Warp Zoned Presents
Video Game Canon- Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA Soccer, and Silent Hill are the World Video Game Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026
- 2025 GOTY Scoreboard: In Progress
- BAFTA Games Awards: All the Winners from 2003 to Today
- Clair Obscur Completes the Sweep by Winning “Best Game” at 2025-2026 BAFTA Games Awards
- Boss Fight Books to Get a New Look for Richard Moss’s “Age of Empires”
Warp Zoned Presents
- Video Game Research Library
- With Grand Theft Auto 6 poised to take over the world, I reached out to Jack Thompson and it did not go well – PC Gamer (2026)
- Vib-Ribbon: An oral history – Design Room (2026)
- How a Second-Grade Teacher Revived a Beloved Video Game – The New York Times (2026)
- Spore: An oral history – Design Room (2026)
- Diablo IV PC Cooled With Real Human Blood Is Still Going Strong Two Years Later, Says Guy Who Won It – Aftermath (2026)
Author: Warp Zoned Staff
Warpback: What We Played in August 2011
Here comes the Fall with a chill in the air, a return to school and football on the tube. But you know what else is on the tube? The Fall’s biggest games. So we close out the Summer with a look back at what we played in August… even if August didn’t have much in the way of new releases. (more…)
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 18
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Warp Zoned podcast! In this exciting episode, Nicole Kline, Ryan Littlefield, and John Scalzo discuss what they’re playing, as well as what they’re reading (and no, Ryan hasn’t gotten any further in A Game of Thrones).
After that, they talked about how only 10% of games get finished these days, and then discussed their favorite Gamescom reveals, which descends into a discussion of Zelda. They wrap it up with a discussion about Diablo III coming to consoles, which has Nicole threatening Ryan through the Internet as he badmouths Diablo II. Somewhere in there, they even talk about Operation Rainfall, and how Ryan has too much time on his hands.
Tell us what you think and what you want to hear on our next episode by emailing us at mailbag [at] warp zoned [dot] com or Twitter-mention us at @WarpZoned!
And be sure to check back next week for Episode 19!
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 17
This week on the Warp Zoned Podcast, Nicole Kline, Ryan Littlefield, John Scalzo, and special guest Anthony Schneegas discuss a very important topic: Borderlands! What they love, what they hate, and most importantly, how to catch a riiiiiiiiiiiiiiide. Oh, and they also talked a bit about the new 3DS Ambassador program Nintendo unveiled, which has Ryan and Nicole pretty darn excited. They round it out with whether or not games are too expensive, what’s too much to pay for a game, and why some developers can be real hypocrites about it. If you’re playing Borderlands right now and want some company, feel free to add Nicole and Ryan on the PSN – her name is toitle and his is rightontargt4. And remember, we want your questions! Email us at mailbag [at] warp zoned [dot] com or Twitter-mention us at @WarpZoned.
And be sure to check back next week for Episode 18!
Posted in Podcast, Top Story
Tagged Borderlands 2
Get the July 2011 issue of Warp Zoned: The eMag now
Be sure to boot up your eReader to get the latest issue of Warp Zoned: The eMagazine and read about all the fun we had in July.
Warp Zoned: The eMagazine
Issue #3 – July 2011
Download It in EPUB Format Here
July was a bit of a “catch-up” month as the staff pored over some of the Summer’s biggest games including Alice: Madness Returns, Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, InFamous 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. To continue with the “catch-up” theme, we even took a look at “Five Games That Deserve a Second Chance.” But we also took an early look at a trio of games that are sure to captivate a ton of people later this year in Catherine, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and the PS3-exclusive No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise.
Game publishers are also looking to the future and none more so than Nintendo. The Big N announced a price drop for the 3DS in July and many have pegged it as a desperation move for a handheld that has the stink of a flop on it. But we examined why the 3DS price drop may not be as crazy as it looks.
The Next Level: The Games of August 2011
Just 31 more days. That’s all that remains between the doldrums of August and the dam-breaking flood of new games coming this Fall. But that’s not to say that August doesn’t have a few important titles of its own. And the Warp Zoned staff is ready to dive into this month’s new releases and find those hidden gems (oh, and the juggernaut that is John Madden). (more…)
Warpback: What We Played in July 2011
Man, July was a scorcher. And not because we had a ton of great new games to play. It was just HOT. But the Warp Zoned staff did indulge in a handful of new releases and a good, long look at gaming’s back catalog. Because when it’s too hot to even relax properly, staying inside and playing games is the best way to spend your day. And here’s what we played during the days of July. (more…)
Posted in Features
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 16
It’s time for Episode 16 of the Warp Zoned Podcast! Nicole Kline, Mike Gutierrez, Chris Urie, and Ryan Littlefield are back in an effort to spill the beans on the latest news and games they’ve been enjoying as of late. This week, they’re talking about Mega Man Legends 3, and the fan-supported “Get Me Off The Moon” campaign which aims to revive the game’s development. We also touch on our most hated video game characters, including the characters we LOVE to hate… Ashley from Resident Evil 4, anyone? If you want to share your thoughts on the recent outcries for localizations and game development or if you just want to mention the video game character YOU hate the most, drop us a line at mailbag [at] warpzoned [dot] com, or Twitter-mention us at @WarpZoned.
And be sure to check back next week for Episode 17!
Posted in Podcast
Tagged Mega Man Legends 3
Warp Zoned Podcast: Episode 15
The Summer heat is definitely making everyone delirious in Episode 15 of the Warp Zoned Podcast. Podcast Producer Ryan Littlefield is joined by Editor-in-Chief John Scalzo, News Editor Mike Gutierrez, Senior Editor Nicole Kline and Contributing Writer Chris Urie in a show for the ages! The group ping pongs from topic-to-topic including…
- what they’re playing;
- what they think of EA’s plan to close down a dozen multiplayer servers in August and if such a practice will continue after “online pass” codes become the norm;
- and how every game gets a big special edition these days.
If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the podcast as everyone seems to be a little off balance. So listen to Episode 15 of the Warp Zoned Podcast, if you think you’re up to it. And don’t forget to send in your questions and comments to mailbag [at] warpzoned [dot] com or mention us on Twitter (@WarpZoned)!
And be sure to check back next week for Episode 16!