Demon Slayers: Gaming Tackles Real Issues
“Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.”We say it all the time. In life we all have unique struggles and situations to face. The most evocative movies, books, and music deal with...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Resogun Heroes
Resogun was one of my favorite games of 2013. The seemingly simple shooter has a surprising degree of depth and complexity, and demands a unique set of skills to succeed. That’s why I was especially...
View ArticleThe Games Of June: Comparing 2010 Through 2014
Welcome, data heads, to another monthly retrospective. We’ve just updated May’s roundup with the NPD data we were waiting for, and the industry seems to be swinging back.This month brings us some...
View ArticleReplay – Super Castlevania IV (Guest: Kumail Nanjiani)
This week we're taking a look at the Super Nintendo's first stab at Castlevania – a game that took perhaps too much advantage of the new hardware's Mode 7 scaling graphics.Andrew Reiner, Tim Turi, and...
View ArticleDevil’s Third Interview – How Itagaki's Violent Shooter Landed On The Wii U
Yoshifuru Okamoto describes himself as producer on Devil's Third, but he also serves an important role as Tomonobu Itagaki’s drinking buddy and bodyguard. We spoke to him at E3 about Devil's Third, a...
View ArticleSix Nintendo DS Games That Aren’t Games
Both the 3DS and Vita are home to more than just games thanks to their virtual download shops. The two handhelds took a cue from smart phones and recognized there is a market for more than just games...
View ArticleShould The Term "Survival Horror" Die?
I’ve always considered myself a big survival-horror fan, but the more I thought about it, the less I understand what the term “survival horror” even means – especially in this day and age. I had a...
View ArticleFar Out: Reflections On The Far Cry Series
Video game series rarely stay the same over the decades. As a brand ages, it evolves. Far Cry is a perfect example. Crytek’s original shooter had players using their surroundings to lay traps and stalk...
View ArticlePS1 RPGs That Should Be On PSN
The PlayStation Store’s “classics” section has been a great way to reunite with games from your past. Games that I thought I’d never get to experience again, such as Xenogears and Persona 2: Eternal...
View ArticleDivinity: Original Sin Livestream
Join PC Editor Daniel Tack as he navigates the new world of the old-school RPG with Divinity: Original Sin. Larian Studios' latest title embraces a turn-based but never boring combat system and...
View ArticleShould Titanfall Have Been Free-To-Play?
The competitive free-to-play online multiplayer environment plays host to a number of huge titles, from League of Legends and Dota 2 to World of Tanks. With Titanfall’s lack of single-player content...
View ArticleInterview: Hector "OpticH3CZ" Rodriguez Of OpTic Gaming
[photo by Brett Kramer, all rights reserved]As owner of OpTic Gaming, Hector “OpticH3CZ” Rodriguez is an eSports jack-of-all-trades, guiding his team’s efforts both as game casters and high-stakes Call...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Divinity: Original Sin
Join Daniel Tack and Kyle Hilliard as they show off the first few encounters in Divinity: Original Sin.Larian Studios merges the old with the new with a classic RPG style and a tantalizing turn-based...
View ArticleTen Games You've Never Heard Of, But Should Keep Your Eye On
Millions of gamers are eagerly anticipating the release of titles like Batman: Arkham Knight, Assassin's Creed Unity, and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, but those aren't the only gaming projects worth...
View ArticleMeet The Cast Of Hyrule Warriors
Ever since traversing Hyrule in 3D for the first time in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, fans have been clamoring for more action-oriented Link. He made an appearance in Soul Calibur II, but now,...
View ArticleWatch Us Kill Hitler Repeatedly In Sniper Elite 3
Sniper Elite III is a disappointing game, but my work isn't over just because I've finished reviewing it. One task remains thanks to the Hunt the Greywolf pre-order DLC: Kill Hitler. I strapped up my...
View ArticleTest Chamber – Sniper Elite 3
Rebellion's Sniper Elite 3 is out now. We've already reviewed it and killed Hitler in the Hunt the Greywolf DLC, but we're back with a video preview of the beginning section of the game. Check out hero...
View ArticleMagic: The Gathering Or Hearthstone - Which Is For You
With countless fans and players each, Magic: The Gathering and Hearthstone are juggernauts in the card game space. In this feature, let’s take a look at the distinct advantages that each game...
View ArticleGame Informer's Month-Long Retrospective Celebrates The End Of A Console...
The month of July is notoriously slow in the video game industry. With minimal game releases and a post-E3 news vacuum, we aren't given many conversation pieces as we wait for more information on the...
View ArticleKingdom Hearts III Co-Director Teases What's To Come
Square Enix is extra secretive with its coveted Kingdom Hearts franchise, but we were able to interview co-director Tai Yasue, who's currently working on Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix. The collection...
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