The Games for Health Project has announced the keynote speakers for the eighth annual Games for Health Conference, the nation’s largest conference dedicated to videogames, health, and health care, which will be held June 12-14 in Boston. The Games for Health Conference brings together hundreds of researchers, health professionals, and game developers to discuss a wide range of topics involving health and videogames. 

With Kinect 2.0 rumored to launch with Xbox Next in 2014, Microsoft isn’t resting on its laurels when it comes to updating the motion-sensor technology behind games like Kinect Disneyland, Dance Central 2 and the upcoming Star Wars Kinect. Craig Eisler, General Manager of Kinect for Windows at Microsoft, recently discussed what’s coming out for Xbox 360 as well as PC gamers.

Every once in a while, an independent game simply demands attention, mainly because it’s so different from the norm.  We’ve gotten a lot of these over the years, stuff like Limbo, Braid, and so many others like it, and they’ve gone on to great success for the studios that made them, giving them the attention they deserve.  Joining these ranks is Fez, a retro-style platformer that’s been in the works for several years over at Polytron.  Originally announced for a release in 2010, the game has been stuck in development for some time.  However, some recent good news points the way towards a release…and it isn’t far off.

ORLANDO -- Over the course of the three day Red Bull LAN invitational training camp, top professional players from Blizzard Entertainment’s global eSports staple, StarCraft II and competitive players of Halo: Reach engaged in intense, focused practice in a specially-created arena at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, testing new strategies, refining techniques, facing rivals and pushing the limits of their stamina in preparation for tournament play. Attending from the Halo: Reach circuit were teams Status Quo – led by Red Bull athletes and Red Bull LAN alums Ian “Enable” Wyatt and Mike “Flamesword” Chavez, team Instinct, deemed “The God Squad” by their fans, and team Dynasty – who headed to Orlando to show they’re ready to rule the 2012 tournament circuit. Wyatt talks about the LAN and Major League Gaming (MLG) in the exclusive interview below.

On Tuesday, March 27, “South Park: The Complete Fifteenth Season” will be released on Blu-ray and DVD by Comedy Central Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Media Distribution. Each Blu-ray and DVD come with an added bonus – free copies of Microsoft’s South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge Xbox Live game. 

Jennifer Hale is a long time voice actress, who has appeared on more mediums than you probably thought. From voicing big roles like Commander Shepard in the “Mass Effect” series to voicing Naomi Hunter in the “Metal Gear” Solid franchise. Her voice has made multiple jumps to TV and movies playing such roles like Disney’s "Cinderella" and Cartoon Network's "Powerpuff Girls". I recently got the chance to ask her a few questions about her time with the “Mass Effect” series and what the future lies ahead for voice acting.

It’s been nearly five years since fans last saw Master Chief helm the "Halo" saga, but things have sure changed since then. Bungie, the original creators of the franchise, are no longer working on the game. 343 Industries is now helming the project and is shaping the next generation of "Halo" saga with all the games shifting from the Forerunner saga to the Reclaimer saga.