An essay on the state of video game reviewing and criticism. Keith Stuart on gaming’s relationship to rock ‘n’ roll. Has Nintendo betrayed the core gamer, or is it the core gamer that fell out of love with Nintendo? Hide and Geek affirms the latter; the GayGamer responds.

The N-word makes its way into Animal Crossing; Nintendo apologizes. An interview with Ken Levine.  Patrick Klepeck visits Bethesda’s offices in Fallout 3 and comes out dissappointed. The top 5 PC games of the year according to Game|Life. From Action button, reviews of Fable II, Gears of War 2, and Dead Space.

The most retarded gaming consoles ever.