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One of the most beguiling features of the game business is the way innovation reverberates throughout the industry. Case in point: In 2009, Microsoft attempted to replicate Nintendo’s success when they announced Project NATAL, a ...

This week presents a spectrum of new diversions which range from Kratos’s muted hues and crimson splashes to the vibrant tones of the latest iteration of the Pokémon franchise. While most of this week’s releases ...

After years of eager anticipation by series fans, Final Fantasy XIII has arrived, with a wealth of undeniable charms. From the title’s opening cinematic- with its sweeping shots of picturesque landscapes and nearly photorealistic characters, ...

DesertEagle’s Take: In the early 2000’s I was a perpetual pushover for 3DO’s Army Men console franchise. I naively purchased each successive game in the series, hopeful that the developer would craft a diversion that ...

Developing a successful game demo is not unlike fishing. Tantalize potential prey with a captivating mechanic, drawing their focus to the dazzling display in front of them. At the moment they are mesmerized by the ...

This week, we welcome Nathan Fouts, creator of Weapon of Choice and Shoot 1Up to our show. The developer shares his reaction to critics, surprising artistic influences, as well as discusses future projects. Role-playing fan ...

When last year’s Major League Baseball 2k9 development duties were abruptly passed from Kush Games to Visual Concepts prior to the game’s release, it was like a wide-sweeping rooster change for a playoff-bound ball club. ...

While sequels are an unexceptional occurrence in our pastime, it’s not often you see several franchises simultaneously run into the double digits. This week, iterations of both the Final Fantasy and Mega Man series have ...

In their infancy, shoot ‘em up games (affectionately known as ‘shmups’) challenged players with defeating waves of enemy aggressors, while simultaneously dodging their intermittent attacks. As technologies advanced, the genre became increasing complex, allowing each ...

2008’s Battlefield: Bad Company represented a pivotal moment for Stockholm-based developer DICE. While still offering the trademark multiplayer competitive elements the franchise was known for, it was the first entry in the series to offer ...