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Video game dialogue still falls short too often. Maybe more games should try to communicate without talking.

It's tough to make a video game that's genuinely funny. Here are three reasons why they struggle and how to overcome them.

Collectibles can either be a massive chore or an irresistible compulsion. Here are five steps to make finding items fun.

This week's Tweetbook Q&A features responses from the Bitmob community on the new OnLive microconsole and 2D platformers. Now with more staff responses, too!

Most gaming experiences end up feeling like novels. I want the equivalent of a short story.

After a long decline, adventure games are back from the dead. Here are three reasons why they're thriving, and three ways to avoid a second demise.

In this week's Tweetbook Q&A, the Bitmob community discusses Call of Duty: Black Ops and the future of 3D gaming. Join the conversation!

The father of Mario has a favorite child: Super Mario World. But is it actually the best Mario game of all time?

Is sequelitis killing video game creativity? Here are two lessons in innovation the industry can learn.

In this week's Tweetbook Q&A, we get your opinions on gaming content on television. Join the conversation!

In the course of any shooter campaign, I accidentally murder my allies dozens of times over. So why don't they die? And why don't I care?

This week's Tweetbook Q&A features the Bitmob community's most terrifying gaming experiences. Join the conversation!

How deadly books, fish-like zombies, inappropriate classical music, and early polygon graphics combined to turn a standard adventure game into a terrifying experience.

In this week's Tweetbook Q&A, we ask the community about their favorite NES memories, and how they use game walkthroughs and FAQs.

Calling a game "linear" doesn't have to be an insult. In fact, if you want a stronger story, it's a compliment.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 might still feel like "God of War: Jedi Edition," but after playing the demo, I'm pretty OK with that.

In this week's Tweetbook Q&A, the Bitmob community discusses actors for roles in video-game movies and which holiday releases to look forward to.

Growing up means less time for games. But it also means new and different gaming experiences. And that's a good thing.

Find me a game with a full-featured set of character options, and I'll gladly waste hours upon hours on it. But their reality never lives up to their potential.

From the moment you put the disc in, NBA 2K11 drops you straight into Michael Jordan's shoes. But my performance was well short of MVP level.