Generally, the first rule when it comes to rescuing hostages is ‘don’t let everybody get horribly done in.’ But sadly, this proves too much of a stumbling block for many game heroes. Be it accidentally killing geriatrics with a killer virus or letting the damsel in distress get crushed by a cow, the following rescue missions all get botched. Spectacularly.

Animated gifs, popular among forum trolls and AOL moms alike, pack a massive punch into a few short frames. Sometimes enterprising net dweebs painstakingly add videogame sprites for bonus lulz, and after seeing a few of these in the wild we decided to try our hand at it. ...

Everyone remembers the names of the great… the games that sold, inspired or won over millions. We still recall them with nostalgia and discuss them with reverence. But what about the opposite extreme? What about the worst of the very worst? Shouldn’t their names be equally famous, if only so that we may study their sins and promise never to repeat them? ...

Pointless crap you do that PR suits love you for. ...

In recent years Comic-Con has become one of the biggest events in the US for anyone who enjoys videogames/comics/movies/anime/science fiction. But actually being there is totally overrated - the crowds, the overpriced hotels, the aromas of the unwashed masses - especially when you can follow all the spectacle and excitement from the comfort of your preferred computer workstation. ...

Mums are genetically programmed to stop you doing the things you like. As you get older, perhaps you start to understand their reasoning - even perhaps admitting they're right. But not when it comes to videogames.

John Lennon once said that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus. Take a look at the current gaming charts and you could draw the conclusion that music games are now more popular than The Beatles. Obviously, music games themselves aren’t a new phenomenon, but their current popularity, and specifically that of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, certainly is. ...

Throw all personal commitments to the wind and get ready for 24 solid hours of gaming with the GR crew. We’re gonna kick it all off on Friday, August 14 at 5pm Pacific and play until Saturday, August 15 5pm Pacific. Follow along with our schedule below to get in on the action, or follow any of the GamesRadar team on Twitter as we slowly lose our minds to sleep deprivation. ...

Earlier this year, Metaboli, a leader in the world of digital distribution, announced an incredible 120% year-on-year growth. They boast partnerships with Rockstar, Paradox and Epic Games and have recently inked a deal with Ubisoft, making their games available by its download-to-own for the first time. ...