Consoles that won’t die: The SNES in 2013
The SNES is far from dead. This year it will receive two new official cartridge releases. Lost gem Nightmare Busters, and a completely new SNES title from the creators of Pier Solar.
Fighting the robot wars: Mechwarrior Online vs. Hawken vs. Heavy Gear Arena
Giant mech games have migrated from retail releases to the free-to-play multiplayer arena. We break down three heavy hitters to help you determine which walking tank is right for you.
Consoles that won’t die: The Atari Jaguar
Nearly 20 years after its retail demise, the Atari Jaguar is set to host a stunning version of the classic adventure game Out of This World. Original creator Eric Chahi and Jaguar programmer Sebastian Briais discuss this unlikely port.
Consoles that won’t die: The Commodore 64
Time and technology has moved on since 1983, but the Commodore 64 continues to survive as a viable gaming platform, supported by a dedicated homebrew scene that's combining old school programming skills with a modern-day indie mentality.
The uncanny similarities between the original BioShock and Infinite (gallery)
Warning: Beware of major spoilers in the sky and deep blue sea!
Consoles that won’t die: The Intellivision in 2013
Forget the next-generation speculation. Gaming in 2013 is all about the Intellivision, Mattel Electronics' 1979 home entertainment console.
Modern games re-imagined as Atari 2600 cartridges (gallery)
This beautiful Atari 2600 cartridge mock-ups make us wonder: What would the world be like if the 2600 was the only home console we ever needed?