Why we wub wub wub E3 2012: The dubstep of E3
The 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was the year of dubstep.
Firaxis previews XCOM: Enemy Unknown details and launch date
Aliens are coming. Rather, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a re-imagining of the acclaimed PC strategy title X-Com: UFO Defense, should be invading stores on Oct....
Civilization V: Gods and Kings will give you a reason to rebuild your empire (hands-on preview)
Civ fans will be happy to return to the addictive gameplay with the new Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods and Kings expansion.
The Art of XCOM: Enemy Unknown — Firaxis’ second developer diary emphasizes terror
Firaxis has released its second developer diary for the upcoming XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In this episode, the studio focuses on the game's art direction, emphasizing the influence of "the sheer terror" of the original, X-Com: UFO Defense.
Spec Ops: The Line is hiding something (preview)
Publisher 2K Games wasn't afraid to take up a huge portion of the PAX East show floor with its four big titles. Spec Ops: The Line is probably the lowest profile of those games, but it shouldn't be overlooked. With an intriguing narrative and satisfying shooting mechanics, The Line has a lot of potential.
The 4 best finds at PAX East 2012
We played some video games at PAX East 2012. Here's a quick look at a few of the best from the entire show floor.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown lead designer discusses original creator’s thoughts on the remake (interview)
X-Com: UFO Defense, a strategy game from the early '90s, is a sort of enigma. Although the original is revered as a masterstroke in design, every stab at a sequel or spiritual successor has fallen short. What about the X-Com formula is so elusive?
When I spoke with Jake Solomon, lead designer for Firaxis Games' XCOM: Enemy Unknown (a "reimagining" of the original), that question weighed heavily on my mind.
Surprises abound as Amazon reveals its 10 best-selling games of 2011
Amazon has released its top-selling digital and physical game titles from 2011. The online retailer has quickly become the quintessential center of great gaming deals, release-day shipping,...
10 of the most anticipated video games of 2012
Looking back, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t agree that 2011 was a great year for video games. It was...