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Although Commander Shepard’s story was sufficiently (or not) wrapped up in Mass Effect 3, BioWare is not ready to give up on that universe just yet. In fact, the acclaimed developer has already revealed more Mass Effect games are on the way, but they have not said much beyond that. At a PAX East panel, however, BioWare revealed some behind-the-scenes details that might change fans’ reaction regarding a sequel. Moreover, BioWare teased a new IP that is being developed by the original Mass Effect team....

Released from the secretive files of Kojima Productions comes a few pieces of viral marketing that finally bring us some answers as to what we can expect from the story of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Raiden, also known as Jack, a character introduced in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, will be the main protagonist of Revengeance, and in this viral marketing we get a glimpse of his past....

It’s difficult to garner mainstream attention using the Lord of the Rings name these days; although the film universe marches on, so many disappointing game incarnations have soured the series for many gamers. But that’s a trend that the developers of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor intend to break. The team at Monolith have released a new gameplay walkthrough showing the game’s core combat and traversal. While it may still be pre-alpha footage, the larger systems hinted at are sure to catch the attention of RPG fans, not to mention fans of good old-fashioned orc-slaying....

EVO 2014 is in full swing and while much of the fighting game community is focused on the epic throw downs between the greatest Street Fighter, Killer Instinct, and Marvel vs. Capcom players, an even greater number is anxiously anticipating the big announcements that typically come out of the annual event. EVO has become ground zero for new character announcements for a wide variety of games, and with several fighting game titles on the docket for late 2014 and 2015 there was plenty of potential floating in the air....

The racing genre of video games is in a bit of a slump. Part of that may be due to the abundance of similar racers that hit store shelves last year and part of it may be due to changing interests in the current generations of gamers. Some gamers want more story, some want more action, and that’s exactly what Electronic Arts is having developer Black Box deliver on the next installment of the Need for Speed franchise....

Being on top of a genre can can earn developers a bit of a break, but not for those behind NHL 14. As the team behind the best (and only) hockey simulation, EA Sports is taking the praise and awards earned with NHL 13, and getting down to the fine-tuning. The first developer diary for NHL 14 has now been released, centering on the new Physics Collision system being engineered for this year’s installment....

The Resistance franchise has long been a part of the PlayStation 3’s heritage, with Resistance: Fall of Man being widely known as the system’s “must own” launch title. However, the series’ lineage might not stem past the PS3 and Vita, as Sony is unsure of the franchise’s future. After the release of Resistance 3, series creator Insomniac Games (which is currently developing its first multiplatform title, Overstrike) announced that it would no longer be working on the franchise....

Any game with a budget of over 44 million dollars is bound to run into at least one or two hiccups during its development. In the case of crowd-funded games like Star Citizen, those hiccups are often analyzed and critiqued a bit more closely than those of games being produced behind the closed doors of AAA studios because of the nature of open development. Creator Chris Roberts and the rest of the team producing the upcoming space-sim have kept an open line of communication with the game’s dedicated backers since day one, which has lots of people incredibly excited to get their hands on the game, but often just as many people anxious, even annoyed when delays occur since they have a personal stake in the final product…...

It’s a little hard to believe that the Xbox One has been out for a full year already, given how much has changed since the initial reveal and launch last November. Microsoft has implemented multiple monthly updates (and even more updates), dropped the system in price, and introduced new bundles throughout the console’s first year. It’s also slowly making its way to selling (or shipping) 10 million units, and has possibly even overtaken the PS4’s own sales in September....

Those sharply dressed sleuths from The Bureau: XCOM Declassified are back at it again, this time taking down E.T. and his comrades with tandem precision. In the latest gameplay video from developer 2K Marin, players are given an insight into the dynamic teamwork at the heart of the now-third-person-squad-based shooter. Entitled ‘Call the Shots,’ the footage shows just how heavily The Bureau has been re-designed (or should we say ’evolved’) since being delayed, now resembling a direct third-person adaptation of XCOM: Enemy Unknown....

During E3 2012, The Last of Us, Naughty Dog’s new survival action title, that in some capacities deals with a viral outbreak, easily stole the show. Not only was what Naughty Dog had to show emotionally moving, but it was some of the most truly violent content gamers have seen in some time. Needless to say the anticipation for The Last of Us panel at Comic-Con was palpable. Moderated by Adam Sessler, former G4 employee and host of X-Play, the panel kicked off with an introduction of two of the game’s creative personal, Creative Director Neil Druckmann and Game Director Bruce Staley, along with three of the game’s major voice actors, Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson (who play Joel and Ellie), and W....

BioWare is on the verge of two of their biggest video game launches ever. Star Wars: The Old Republic, one of the most anticipated MMORPGS in years, finally has a release date set for this December, and Mass Effect 3 is set to finish the trilogy’s main story early next year. With the Commander Shepard story coming to an end, fans are left wondering where the future of Mass Effect is headed....

Game Rant’s Riley Little reviews WWE 12 Every year THQ and Yuke’s releases another installment in their annual WWE video game series, but this year’s edition has made a tremendous effort to mix up the traditional formula that they felt may have become a little stale. One of the most notable changes is the abandonment of the ‘SmackDown! vs. Raw’ moniker for something a little more simple — WWE 12....

As consoles become more advanced and the technology allows companies to innovate, more creative accessories and features are being added to controllers along the way. PlayStation especially has taken this idea and ran with it, from the touchpad to the built-in speakers. The lightbar was a feature that seemed interesting when it was first announced but too few games have taken full advantage of the feature. Luckily some games have taken full advantage and implemented the lightbar cleverly, adding to the overall game experience and letting players sink deeper into the immersion they seek....

Pokémon Masters EX is an enthralling gacha title that has the player with the goal of becoming the champion at the Pokémon Masters League located in Pasio Island. Three characters join together to form a team and essentially be in sync with their Pokémon. What makes the game stand out isn’t the story or gameplay, but the number of characters available. Many beloved characters such as Rosa, Misty, and Elesa are in, with some of them having alternate versions such as holiday-themed or Sygna Suits....

When talking about video games and the legacies they leave behind, things can get a little muddled when it comes to re-examining them. A fun game is a fun game, even with age. In most cases, a game that was fun in 1999 will still be at least somewhat enjoyable in 2019, as long as the presentation is the only thing that aged poorly (it’s only fair to expect that)....

Horror games are known for their jump scares, their creatures, and their setting. While those things are important, it’s those regular enemies that make things scarier. In reality, they can often be taken down pretty easily, but it’s their presence that feels horrifying and that induces fear in players. The common enemies play a big role in the experience because they keep the player anxious between stages. Many horror games have common enemies that outshine the big bad ones, and other games do the opposite....

The Metro franchise has always stood out among its contemporaries in the first-person shooter genre with its bleak, post-apocalyptic setting, science fiction plot, and overall Eastern European vibe. The series has never reached the same commercial heights as Call of Duty or Halo, but its fanbase adores the three games. Those who have not delved into the series have a great chance to do so with Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition. The version brings much-needed upgrades to performance for consoles as well as ray tracing....

Initially announced in June of 2020 as Project Athia, Square Enix recently revealed this game’s true name, Forspoken. We currently have two trailers and some articles to work from in regards to what the game will actually be. However, we are still in the dark on many key details. However, we still have our reasons to be excited, ten of which are listed below. Square Enix’s place as the king of triple A JRPGs was in question about five or ten years ago, but recent successes with games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake have renewed fans’ faith in the company....

Memories of a classic Nintendo 64 title have been revived with the release of New Pokemon Snap, a sequel to a game many Pokemon fans look back fondly on. The goal of the game is to cruise around in a pod taking pictures of different creatures as they interact with the environment and each other. The art of taking a quality picture of a Pokemon can take a couple of tries, but there are quite a few players out there that are already amazing at the game....