Beyond Gaming

Joystiq Offers One-Year Free Subscription to Games for Windows

For those of you interested in computer gaming, the Joystiq gaming blog has a deal going with the publishers of Games for Windows to give away 25,000 free one-year subscriptions.

Ordinarily, I don't sign up for these "offers" because there's always a cancellation requirement before they bill you -- but this is a genuine offer -- no credit card information is required.  The only information you must provide is your mailing address.

Click the link above to visit the Joystiq site and sign up for your free issue.

Senator Pushes for New Video Game Rating Act

Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), is going after the Enterprise Software Ratings Board (ESRB) with a  new bill that would require the video game ratings baord to perform more in-depth reasearch into a game before rating it for consumers.

From my personal experience, I feel that the ESRB is doing  agreat job with its rating system, and there's no need for government involvement in this area.

HD DVD, Blu-Ray Battle Rages On

The sales numbers are in and Blu-Ray and HD DVD are in a virtual tie for market supremacy, according to an article on Next Generation.

2K Sports Back in the (Football) Game!

2K Sports has good news for pigskin fans, and fans of innovative gaming.

Earlier this week, the company announced that this summer they will release All-Pro Football 2K8, the first game in the series since the 2K5 iteration -- great news for 2k Sports and EA fans alike.