Test Chamber: Risen 2: Dark Waters
Adam Biessener and Jeff Cork join Test Chamber host Andy Reiner for this look at the console port of Risen 2. You have to see this to believe it. To call the console version a disappointment is an...
View ArticleTen Things Developers Need to Do to Make Games Accessible
In my last article, I talked about what game accessibility is and what it means to me as a disabled gamer. The next step is to address how to make it a reality. To that end, I’ve come up with 10 ways...
View ArticleWhy Ace Attorney’s Pearl Deserves a Spin-off
Pearl Fey is one of the strongest characters from the Ace Attorney series, so why doesn't she have her own spin-off already?...(read more)
View ArticleReplay: Pocky & Rocky
Game Informer's month-long celebration of co-op gaming once again extends to Replay, our silly show that revisits gaming's past. In this episode, Atlus' Aram Jabbari joins Joe Juba, Tim Turi, and I...
View ArticleVideo Games' Greatest Rivalries
Sometimes video game franchises are kind of similar. It can’t be avoided. Sometimes, those games inspire conflict and people take sides. Sometimes, a feature is written that arbitrarily decides a...
View ArticleCall Of Duty Composer Is Working On Army Of Two: The Devil's Cartel
Audio director Francois Lafleur is passionate about the sound of Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel (as evident in this video feature), but one of the topics that he was most eager to discuss was the...
View ArticleBattlefield 3 Premium Edition Announced
Today at Gamescom, Electronic Arts announced the Battlefield 3 Premium Edition. Per the name, it includes the game, a Premium membership, and more. The Premium membership itself gives you access to...
View ArticleWatch The First Official Trailer For Army Of Two: The Devil's Cartel
Throughout our month of online coverage for Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel you can expect articles and videos that dive in to the details of the latest game in the series from Visceral Montreal, but...
View ArticleThe PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Roster
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale pits Sony's classic characters against each other in winner-takes-all brawls. Here's a round-up of the confirmed characters of Sony's star-studded fighter, along...
View Article10 Things To Know About Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron
The big new Transformers game is right around the corner. What should you know before you play, and to help decide if the game is for you? Storytelling is Paramount Players will be surprised just how...
View ArticleThe Best And Worst Of Gamescom Today
Three jet-lagged Game Informer editors are crisscrossing Cologne, Germany to bring you the most important news coming from the pre-convention press conferences today. See what looks awesome – and what...
View ArticleTest Chamber: Darksiders II
If you are still on the fence after reading my Darksiders II review, this Test Chamber episode breaks down almost everything you need to know about this sequel. Dan Ryckert joined me for this gameplay...
View ArticleDesigning Army Of Two: The Devil's Cartel's New Direction
While not technically a reboot, the developers at Visceral Montreal are keen on emphasizing the differences between The Devil's Cartel and the last two games in the series. While visiting the studio...
View ArticleMoments: Tragedy At Ostagar
It’s not often that an event takes place within a game that catches a player completely by surprise and changes the entire paradigm of the rest of the experience. But this moment in Dragon Age:...
View ArticleGamescom Spotlight: Electronic Arts
We demoed EA’s top titles at Gamescom and have all the latest details. EA’s booth is crammed with several high-profile titles this year and we saw all the big guns. Of course, Army of Two: The Devil’s...
View ArticleThe Five Lamest Final Fantasy Characters
Few thrills in gaming can compare to recruiting an awesome character in an RPG. On the flip side, few disappointments are greater than being saddled with a total load. Fans embrace Final Fantasy for...
View ArticleWhich Gaming Icon Would Survive Best On A Desert Island?
Sometimes it’s the big questions in life that really matter. What is the meaning of life? Who shot first? Team Edward or Team Jacob? Other times, people just ask dumb questions and smarter, more...
View ArticleOur Favorite Gamescom Picks
Gamescom 2012 was hot and wild for editors Adam, Bryan, and Jeff. While the public days continue all weekend, we saw it all and got the hell out of there. Here are our personal favorites of the show....
View ArticleThe Films And Games That Inspired The Devil's Cartel
A recurring theme during our visit to Visceral Montreal was the team’s focus on making Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel feel like a summer action blockbuster. We had a chance to talk to key members of...
View ArticleGame Accessibility: Five Games That Get It Right
In my previous articles I established what game accessibility is and what developers need to do to achieve it. Now it’s time to look at a few examples of games that are already incredibly accessible....
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