You 
might be a fan of buying used games, but Sony isn’t.
The company has filed a patent application for technology that would prevent video game consoles from playing used games. That, mixed with rumors about the next-generation systems banning used games, was enough to get gamers (and investors) panicking.
As 
Connecticut residents continue to try to come to grips with the horrific school shootings in Newtown, one nearby city is calling on citizens to round up and destroy their violent video games.
On Jan. 12, citizens of Southington, located about 30 miles to the northeast of Newtown, will have the opportunity to visit their city’s drive-in theater and deposit violent games in a trash bin in return for a $25 gift certificate to a family-friendly local attraction.
While 
the market for old Nintendo games isn’t what it was, say, 20 years ago, plenty of people still love the older systems. But classic cartridges, unfortunately, don’t exactly age well.
The SNES, for example, turns 23 this year. While most of today’s games should have no trouble surviving that long thanks to their use of DVD and Blu-ray formats, the older cartridge technology is suffering.
When 
Sheeba Anderson picked up two bags of donated, pre-wrapped gifts for the six foster children in her home on Dec. 20, she was thinking of the joy that would be on their faces on Christmas morning.
So imagine her surprise when she learned that some unknown Bad Santa had hidden a real gun amidst the toys.
In 
the aftermath of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Electronic Arts has removed links to a collection of weapons manufacturers from the official website of Medal of Honor: Warfighter.
The links, which were pointed out in a New York Times story that ran on Christmas Eve, appeared on a “Partners” page for the game and showcased many of the real-world weapons featured in Warfighter.
President 
Barack Obama’s got game. Video game, that is.
In a discussion with Barbara Walters right before the holiday, the POTUS (along with First Lady Michelle Obama) broke away from the issues of the day and discussed what they like to do during their downtime. Turns out, they use the iPad to play a game.
The 
week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is joyful for gamers. With no school, work or any real responsibilities distracting you from that stack of new games you just unwrapped, it’s the perfect time for some serious play.
Until, that is, you run into a puzzle you can’t solve, a boss you can’t beat, or a map that leaves you disoriented.
Don’t worry — there’s plenty of help online. Here’s where to find fast answers to your questions about the season’s biggest titles.
Gamers 
are a fickle lot. If a game’s too short, there’s a furious outcry about how we didn’t get our $60 worth. But if it’s too long, most of us never get around to finishing it.
Raptr, which tracks more than 23 million gaming sessions, last year estimated that only 10 percent of players finish the final mission of a game. We get it. Life’s busy. There’s always something new on the horizon to distract your attention. And, frankly, the stories often aren’t strong enough to keep you glued to the screen, no matter how good the gameplay is.
Some games, though, demand to be completed. No matter how busy you are, here are eight games that you owe it to yourself to finish.
The 
horrific events in Newtown, Connecticut have re-ignited the debate about video game violence in the media.
Friday morning, the National Rifle Association was the latest to chime in, pointing the finger of blame at many forms of media and entertainment with a specific focus on video games.
Maybe 
this is why Princess Peach spends so much time with Bowser.
A man dressed as Nintendo’s mascot Mario has been arrested in New York for groping a woman.
Chris Morris: Journalist 