Libraries in Minecraft

Old Dominion University has taken the time to painstakingly recreate their library in the popular indie game Minecraft, and is currently seeking out ideas for connecting with current and potential users who play the game.

According to their website, they're planning a zombie invasion on their virtual library to celebrate Halloween, and who knows what might invade them next.

Check out the project here.

In Search of Gaming's Worst

Jon Irwin of the blog Kill Screen has done an interview with our own Dave Carter that accentuates the archive. In the interview, they discuss the importance of studying not only great and popular games, but learning the history of and learning lessons from the worst games out there as well.

You can read the interview here.

Top Games - Month of September 2011

Here are our top games for the month of September. Smash continues to dominate the scoreboard, but Melee has fallen slightly below Brawl. Deus Ex rises quickly in popularity, and the 3DS makes an appearance.

1. FIFA Soccer 11 (Xbox 360)
2. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
3. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops (Xbox 360)
5. (tie) Deus Ex (Xbox 360)
5. (tie) Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3)
7. Starcraft II (PC)
8. (tie) Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64)
8. (tie) Legend of Zelda (3DS)
10. Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Xbox 360)