Games To Beat In A Day – Ico
Ico is one of the titles most commonly used in the "games as art" debate, but regardless of your opinion on that issue, you can appreciate this mysterious and charming adventure. What starts as a...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Mark Of The Ninja
One of my favorite games of 2012 was Mark of the Ninja, and it remains a top pick for several reasons. Klei Entertainment’s game revitalized my love of deep stealth mechanics, and introduced new...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Heavenly Sword
When I was younger, I’d be crushed if I beat a game in a day. In my eyes, I’d either squandered a trip to the video-rental store, a weekend trade with a friend, or – worst of all – $40. Now that I’m...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Mirror's Edge
A successful intellectual property usually lands a sequel within one to three years. Games that fall outside this window are usually one and done, or destined to come back in a much different way years...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons snuck up on me, but in a way I appreciated. Preview coverage for the game prior to release focused on the its odd mechanic – one player playing as a pair of independent...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes got a lot of crap when it released back in March for being too short and too expensive. Now that all that the furor has died down and the price has fallen, it's the...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – Gone Home
Not all experiences need to be long and drawn out to leave a mark. Some are meant to be digested in one sitting. Gone Home may be short in length, but that doesn't take away from the wonderment you...
View ArticleGames To Beat In A Day – MadWorld
Hey, what's that little white box in the corner of your closet tucked behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner and your high school yearbook? Is that your Wii? Grab it, I have a game to share with you – if you...
View ArticleSeen At PAX Prime 2014: Cosplay
PAX is a hugely popular destination for cosplay, and this year was no exception. Here's a sampling of some of the impressive costuming. I saved the best for first, as you can see above. If you're not...
View ArticleThe Big News You Missed This Weekend
With the extended holiday weekend you might have been camping, prepping for the new school year, or head first in a game like Diablo III. Whatever the case, this wasn’t a normal boring weekend, and if...
View ArticleThe Choices I Made In The Walking Dead: Season 2
The final episode of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Season 2 begins with the message: "This game series adapts to the choices you make. The story is tailored by how you play."When I read this, I...
View ArticleTest Chamber – The Sims 4
The Sims 4 is out today, and though our review needs some extra time, that won't stop us from checking out the latest entry in the life simulation series from EA. Kim Wallace and I are the biggest Sims...
View ArticleNovember 18: Welcome To The New Release Battleground
Back in April, I penned a story about the biggest day of the gaming year: October 7. At the time, that date featured a clash of titans, including Dragon Age: Inquisition, Middle-earth: Shadow of...
View ArticleVrvana Announces Oculus Competitor With Onboard Cameras, Hardware Acceleration
At GDC this year, I spent a lot of my time checking out different virtual reality solutions to see if there were any real competitors for the Oculus Rift. Sony’s Project Morpheus was the most...
View ArticleVideo Preview - Our Hours Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition
After gracing our cover last September, the wait for Dragon Age: Inquisition has been eating away at fans eager for their next-gen return to Thedas. Game Informer's Joe Juba and Kimberley Wallace...
View ArticleHighlights From The Pinball Hall Of Fame
While I was in Las Vegas for the Classic Gaming Expo, I stopped by the Pinball Hall of Fame. The property is home to more than 100 playable tables, from the early days of pinball through the most...
View ArticleWhat Will Microsoft Do With Minecraft?
In light of yesterday's announcement of Microsoft's $2.5 billion acquisition of Minecraft and developer Mojang we're looking ahead to what's in store for the blockbuster property. We covering items...
View ArticleThis Is What Happens When You Attack A Cucco In Hyrule Warriors
Attacking the Cuccos in any Zelda game is never good idea, and Hyrule Warriors is no exception.Andrew Reiner and myself decided to test our luck anyway, just to see what happens. Things get out of hand...
View ArticleDestiny: How To Get Guaranteed Legendary And Exotic Items
Since Destiny’s launch, I’ve seen tons of comments about those lovable legendary engrams that end up being rares or resources instead of a legendary item. I’ve heard that gearing up is completely left...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Evil Corporations In Video Games
There are a lot of corporations in the world that fail to look out for the best interests of the global population, but some video game corporations truly excel at screwing up the environment and...
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