Mike Mahardy

Increasing emphasis is being placed on video game narratives, and rightly so, but can't gameplay still be central to a memorable experience?

If the next Zelda can take the best parts from each of its predecessors, it could come close to being perfect.

Sony Online Entertainment has released a launch trailer showcasing the new MMO Planetside 2.

The new update of ESPN on Xbox Live through Microsoft offers sports fans a one-stop destination for sports coverage.

Several Game of the Year contenders are taking priority this weekend.

There's nothing stopping us from being just like our favorite video game heroes. Here's how.

Level-5 is bringing the airport simulator Aero Porter to North America.

Halo 4 raises the bar for storytelling in the series.

A new Mass Effect title is in early stages of development., so we took the time to dream up ideas and improvements for the next game.

Tolkien is taking over mobile MMOs this week, while a few addictive games help flesh out the Android and iOS scenes.

Well-established franchises sometimes adapt more action-focused gameplay mechanics, and I think it has the potential to work.

As far as writing in open worlds goes, I'm more interested in optional content than the main story.

New protagonists allow us to see the story from several angles, especially when they're a playable character.

Halloween gives us an excuse to set aside time for our favorite games.

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Naughty Dog is kicking the Halloween weekend off with holiday-themed decals and double cash.

We received an early copy of the Limited Edition of Assassin's Creed III, and we took a few photos as we tore into the packaging.