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The original Crysis is still the benchmark title gamers point to when they try to explain the technical prowess of a fully equipped PC rig. Of course, when the sequel, Crysis 2, went multi-platform the PC community was up in arms, claiming that the move to consoles would diminish the PC version (and arguably so, considering the title did not launch with DX11 support). But now that the original Crysis has release date for the PS3 and Xbox 360, it seems PC enthusiasts might have one less title to show off....

God of War’s Kratos is set to return to the PS3 in a big way this March — March 12th to be exact — but this time he’s bringing a few friends to get in on the hacking and slashing. As many gamers know, God of War: Ascension will be the first entry in the franchise to feature multiplayer. However, Ascension’s multiplayer is a little something different: it offers players the opportunity to create their own version of Kratos — a character that is imbued with the powers of one of several gods....

Red barrels have become a sort of cliche in modern day gaming. It’s near impossible to name a modern day FPS that doesn’t present players with a handful of enemies and an explosive barrel or two at least once. Rather than try and reinvent the wheel, Hard Reset thrives on these staples - attempting to create a game that will appeal to fans of old school shooters, and for the most part it works....

Who would have thought that digital block building could be so addictive? Mojang’s perennially popular world-building game Minecraft has attracted the imaginations of millions of gamers and broken multiple sales records in the four years since its initial alpha release, without ever existing in a physical on-disk form. All that is about to change very soon, for Xbox 360 users, at least. Microsoft is planning to release an on-disk version of the Xbox 360 Edition that will be available to buy online and from street retailers this summer, priced at $19....

The developers of NHL 13 have made some hefty promises over the past year, and the video evidence seems to be backing up their case. With the upcoming season still less than guaranteed, the team EA Sports have released plenty of gameplay trailers hinting that NHL 13 will be likely to deliver. The new game modes being expanded upon and introduced this year had previously been alluded to, but the extent to which players will be able to compete online is hard to illustrate....

For a mobile title rocking an oddball premise, the Plants vs. Zombies saga certainly has done well for itself. From humble beginnings to the hottest of hot properties, this horticultural homicide sim has spawned numerous sequels, zillions of ports and a cultish level of devotion from fans. Having conquered the mobile and tablet arena, the shambling franchise is now clawing at the doors of the current and next-gen console space. Plants vs....

Game Freak is known for developing the much-loved Pokemon franchise and has remained behind the development process ever since the series’ first installments on the Game Boy. Still, this hasn’t stopped the studio from taking on other projects in the past, and now the developer has teamed up with Sega to officially unveiled its brand new game. Gamers, prepare for the imminent arrival of Tembo The Badass Elephant. Starring a pachyderm that’s clearly been inspired by the likes of Sylvester Stalone’s Rambo, Tembo The Badass Elephant looks to be a platformer that features destructible elements and a very unique look....

Back in the year 2001 a game was released called The Simpsons Road Rage. While the title was a treat for fans of the TV show (as well as Crazy Taxi lovers), the novelty wore off fast due to repetitive gameplay. To put it quite simply, Ugly Americans: Apocalypsegeddon is this generation’s Simpson’s Road Rage. Ugly Americans is a twin stick shooter based on the television show of the same name....

X-Men Destiny has something of a chip on its shoulder when it comes to delivering a good story. With the recent reveal of the voice actors attached to the game, there’s a good chance that the semi-newcomers will be able to blow it out of the park. To cull some of the possible nervous-nellies, Silicon Knights has been kind enough to drop not one, but two behind the scenes videos for two of the new characters....

Whether listening during a long commute, throughout long work hours, or even recreationally, listeners frequently turn to podcasts. Celebrating a diverse range of topics from funny to serious to sinister, a podcast almost definitely exists within each listeners’ specific interests –– there’s even a podcast devoted to determining whether every single Mike Myers film is actually good. As podcasts continue to grow in popularity, they bring with them more possibilities for what podcasts can be and focus on....

The handheld sector of video games has made some incredible accomplishments, but it’s an area that can often get overlooked in favor of the heavier hardware power of home consoles. Nintendo has always given a lot of attention to the handheld market and the Game Boy marks the beginning of the company really taking advantage of what they could do here. The Game Boy was a great place for original games as well as ports of NES titles, but Nintendo also used the handheld as a testing ground for sequels to NES titles, some of which are more obvious than others....

Though many fans know of Marvel’s super heroes from their outings in theaters, there are other methods of viewing favorite characters and storylines. Rather than everyone focusing on the company’s appearances on the big screen, attention should be directed at the recent video games featuring fans’ favorite super heroes. One of the most highly anticipated games releasing this year is Spider-Man: Miles Morales. This upcoming title is a sequel to Marvel’s Spider-Man, which is considered to be one of the PlayStation 4’s best exclusives....

Genshin Impact is a game that many players are hoping does crossovers with other franchises. Mihoyo’s other title, Honkai Impact 3, gives players hope as they have done crossover events with other series, including the famous Evangelion. One popular series that players always seem to dream of mixing in with popular titles is Pokemon. With all the magic already present in Teyvat, it wouldn’t be too out of place to see elemental animals running around in battle....

Gaming is such a wondrous thing, allowing us to achieve a level of immersion that one couldn’t even imagine being possible at one point. The fact that we can control the actions of the protagonists and mold their stories — well, to an extent, depending on the linearity of the game you’re playing — is something that is still astounding to this day, even though the majority of us tend to take this mechanic for granted....

The next installment of the Resident Evil franchise, dubbed Village, is set to release for the next generation of consoles and PC in 2021, giving us plenty of time to get knee-deep in the world of Umbrella conspiracy and viral outbreaks before launch. A year is a long wait, especially given the bombardment that has been 2020, so, if you’re itching for something to play whilst you wait, here are ten recommendations to get you into the Resident Evil spirit....

The immersive sim is one of the most revered genres in the gaming community, and for good reason. Most of the games in this genre are full to the brim with innovative gameplay mechanics, stellar level design, and some of the best interactivity ever seen in a video game. A great example to illustrate the power and allure of immersive sims is none other than Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Serving as a prequel to the events of Deus Ex, Human Revolution puts players in the shoes of Adam Jensen, a mechanically-augmented agent who accomplishes a number of missions using his state-of-the-art augmentations to tackle any threat that may come in his way....

Like most Souls games after it, Demon’s Souls on the PS3 told a story that needed to be pieced together by its audience. Unlike Dark Souls 3 or even Bloodborne, however, Demon’s Souls’ lore is far tighter – to the point where a full narrative can be clearly pieced together via character motivations, relationships, environmental storytelling, and even item descriptions. While Demon’s Souls might make more sense narratively than the average Dark Souls, FromSoftware still tells a story that leaves threads hanging....

Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a game many people wanted to play even before the release of the previous Spider-Man game. Miles Morales, though new to the world of superheroes, has garnered the adoration of many fans all over the world. Even though he’s not the original Spider-Man, he is unique in his own way and people love him for different reasons. This latest Spider-Man game by Insomniac Games is praised for its heartwarming story....

The success of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books and films has unsurprisingly led to numerous tie-in games that take place in the fantasy world of Middle-Earth. The next game originally appeared to be just around the corner when The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was announced in 2019, and news of a 2021 release date followed shortly thereafter. Unfortunately, the game has recently been hit with a lengthy delay, and Gollum is now expected to release sometime in 2022....

Move over, Pokémon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is the latest game by Niantic that has mobile gamers and fans of the Harry Potter series alike rushing to get their phones and go out to play! Even though this game is made by the same developers that made Pokémon Go, there are some major differences between the two games and not even just the fact that one is a Pokémon game while the other is a Harry Potter game....