We say farewell to 3D Realms on Episode 44 of the Game Central Podcast. A look at what happened, Duke Nukem Forever, and their history. We also talk about a certain TF2 clan's match against Valve Corporation, and the announcement of Thief 4.

Plants vs. Zombies is another fantastic and whimsical hit from PopCap. The initially simple strategy of Adventure mode combines with a comical, unlikely battle between Mother Nature and the undead to create a highly addictive experience.

Goodbye 3D Realms. You truly went before your time. Yet another monolithic PC developer falls from the rafters of the heavens, smashing down to the ground below, its once angelic wings severed at the root by the sheers of callousness and intolerance.

All I know is their work was enough for me to consider them my idols. The ones I could always look forward to, regardless of the time and place. It doesn't matter if they made the same platform or shooting game over and over, 3D Realms was my hero.

A couple days ago, I came home to yet another package sitting on my doorstep. As I lugged the box into the house and began to open it with a childish glee, some family members eyed my small procession rather curiously. They were accustomed to seeing me rip open packages...

I should be craving Demigod. I should be lusting after Dawn of War II like a crush-smitten teenager. My heart should be pounding for StarCraft II. And yet the numbed sensation remains. The once immense RTS attraction has all but evaporated like a solitary rain drop upon a hot summer’s...

Demigod is the focus of the GCP's 43rd episode: the game, the connection problems and the piracy issues all discussed at hand. Team Fortress 2 turning into an RPG. And the get-together of Chris and Kirill with forum poster Belladonna, with Chris reveling over EVE Online and World of WarCraft.

So you want to create awesome gameplay videos for free? Well, you have your work cut out for you. If all you want to do it combine or encode a few nice clips you captured with Fraps, it shouldn't be too hard. If you are interested in creating a...