Moments: Wild Arms 4’s Raquel Finds Something Beautiful
One of the most beautiful stories I've experienced is Raquel Applegate's from the 2006 role-playing game Wild Arms 4. The PlayStation 2 title lets Raquel shine as a strong character; not only is she...
View ArticleThe Best Video Game Surprise Songs
It’s not an entirely new phenomenon. Surprise songs have been showing up in video games for quite some time, but it has become increasingly popular in this generation of video games. Sometimes they...
View ArticleAlone In The Park Impressions: A Low-Key Indie Adventure
Described by creator Katharine Neil as delivering "slow-paced, low-octane gameplay that will have you fully reclined on your chaise longue," Alone in the Park takes players on an atypical adventure...
View ArticlePlaces: The Beautifully Corrupt City Of L.A. (Noire)
I anticipated L.A. Noire for well over a year before it came out. I read Game Informer’s March 2010 cover story several times through because I was so enamored with the breakthroughs in facial...
View ArticleReplay – The Punisher
Years before Arkham Asylum blew Batman fans away with its treatment of the character, Volition attempted to give a similar treatment to The Punisher. While it wasn't a massive success, it's hard to...
View ArticleQuestion Of The Month Reader Responses: Issue #243
In issue 243, we asked readers whether they prefer playing indie games or triple-A blockbusters. While the majority favored indie games, some readers preferred blockbusters, while others found it...
View ArticleMicrosoft E3 Press Conference Analysis
Microsoft's E3 press conference is over, and for all of you wishing the Xbox One reveal last month was more about software, the company did not disappoint this time around. But will it be enough?Of...
View ArticleVideo Recap - Microsoft's E3 2013 Press Conference
Microsoft's E3 press conference was all about the games. The company showed off a host of Xbox One exclusives, including Ryse: Son of Rome, Dead Rising 3, and a new Halo. Join editors Dan Ryckert and...
View ArticleDiscussing The Best DS Games Of All Time
Now that the Nintendo DS is in the rear-view mirror, we wanted to run down a list of our all-time favorite games for the beloved system. You can find the full, ranked list in the latest issue of Game...
View ArticleVideo Recap – EA's 2013 E3 Press Conference
EA started its press conference with a clever twist that revealed the next game from Popcap and continued to impress from that point on. From a tease for Star Wars: Battlefront to a new Mirror's Edge...
View ArticleVideo Recap - Ubisoft's E3 Press Conference
To spare you an hour of executives reading scripts and Aisha Tyler trying her hardest to be entertaining, we wanted to share our gut-reaction impressions of Ubisoft's E3 2013 press conference. Game...
View ArticleVideo Recap - Sony's E3 2013 Press Conference
Immediately after Sony delivered its press conference, we gathered a few editors on camera to talk about the impressive news Sony delivered.No used restrictions, no required online check-in, and a...
View ArticleWhat's Missing At E3
Sometimes what doesn’t make an appearance at E3 is as surprising as what does. Here’s a list of games and announcements we thought we might see this year but which haven’t made an...
View ArticleTake A Video Tour Of E3 2013
Every year we like to invite those that can't make it to E3 on a grand tour of the show floor from Game Informer editors. This year we rounded up Dan Ryckert and Jeff Cork on opening day of the big...
View ArticleGame Informer's Best Of E3 2013 Nominees
Each day throughout E3, we'll be sharing with you our nominees for our annual awards. We can't see everything at once, so if you don't see your most anticipated title, sit tight. There is more to...
View ArticleVideo Interview - Sonic Lost World's Galactic Inspirations
Both the Wii U and 3DS versions of Sonic Lost World are playable at E3 2013. As the first of the three-game Nintendo-exclusive deal for the Sonic series, Sonic Lost World adds new traversal options for...
View ArticleVideo Interview - Castle of Illusion's Classic Difficulty
The senior producer for Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse emphasized that his game is not for children, it is for "gamers". The classic Genesis title is getting a full reimagining from Sega as a...
View ArticleWatch A Full Match Of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's Multiplayer
Ubisoft is allowing attendees of E3 2013 to compete in a custom-made multiplayer match of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The game mode is Wanted, and the video shows a very skilled player...
View ArticleExploring The IndieCade Booth At E3 2013
E3 is full of hundreds of people cramming into booths and forming lines behind the kiosks of high-profile games. You would think a collection of little-known independent games would have a unimpressive...
View ArticleSony E3 2013 Booth Tour
We took some time to run through Sony's booth with a camera, in order to give you a good idea of what it's like to experience the insanity that is E3. You'll see what Sony had on display, and get a...
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