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Survival Horror game 'Dead Island' alters cover art for its North American release while others try to figure out why the change is needed.

Several limitations that I find absolutely mandatory when I allow my child to play games online.

Video games are the entertainment of choice for the kids of today. The majority of parents are careful about the video games that they allow their children to play. But online gameplay, in which interactions are uncensored, is often left unconsidered.

Most video games based on movies are useless. However, there are some out there that rock, and here are the 10 best!

The ESRB, the rating system relied upon my many parents is actually a very flawed system that needs reform badly in order to continue to receive the public's respect.

This quick guide is the perfect primer for adults who need some help finding video games that are fun and age-appropriate for the young gamers in their lives.

The best-selling Nintendo DS raked in another solid year with quality titles. It will be hard to justify not owning the handheld now more than ever.

Almost all video games today feature violence and other controversial elements. By looking at the history of video games, it is possible to see how video games have evolved throughout the years based on technological advances, society's acceptance and user input.

Manhunt 2 stirs up a debate over video game violence.

After the 'Adults Only' rating of Rockstar's 'Manhunt 2' and the discovery by Electronic Gaming Monthly of sadistic (yet offscreen) killing of mutant children in the coming Xbox 360, I raised issue with the ESRB on the fact - and herin is the response.

More fallout from the UK 'Manhunt 2' ban: The ESRB here in the states has preliminarilly slapped the title with the dreaded 'Adults Only' label that neither retailers nor console makers will support, making the game's cancellation practically imminent.

Learn about the process of rating video games and the different ratings the Entertainment Software Rating Board uses to classify computer and console games.

Video games have become the go-to presents on children’s wish lists. What is a parent to do when their child is old enough to play on their own but still not quite old enough to deal with the teen or adult situations? Never fear parents I am here to help.

The Supreme Court recently presided over Schwarzenegger v. EMA, the so-called '˜violent video games' case. The real argument should be over whether or not parents are educated about ESRB ratings.

The Playstation 3 had an incredible first half of 2009. In fact, no other video game system comes close to offering what the Playstation 3 has so far in the year.

My view about the controversy behind violence and video games.

With the launch of the Nintendo DSi, the handheld gaming system has never been more popular. The Nintendo DS gets plenty of diverse titles for being the best selling video game system currently even when it is a dry season for new releases.

2009 has been unusually slow for the Xbox 360 so far, especially when it comes to games released by Microsoft. Fortunately, third-party companies are willing to pick up the slack during the early parts of the year, especially in the summer.

The week of March 22nd is another solid one for gamers of all systems. Here are the top five video games coming this week.

Here are six games in the past that managed to try innovative ideas and, as a result, were ahead of their time.

The Playstation 3 had a stellar year in 2008 with a slate of excellent titles. Sony has a hard task of duplicating the same success in 2009. They seem to be on the right track with Killzone 2 in February in addition to a solid spring lineup.

Microsoft is looking to keep the momentum going in 2009 with yet another strong lineup of quality titles throughout the year. The spring season looks especially jam-packed with great games.

What is a better way to spend Valentine's Day than to play video games with your soul mate? Fortunately, you have plenty of quality titles to pick from to strengthen your loving bonds with each other through a virtual world.

Being the most expensive video game system on the market, the Playstation 3 needs plenty of exclusive games in order to persuade potential buyers. Fortunately, it has more than enough Playstation 3 only quality titles.

Although buying the most expensive video game system may seem unwise during an economic recession, the Playstation 3 has the most versatility. Now may be the best time yet to buy it since it has many bargain bin games worth checking out.

Even during this rough financial period, it is hard not to buy a Nintendo DS. At just $129.99, the handheld system is the perfect compliment for long road trips since it is home to some of the best budget titles around.

There is no better way to get together with your loved ones than to play video games together. The year 2008 has produced some of the best party games for cooperative and competitive play at family gatherings.

After a great spring season with games like Patapon, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII and God of War: Chains of Olympus, the PSP will be hard-pressed in trying to top that list of games in the summer.

The Sony Playstation 3 has been lacking in quality games since its launch. Fortunately, the gaming drought will end with the start of summer. Here are five games for game-starved Playstation 3 owners to look forward to.

A refuting of the National Institute on Media and the Family's thoughts on video games.