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We usually have a good idea of what we're supposed to do when we play games. Shoot the bad guys. Score more points than your opponent. Craft and quest. And yet, why do we feel lost? It's a very common occurrence in this office – and I'm sure you've had a similar experience with... More

Let's face it: The spring release schedule this year was all about the release of BioShock Infinite. But since that's now out, let's not forget that there are plenty of other good new releases to dig into. Whether you've beaten BioShock Infinite and are looking for something else to play... More

Out of This World is one of my most memorable video game experiences for a variety of reasons. Being thrust into its alien world, figuring out its puzzles, and having a wild adventure with friends both in and outside of the game made it a title I fondly recall. There is a blemish on my memory of it,... More

More and more video games are giving players choices to shape the narrative of their character and the story as a whole. What could be more natural in an interactive medium? Gamers have eagerly embraced the chance to make decisions and craft their own tale in games like Mass Effect 3, Dishonored, The... More

When you’re playing a game you get achievements and trophies for (mostly) the good things you do. But sometimes we all do things we’re not proud of. Sometimes we do it just to survive during the heat of the moment, while others are more ingrained habits. Or – let’s face it –... More

Sports games will be front and center when the new systems come out, but let’s not get carried away by the hype. I’ve been bamboozled by my fair share of console launches. In previous console generations I got so caught up in the glitz and the newness of the moment that I lost sight of whether... More

I don’t exactly know what Kojima’s The Phantom Pain is, but I love it because it’s pure Kojima. When The Phantom Pain was announced at the VGAs recently, it didn’t take long for people to theorize that Kojima’s latest game was actually a Metal Gear game (either Metal Gear... More

Some things you just can't let go. Our current fascination with the unreleased Star Wars: Battlefront III is just one example throughout video game history of gamers' love affair with what could of been and what likely will never be. I understand how easy it is to pine for a title you can't... More

When EA Sports canceled NBA Elite 11 in 2010, I found the decision regrettable but looked forward to brighter days ahead. Now that NBA Live 13 has been cancelled, things are getting ugly. Biting off more than it could chew, EA Canada's new control scheme for NBA Elite 11 was such a mess that EA Sports... More

Fallout 3's Wasteland is a dangerous place, but that only makes it more exciting. For me, the Our Lady Of Hope Hospital was a crucible that brought out some of the best the game had to offer. Life is cheap in the Wasteland, and none more so than your character’s. I was warned by those playing... More

At last week's Develop Conference in Brighton, England, industry analyst and managing director of equity research at Wedbush Securities Michael Pachter once again stated his skepticism regarding Nintendo and its upcoming Wii console. "I don't think they [Nintendo] suck," he told Edge... More

Some may think sports games exist in their own separate universe, but there are some things that these old stick and ball games do right that titles of all genres could take cues from. In an age where hard genre classifications are a thing of the past and developers are taking inspiration from games... More

By all reports, 2012 should be a pretty action-packed year. We expect to hear about the next-gen systems – including the full unveiling of Nintendo's Wii U, and titles like Mass Effect 3 and BioShock: Infinite will make their mark. As much as 2012 will host a number of new experiences, in some... More

Thinking about new consoles is always exciting, even though we're currently enjoying a period of plenty. Although I don't want to speculate on specific tech specs, there are a lot of questions regarding the next round of systems; the answers to which will go a long way in determining what gaming... More

I'm probably as good of a real-life race car driver as I am in video games, but that's not saying much. I test drove a Porsche 911 Carerra 2S on an actual race track to see if any of my racing experience in video games would translate to the real world. My instructor for the day was Porsche professional... More