http://altr-ego.net Serious Gaming News Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:39:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week might have been a great week for gaming. With probably record sales, the industry has never potentially looked stronger. Resident Evil 5 could have topped the charts with something around a lot of sales. More than likely, Street Fighter IV and Gears of War were up there, somewhere. ... http://altr-ego.net/2009/02/24/super-impressive-weekly-charts-feb-15-21.html Today, American households are becoming more and more saturated with videogames. Many have cited the benefits of a gaming based culture – improved hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills to name a few – however, these benefits may be outweighed by startling new trends. Many economists remember the popular multiplayer ... http://altr-ego.net/2008/04/03/gamers-a-generation-of-irresponsible-homeowners.html GARLAND – According to inside sources at 3D Realms, their long-anticipated FPS title Duke Nukem Forever has been released. However, the release date given by 3D Realms was 5 years ago. “Yeah, it's been out,” says Rich Wilcox, one of the head developers of the game. “I never understood why everyone ... http://altr-ego.net/2008/03/31/duke-nukem-forever-released-5-years-prior.html LOS ANGELES – In the wake of the popularity of Linden Lab's online social game Second Life, there has been growing support to bring down the interactive giant. The loudest of these dissenting voices comes from the Afterlife itself. When asked about the hugely popular MMO, one heavenly employee had ... http://altr-ego.net/2008/03/30/the-afterlife-takes-legal-action-against-second-life.html