Gin Lounge

A slow decline on the GiNDex has the Lounge Gang hitting the panic button this week, yes we really do have one, and trying to figure out what the heck is going wrong. Step one: Don't Panic. Step Two: Panic. The post This Crazy Economy appeared first on Game Industry News.

Social gaming on sites like Facebook and Myspace are the next big thing it seems, with some titles like Farm Town and Mafia Wars rocketing up to over 10 million players. But is this still a growth market, or has it become overly bloated? The post Social Gaming appeared first on Game Industry News.

Spurred onward by the success of 3D movies like Avatar, the games industry is struggling to catch up and produce top 3D content. But we've got a ways to go it seems. The post Gaming In Three Dimensions appeared first on Game Industry News.

Lots of universities are now offering game degrees, but at least one executive from EA says they aren't worth the paper they're written on. Instead, he urges degrees in more general fields, so grads can work outside the industry if needed. The post Are Game Design Degrees Worth It? appeared first on Game Industry News.

Red Dead Redemption blasted onto the scene like a hot knife through butter, bringing us an unheard of open world set in the American Old West. We celebrate that accomplishment this week in the lounge. The post Rockin’ With Red Dead appeared first on Game Industry News.

News that India-based Reliance Big Entertainment has bought a 50 percent share of Codemasters has triggered shockwaves throughout the industry. Will we start to see a cultural shift towards Indian history and culture in games? The post The Shifting Cultural Landscape appeared first on Game Industry News.

There is a rightfully deserved stigma against games based on movies. But lately, that curse is being broken by great titles like Up and How to Train Your Dragon. Why are these mediums suddenly getting along? The post Movie/Game Tie-ins of 2010 appeared first on Game Industry News.

England is going to the polls today to elect a new government. And surprisingly, support for the British video game industry has become a national issue. Chella sorts it all out, and endorses a winner. The post Election Day UK appeared first on Game Industry News.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on a California case that could have serious repercussions for the entire game industry, and all gamers everywhere. There isn't much lounging in the lounge this week. Join the discussion. The post Here Comes The Judges appeared first on Game Industry News.

The guys take over the lounge this week for some good old fashion sports talk. Everything is on the table from UFC, to the NBA to baseball. And hear a surprising way to end the Madden NFL cover athlete curse, once and for all! The post Sports Talk Radio With GiN appeared first on Game Industry News.

Several articles have come out in recent months showcasing the growing concern of properly representing minorities in video games. But can an industry populated overwhelmingly by white men be expected to realistically depict minorities? The post Are minorities represented properly in games? appeared first on Game Industry News.

Drugs have been around for as long as humanity, but only recently have they started creeping into computer games. Is there a place for them within a game's story, or should we start getting the banning stamp ready? The post Drug Usage In Games appeared first on Game Industry News.

Shooters have been a staple of the industry for almost as long as this has been an industry. But today innovative games like STALKER Call of Pripyat, Bioshock 2 and Borderlands are offering something a bit more. The post New Wave Shooters appeared first on Game Industry News.

With close to 100,000 votes cast by GiN's readers, the best games of the year can finally be defined. We discuss the winners in each category, see if anyone got snubbed, and generally celebrate the victories. Did the best games win? The post The Best Games Of The Year appeared first on Game Industry News.

You picked them. We counted them. And now we're gonna talk about them. The 2009 GiN Game of the Year nominees are here, as chosen by you. Which games will earn the top prize? Their fate is in your hands. The post The 2009 Games Of The Year Nominees appeared first on Game Industry News.

Normally the hottest releases come out over the holidays, but the big bully that was Modern Warfare 2 claimed that glory. So now we have a ton of top-tier titles coming out like a second Christmas. The post An Awesome Time After Christmas appeared first on Game Industry News.

Everyone who subscribes to the free weekly GiN newsletter can nominate their favorite game for the GOTY contest. But we've dug up a couple gems that might not be on your radar, but deserve a second look. The post Dear Members of the GiN Academy appeared first on Game Industry News.

Downloaded Content packs, or DLCs, are rapidly becoming the kings of gaming. From The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned in Borderlands to thousands of songs for Rock Band and Guitar Hero, there's something for everyone (and cheap) online. The post DownLoadedContent (DLC) appeared first on Game Industry News.

Almost nobody can claim as much growth in a ten year span as the game industry. From the PS2 to World of Warcraft, we take a look back at the most important innovations of the decade that truly changed the world. The post Ten Awesome Years appeared first on Game Industry News.

Even though we got off to a bit of a slow start, 2009 had some amazing games to be played. And while not every title can take home the Game Of Year Crown, we pause to toast a few that really impressed. The post The Year 2009 In Review appeared first on Game Industry News.