As a journalist John has covered everything from rural town meetings to the U.S. Congress and even done time as a crime reporter and photographer.|His first venture into writing about the game industry came in the form of a computer column called "On the Chip Side," which grew to have over 1 million circulation and was published in newspapers in several states. From there he did several "ask the computer guy" columns in magazines such as Up Front! in New Mexico and Who Cares? in Washington D.C. When the Internet started to become popular, he began writing guided Web tours for the newly launched Washington Post online section as well as reviews for the weekend section of the paper, something he still does from time to time.
His experience in trade publications came as a writer and reviewer for Government Computer News.
As the editor of GiN, he demands strict editorial standards from all the writers and reviewers. Breeden feels the industry needs a weekly, reliable trade publication covering the games industry and works tirelessly to accomplish that goal.
The Skyrim Dragonborn DLC is now available to PC users. The English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish versions can be downloaded from Steam for $19.99. With this official add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim. Encounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary … Continue reading Skyrim’s Dragonborn DLC Flies To Steam→
Overhaul Games created the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition based on the stunning 1998 original. It now runs well on modern hardware, and brings new NPC friends along as well.
Far Cry 3 is one of the most beautiful-looking games ever created, a place where the wildlife is just as deadly as your human enemies. For a twist on the standard shooter, book your ticket now.
If the cold weather has you dreaming of a trip to an exotic beach getaway, you might get your chance with this month’s GameStop Epic Reward Giveaway. PowerUp Rewards Members are one step closer to paradise with the chance to win the Far Cry 3 VIP trip including: All-expense paid VIP journey to Belize Attend a guided hiking trip with acclaimed Mountain Hardwear athlete Mike Libecki Explore paradise with your jungle survival kit By purchasing Far Cry 3, any other game or accessory, or by making a trade at a GameStop store or online at www.GameStop.com throughout January, PowerUp Rewards … Continue reading GameStop Hosting Far Cry 3 Survival Vacation Contest→
Episode two of the second season of Claptrap’s web series is now live. Get a glimpse at the former ‘stardom’ of everyone’s favorite CL4-TP robot from Borderlands 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=3N1Qnquuaa8 I know I am supposed to hate him, but I love Claptrap. I just did the mission in Borderlands 2 where you help him plan his birthday party. I felt so bad for him, but I actually had a good time. And he not only gave me pizza but let me take some home. Really gracious host. Do you know how hard pizza is to come by on Pandora? Publishers: 2K … Continue reading Clap Trap’s Borderlands 2, Episode 2 Web Series→
On December 21st at 11:11 UTC the world is coming to an end. Apocalypse. The last goodbye. The final curtain call. Whether you believe in it or not, there is one man who does: Joel Bylos, Game Director on ‘The Secret World’ and now self-professed 2012 doomsday prophet. Mr. Bylos ‘ known primarily as the happy-go-lucky Australian who has brought much joy to hundreds of thousands of gamers through his work on ‘Age of Conan’ and ‘The Secret World’ ‘ has just released a video where he begins chronicling his final days on Earth. According to Joel, the video is … Continue reading Secret World Director Laments Pending End of Days→
Although the series has been a bit hit and miss lately, Resident Evil 6 comes screaming up from the depths to become a respectable adventure game, although with fewer horror elements.
Agent 47 is back in Hitman: Absolution, the most expansive title in series history. The hits are bigger. The levels are huge. And the rewards great, if you’ve got the smarts and guts.
As we pause to give thanks for all our gifts today, one we might want to add is the fact that the developers over at InoCo have revived turn-based strategy goodness.
Your Free Daily News Source Of The Video Game Industry