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I picked up Horizon Zero Dawn about a month after launch, but probably finished it long before people who already had it got even halfway through the main story. This is mostly because of the simple fact that I adored this game - I loved the lush world, compelling stories, and meticulously-crafted combat. Most of all, though, I loved Ashly Burch’s captivating performance as Aloy, who has since become one of my all-time favourite video game characters....

Well, we all knew this day would come. The polarizing cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore has already conquered the continental United States, and as of last night have now moved onto the first leg of their European campaign. But while the cast is spending their time starting all kinds of havoc in Italy, Xbox 360 fans are now able to get a little piece of the cultural sensation for their very own Xbox Live avatar, thanks to a brand new range of Jersey Shore avatar items....

Back when LA Noire was making the rounds as a potential game of the year contender a lot of talk was centered on the game’s stunningly realized facial animations, but a few things were still holding the title back. Among those hindrances was the game’s inconsistent voice work, which seemed to fluctuate depending on whether the player believed their witness was telling the truth, lying, or hiding something. As it turns out, though, the reason for that disparity, which saw protagonist Cole Phelps often going completely crazy on witnesses, is much more simple: the original choices weren’t truth, doubt, lie....

Over the past few years BioWare has become synonymous with shifts in player paths and abundance of choice, most recently building their Star Wars MMO on the idea. The most successful exercise of the concept has unquestionably been Mass Effect, and the possible outcomes and personal relationships of Mass Effect 3 are looking to be even more varied than before. From the fate of the galaxy to the date of Shepard’s love life, the developers are promising that the chance to craft your very own story has never been greater....

All that we have seen and played of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance thus far suggests that credit must be given to Kojima Productions for showing so much faith in Platinum Games’ ability to deliver an entertaining Metal Gear spin-off. That’s exactly how everyone should take this game, as a spin-off. Although Platinum’s work may not appeal to every living Metal Gear Solid fan, players who love action games should definitely check out Revengeance....

At one point in time, Resident Evil was at the top of the mountain (so to speak) when it came to survival horror, but since then the franchise’s popularity has wavered considerably. After Resident Evil 4, the series that once was the name in the genre soon became more known for having turned its back on survival horror. Still, fans hold out hope that each subsequent RE game will bring the franchise back....

Gamers better get prepared for more Saints Row, because this franchise isn’t going anywhere. While Volition’s super-powered, open world sandbox game, Saints Row 4, has only been out for a few weeks, the title is already selling extremely well. For starters, Saints Row 4 has already sold through 1 million units at retail and has already tripled the first week PC sales tally for its predecessor, Saints Row the Third....

The history of Star Wars franchise gaming is full of incredible and innovative titles - and downright terrible misadventures. Plenty of games also fall somewhere in the middle but, despite an especially rich premise and intergalactic playground, Star Wars games are far from sure-fire hits. While brand loyalty still helps move plenty of units, recent LucasArts titles haven’t exactly delivered a must-play experience that can compete with blockbuster game series like Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty - until the developer revealed their upcoming action-shooter title, Star Wars: 1313 behind closed doors at E3 2012....

Across the gaming community, a horrifying number of stories are coming out about prominent names using their influence to harass and abuse others, often sexually. Emboldened by the realization that they are not alone, many victims of these assaults are choosing to speak out in order to try and instigate change. Unfortunately, the call for people to be accountable for their abusive actions is coming alongside comments from a toxic group of men who are instead trying to victim blame, seeking to refuse accountability, and instead suggesting that victims simply have bad boundaries or can’t take a “joke....

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gives fans of the series an espionage thriller with content for each type of Call of Duty fan. Whether consumers are fans of the narrative of the campaign, the survival gauntlet that is zombies mode, or the wildly popular Warzone, introduced in last year’s Modern Warfare, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. Veterans of the series will know that the multiplayer in Call of Duty is a staple of the franchise, one that is ever-evolving....

Video games are a young medium, but they are completely connected to current pop culture. Geeks and gamers are often the same people, and therefore, the memes and references are often interchangeable. The line becomes especially blurry when we have so many intellectual properties that originated from video games eventually becoming movies, series, board games, card games, and cartoons. Many of the most memorable stories that we remember nowadays come from this medium....

The video game developers, Toys for Bob, have been enjoying many plaudits for their recent entry into the Crash Bandicoot series; Crash bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. As the title suggests, the game ignores a plethora of Bandicoot titles and follows on from 1998’s Crash Bandicoot: Warped. Warped, along with its two predecessors, was developed by Naughty Dog. The company is known today for the Uncharted and Last of Us series....

Thanks to Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, players have become an active part in expanding the lore of Warcraft’s Azeroth. Aside from main storyline quests, players have access to a wealth of Raids and side quests that offer interesting insights regarding the world of Azeroth and the Warcraft mythos. Essentially, players almost always have a reason to come back to playing. Interestingly, aside from WoW’s ever-expanding story, a lot of things also happen behind the scenes....

The Fire Emblem series is a great collection of tactical and strategic games that challenge players to resolve conflicts through military might. The games explore a variety of themes, gameplay changes, and interesting mechanics as the developers tried to make the gameplay more enjoyable and difficult. Yet throughout the series there are a number of game logic fails that the player is presented with. Some are common quirks found in any video game and some are unique to Fire Emblem....

Making games is no small feat. For those completely ignorant of how the process works, these digital experiences can seem like pure magic. However, they don’t just pop out of a hat at the snap of a finger like a bunny. No, thousands upon thousands of hours from teams sometimes reaching hundreds of people work together to deliver the games millions of people love and adore. With this in mind, it feels like a gift whenever one game does come out....

If you’re a 90s kid and an avid gaming fan, chances are you played Pokémon Gold or Silver—or even Crystal!—at some point during your childhood. As the highly anticipated follow-ups to Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, these were basically the hottest games out there when they dropped in 1999. We were given a whole new region to explore in the form of Johto, and could even go back to Kanto post-Elite Four if we needed some nostalgia in our lives!...

Video games have evolved a lot in recent years, becoming a form of high art unto themselves. In particular, narrative games like The Witcher 3 and Uncharted 4 have received widespread acclaim for their phenomenal writing, representing a trend in games where story, character, and dialogue are as important as graphics or mechanics. Just as Hollywood is always chasing inspiration, it seems video games have have also come to a point where they are mining literature for ideas, as is indicated by games like the Batman: Arkham series and The Wolf Among Us, both of which are inspired by popular comic series....

In a year that created no shortage of hardship for everyone, there have thankfully been numerous excellent releases to keep gamers occupied. Persona 5 Royal, Hades, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Crusader Kings III are just a handful of games that released in 2020 with an enviable 90+ Metascore. A 90+ score on Metacritic is becoming one of modern gaming’s crowning achievements, and as is the case every year, there are numerous games that have narrowly missed out on the elusive mark....

Thanks to the Avengers films and the entirety of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the demand for superhero crossover films has steadily increased over the past decade. Fans want to see their favorite characters from separate franchises come together to either duke it out or team up to take down a bigger foe. But one of the other demands fans have is for the inevitable hilarious interactions these characters will share with each other....

The story of Scarlet Nexus can be surprisingly enigmatic. This JRPG title has a couple of reveals that will come as a surprise to many players. However, as many questions as the game answers, it also leaves the same amount up in the air. These questions will leave you scratching your head and yearning for a follow-up title. Because of the themes and story tropes Scarlet Nexus utilizes, such as powers, extraterrestrial factors, and time travel, it’s only natural that it will be plagued with a myriad of questions....