Our panel of two sat down for an epic virtual discussion of our absolute favorite things of the year, in every category we could think of, and why each one made the list.

Why we’re passing on Miller’s new movie, wondering who thought Dante would make a good action game hero, year-end gaming thoughts and what makes a good Best Of list.

Why everyone should try it, some will find it maddening, and in the end it’s all worth it.

‘On The Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness’ nails the sweet spot of episodic content delivery and captures the spirit of its sources.

If ‘Dead Space’ is a big success, it might not be because there are millions of ‘fans of the genre’ who couldn’t wait to go out and play a B-grade release that recycles the ideas of its predecessors.

“Masters of Horror Taking on Comedy” betrays its embarrassing boardroom creativity. Here are three ways Microsoft could better serve their audience and build their service.

In a sense, Jonathan Blow’s indie gem is storyless, and leaves us to extract whatever story we glean from playing it.

Call of Duty 4 is much more than just another war game for the trigger-happy — it evolves the way you experience pain, and even death, through your game character’s eyes.

The Watchmen trailer (plus its great music), the limits of the superhero film genre, and our first look at a Max Payne movie.

The new Quantum of Solace trailer, plus Junot Diaz on GTA IV as art, and the NY Times on MGS 4 being as much movie as game.