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When we announced the winners of the Game of the Year contest, there weren't too many surprises. So now we celebrate the best of the best, as chosen by you. The post Games of the Year 2012 appeared first on Game Industry News.

With the PS Vita now out and other platforms like the Apple iPad, Nintendo 3DS and Android going strong, it looks like mobile gaming is not only here to stay, but to get better too. The post Games On The Go! appeared first on Game Industry News.

Over 50,000 of you cast ballots for the games of the year, and the voting is hot and heavy. The GiN Lounge crew goes over some of the more interesting nominations, and predicts the winners. The post Top Games for 2011? appeared first on Game Industry News.

Unlike the last few years that started off kind of soft, 2012 began with a bang, with the news that many awesome games are slated to be released soon. From Mass Effect 3 to Hitman to Halo 4 to Bioshock 3, there's something for everyone! The post What Will 2012 Bring Us? appeared first on Game Industry News.

We begin the hunt for the best games of the year this week, and the GiN gang makes some suggestions as to which games you should consider. Remember, the top games are all up to you! The post What will you nominate? appeared first on Game Industry News.

This week Glyde.com stops by The GiN Lounge to explain how they can offer more money to people selling their used games, and still give buyers a great deal too. Their business model makes everyone a winner. The post Glyde.com Offers Something Better appeared first on Game Industry News.

Our third in the possible Game of the Year titles shows, we focus this week on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Can the northern barbarians take the top prize this year? The post Skyrim’s Beauty And Style appeared first on Game Industry News.

Our second show in a series of possible Game of the Year titles focuses on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. But how does the powerhouse series stack up against Batman and Skyrim? The post Modern Warfare 3 appeared first on Game Industry News.

While other superhero games have had their hits and misses, the Batman series has consistently turned in some really great gaming. What's the caped crusader's secret? The post Batting 1,000 appeared first on Game Industry News.

Publishers and now some developers cry fowl when talking about the used game market, with some even claiming they've lost $30 million or more over it. But we smell just a little BS. The post Still Being Used? appeared first on Game Industry News.

News that Grand Theft Auto V is rapidly being developed stirred up passions last week with the surprise release of the game's first trailer. We analyze the tiny bit shown, and talk about great GTA games of old. The post A New Grand Theft Auto! appeared first on Game Industry News.

In the United States, the divorce rate is 3.4 percent. But online in MapleStory, out of thousands of marriages, couples divorce 75 percent of the time. Are gamers doing something wrong? The post Not Happily Ever After appeared first on Game Industry News.

Before GameSalad came along, you practically needed a computer science degree to make a good game. But today, with their innovative tools, almost anyone can turn their vision into reality. The post Game Design For All? appeared first on Game Industry News.

A recent panel of Sony developers predicted some amazing things for their games over the next ten years. We look at some of their claims and what they mean for the console giant, and the rest of the industry too. The post The Future of Gaming appeared first on Game Industry News.

We celebrate the launch of the new GiN Website this week, and point out the new features and functionality, plus shine a bit of light on the folks who help to make Gameindustry.com possible every single day. The post In With The New! appeared first on Game Industry News.

Not even a 5.9 magnitude earthquake can keep us from this week's GiN Lounge show. The trouble is, gamers don't seem to have the same attitude about their games, as a survey shows most remain unfinished. The post Do You Finish Your Games? appeared first on Game Industry News.

A surprising if not shocking video posted on our Facebook page shows the comical, misinformed and somewhat inexcusable way Native Americans have been portrayed in games. Sound familiar? The post Diversity In The Industry appeared first on Game Industry News.

The GiN Lounge achieves centenarian status by reaching its 100th episode! So we're hosting a huge party in the lounge to celebrate, and everyone is invited. Come laugh it up in a most unusual show this week. The post Happy 100th Episode! appeared first on Game Industry News.

The game industry has often been accused of a lack of innovation, but quite a few titles have come out recently that deserve special praise. And what of the new games this holiday season? The post Innovation Always On My Mind appeared first on Game Industry News.

Our third show on the economy in a year, publisher Wooley points out some interesting trends, like how the unemployment numbers can really affect the GiNDex and the industry's overall health. The post Econ 301 appeared first on Game Industry News.