the added bonus of Mexican food. Ah, cultural sensitivity at its finest. Before you head out bar-hopping or Corona-guzzling, here's the Wednesday edition of the Community Spotlight.

Fable 3 Wants to Touch You
By Frank Anderson
Peter Molyneux has a history of being extremely outspoken about his upcoming projects, and Fable 3 is no different. Frank takes a look back at the series and speculates on how Molyneux's excitement  for Natal could influence Fable 3.

Narrative Techniques: A Look at Setting Characterization
By Nathan Andrews
Think of the games that really hook you, from the personalities of their characters to the world you're playing in. How much does the setting and tone of a game affect on your enjoyment? Nathan expands upon the idea that the setting of a game is a character, only it's a silent one that can have more influence on the experience than the protagonist's story ever could.

The Demise of a Genre
By Isaiah Taylor
Have we hit the saturation point for Marine-oriented shooters? Isaiah tackles this subject with a look at other popular genres that are initially well received but eventually fall victim to their own popularity.

3D Gaming and Motion Controls Should not Be Feared
By Thomas Lin
Thomas makes a bold move in this article: He compares the most fanatical dissenters of 3D and motion-controlled gaming to loony street preachers. Strangely, I find myself in agreement even though I am against the progression toward motion control.

PAX East 2010 Guerilla Shoot
By Richard Tierman
We've seen a lot of personal accounts come out of PAX East this year, but none of them capture the feeling of meandering through a cramped convention center or being hopelessly lost in a new city. Richard corrects this with his stealthily recorded footage of his three days at PAX.