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The Big Games of 2011
Many of us around the industry had dubbed 2010 one of the best years of gaming in recent memory. Well we are once again posting for headlines as 2011 looks to trample it in terms of big name games. Al...
First Impressions: NGP/PSP2
So it’s finally official, Sony’s latest worst kept secret is the PSP2. Codenamed the NGP (Next-Gen Portable) it promises near PS3 like graphics, a Quad Core Processor, 2 cameras (on the front and back...
Odion’s Opinion: Super Development
Are the massive games really that massive? Another two weeks have passed and it’s time for another Odion’s Opinion. I’d like to first say thank you to the readers, I got such overwhe...
E3 2010: Interview with Perfect World Entertainment
Big thank you to the Perfect World E3 team, and to Product Manager Jon Belliss for taking the time to answer our questions! ZTGD Can you briefly explain the relationship of PWE to PW in China, and the...
E3 2010: Hands-On With Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo manages to impress again. Let’s get one thing straight, Nintendo has always been the king of portable gaming. Every since that Christmas Day long ago when I received my band new Nintend...
2010: A Gaming Odyssey – Part One
The best (half) year of gaming ever?? Epic. Grandiose. The best year ever. These are all statements that can be made about the state of gaming in the year 2010. So far we have had more top-tier releas...
Qualities of a Successful Game Designer
Breaking into the industry is hard work. More people each year are turning to video games as a form of entertainment. According to The Entertainment Software Association 42% of all homes in the United...
CM4 Accessories: Gaming Protection in Style
Protecting your gaming in style. CM4 makes their debut in the gaming industry by designing premium products that enhance the user experience. With a mission to expand and evolve the devices that consu...
Penny Arcade and Used Games: Legality & Morality
The eternal debate hits home. Full disclosure, I’m a little uncomfortable writing this. I like reading Penny Arcade, I’ve met the people-shaped components that make up the now monolithic P...
The Rise and Fall of Holiday Gaming
The fall of holiday gaming. We have already posted an article on ZTGD about how amazing the first half of this year has been. With blockbuster titles for every system such as Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mas...