Funko to release 'Gears of War' Pop! figures

Gears of War Funko Pop! figures made their debut at the San Diego Comic-Con with the SDCC exclusive Marcus Fenix Pop! figure, and now fans of the popular Microsoft franchise will finally be able to get their hands on additional characters.

'Chime Sharp' now available on Steam

After six years of waiting, fans of the music-based puzzler Chime can finally get their hands on the long awaited sequel with Chime Sharp. The game, which is now available on Steam, mixes Tetris-like elements with electronic music.

Review: Yogibo 'Max' is the ultimate beanbag

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When it comes to playing video games, watching television, or reading a book the furniture that you're relaxing on plays a large factor in the enjoyment of whatever form of media you're consuming. Bean bags may have the stereotype of being just for kids, however, Yogibo is producing high quality beanbags suitable for adults too.

First hand look at the Plantronics RIG 4VR at Pax East

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Future owners of the PlayStation VR may be disappointed to learn that it comes bundled with 10mm driver buds. Those wanting to experience virtual reality in the best possible way are going to want to upgrade the audio, and the new RIG 4VR by Plantronics will be your best option. We caught up with Plantronics during Pax East for a first hand look at the RIG 4VR.

Hands on 'Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk' expansion at Pax East

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We caught up with Wizards of the Coast during Pax East in Boston, Mass. for a first hand look at Avalon Hill's new expansion to its popular cooperative board game Betrayal at House on the Hill. Widow's Walkis actually the first expansion Betrayal at House on the Hill has received, despite the original base game making its debut over a decade ago.

Interview: LucidSound's Alex Verrey on redefining gaming headsets

LucidSound LS30 universal wireless gaming headset.
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LucidSound recently launched their new LS30 universal wireless gaming headset. One glance at it, and you'll immediately notice that the LS30 looks unlike any other gaming headset you've ever seen.

First hand look at 'Chasm' at Pax East

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We caught up with Bit Kid, Inc. at Pax East 2016 for a first hand look at their upcoming indie game Chasm. This 2D Metroidvania is reminiscent of Castlevania, and holds no bars back when it comes to increasingly ramping up in difficulty.

Review: Phonetic Eyewear Stanley glasses allow you to work and game longer

If you've spent any lengthy period of time looking at computer monitor or watching a television, then chances are you've suffered from strained and tired eyes at one point or another. It's a proven fact that staring at the blue light emitted from electronic devices can also prevent you from falling to sleep at night.

Review: The Glomtom isn't just for gamers

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If you watch a lot of Twitch.tv, then you may have seen one of your favorite streamers using a unique gaming accessory: The Glomtom. This innovative product provides comfort, support, and better posture for gamers who spend hours with their gaming controller.

'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses' producer on video game music

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In an exclusive interview with the producer of The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses tour, Jason Michael Paul shares with David Leavitt the impact one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time has had on video game music and its effect on culture.

'Magic' player Jared Boettcher addresses DCI suspension and 'ShuffleGate'

Today Oct. 30, 2014 Magic: The Gathering player Jared Boettcher was stripped of his Rookie of the Year award and suspended from competing in DCI sanctioned Magic: The Gathering tournaments for four years in an announcement by Wizards of the Coast. This stemmed from public uproar over the way Boettcher shuffled his opponent's deck, allegedly seeing the bottom cards and moving them to the top in a recent StarCityGames.com event (see the attached video and slideshow for example). According to Wizards of the Coast's director of organized play Helene Bergeot, "This was not an isolated incident, but rather took place at multiple tournaments during the 2013–2014 season." In an interview with David Leavitt, Boettcher denies all allegations of intentionally cheating.

Display your games in style with the Gameply

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Have you ever wanted to display your video game collection in an elegant and artistic way instead of buried away in a bookcase or hidden away in the closed cabinet of your entertainment center?

Hands on 'World Zombination'

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We recently met up with Cambridge, Mass. based independent video game developer Proletariat, Inc. for a first hand look at their upcoming game World Zombination. Players choose between two factions, humans or zombies, and must either defend a city in a tower defense style or infect and destroy the city in real time strategy fashion.

Review of 'Forza Horizon 2' for Xbox One

Forza Horizon 2 gives you so much freedom that it's the things you can't do which you'll notice. Speeding 174 miles per hour down the highway blasting the 1812 Overture, I hydroplaned my Lamborghini and crashed into the rail-guard. I should have careened through the pouring night sky and sailed over the edge into the Mediterranean Ocean. Instead, I bounced off of the impenetrable wall and the race continued as if nothing happened.

Hands on 'Exposure'

Exposure. Photo courtesy of The Sheep's Meow, used with permission.

We caught up with Brian Chung from The Sheep's Meow for a first hand look at their upcoming video game Exposure. This indie title is a game of deception, and you'll need to keep hidden in order to stay alive.

Hands on 'Alien Makeout Simulator' at Boston FIG

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She looked breathtaking, wearing a stunning red dress which showed every voluptuous curve of her body. Our eyes connected, and for a moment I forgot what lay beneath them. The long night had culminated to this moment. It was now or never.

Review of 'Monochroma' for PC

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Nowhere Studios' upcoming indie game Monochroma leads with an incredible start, immediately grabbing your attention with its unique art style and gorgeous presentation: Grayscale with red highlights. Running through a playground with your red scarf rippling behind in the wind as if it were the cape of a superhero, you're chasing after your younger brother who's flying a red kite through the cornfields in the background.

Review of 'Crowman & Wolfboy' for iOS

Crowman & Wolfboy.
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Crowman & Wolfboy is a highly stylistic post apocalyptic platform runner. Wither Studios sent us an iOS copy to review of the game's first part, World One, and the first thing we noticed about this unique game is its art style.

Interview with award-winning video game composer Peter McConnell

We caught up with the award-winning composer Peter McConnell to discuss his recent work on the Broken Age soundtrack. McConnell has been creating video game music for decades, with previous notable scores including Double Fine'sBrutal Legend and Psychonauts, along with the classic LucasArts titles Grim Fandango and Monkey Island.

Hands on 'Fenix Furia'

Buried among the myriad of indie games at PAX East was a hidden gem: "Fenix Furia" (this game was previously known as "Fenix Rage"_by Green Lava Studios. This addictive fast-paced platformer is one part "Super Meat Boy" meets both "Flappy Bird" and "Sonic the Hedgehog."