Congo war minerals in your console: Here’s how to tell them ‘no more’.

Last week, I wrote an article regarding the connection between videogame consoles and computers, and the war in the Congo – more specifically, people’s reactions to an article in Kotaku on the subject. Now, I am able to offer you a chance to show that you care.

The value of gaming > the value of human lives

What would it take to make you think about the fact that your gaming hobby might be contributing to real world suffering? An anonymous claim that the factory workers who make your discs are criminally underpaid? Reports of iphone factory – style suicides? Or how about this one, which there is reason to believe may be true: That your gaming consoles contain minerals mined to fund the devastating Congo war?

Thoughts on the New Xbox 360 S

Microsoft took a note from Steve Jobs at last week’s E3, announcing that the new Xbox 360 S would begin shipping to stores immediately. This new iteration sports a 250 GB hard drive, built-in Wireless B/G/N support, and a sleek, lighter design. Here’s our breakdown:

E3: Ghost Recon Future Soldier Preview

Future Soldier looks to be another standup title in a strong year for Ubisoft.

E3: Rock Band 3 Preview

Critical Gamer hands on with Rock Band 3.

Fable III E3 trailer

The first Fable promised much and, notoriously, failed to deliver on most of it – but was still a very good game. Fable II promised much, and delivered most of it – and was a very good game. Fable III promises much – will it follow the pattern and deliver all?

Halo Reach: E3 campaign trailer

Amongst the flood of E3 trailers is this one, for Halo Reach. This should interest you for two reasons: it concentrates on the singleplayer campaign, and features lots of continuous gameplay footage.

Grumpy Gurevitz: The trials of E3

You cannot deny how important to the industry E3 has become. I will be hooked to the press conferences and post conference follow ups (otherwise known as the details), and I expect many industry gazers, fans and whatnot to be doing much the same.

Critical Gamer and E3 2010

Critical Gamer breaks E3 silence.

Grumpy Gurevitz: The Sound of Gaming

I own all the main gaming platforms, bar PC (I’m a Mac man you know) and over time it’s become clear that each machine has a different core demographic. I say it’s become clear, but I don’t mean I have done extensive research and can provide broken down stats to make my point. Hell no! I’m an opinionated columnist and Ill just write what I think based upon my experiences.

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