Fallout 3 (trailers) and BioShock both have a strangely appealing music they play for mood in places. I'd like to hear more of it. Any idea what I'd call it, or how I'd find more of it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Are GameCubes becoming obsolete? Everytime a new game comes out that I think my son would like, I find that it's not being made for the GC platform. Should I purchase a different system?
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm going to be starting a research project soon which will require some "archival gaming".. What are the best OS X friendly options for emulators for vintage game platforms? I'm interested in 8 and 16 bit systems as well as older stuff. Any advice and direction would be appreciated.What are the best options for game emulators that run on OS X? Is DOS Box still the best way to play old PC games on a Mac?
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm in need of Nintendo DS recommendations for a 7 year old boy. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 27 answers

MetaFilter Solid: New Playstation owner, getting Metal Gear Solid 4, but I've never played any of the earlier games. How can I best get up to speed? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Looking for some podcasts about nothing, and video games, respectively. [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm trying to remember the name of an xbox game... [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 4 answers

I've been keeping track of pretty much all the xbox 360 games out there, but i am sure i missed some great games. So, can you recommend some games that are lesser known? Also, games that got poor or average reviews, but are actually fun to play?
posted on May 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Video games similar to Primal? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 3 answers

My sister loves playing co-op shooters. Can you recommend any? Our systems are the PS2, and a PC running Windows XP that was middle-of-the-road 3-5 years ago (so no Army of Two, thank you). Freeware/shareware/indie are great, but so are huge blockbusters. It just needs to have as long, good, co-op section.
posted on May 17, 2008 - 22 answers

How can I (technically) prepare for a possible move from being a web developer to a game developer? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Should I get an XBox 360 or Playstation 3 to play Grand Theft Auto IV?
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 19 answers

Help make Mario Kart visible! [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 8 answers

Which Wii games require the most physical activity? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 18 answers

How bad does XBox 360 look on a standard definition TV? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 22 answers

I am playing the Megaman Anniversary Collection on the Wii (via the gamecube disc), and it sucks because the buttons are backwards. The game was apparently built this way. It sucks. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 9 answers

Xbox 360 PAL + MS Points for US + UK Live account + non-UK location? How can I work this out? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to play Bully: Scholarship Edition on my Xbox 360. There was just a patch released for the game, but my console is not hooked up to the internet and never will be. How (and when) can I know that the physical copy of the game I buy is a post-patch version?
posted on Mar 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Where do you buy your video games? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 41 answers

This is probably a dumb question to which I already know the answer, but: is it at all possible to transfer an NHL 08 (EA) season from an Xbox 360 to a Playstation3?
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 2 answers

What's the coolest non-traditional use of games (especially video games) that you have ever heard of? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 25 answers

HDTV's that don't cause video game lag? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Asking for my son (a video-gamer question): How do you decide which games to get rid of (trade in for store credit, get cash value for, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 21 answers

Help me find my favourite computer game from 10+ years ago. It featured a pixel frog and pixel flies and it was not Frogger. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Half-Life 2 rocks my world. What should I play next? Note: my PC cannot handle much more than Half-Life 2. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 39 answers

What was the first videogame that had a principle female character that not just a damsal in distress or sex object? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 33 answers

What's the easiest way to create a fake ZX Spectrum/Amstrad/C64 loading screen? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 5 answers

When I was very young, my family had a TI 99/4A home computer. One of the games we had on it was this version of football. I need to find something like it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 5 answers

Who writes videogames? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2008 - 17 answers

What Wii game is most like Zork? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for help compiling a top 20 "must play" list of essential videogames. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 66 answers

So, I guess I'm getting motion sick now? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 16 answers

What's the best way to find out whether or not an older online multiplayer game still has an active user base? Short of purchasing the game and looking for myself, of course. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I turn DDR: The Hottest Party (for Wii) into the main activity in a get-your-fat-butt-off-the-couch and move around routine? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 13 answers

My copy of Rock Band is arriving soon. Is it possible to make one of my existing PS2 Guitar Hero guitars work with it? [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there a video game that simulates a dream? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 31 answers

I've played each game in the Halo series, and am a competent online player, but far from skilled (in Halo 3, I'd say I'm a skill rank of ~15). I'd like, though, to be better. Obviously, getting better is primarily a function of playing more. But what's beyond that - more to the point, plenty is out there, what's quality? I'm wondering about tips, methods/innovations, instructional videos or documents that are worth the look, etc. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 16 answers

Which Wii games are best for good aerobic exercise in single player mode? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 26 answers

My apologies in advance for furthering the stereotype. I'm a girl, I like video games, but I lean towards puzzles games & sims... & my skills suck. My boyfriend is a video game collector & fairly avid player, as it is, his interest in types of games & his skill level are a fair bit different than my own. We recently got a PS3 & I'd like to expand the library by adding a few new games for myself (I'm looking for older stuff preferably: PS2 or even PS1 games). I like to play, but often have trouble finding games... so here I am turning to the MetaFilter Suggestion Engine. [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 41 answers

I recently purchased an HDTV (Vizio VX37L 37" LCD; 768p) and an Xbox 360 (Elite); am I getting the image quality I should be getting? Specifically, there seems to be far less antialiasing going on than I'd expect; "jaggies" are obvious from across the room. The 360 is connected to the TV via HDMI, and the 360 is outputting 720p. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 17 answers

Computer or video gamers: Help me find a game that I can use in my psychology experiment. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 23 answers

Looking for "barcades" (classic arcade games + bar/music) around the country. Basically places for those of us of a certain age to relive our childhood Saturday afternoons at the arcade, with the addition of alcohol. [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2007 - 14 answers

I need help finding an old Sega Genesis game that I played as a kid [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Looking for quality video games with nautical or sea-faring themes. [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 15 answers

I purchased Ico a couple of weeks ago and finally got around to really playing it, the problem is that the game freezes (on a black screen) while loading at the same point every time I play it. [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2007 - 13 answers

After a lovely weekend playing Harry Potter on a borrowed xbox 360, my lady and I are feeling inspired to dust off our PS2. Given that we like adventure and aren't so big on shooting, what game should we rent this weekend? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 29 answers

A question for Sims 2 players. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 6 answers

I enjoy playing Talismania, which is kind of a takeoff on the old Pipe Dream or Pipe Mania games. Is there a type of game like this available for the Nintendo DS or GBA? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 1 answers

Hey video game developers: how different is the code base for one game across different platforms? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me build a really mediocre gaming PC! [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 11 answers