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Even with several missed opportunities, Destiny is enormously fun

As the latest brainchild from the Halo creators at Bungie, the game has garnered a level of anticipation only exceeded by the massive hype machine that declares its not-to-be-missed potential

NHL 15 fails to score

By Matt Bertz | Game Informer Magazine, (MCT) NHL 15 Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One Style: 1-or 2-Player Sports (2-Player Online) Publisher: EA Sports Developer: EA Canada ESRB: E10+ During the transition to the PS3/360 from the prior generation, EA Sports made a gross miscalculation in stripping many long-established modes from the new versions of […]

‘Sims 4’ fails to break any new ground

Devoted fans of “The Sims” spend years playing each entry, continually expanding their sims’ lives. Some have family lineages that span generations, and others hone their building skills to create iconic landmarks.

Is latest ‘Madden’ a rebuild or the start of a dynasty?

“Madden” has hit the ground running with this console generation and is in a better position to push forward than it has been in a while.

Little Tweaks Make for ‘Ultimate Evil’ Fun

Two years is a long time in video games, and it’s rare that a release so far out from its original incarnation can generate excitement.

‘Remastered’ PlayStation Classic Better Than Ever

The last console generation was a tremendous success for Naughty Dog. The gorgeous visuals and natural dialogue of the “Uncharted” series proved the team was capable of much more than cartoonish character platformers.

Pillars of Eternity a return to the Baldur’s Gate-style RPG

Old genres don’t really die out. They just fall out of vogue and lay dormant, waiting for their time to come again.

Yes, Platinum Games is working on ‘The Legend of Korra’

When I heard that Platinum Games was working on a project based on “The Legend of Korra,” I had to do a double take.

‘Divinity: Original Sin’ is old-school role-playing done right

We are currently amidst a great resurgence of PC RPGs that borrow from the greats of ages past while taking advantage of modern quality of life improvements, graphics and sound.

A delightful tribute to the side-scrollers of yore

Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight not only looks and feels like a lost gem from gaming’s past, it hybridizes classic gameplay mechanics from Capcom hits while injecting a modern risk/reward system.