Kim's Anticipated RPGs For 2014
As many know, I love my role-playing games. Every year, I look at what's on the horizon, and I find there's more awaiting me than I initially realized. This year a variety of RPGs are scheduled; Final...
View ArticleReplay – Ico
Few titles in recent memory are as revered as Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. With gorgeous visuals, striking atmospheres, and solid gameplay, they're both considered classics of the PS2 era for good...
View ArticleFrom The Game Informer Archives: Twisted Metal Concept Art
We've been spending some time lately digging through our filing cabinets of press releases and marketing materials, and we stumbled across some pretty sweet concept art from the car combat classic...
View ArticleOpinion – Microsoft Is Going To Have A Hard Time Supporting The 360
Every time there's a new system that comes out, some gamers get nervous that there won't be any good games for the old platform anymore. And why should there be? Console manufacturers like Microsoft...
View ArticleThe Major Milestones In Console Evolution
At their core, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are video game systems. However, they contain an array of technology that's built on the innovations of the consoles that came before them. From...
View ArticleBack On The Frontlines
Like many gamers, I'm susceptible to the occasional bout of shooter fatigue. Thanks in large part to the indie scene, there is an ever-expanding scope of different gameplay experiences to try – always...
View ArticleOpinion – I Miss Backwards Compatibility, But I Probably Shouldn't
Neither the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4 is backwards compatible. You can't take a disc from your library of PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games, put it in your new console, and play. I wish I could, and...
View ArticleSuper Replay – Illbleed: Episode 2
Game Informer's fourth annual December 31 Super Replay is upon us. We selected a game that many of you have been asking for ever since we finished Blue Stinger. Illbleed shares the same developer,...
View ArticlePlaces: The Deserts Of Journey
Much has been made of the simple yet engrossing gameplay of thatgamecompany’s marvelous Journey. From the mystery of the main character’s identity to the seamless connections between level concepts,...
View ArticleNBA 2K15 Wish List
Most sports game developers phone in the next-gen debuts, but not Visual Concepts. Instead, NBA 2K14 featured two completely rebuilt modes, the story driven MyCareer and reimagined Association mode,...
View ArticleOpinion – RPGs With Tedious Starts Shouldn’t Get A Free Pass
Tedium is inherently subjective. Some folks like turning over every last stone on the hunt for that last powerful item. Others like grinding for hours in RPGs to maximize their entire party’s...
View ArticleEleven Cold Games To Play During The Polar Vortex
If you live in a warmer climate, you might not be aware of the impending cold storm set to blanket the northern states. You probably don’t have to worry about the “life-threatening wind chill” that was...
View ArticleFive Major Improvements Made By Dead Rising 3
I’m a new Xbox One owner as of Christmas morning, and the bulk of my time over the last two weeks has been spent with Dead Rising 3. While I enjoyed the previous games in the series, several aspects...
View ArticleFive Games That Can Benefit From A Definitive Edition
It’s official. We’ve left the world of HD remakes behind (almost). We’ve evolved to the next generation. Enter: The Definitive Edition.Tomb Raider is the first game that’s getting one, and it’s more...
View ArticleDiscussing The Best Wii Games Of All Time
Nintendo has abandoned the Wii, fully embracing its future the Wii U. The console may not have been beloved by all gamers, but there were some undeniably fantastic games that released for the system.We...
View ArticleQuestion Of The Month Reader Responses: Issue #250
A few months back we asked readers if they still enjoy traditional fantasy games. While a few respondents were tired of orcs and elves, most of our readers rejoiced at the thought of going on more...
View ArticleGame Informer Best Of 2013 Awards
In a year of transitions, gamers were still treated to a wealth of impressive interactive experiences. Square Enix successfully rebooted Tomb Raider, Irrational Games expanded the boundaries of the...
View ArticleReaders' Choice Best Of 2013 Awards
You voted, we counted. Or rather, the GI robot counted for us. Now it's time to share the results. More than 15,000 people weighed their opinions, and given the great selection of games that came out...
View ArticleHands On Impressions With Sony's PlayStation Now Service
Earlier today at CES, Sony announced its PlayStation Now service, which allows customers to stream games from the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 libraries onto a number of...
View ArticleFull Breakdown Of All Fourteen Steam Machines
Yesterday Valve unveiled it's full list of fourteen Steam Machine partners, however, not each Steam Machine is created equal. Here's a deeper dive into what you can expect from each system. Valve has...
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