GAMEAVISION

I don't know if this company is for real, but I'd play the games that are in "development". Check out the trailer for crosswalk.

The Game That Changed The World

"The first time was in 1992 and that moment is tattooed on my brain. I remember it so clearly. It was a little-known adventure game called Out of This World, from a French studio named Delphine. It came on five floppies. There was no manual and no tutorial. The box was cryptic and offered little in the way of assistance to my understanding of game-play or plot. I had no idea what I was about to play. I was taking a chance. Little did I know I was pulling the cover off a masterpiece."

Excellent post about one of the best games ever made, "Out Of This World", AKA "Another World".

Independent Game Festival Nominees

In the latest issue of PCGamer, the Backspace column has a nice mention of the Independent Games Festival and this year's nominees. Check them out:

• Aquaria: http://www.bit-blot.com


• Castle Crashers: http://www.castlecrashers.com


• Bang! Howdy: http://www.banghowdy.com


• Everyday Shooter: http://samorost2.com


• Weeday Warrior: http://students.guildhall.smu.edu/ffweekdaywarrior

Freeloader: Free Games on the Web

"Gaming is an expensive habit. Sure, there are some of you out there who can take your games responsibly and in moderation, but how many more of us sacked out on the sidewalk in the rain before PS2 launch day or raided our sister's piggy bank for the last couple bucks we needed for a copy of Bloodfist 4: The Quickening? Yeah, some of us can take it or leave it, but some of us need it every day."

Great collection of free games from the people who publish "Games For Windows" (formerly Computer Gaming World).

Live Action Monkey Island Play (Part 1)

Microsoft Announces Xbox Live Pac-Man Championship

"Representatives of Microsoft and Namco Bandai have announced a new global Xbox Live Pac-Man World Championship contest, with players competing for a chance to travel to New York City and be crowned champion by the game's creator, Toru Iwatani."

Maniac Mansion Speedrun - 9 minutes

Only THE best adventure game ever created.

Peggle

"Ready, aim... bounce! Clear the orange pegs from 55 fanciful levels as 10 whimsical teachers guide you toward Peggle greatness. Wield mystifying Magic Powers, rack up huge bonus points and make shots you'll smile about for weeks. Amidst all this fevered action, only one question remains: Can you become a Peggle Master?"

Great new addictive game from Pop Cap Games.