The Evolution of Spore

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld
With Will Wright's hotly anticipated video game now in stores, Janet Hetherington chats with the creators about how Spore was cultivated.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed -- LucasArts Goes Next-Gen

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld
Ellen Wolff explores how LucasArts re-imagines the Star Wars universe for the first time as a next-gen game with The Force Unleashed.

Press Start: August 2008 -- Oh, My Aching Thumbs!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
In this month's column, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla visits the world of digital downloads with 1942: Joint Strike, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Rocketmen: Axis of Evil.

E3 2008: Bringin' It All Back Home

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld
This year's conference featured announcements from all the names in gaming; with
anticipated titles from Capcom and Namco Bandai. Resident game enthusiast Peter Rizkalla
gives his round up of the recent L.A.-based event.

Press Start: July 2008 -- I've Fallen And I Can't Reach My Controller!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
In this month's column, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out Metal Gear Solid 4, Mario Kart Wii, Ninja Gaiden II, Lost Planet: Colonies Edition and Okami.

Press Start: June 2008 -- IT BURNS!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
In this month's column, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla loses it completely as he comes face to face with three of the worst video games in the history of the world.

Now Playing: Summer Movie Videogames

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld
Janet Hetherington grabs for some popcorn -- and a joystick -- to discover how videogames are enhancing the summer movie experience.

Press Start: May 2008 -- Take It To-Go!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld
In this month's "Press Start," Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Nanostray 2, Insecticide and, yes, Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys.

In Virtual Worlds, the Audience is Animated

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld
Mary Castillo looks at some of the leading players in the rapidly growing world of virtual communities.

Press Start: April 2008 -- Pay Day = Game Day

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
In this month's "Press Start," Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Army of Two, Patapon and Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz.