Test Chamber – Five Nights At Freddy's 3
The third in Scott Cawthon's jump-scare extravaganza Five Nights at Freddy's series had a surprise release this week, and we turned the lights off to take a look.There is safety in numbers which is why...
View ArticleQuestion Of The Month Reader Responses: Issue #264
In issue 262, we asked readers what their most anticipated game of 2015 is. Star Wars Battlefront, The Division, and Zelda Wii U were at the top of the list, but plenty of other contenders are still in...
View ArticleSony Morpheus Impressions: VR Inches Closer To The Living Room
This afternoon after Sony announced its Morpheus headset will launch in the first half of 2016, the publisher gave journalists an opportunity to find out for themselves just how far the platform has...
View Article15 Years With The PlayStation 2
The Beginning Of An Unprecedented EraDespite the monumental success of the PlayStation 2, it wasn't always guaranteed. The console debuted in Japan on March 4, 2000 to wild anticipation, but Sony was...
View ArticleDesigning The Gameplay Of Mad Max
In this video feature, the lead developers of Mad Max explain how players will interact with the Wasteland and their impressive approach to open-world car combat....(read more)
View ArticleNintendo Highlights Five Upcoming Wii U Indies
At Nintendo’s eShop Showcase, Nintendo recently highlighted the variety of indie games coming to the eShop this year. In addition to sharing five trailers for some of its most promising Wii U eShop...
View Article25 Years of Maxis – Living the Simulated Dream
Author's Note: This article originally appeared in issue 236 of Game Informer. With the news of Maxis closing its doors in Emeryville, we wanted to post the feature to give you a look at happier days...
View ArticleIf You Like Destiny, You Should Try Helldivers
Helldivers just released on PS4, PS3, and Vita yesterday, and our review of Arrowhead’s new game offers an enthusiastic recommendation for anyone looking for something new to try out this month....
View ArticleTest Chamber – Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition
First, there was the Devil May Cry series. Then there was a reboot from developer Ninja Theory. Now, we have the remastered version of that reboot, complete with small tweaks and visual improvements....
View ArticleValve's First Foray Into Virtual Reality Is A Convincing One
Three days after Valve announced its virtual reality partnership with HTC, we finally had a chance to test out the technology we have heard rumors about from giddy developers for a couple years. Though...
View ArticleThe Very Best Indie Games Of GDC 2015
Update: Our ever-expanding GDC 2015 indie coverage continues with Extreme Exorcism and The Behemoth's Game 4.The Game Developers Conference in San Francisco is a mecca for intelligent talk about...
View ArticleHere's What Ted Price Would Have Done If He Took Over Rock Band In 2008
With everyone discussing the Rock Band 4 announcement, several editors in the office engaged in conversations about Rock Band's storied past. One of the talking points was a potential new direction for...
View ArticleSuper Replay – Michigan: Report From Hell
Grasshopper Manufacture has a long history of developing oddball games. Before there was Shadows of the Damned, No More Heroes, and Killer7, the studio made a little something called Michigan: Report...
View Article10 Tips For Dying (Slightly) Less In Helldivers
Helldivers is a demanding twin-stick shooter that pits you against endless hostile aliens. The bottom line? You're going to die a lot. However, we've compiled a list of helpful tips that should give...
View ArticleSmaug Breathes Fiery Life Into VR With Impressive Oculus Rift Demo
We are still waiting patiently to see actual virtual reality game demonstrations from top-tier game developers, but just because we don't know when we'll be able to actually buy VR headsets this year...
View ArticleDestiny - Xur's Gear And Upgrades For The Weekend Of March 6
Xur returns for another week at the Tower, and he brings with him a new selection of exotic weapons and armor, including the return of what many consider to be the most essential weapon in the game....
View ArticlePassing The Hat: An In-Depth Look At The New King's Quest
Anyone who played adventure games in the ‘80s and ‘90s probably has a list of favorite series and one-off titles from the era, like Quest for Glory or Day of the Tentacle. However, one franchise...
View Article10 Badass Things We Did In Mad Max's Open World
Earlier this week, we announced that the original post-apocalyptic anti-hero, Mad Max, graces the newest cover of Game Informer. We traveled to Avalanche Studio's office in Stockholm, Sweden, to test...
View ArticleVideo Preview Of Next Week's Most Exciting Releases
At Game Informer, we love delving into the newest releases and sharing the highlights and lowlights with the gaming community. Test Chamber is our show dedicated to finding out what these games have to...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Zombie Army Trilogy
We've faced off against countless zombie hordes in the past, but an undead army led by zombie Hitler? It's officially on. Rebellion Oxford's zany spin-off of the Sniper Elite series is back with a...
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