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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor Did you know that in 1981 there was a videogame portal you could access through your cable television network? And here you thought downloadable videogames were a new concept! Also this week, check out the latest how-tos, reviews, previews, top picks and more. 2012 is going to be a great year for games (even better than 1981!). PlayCable: The First Video Game Portal Back in 1981, we thought the future had arrived when Intellivision launched the first ever downloadable game portal. Imagine! No need to go to the store to buy a new game... Read more See More About:  game portals  downloadable games  video game firsts How to Use SwapNote for the Nintendo 3DS SwapNote is a neat little messaging app that lets you send doodles, drawings and hand-written notes to you 3DS friends. Nadia's got the scoop on how to use it... Read more See More About:  nintendo 3ds  apps  messaging 'Tribes: Ascend' Beta Impressions Dave got to check out the upcoming 'Tribes: Ascend' in closed beta, and he's written up his impressions of the title. (I thought it was nice that he admits to sucking at it.)... Read more See More About:  tribes ascend  fps games  hi-rez studios 10 Best Wii Games to Play with Non-Gamers Most gamers have this happen every now and then: a non-gaming friend comes over and expresses interest in your game system. So what do you get them playing that won't scare them off? Charles has some suggestions... Read more See More About:  casual games  nintendo wii  top picks Video Games Ads Download Games Play Game Free Download Kids Video Games Online Games Game Featured Articles 'Fading Shadows' Review (PSP) 12 Most Wanted Xbox 360 Games of 2012 'DiRT Showdown' Info (PC) 'Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3' Season of Content Screens New Multi-player Maps for 'Call of Duty ELITE 1+2' 'Chime Super Deluxe' Review (PS3)   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Video Games newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement