News

The Latest Destiny Update Is A Minor One

… updated frequently adding and tweaking major and small elements of the game as we move forward. This latest update …

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Battleborn Preview - MOBA Isn’t A Bad Word

… co-op mode deviates from the MOBAverse, but those elements are still deeply ingrained. … MOBA Isn’t A Bad Word …

opinion

Opinion: Destiny Feels Like A Free-To-Play MMORPG

… Opinion: Destiny Feels Like A Free-To-Play MMORPG … It’s uncanny how much the structure and elements of Destiny line up with what has become the standard behind many free-to-play MMORPGs. … Opinion: Destiny Feels Like A Free-To-Play

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Craft Your Prison Break In The Escapists

… Prison Break In The Escapists … The Escapists combines RPG elements, crafting mechanics, and careful escape plotting …

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Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris Adds Light RPG Elements

… Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris Adds Light RPG Elements … The upcoming 4-player Lara Croft title is going to … to love. It feels good to love again. … Adding Light RPG Elements

opinion

Opinion – Enough With The Blind-Buy Microtransactions In Full-Priced Games

… In Full-Priced Games … Publishers are taking the worst elements of free-to-play and making them core parts of …

reader discussion

Reader Discussion: What Elements Are Crucial For An Enjoyable Horror Game?

… Reader Discussion: What Elements Are Crucial For An Enjoyable Horror Game? … We want … to give you thrills and chills. … Reader Discussion: What Elements Are Crucial For An Enjoyable Horror Game? …

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Test Chamber – Abyss Odyssey

… 2D platformer meshing together fighter, roguelite, and RPG elements. … Test Chamber – Abyss Odyssey …

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Five Reasons Batman: Arkham Knight Has Us Excited

… – or it wouldn’t have made our cover – but a few standout elements look especially great. … Five Reasons Batman: Arkham …

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Dungeon Defenders Free On 360 Via Games With Gold

… 360 Via Games With Gold … Dungeon Defender combines RPGs elements with 3D tower defense gameplay set in a fantastical …

News

Limited Early Access For Star Wars: Assault Team Announced

… Wars mobile game that combines strategy and card-battle elements before its release this spring.  … Limited Early …

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Five Elements of Earth Defense Force We'd Like To See In Other Games

… to behold, and something more games should consider incorporating. … Five Elements of Earth Defense Force We'd …

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Faeria Preview: Tactics, Terrain, And Collectible Cards Combine

… strategy title that eschews popular free-to-play gaming trends. … Tactics, Terrain, And Collectible Cards …

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Designing The RPG Elements Of Destiny

… Of Destiny … In this video interview, Bungie's lead investment designer compares Destiny to Borderlands, Monster …

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Hitman Devs Reveal First Info On New Game

… mission, and the removal of one of Agent 47's mystical elements. … Hitman Devs Reveal First Info On New Game …

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The Surprising Evolution Of Destiny's Art

… explains the roots of the game's style and how it combines elements of Star Wars with a certain '80s cartoon. … The …

Feature

Infinity Blade III – One Month Later

… Infinity Blade III – One Month Later … The game's online elements weren't ready to go at launch. How are they doing …

Preview

Ten Minutes Of Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate Gameplay

… Arkham Origins Blackgate Gameplay … Armature took the elements of the bigger Arkham games and converted them to …

Preview

Middle-earth: Shadow Of War Strides Past Its Predecessor

Middle-earth: Shadow Of War Strides Past Its Predecessor … If the E3 playable demo …

Review

Secret Of Mana Remake Review – A Fall From Grace

… classic doesn’t live up the original’s legacy, nor does it improve its more problematic elements. … A Fall From Grace …