When I launched the new Gears of War Reloaded, I felt like I was doing something I shouldn't be doing. You know that feeling like everyone is watching you because you're doing something weird, like doing a wee in the pool.

If ruling a nation were easy, anyone could do it. This is a saying that can still be linked to the legendary Civilization series, even though its seventh part makes managing nations easier.

Once upon a time, a small but beloved team was called Westwood Studios. By the end of the last century, their résumé boasted a Dungeons & Dragons game and even titles from the popular Dune franchise.