Tonight in Los Angeles was Treyarch's big reveal party for their upcoming Call of Duty title, Black Ops.  During the event (which I believe is still going on as I write this) they showed some new and exciting changes for their next installment that is sure to excite fans of the game.  So instead of me rambling on, let me tell you some of the things you may have missed. Treyarch understands th... more.

As we all know and heard from E3 this year, EA has released a multiplayer beta for the PC, PS3, and the Xbox 360.  I was lucky enough to get my hands on the beta for the PS3, and honestly I was quite impressed on what I've played.  After 4 hours or so of play time, I am ready to give my impressions of EA's Medal of Honor, which could be its last chance to redeem itself. As soon as I started m... more.

Those of us reading this article are probably not unlike myself--a listener of gaming podcasts, subscriber of gaming feeds, avid player, article reader, video game junkie.  Maybe, unlike me, you have never stopped and thought how crazy our hobby is.  I've heard there is no one that hates their own hobby more than gamers, and I can't disagree.  A quick look at the venom spewing on any gaming for... more.

Everyday Gamers will be at E3 this year and we've been invited to the Sony and Nintendo Press Conferences. Our very own Eric Bouchard will be live-blogging those two conferences as they happen, so feel free to watch a live stream of the conferences on a website such as IGN, but keep our live blogs open for some great discussion while the conferences are happening. We will be using CoverItLive for ... more.

The official Everyday Gamers iPhone application is now available in the app store for free. Here is the official iTunes description: This is the official iPhone app for Everyday Gamers, a gaming website created by everyday people who share a strong passion for videos games. Use this app to access all the latest site content on your iPhone or iPad. *Features - Check out all of our unique original... more.

When I first heard of EA's "Project Ten Dollar", I was a little skeptical. Some time has passed since it's inception, and given the mediocrity of day one DLC and pre-order bonuses, I've been less then satisfied with the fruits of the "Project Ten Dollar" tree. It's completely understandable why a consumer would want to save money by purchasing products used, but at the same time it's understandabl... more.

There is a debate raging in the gaming community right now. Everywhere you look, gamers and those who do not play are arguing over whether or not there is such a thing as gaming addiction. The studies are inconclusive; every time you hear about a study backing the existence of video game addiction, you find numerous stories debunking it. Even gamers seem to be split on the issue; while many want t... more.

We've all been there. You are having an honest conversation with someone about the strengths of the various consoles. Maybe a friend has come to you for advice on which would be best for them, or you and your coworkers are talking about what you like and do not like about that. Suddenly someone steps up and says something that just makes you cringe. "Yeah, but you don't want to own a 360. Every... more.

Picture this: you have dedicated several hours to your latest gaming endeavor. Each battle has been getting harder; each step has put you that much closer to that final battle, just you versus your nemesis. You come to that ending, expecting it to be the culmination of all the time you have put into the game. Then it happens: a lackluster battle against a boss weaker than many of the ones you have... more.

It finally happened. I finally got a Playstation 3. I had wanted to get one for a while, but until recently I had not been in a position to own both the PS3 and a 360, and as I have said in the past, if I was only going to own one, it was going to be the Xbox. So now that I finally own one, what do I think of Sony's entry into this generation of consoles? If I had to boil my feelings down to on... more.

So it's only March, and already the rumors for the future of the Call Of Duty Franchise are swarming like Charlie in the Jungle.  What does everyone think about the possibilities?  I'd like to take a moment to review what we've seen from Activision slightly tipping their hand, and what I'd hope to expect from this.  With the booming sales of Modern Warfare 2 and the seemingly impossible bar set... more.

Ever been playing a really good game and suddenly run across a section that just makes you wonder what the designers were thinking? Maybe the plot takes a turn for the ridiculous, or maybe you run across a gameplay mechanic that seems unfinished or out of place. It doesn't ruin the game, but it does make you wonder just who thought it was appropriate for this game. That's the idea behind the Go... more.

So I wanted to take a minute to reflect, not on what 2009 has brought to the gaming table, but on what this current generation has ushered into gaming, and discuss on whether it was going to bring better or worse issues to gaming.  We've all been there - comfy chair, cold beverage and a bag of Cheetos on the end table all ready to settle into a night of fragging with our friends.  There's nothin... more.

Violence is something that is all around us. We here at Everyday Gamers wanted to address the issue of Media Violence. In particularity, in this first article, we want to address how Video Games are misunderstood and how video games compare to other forms of media violence. In 2005, the Kaiser Family Foundation surveyed 2032 children from grades 3 through 12. This survey is just a minuet part... more.

You ever notice people like nice, defined labels? As much as we like to pretend we live in a world full of shades of gray, we usually see it in black and white. People are Republican or Democrat, Conservative or Liberal, outgoing or introverted. We use these labels because they help simplify the world around us, even if they do sometimes lead to an us versus them mentality. As Gamers, we use th... more.

2009 graced us with many great titles, but 2009 is gone. Let's take a look at what 2010 has in store for us. The writers of Everyday Gamers have each made a list of their top 6 most anticipated titles of 2010. Laren Hawkins: MGS: Peace Walker - Being the proud new owner of a PSP Go, I am really looking forward to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. I have played the demo and while it is challeng... more.

It's that time of year. The time where everyone gets together and starts to put together their year in review articles and podcasts. If you caught podcast 41, you heard what we at Everyday Gamers feel were some fo the biggest news stories of the year. We have at least one more year in review podcast coming, but when it comes to these kind of lists, there is one that is expected from every video ga... more.

This is the third in our series of articles about GameStop. In the Case Against Gamestop articles, we explained from both a Customer and Employee perspective just why we at Everyday Gamers have taken such a strong stand against the company. The biggest video game retailer in North America has not exactly helped its case since then by breaking street dates on major holiday titles. If it was possibl... more.

Digital Distribution is definitely starting to be a new trend in gaming. However, unlike motion controls, I am more apt as a gamer to move with this trend. Digital distribution is not something new to the consumers however. The 360 uses it with movies, even Xbox originals. while there are very successful forms of digital distribution i.e. Steam, it can also be a gamble i.e. PSP Go. So what are our... more.

By now, you are probably aware of the controversy over street dates for games. Certain GameStops were ordered by their corporate office to break the November 10th street date for Modern Warfare 2, sighting retailers in the area who had already broken the sale date on what is expected to be the biggest game this year. Then last week, a few stores in Jersey City broke street date on Assassin's Creed... more.