Michael Launay

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Piki Politics- The Violence in Video Games Labeling Act

Piki Politics- The Violence in Video Games Labeling Act

Let’s face it – like it or not, as video games become more and more mainstream, we’re going to see more and more instances of politics...
Editorial: Sony, We Need to Talk About the Vita

Editorial: Sony, We Need to Talk About the Vita

Look, Sony, my Vita has served me well. With my current rotation of Rayman: Origins, MLB 12: The Show, Disgaea 3, and Gravity Rush, I’...
Piki Politics: Pointing the Finger at Videogames

Piki Politics: Pointing the Finger at Videogames

Let’s face it – like it or not, as videogames become more and more mainstream, we’re going to see more and more instances of politics ...
Piki Politics: A Tale of Tetris, IP Infringement, and New Jersey

Piki Politics: A Tale of Tetris, IP Infringement, and New Jersey

Let’s face it – like it or not, as videogames become more and more mainstream, we’re going to see more and more instances of politics ...
Piki Politics: A Closer Look at the Decision in Brown v. EMA

Piki Politics: A Closer Look at the Decision in Brown v. EMA

Let’s face it – like it or not, as videogames become more and more mainstream, we’re going to see more and more instances of p...
Max Payne 3 a Flop, Sales Apparently Slumping

Max Payne 3 a Flop, Sales Apparently Slumping

Despite favorable reviews, it appears that Max Payne 3 isn’t doing so well on the sales charts. According to several tweets from high-...
ESA Weighs in on Possible Xbox 360 Ban

ESA Weighs in on Possible Xbox 360 Ban

Remember when International Trade Commission Judge David Shaw recommended that all US imports and sales of Xbox 360s be blocked? Well, the E...
Piki Politics – Brown v EMA

Piki Politics – Brown v EMA

Let’s face it – like it or not, as videogames become more and more mainstream, we’re going to see more and more instances of p...
Molyneux and Other Industry Figures Not Sold on Wii U

Molyneux and Other Industry Figures Not Sold on Wii U

The Wii U has been the subject of much discussion following Nintendo’s E3 press conference. Former Lionhead Studios boss Peter Molyneu...
Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy Tech Demo is Gorgeous

Square-Enix’s Final Fantasy Tech Demo is Gorgeous

Square Enix may not have brought Final Fantasy Versus XIII with them to E3, but that doesn’t mean they’ve completely forgotten a...
Pokémon Conquest Gets a New Trailer

Pokémon Conquest Gets a New Trailer

Back in April, Nintendo had Pokémon fans atwitter when they announced that Pokémon + Nobunaga’s Ambition would be heading stateside....
Pikmin 3 Announced, is as Quirky and Charming as Ever

Pikmin 3 Announced, is as Quirky and Charming as Ever

Those of you who caught Nintendo’s E3 press conference should already know about Pikmin 3 (along with Miyamoto’s impressive enth...