Topic: Role-Playing Games

Diablo 3 shatters one-day PC sales records: Blizzard

Diablo 3 was plagued by a bug-laden launch. But that hasn't hurt sales, Blizzard said today. 

Elder Scrolls Online turns Skyrim world into an MMO: report

Fans of the Elder Scrolls franchise will soon be able to trudge through Tamriel in a sweeping new MMO, according to a recent report. 

Norwegian murderer Breivik had planned even more sweeping attack (+video)

During testimony today, Norwegian murderer Anders Behring Breivik revealed that he had planned to bomb more than one building and to decapitate the former prime minister. 

Top Picks: 'Agent 6,' alien diplomacy, and more

Gillian Anderson plays a tragic bride in a new 'Great Expectations,' 'American Masters' explores the lives of authors Harper Lee and Margaret Mitchell, master spy George Smiley is brought to life by actor Gary Oldman, and more top picks.

Video game nation: Why so many play

A journey through the world of video games, which 183 million Americans play – 25 percent over age 50. What's behind the fascination?

Talking yourself out of an unecessary purchase

Using what you already have waiting for a sale or a lower price, and thinking about about a purchase before you make it are good ways to avoid making a buy that you might regret later. 

Geek wisdom goes mainstream

Hard-core nerds impart teachings of 'Star Wars' and Tolkien.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution review roundup

Deus Ex: Human Revolution arrives on consoles and PCs this week. And the early reviews are very, very good.

Star Wars: The Old Republic available for pre-order

Star Wars: The Old Republic gets pre-order availability, and a cool new trailer.

What is Pottermore: 5 top theories

J.K. Rowling has said that she will reveal the nature of her new website, Pottermore, tomorrow. Until then, here are our Top 5 best guesses.

What is Pottermore?

J.K. Rowling is whipping up excitement about Pottermore, her mysterious new website that's said to be "amazing," "engaging," "breathtaking" – and completely secret until June 23.

E3 2011: Here's the schedule for Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony

E3 2011 kicks off today. If you want to stay on top of all of the Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony news, here's a handy cheat sheet on each of their keynotes.

Dark Souls development dogged by PSN outage

The PlayStation Network remains offline. And that has caused some headaches for the developer of the game Dark Souls.

Mass Effect 2: Arrival available now. But is it worth the price?

Mass Effect 2: Arrival is the last installment in the Mass Effect 2 saga.

Fable 3 review roundup

Fable 3 hit store shelves this week. So are the critics saying about the latest installment in the popular Fable series?

X-Men: Destiny, what we know so far

X-Men: Destiny is the latest video game announcement from Silicon Knights and Activision.

E3 2010 debut for new OnLive 'cloud gaming' service

E3 2010 debut for the new OnLive 'cloud gaming' service Thursday ahead of official launch Friday.

Star Wars: The Old Republic, the Force is with sequels

Star Wars: The Old Republic. The video-game industry is banking on new technology to revive sales. But sequels like 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' have built-in momentum.

Finding balance in life and finance

Role playing games like World of Warcraft can start to take over your life; when they do, it's import to take a step back and learning to live in moderation. The same can be applied to any part of your financial life.

Role-playing games pull reluctant school kids into a supportive crowd

For kids with a troubled school life, role-playing games teach valuable life skills such as risk-taking and leadership.

Final Fantasy 13 review roundup

The Final Fantasy 13 review scores are in. Here's what critics though of Square Enix's new role playing game.

Internet addiction center opens in US

Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance. But there are many such treatment centers in China, South Korea and Taiwan — where Internet addiction is taken very seriously — and many psychiatric experts say it is clear that Internet addiction is real and harmful.

Will WoW fans stop playing long enough to read a Warcraft magazine?

Now that's smart business: Sam Raimi to direct 'Warcraft' flick

Much-awaited video game 'Fable III' revealed – in the Weddings section