England is going to the polls today to elect a new government. And surprisingly, support for the British video game industry has become a national issue. Chella sorts it all out, and endorses a winner.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on a California case that could have serious repercussions for the entire game industry, and all gamers everywhere. There isn't much lounging in the lounge this week. Join the discussion.

The guys take over the lounge this week for some good old fashion sports talk. Everything is on the table from UFC, to the NBA to baseball. And hear a surprising way to end the Madden NFL cover athlete curse, once and for all!

Several articles have come out in recent months showcasing the growing concern of properly representing minorities in video games. But can an industry populated overwhelmingly by white men be expected to realistically depict minorities?

Drugs have been around for as long as humanity, but only recently have they started creeping into computer games. Is there a place for them within a game's story, or should we start getting the banning stamp ready?

Shooters have been a staple of the industry for almost as long as this has been an industry. But today innovative games like STALKER Call of Pripyat, Bioshock 2 and Borderlands are offering something a bit more.

With close to 100,000 votes cast by GiN’s readers, the best games of the year can finally be defined. We discuss the winners in each category, see if anyone got snubbed, and generally celebrate the victories. Did the best games win?

You picked them. We counted them. And now we’re gonna talk about them. The 2009 GiN Game of the Year nominees are here, as chosen by you. Which games will earn the top prize? Their fate is in your hands.

Normally the hottest releases come out over the holidays, but the big bully that was Modern Warfare 2 claimed that glory. So now we have a ton of top-tier titles coming out like a second Christmas.

Everyone who subscribes to the free weekly GiN newsletter can nominate their favorite game for the GOTY contest. But we’ve dug up a couple gems that might not be on your radar, but deserve a second look.