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Sony’s adult-themed thriller Heavy Rain now out on PlayStation 3 has proved to be a polarizing experience for gamers. Writer and Director David Cage explains why there’s a need for a shift toward adult-focused video games, and how some of life’s scariest moments can be effectively portrayed through an interactive experience. Read More »

It’s Wednesday folks, mid week. We are gamers united here at Games Thirst. We don’t fight, fall into fanboy fits or call each other derogative names. No. We simply enjoy games. Read More »

Looking for some answers on breaking into the ever-changing, demanding gaming industry? Liohead Studios shares some pointers with us, and gives some good advice for hopefuls entering each facet of what goes into shipping a game out the door. Read More »

It feels like ages since LA Noire was announced. Team Bondi’s crime thriller has emerged from the ashes and has been shaping up very nicely. Read More »

Take a look at these brand new L.A Noire screenshots that GameInformer just received from Rockstar. Read More »

Five years is the lifespan Microsoft’s Project Natal will enjoy from the time it’s released this fall, says Aaron Greenberg. “The richness of the technology is going to really enable us experiences that had never existed before,” he told CVG. “And we’re not just speaking about what we’re doing this year, but I think two, three, four, five years from ... Read More »

So, Final Fantasy XIII was once a PS3 exclusive as we all know. But at E3 2008, the publisher’s president Yoichi Wada, announced that the game would go multiplatform and would be available on the Xbox 360. PS3 fans were furious when they heard the news, some going as far as to say they won’t purchase the game. I thought ... Read More »

Just how far would you go to express your love for the ‘ol classic videogame Pac-Man? Read More »

The weekend is upon us folks. Every second that passes without you doing something constructive is time wasted. Places to go, people to meet, games to play, life’s what you make it. What are you doing this weekend? Read More »

We have the January 2010 video games software and hardware results for you, and things are not too pretty. In almost every department except accessories, the industry is down when compared to last year. Skip past the break for details. Read More »

Rockstar knows how to advertise, and apparently knows a lot of people. Red Dead Redemption, the westerner that’s due a release on April 27th, has not been the recipient of what we call ‘viral advertising’. You know, this thing that happens on the web where sites (like what we’re doing with Heavy Rain), take it upon themselves to promote a ... Read More »

January has been unusually cluttered with big name video game releases and although most have perform decently, there’s one game that’s kicking all else’s butt. It’s mass damage. Nope it’s not Bayonetta, and neither is it Darksiders – Mass Effect 2 is the best selling game in January… by far. Read More »

May 26th 2010 will be a full year since Sucker Punch released its critically acclaimed title, Infamous, and if four job postings on the studio’s website are to be believed, it should not be too long before with see Cole again. Read More »

In the latest issue of Game Informer Magazine, some new juicy details are to be had. Read More »

Today’s Friday, (you already knew that) and for some reason I’m excited about the weekend. Read More »