THQ Died At The Top Of Its Game
When a company is in its death throes, it usually comes after a prolonged period of sub-par performance. THQ is an interesting story to look at from a quality perspective. Looking solely at the...
View ArticleThe Injustice: Gods Among Us Roster
NetherRealm Studios is releasing their DC-based fighter in the spring, and we expect a steady stream of character reveals as the months roll on. As we've been doing with Playstation All-Stars Battle...
View ArticleDisney Infinity’s Extra Content Is On Disc, And It's No Big Deal
I was poking around online this morning when I saw this story. The gist of it is that Disney Infinity includes all of the game’s upcoming content on the disc, which a Disney rep says might mean that...
View ArticleLooking Back At TT Games’ Lego Legacy
Talk to anyone at TT Games, and it’s impossible to overlook the enthusiasm they still carry for the Lego games. Rather than looking at each installment as yet another bullet point on a resume, the team...
View ArticleReplay – Haven: Call Of The King
Before Traveller's Tales became the premiere developer of Lego-themed games, the company primarily worked with existing IP, such as Toy Story and Crash Bandicoot. In 2002, Traveller's Tales tried to...
View ArticleWhat's Next For Wii U?
The Wii U has gotten off to a bit of a slow start, with the release of new games slowing down to a trickle in recent months. However, Nintendo has plenty planned for 2013. We break down what new games...
View ArticleBreaking Down Video Game Character Names
A fair majority of the people who make video games take a lot of time to think about them. They analyze every detail down to how a character’s limbs should move, how fast a character should walk when...
View ArticleNoobz Wants To Make You Hate Everything About Gaming
Many gamers like to think of themselves as intelligent, well-rounded individuals who simply enjoy the medium of interactive entertainment. While plenty of us fit that description, there is a loud...
View ArticleDarth Maul to Deadpool: Designing Lego Characters
Character artists Neil Crofts and Will Thompson spend their days staring into icy black eyes. Fortunately, those eyes belong to adorable Lego figures. Neil and Will have years of experience bringing...
View ArticleThe Bizarre World Of Nintendo's Star Fox
You might be as smart as a fox, but do you know all of these obscure facts about Nintendo's anthropomorphic shooter series? 1. Star Fox Pilots Are CyborgsYou're probably familiar with this version of...
View ArticleWhy I Can’t Stop Playing The Sims
For more than a decade, The Sims’ pull on me has been so strong that I can never truly abandon it. The premise is simple: live out all the boring parts of life on screen – go to work, use the bathroom,...
View ArticleTen Downloadable Games You May Have Missed In 2012
Last year saw a host of high-profile downloadable titles, but some amazing games may have slipped past your notice. If we’ve been doing our job, hopefully you already know about many of the best...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Fire Emblem: Awakening
If you read my review, you already know I'm currently having a love affair with Fire Emblem: Awakening. Now it's time to actually see the game in action for yourself. In the video below, join host...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Skulls Of The Shogun
The strategy genre isn't super well served in the XBLA downloadable games space, but that's going to change with Skulls of the Shogun. Take a look at the turn-based strategy title in action and pick up...
View ArticlePlaying Spider-Man In Lego Marvel Super Heroes
Choosing to branch out from the Marvel film universe and include the entire brand's cast of characters in Lego Marvel Super Heroes was a bold move for TT Games. Arguably the biggest question was what...
View ArticleThe Skulls Of The Shogun Strategy Guide
Every general needs an advisor to help them to victory every now and again, so heed this advice if you want to become the shogun of the Undead in Skulls of the Shogun.The XBLA-exclusive game is a...
View ArticleMoments: Ghouls N’ Ghosts’ Cruel Joke
There is only one game I will pledge as my childhood companion, a lifelong friend I can never shake regardless of its deceptions forced upon me. I can still hear the music, sound effects of losing...
View ArticleTop Of The Table: Star Trek Fleet Captains
Clever game mechanics and pitch-perfect implementation of the iconic franchise make this one of the best sci-fi board games around. Handfuls of awesome plastic starships don’t hurt, either. Each...
View ArticleWhere's My Sequel? – Actraiser
Most gamers appreciate when a brand new installment releases in their favorite series. Despite complaints about “sequelitis,” getting too many entries is better than the alternative: getting too few....
View ArticleHow Devil May Cry Does Difficulty Right
With few exceptions, I’m typically not the type of gamer to complete games on more than one or two different difficulties. I might do a quick second run to mop up some achievements or try a harder...
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