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For a Bee, Even Dancing Is Work

When I was twelve, I met a guy who'd gotten a perfect score on his math SATs, and was flabbergasted to learn he was studying writing. Without consciously entertaining the alternative...

Back in my Day… | The Progression of Game Culture

Sit around my fellow gamers, Grandpa Gamer has a story to tell. It's a story about gaming in its heyday; a tale of magic and wonder that only people who grew up with the hobby know about. It is no sec...

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Being a Plagiarist

Like many tech junkies, I sleep with my phone right next to bed. Every morning it’s the same; eyes open, big yawn, reach for phone, check email and Twitter. Over the past month, though, there’s been a...

Reviewer Rodeo: Formative Experiences

This week, the team digs deep, sharing their earliest gaming memories and the experiences that got them hooked.

Reviewer Rodeo: Trending Topics

2011 left us with some pretty distinct and long-lasting trends. This week, our team looks at the 2011 fads they expect to stick around into 2012.

Reviewer Rodeo: 2011, Shmoothousand11… 2012 is where it’s at!

2012 is getting off to a pretty intense start, with major releases and the North American Playstation Vita release right around the corner. This week, our team chimes in on their most anticipated...

Reviewer Rodeo: So, About the VGAs…

What do you think of the VGAs? Are they good for the industry? What would you rather see in an awards show for the gaming industry?

Reviewer Rodeo: Slave to the Number

Do review scores matter and what impact do they have on the community with regard to purchase decisions or attitudes about a title?

Relax, It’s Just a Game

I’m going to give you a peek behind the curtain here at ZTGD. We just started a new series called, “Your Game Sucks.” It’s intended to be a purely satirical look at gaming crit...

Reviewer Rodeo – Game of the Half-Year

Welcome to the ZTGD Reviewer Rodeo. Each week, we’ll grab on to the hottest issue, hold on for dear life, and wrassle it to the ground. Here we are at the mid-way point of 2011. It’s only ...