Strauss Zelnick took a few jabs at Activision's Call of Duty series, saying annualization can lead to consumers "falling out of love" with a franchise...
The debate on violence in video games continues, only with a suprise interjection from a former FBI senior profiler, who says video games alone do not cause violent behavior. Watch the CBS debate here...
Self-employed musicians understand how challenging it can be to find work and pay the bills in this economy. In a competitive market, it's not always easy to ensure a steady income. But it's not uncommon for those working in the videogame industry to band together for a charitable event to help those in need. Novum Initium is the latest benefit album dedicated to working musicians who struggle to make ends meet due to illness or disability.
The musical shooter man is bowing out of games production, at least for now, as Q Entertainment announces Tetsuya Mizuguchi has taken on a spokesperson role for the company...

Sega has confirmed a February due date and a lineup for its Dreamcast Collection. On the upside, the pack will ship with graphically enhanced versions of four of the console's most popular games. The downside? As predicted, the collection will feature games that have already been announced or released for XBLA and PSN. Also, and PS3 fans will have to sit this one out...

Above: There's a still a chance to get a copy of this special Sega Dreamcast Collection LP
Good news for Australians with their $100 games and delayed releases. Sega decided to give them a break, and is offering a sweet LP to those who pre-order the Sega Dreamcast Collection for the Xbox 360 from retailer, JB Hi-Fi. The record features five tracks from Sonic Adventure, Space Channel 5 Part 2, and Crazy Taxi…
Aliens:
Colonial Marines knocked from the top spot…
The creator of Fable and Black & White has a history of half-fulfilled promises, but he thinks his next big project will be his last...
REDengine 3 will "make RPGs comparable to top-shelf shooters..."