Attributing success in XCOM to skill isn’t as straightforward as it is in other games.
I had some pretty ambitious fantasies growing up. Building a fortress, flying a spaceship, and getting bit by a radioactive spider, to name a few. All the cartoons, video games, and movies I enjoyed probably fueled those thoughts. If my …
Note: Major spoilers for Telltale's The Walking Dead series below
I don’t get to play video games with my girlfriend, Amanda, often enough. She doesn’t like too many of the ones that I do, so when I found out she …
In an interview with Gamasutra, Jenova Chen, co-founder of developer Thatgamecompany, revealed one of his gripes with games:
My biggest complaint for computer games so far is they are not good enough for adults.
Oh?
For adults to enjoy something, they …
Note: Mass Effect 3, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and Watchmen spoilers below.
A month ago, I made a decision in Mass Effect 3 that I’m still thinking about. It wasn’t how I handled the genophage situation on Tuchanka. It had …
I was initially skeptical about purchasing Pushmo. Catherine was the last puzzle game I played, and it was brutal… on easy mode. So I thought playing another block-shifting puzzler would be another trek down that torturous, unforgiving path. Turns …
Publisher: Microsoft Studios Developer: Remedy Entertainment Genre: Third-person shooter
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade Multiplayer: Online Leaderboards ESRB: T PEGI: 18
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare is satisfying fan service, but not much more. Developed by Remedy Entertainment …
From Software’s Dark Souls punishes people like no other title. The action-role-playing game makes players fight for everything they acquire and then takes all those resources away the minute they screw up. Through struggle, frustration, and death, gamers will learn …
This article may contain spoilers for Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution has several themes worth examining; one of which is the relationship between power and liberty. It’s explored through both the story and the gameplay.
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When gamers start ranting in forums and website comment sections, they spare almost no one. They make the same war cries every time: The media is too easy on the industry; publishers are milking the same old franchises in every …
I would have never thought that the most original multiplayer I’d play this year would come from Dark Souls.
I remember a time when I could get unique multiplayer experiences from different games, even within the same genre. If …
It can’t be easy for developers to make sequels, especially for well-received franchises. We’ve all seen rants bashing companies for "dumbing down" features whenever a game’s sequel has a simpler interface or streamlined combat mechanics.
Mass Effect 3 has been the …
I never thought I’d say this…but after playing Dark Souls and Minecraft, having a game hold my hand isn’t so bad after all.
After beating Dark Souls on new-game-plus-plus and obtaining all achievements, I don’t have a sense of …
I’m going to get this out the way and say that I’m not a Super Mario Bros fan. In fact, I only like Mario when he’s racing, partying, playing tennis, or saving the day in some kind of 3D environment …
Remember watching a horror film as a child and feeling afraid even after the film ended? Then, when bedtime approached, you’d cut out the lights and leap under the covers in one swift, pre-planned motion. Those terrifying possibilities had invaded …
The Sci-Fi horror setting is becoming one of the more common environments in gaming. While the setting is among my favorites, its full potential has yet to be explored.
It isn’t difficult to understand why an abandoned space station or …
The current top games on the Android Market happen to be those with the highest consumer ratings. As mobile and social games grow in quality and popularity, who will determine what’s “good,” and what influence will they hold?
The Android …
You would think that of all people, gamers would be receptive to new technologies and devices, but it turns out the opposite is usually true. Gamers should embrace new technologies like motion controls. Whether we like it or not, these …
I’ve noticed that as I’ve gotten older I don’t play games solely for fun anymore. On the first playthrough, I consider the story and ending a reward. If there are no unlockables or Achievements that I want, I usually won’t …
Gamers are a competitive bunch, and as the FPS genre continues to dominate the market, more games are keeping track of player stats. For whatever reasons, the one stat that seems to matter to gamers most is the kill to …
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