A growing body of software imparts an imperative message: game design can be even more gratifying than gameplay. From Minecraft, LittleBigPlanet, Disney Infinity, and most recently Super Mario Maker, there’s been a succession of diversions ...

With the holiday shopping season rapidly approaching, it’s time for publishers to ramp up the number of ‘Game of the Year’ editions. With reissues of Evolve, Lords of the Fallen, and Shovel Knight, there’s an ...

A decade ago, purchasing a wireless router was a fairly straightforward task; you simply bought the cheapest unit available. Functionally, routers were all quite similar, with most models effectively managing the transmission of data- even ...

Although many might assume turn-based battles dominate the realm of role-playing, action-driven combat has a resilient foothold on the genre. Long before Mass Effect and Kingdom Hearts married plotline with sections of energetic pugnaciousness, franchises ...

The preorder used to be an effortless task, with gamers putting down five dollars or more toward a single, upcoming title. These days, the process has become a lot more complicated. With no less than ...

Not long ago, the shmup (alternatively referred to as STG) was a thriving genre, with publishers like Capcom, Konami, and Treasure releasing quintessential titles such as 1943, Gradius, and Radiant Silvergun.  But over time, the ...

Not long from now, the last PS Vita will roll off of the production line, signifying the inevitable end for Sony’s handheld. Undoubtedly, the device will leave a contentious legacy. Many will lament Ken Levine’s ...

In Japan, Saint Seiya is nothing short of a national phenomenon. Even after the manga sold 34 million copies, interest hasn’t waned, with the Saints spurring an anime, four films, and even a musical. Purportedly, ...

From the annual appearance of Ubisoft’s indefatigable cash-cow, Just Dance (and apparent mockbuster Let’s Sing), another iteration in the Tales series, and the reappearance of Final Fight and Yoshi, this week’s new game releases might ...

One of the downsides of a risk-adverse game industry is that developers often stick with proven concepts instead of trying out new ideas. Generally, this approach could be used to retrace the careers of Erich ...