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At Game Informer, we ponder deep philosophical questions, like if we were able to invite a video game character to our Thanksgiving table, which one would it be and why? From using them to clean to learning deep Mass Effect history, our answers are anything but ordinary. Happy Thanksgiving! Andy McNamara... More

Since Lou Albano first donned Mario’s blue overalls in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, gamers have had a fascination seeing their favorite digital worlds realized in live action. With the launch of the webisode series Halo: Forward Unto Dawn, we’ve collected several first episodes from... More

NetherRealm’s fighters are some of the fiercest in the genre, making their shoes extra difficult to step into. That being said, Cosplay Kasea VP makes Skarlet’s ensemble look effortless through careful drafting and an eye for detail. Who: The Character This is Skarlet's main outfit from... More

Why do you never see high-end licensed statues at the mall? Why make a statue of Steve Jobs? How does a licensed statue get made? We asked Syco Collectibles' senior product consultant and marketing and promotions manager Tony Searle for the inside scoop on how a licensed statue goes from pixel to... More

Sometimes video game franchises are kind of similar. It can’t be avoided. Sometimes, those games inspire conflict and people take sides. Sometimes, a feature is written that arbitrarily decides a winner. It could be a matter of sales, a clear case of objective quality, or my own personable preference... More

What makes over eight million people tune in to live streams to watch other people play video games? Electronic Sports, better known as eSports, is an umbrella term for competitive video gaming. Competitive gaming has been growing in popularity for a while now, developing a large fan-base that is both... More

In the latest issue of our magazine (#228), I wrote an article called “Building The Perfect Fighter” that was intended to highlight mechanics throughout the fighting genre that worked well. While I was writing it, I was reminded of gameplay elements in the past that wound up being a detriment... More

The gaming industry is no stranger to convoluted storylines, with series like Metal Gear Solid and Xenosaga leaving many fans scratching their heads. If there’s one corner of gaming with more incomprehensible story arcs than all the others, it’s the fighting genre. They often feature a roster... More

It's been a whirlwind year so far, from heavy-hitters like Dead Space 2 and Bulletstorm near the beginning of the year, to hits like Portal 2, L.A. Noire, and Mortal Kombat more recently. However, the next couple of months are going to be a little dry by comparison. Things kick into high gear again... More

Last month, the latest Mortal Kombat title released. I was skeptical that I would enjoy it, and in a shocking turn of events, Dan Ryckert of all people convinced me to give it a chance, and I ended up totally loving it. This week's episode of Replay plays out in a familiar fashion. Dan brings Andrew... More

It's timely that this week has been filled with news stories about hidden Easter eggs. We've learned recently about singing turrets in Portal 2 and hidden fights in Mortal Kombat, and it got us thinking about some of our favorite Easter eggs from gaming's past. Take a look at some of the... More

You may have already watched Dan and I play the Mortal Kombat demo , but now we have the full version in the office, and Reiner played the crap out of it for his review . He's unlocked virtually every secret in the game, and now we're going to share some of the coolest hidden things with you... More

Outside of Gears of War 3 and Forza 4, Microsoft hasn't announced any noteworthy Xbox 360 exclusives for 2011, but that doesn't mean the system is lacking in heavy hitters. While we patiently wait for some new announcements, there are enough cross-platform blockbusters to keep you glued to your... More

When Mortal Kombat hit the arcades in 1992, the ensuing firestorm of controversy wasn't the only thing it sparked. Like any new craze, everyone wanted to jump on the ultra-gory fighter bandwagon. Throughout the early-to-mid 90s, there was a rash of fighters that featured obvious rip-offs of Mortal... More

Ed Boon and his team showed off the new Mortal Kombat at E3 last week, and well...it looks awesome. The team at NetherRealm Studios has had no problem referring to this upcoming title as pure fan service after the mixed reactions received by the Teen-rated Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Boon has also... More

The Mortal Kombat series has had its ups and downs in terms of gameplay quality throughout the years, but it has always maintained its reputation for ludicrous, over-the-top violence. Even non-gamers know the phrases "Finish Him," "Get over here," and "Fatality," along with... More

Here are just a few of the folks from Avalanche. They are (from left) Marcus Fisher, creative director; Bill VanOverbeck, director of operations; Jonathan Warner, senior producer; Jeff Bunker, art director; John Blackburn, studio general manager; Jeff Gosztyla, director of development; and Rob Nelson... More

Here on Replay, you've seen us take a look back at both great and not-so-great titles. If there was ever one to fall into the latter group, this is it. Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero is unanimously considered by all sane gamers to be absolutely terrible. Everything from the controls to the cutscenes... More

Controversy has shrouded video games since day one. In attempts to discount the industry’s legitimacy, arguments have been made that video games do everything from teach violent behavior to leech the life out to today’s youth. One of the more dominant and ongoing issues taken with the video... More