No Child Left Behind

No Child Left Behind

In an episode that either proves my five-year-old son is really awesome, or that I should have Child Protective Services called on me, he and I had a lengthy conversation about his favorite Infected in Left4Dead 2. To clarify, he doesn’t have a favorite zombie because he watches me play. He has a favorite...

Ok, we’re kinda freaked out right now

Ok, we’re kinda freaked out right now

We just got this in the mail. We’re a little frightened. You? Popularity: unranked...

Smore Even More on Xbox Live

Smore Even More on Xbox Live

Generally, gamers have been lumped into the hermit, loner, non-social categories, but not anymore! During today’s Microsoft Press conference, a plethora of ways to stay connected to others was announced. Those who are already social butterflies or smores (social media+whore) will squeal with delight...

Our Community Playdate WINNERS

Our Community Playdate WINNERS

On November 23rd, the Games Are Evil crew had the distinct pleasure of getting our journalistic rear-ends handed to us by a multitude of talented 360 gamers. It was an unforgettable experience. Not only has our faith in Xbox Live been restored after seeing the high-caliber personalities out there, but we...

Violence Across the Uncanny Valley

Violence Across the Uncanny Valley

[Hot on the heels of our most commented article ever, Travi returns to stir up debate, hint at conspiracy theories, and get your right brain pumping.] The Uncanny Valley:  When Computer Generated effects in movies become less like a cartoon (Toy Story, Cool World) and more like the real thing (Polar...