Analyzing The Latest Grand Theft Auto V Screenshots
In typical Rockstar Games fashion, we know very little about Grand Theft Auto V. We've seen a trailer and a handful of screenshots, but that's about it. We may not have a lot of solid information, 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 ArticleSeen At PAX 2012: Day One
I spent the day wandering around PAX Prime 2012. Oh, the sights I've seen. This collection of photos from my first day at the show focuses on the bombastic booths and hordes of gamers itching to play...
View ArticleSimming The Madden NFL 13 Season
Football is back, and here's what you can expect to transpire this season if Madden 13's sim engine has its say. We're so excited for the new football season that we don't want to wait to see how it...
View ArticleSeven Songs That Need To Be In Dance Central
Harmonix has confirmed a huge list of songs for Dance Central 3, and even after the game releases more and more will be added. These are some of the songs that haven't been confirmed, but we hope they...
View ArticleGuild Wars 2 Dungeon Tips
ArenaNet’s brand-new MMO sends the traditional tank/heal/damage MMORPG trinity packing in favor of a positioning-based system that puts each player in charge of their own health. Here are a few...
View ArticleThe Good And Bad Of Skyrim's Hearthfire DLC
Yesterday, Bethesda released Hearthfire, the second piece of DLC for Skyrim. Unlike Dawnguard, which featured a lengthy questline, Hearthfire involves less structured content that allows players to...
View ArticleThe Standout Titles Of PAX’s Indie Mega Booth
Stepping onto the PAX Prime 2012 show floor, you’re immediately greeted with the huge, elaborately lit booths of major video game publishers like Microsoft and Sony. These spectacles cram huge statues...
View Article10 Under-The-Radar Graphic Adventures
The entire graphic adventure genre is practically under-the-radar, but releases like Telltale’s The Walking Dead prove that at least a few titles deserve our notice. With new graphic adventure fans...
View ArticleTest Chamber: Guild Wars 2
Now that we've had a little time to dig into the recently released, we put Adam's leveled-up Guild Wars 2 Guardian under the microscope in this episode of Test Chamber. Host Andrew Reiner asks the...
View ArticleDiscover Fantasy Flight Games
Even in the face of the growing prominence of video games and other form of digital entertainment, it may come as a surprise that the world of tabletop gaming continues to expand. Look no further than...
View ArticleDelve Into Descent: Second Edition
One of the best tabletop games of the last decade is getting a new edition that adds new characters and monsters, streamlined rules, and a deeper focus on storytelling. Check out our video interview...
View ArticleTest Chamber: DayZ
Few games capture the essence of a zombie apocalypse. Sure, dodging and gunning down zombies is expected, but you've also got to keep yourself fed and hydrated. Don't forget about being careful....
View ArticleQuestion Of The Month Reader Responses: Issue #234
A few months ago (issue 231) we asked readers what their favorite video game sound effect is. Nostalgia ruled the roost, with many respondents calling out sounds from 8-bit classics as their all-time...
View ArticleComposing Double Dragon Neon
Jake Kaufman rose to prominence on the chiptune scene under the name “virt,” remixing classic game themes and composing original music. He scored his first freelance composing gig in 2000, working on...
View ArticleCartoon Corner: Arthur Takes On Video Games
One of the most rewarding things about having children is that you get to (have to?) watch loads of dumb kid shows. I always get excited when I see video games in cartoons, because it's always...
View ArticleWhat $15 Per Month Buys In Guild Wars 2
ArenaNet's new MMO has no subscription fee, but it does have an integrated microtransaction shop. What can you get for the fifteen bucks a month you would be paying for a traditional triple-A MMO...
View ArticleReplay: Stubbs The Zombie
A few years before zombie games (and the zombie obsession in overall pop culture) became the rage, developer Wideload introduced gamers to an odd gaming protagonist: a chain-smoking, lovestruck member...
View ArticleAn Interview With Syco Collectibles' Tony Searle
Why do you never see high-end licensed statues at the mall? Why make a statue of Steve Jobs? How does a licensed statue get made? We asked Syco Collectibles' senior product consultant and marketing...
View ArticleHow Microtransactions Are Bad For Gaming
Gamers who have been around for a few years won’t have a hard time remembering the heyday of arcades. Bring enough quarters, and the world was your oyster. Titles like Gauntlet were built to get as...
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