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Cult Classic – Tales From Space: About a Blob
One of this year's indie breakout games in DrinkBox Studios' Guacamelee, which is one of the best reviewed games of the year. However, don't sleep on the studio's first game, Tales From Space: About a...
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Cult Classics – Splatterhouse
The smile that Splatterhouse brings to my face is made from equal parts endearment and embarrassment....(read more)
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Cult Classics – Tropico 4
Sometimes low-profile Bulgarian developers turn out better games than big-name American studios. Find out why I’ve got over 200 hours invested in Tropico and its expansion, Modern Times.Big ol’ cities....
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Cult Classics – Prince Of Persia (2008)
For many fans of the Prince of Persia series, the 2008 release is a low-point for the series. It kept the series’ trademark wall-running and platforming elements, but was a drastic departure in other...
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Live Stream – Fuse
Today marks the release of Insomniac's new IP, and you can read my review of it here. Fuse can be a ton of fun when playing multiplayer, and we're hoping to capture some of its craziness during our...
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What Developers Are Saying About Xbox One
You know what we think about the Xbox One, but what about the creative minds that may or may not eventually develop for Microsoft's nascent platform? We asked several developers, from creative...
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Characters Who Died Under Our Watch, Part 2
Sometimes characters don't have a reserve of extra guys to give them a second chance. Sometimes, they just die. When its set up as an integral part of a game's narrative, watching a beloved character...
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Test Chamber – Fuse
Fuse released today, and it maintains the Insomniac legacy of entertaining and unique weaponry. If you've read my review, you know that I found several elements to like despite some disappointments....
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Mario’s Film Folly: The True Story Behind Hollywood’s Biggest Gaming Blunder
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. movie (released on May 28, 1993), we wanted to share with you this piece from October 10, 2011 about the troubles plaguing the film.For all...
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Risky Business: Surviving The Mobile Middle Ground
Mobile gaming is an undeniable and growing force in our industry, with wildly popular titles like Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, and Temple Run turning small teams into massive success stories overnight....
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Test Chamber – Grid 2
The racing world has eagerly awaited the return of Codemasters' Grid franchise, but the competition has also gotten stiffer than ever. We run through a few laps with the game, talk about some of its...
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Special Edition Podcast: Infamous Second Son
Earlier this week, we asked the Game Informer community what they wanted to know about Sucker Punch's upcoming Infamous Second Son. We received plenty of questions about the studio's Playstation 4...
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Test Chamber – Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
After a failed attempt to modernize the Call of Juarez series, Techland's latest installment returns to its western roots. This downloadable FPS puts you into the blood-soaked boots of bounty hunter...
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Opinion – The Rights And Wrongs Of Remakes
Remakes are risky business. Fans may say they want to see their favorite games get a new treatment, but developers need to be careful, because a remake is easy to do poorly. Keep too close to the...
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Reader Discussion: How Much Kickstarting Is Too Much?
Tim Schafer and Double Fine launched another Kickstarter today while their previously Kickstarted game is still deep in development. Are you still on board?Double Fine isn’t the only company to go down...
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Test Chamber – The Swapper
The Metrodvania trope tends to be thrown around whenever a 2D perspective and a sprawling map are used in a game. At first glance, The Swapper may appear to fit this mold. Looks can be deceiving,...
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Opinion – Blizzard Blowing Up Titan Is A Good Thing
The video-game industry would be better off if more companies were brave (and financially secure) enough to do what Blizzard did by sending its upcoming MMO project, codenamed Titan, back to the...
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GI Show 159: Fuse and Anamanaguchi
In this episode of the Game Informer Show, we weigh in on the new IP from Insomniac called Fuse before exploring the music of Anamanaguchi.With Matt Helgeson busy once again with top-secret business,...
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The Little Touches Of Nintendo’s Consoles
Nintendo consoles are special for magical reasons. They may not feature the best online support or multimedia capabilities, but they always contain a few charming features that aren’t immediately...
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The Best RPG Writing
Writing a narrative for a lengthy RPG is tricky. Not only do writers have to consider character development, realistic dialogue, and story progression, but they also have to make sure it complements...
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