Feature

2012 RPG of the Year Awards

… Informer's picks for the standout characters, moments, and mechanics in the RPGs of 2012. … 2012 RPG of the Year Awards …

Preview

Kick, Push, And Grind In 2D With OlliOlli

… with formidable challenges.  … Roll7 Looks To Give Players An Addictive 2D Skateboarding Experience …

Review

Sanctum 2 Review – An Invigorating Tower Defense/FPS Hybrid

… Tower Defense/FPS Hybrid … Sanctum 2 blends FPS mechanics and tower defense so well that it brings out the …

Feature

Test Chamber – Rogue Legacy

… indie platformer with the exceptional progression mechanics in this episode of Test Chamber. … Test Chamber – …

Preview

New Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Screens Show New Characters And Mechanics

… New Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Screens Show New Characters And Mechanics … Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies was confirmed for a North American …

e3 2013

Hands On With Madden NFL 25

… Hands On With Madden NFL 25 … We try out the new running mechanics in the next-gen version, and learn more details …

interview

Double Fine Talks Adventure Game Mechanics And Kickstarter

… Double Fine Talks Adventure Game Mechanics And Kickstarter … We touched on the inspiration for … working publisher-free. … Double Fine Talks Adventure Game Mechanics And Kickstarter …

Review

The Bridge Review – Stumbling Towards Fun At A Sluggish Pace

… features arresting visuals and a few clever gameplay mechanics, some convoluted puzzles and a sluggish pace …

Preview

Raiden Wreaks Havoc In New Revengeance Screens

… screens give you a chance to stare and study the games mechanics and gorgeous visuals. … Raiden Wreaks Havoc In …

Preview

We Go Hands-On With The Superheroes Of Injustice: Gods Among Us

… several matches of the fighter and learn about its unique mechanics. … We Go Hands-On With The Superheroes Of …

test chamber

Test Chamber – Dust: An Elysian Tail

… – Dust: An Elysian Tail … This 2D hack n' slash adventure combines exploration, fluid combat, and a gorgeous art style …

Review

Dust Review – The Best Pieces Falling Into Place

… game, mentally mixing and matching different concepts and mechanics into a hypothetical supergame. … The Best Pieces …

News

Dead Or Alive 5 Influenced By Uncharted's Falling Mechanics

… and among the many interesting tidibts about the game's development, was the influence Uncharted had the latest …

tabletop

Top Of The Table: Star Trek Fleet Captains

… Top Of The Table: Star Trek Fleet Captains … Clever game mechanics and pitch-perfect implementation of the iconic …

Review

Crashmo Review – Push, Pull, And Slide In Tricky New Directions

… Crashmo, the developer adds several entertaining new mechanics while keeping the feel of the original intact. … …

Preview

New Swing Mechanics For Tiger 13

… New Swing Mechanics For Tiger 13 … Refinements to Tiger's analog swing … – as well as more chances to duff your shot. … New Swing Mechanics For Tiger 13 …

Preview

XSEED Reveals Sumioni: Demon Arts For Vita

… new Vita game shows off its gorgeous art style and unique touch-screen mechanics. The game seems to take some heavy …

Review

Dragon's Dogma Review

… … It’s not perfect, but its arsenal of unusual party mechanics and combat flourishes make Dragon's Dogma worthy of …

pax 2013

Contrast Preview: This Clever Puzzle/Platformer Is A Lot More Than Just Eye Candy

… stylish art aesthetic, compelling story, and clever puzzle mechanics have Contrast headed in the right direction. … This …

Feature

Quantum Mechanics And The Joy Of Ambiguity: A Conversation With Ken Levine

… Quantum Mechanics And The Joy Of Ambiguity: A Conversation With Ken … tale, and keeping the conversation alive. … Quantum Mechanics And The Joy Of Ambiguity: A Conversation With Ken …