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Today’s announcement of The Sims 4 was exciting, but also inevitable. And just as sure as a new Sims game is the steady stream of add-ons that follow it. The team at Maxis considers many options when deciding what to explore in these expansion packs, and plenty of ideas never get produced –... More

The prospect of a new SimCity was exciting for many gamers, but the game suffered one of the most troubled launches in gaming history. Bugs, strange AI, and server problems stemming from an always-online requirement all contributed to a whirlwind of criticism that surrounded SimCity for its first several... More

The Mass Effect 3 DLC has both hit and missed , but regardless of quality, the team at BioWare has been supporting Mass Effect 3 with a steady stream of additional content. Citadel, which released earlier this month, is the final piece of story-based DLC for the game. That also means that it's the... More

For the first time in a decade, players are getting a true sequel in the SimCity series. The latest installment in the classic franchise from Maxis is available in stores today (and via download on Origin), and we run through what fans should expect. Even though my review isn't up yet , you can join... More

UPDATE - The Live Stream has ended, but you can check out the archive over at Twitch.tv . Join Game Informer staffers for an extensive look at Crystal Dynamics' new vision for Tomb Raider. We're playing the Xbox 360 version, and we'll be starting from the beginning of the game. Unfortunately... More

EA is taking over the Real Racing series, and it has instituted a controversial freemium model. Hear what we have to say about that and the game itself. Kato and Reiner discuss the game, and you can take a look at how good this iOS/Android/Kindle game looks while also getting a sense of where you might... More

EA’s first Alice game from 2000 began as a dark representation of the famed childhood story with wretched creatures and a menacing Wonderland, but Alice: Madness Returns swept me away into a world only my nightmares could compare to. The art style and the vast imagination of every detail of the... More

Crytek's latest installment in its acclaimed FPS series, Crysis 3, is one of the best-looking games around. But is it any good? Matt Bertz, Kyle Hilliard, and I check out the game on PC and share our thoughts. Bertz wrote our review for the game, which you can read here . He provides a nice overview... More

Dead Space 3 introduces a new way to equip Isaac for the horrors that lie ahead. A deep weapon crafting system is available for players to build and upgrade their own tools of destruction. The wealth of options can be a little overwhelming at first, so we made this video to give you the rundown on how... More

Dead Space 3 is out today , and Isaac Clarke has an hard adventure before him on the frozen surface of Tau Volantis. Before he gets there, however, he has to navigate the lonely silence of space doing repair missions. This video preview takes a look at the open-ended, zero-gravity section of the game... More

Isaac Clarke has a tough mission ahead of him on the frozen planet of Tau Volantis. Players must outwit blood-thirsty space zombies by using their dwindling supplies as effectively as possible. I’ve played a lot of Dead Space 3, and have assembled a list of tips after being bloodied and beaten... More

Years have passed since my trek to Zorya in Mass Effect 2, but I still can’t get Zaeed’s loyalty mission out of my head. I vividly remember dropping my controller, filled with conflicting emotions. Now don’t get me wrong; I’m not endorsing Zaeed as a strong character; in fact... More

Mass Effect 3 was at the forefront of our minds as we here in the Game Informer office debated the greatest games of the year. Putting the bookend on one of the most influential series of this generation, BioWare's third chapter was a massive achievement that earned our highest praise . With one... More

Omega is Mass Effect 3's second major single-player piece of DLC, following Leviathan . It broadly deals with Aria T'Loak's return to the filthy space station she used to run, but you soon discover some other factors that complicate her rise back to power. But is the $15 DLC worth picking... More

Maxis is the company behind some of the most successful games on the PC, and Will Wright was the most recognizable face behind Maxis. From the studio’s inception in 1987 to his departure from Maxis in 2009, he was the creative mind driving development of titles like The Sims, SimCity, and Spore... More

Criterion has taken over EA's Need for Speed franchise, starting with Need for Speed: Most Wanted. Editors Matthew Kato, Tim Turi, and I checked it out in a new Test Chamber filled with tight turns, near misses, and plenty of crashes. And some of those crashes were on purpose. Kato, Game Informer's... More

EA and Danger Close's latest installment in the Medal of Honor series, Warfighter, promises to deliver a realistic look at modern combat. Tim Turi and I stepped into the boots of a Tier 1 operator and tried not to get too mired in the grit. Watch as we play through the game's explosive beginning... More

According to the announcement last month, Dragon Age III: Inquisition is coming in late 2013. For fans, this represents equal parts apprehension and hope; the game could correct some of the serious mistakes found in Dragon Age II, or it could stray even further from its roots . Before it was even announced... More

Dancing like a fool without looking like a fool is hard, which is why we usually dance alone at home. But you demand to know what the new Dance Central plays like, and we have to deliver. Join editors Andrew Reiner, Kyle Hilliard, and Ben Reeves through a tour of shame. We also invited GI intern O'Dell... More

Leaving the world of Ratchet and Clank behind, creative director Brian Allgeier and senior writer TJ Fixman were tasked with creating a universe to house Insomniac's new game, Fuse. The tone of the game has shifted through the last couple of years, but the team at Insomniac is now confident that... More