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One of the gaming genres which has eluded my protracted gaze is the MMORPG. The reasons for this are twofold. Despite an array of themes that run from low fantasy to science fiction, most massively ...

This week’s new releases transport us to exotic locales: far-flung solar systems, underwater cities, feudal Japanese dungeons, and the fiery depths of hell. For those that seek more familiar destinations, there’s always the dirt covered ...

Over the years, I’ve had a peculiar relationship with most puzzlers. The liaison typically starts off hot and heavy, as I’m attracted by a novel game mechanic. Inevitably, that bewitching element loses its appeal, as ...

During the past two years, pinball has made a remarkable resurgence on consoles and portable systems. From capable compilations like Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection to SCEA’s anthology of tables inspired by prominent ...

If you are ever in Los Angeles, I highly suggest sitting outside of a theater that is playing the latest installment of the Wayans Brothers’ “Movie” franchise. You will no doubt see at least one ...

World 1-7 sees the return of everyone’s favorite miniboss- Adam “TideGear” Milecki, as DesertEagle’s shares his unadulterated love for Lt Commdr Shepard. Meanwhile, SeanNOLA displays atypical dynamism, as he won’t allow deficient diversions to impede ...

SeanNOLA’s Take: After several years of giving up, the home console industry as a whole is once again trying to crack the mouseless RTS code.  The past two years have seen a handful of consolized ...

As store shelves overflow with inept shovelware, vapid minigame collections, and licensed drivel, I’ve encountered an ever-increasing constituency of jaded Wii owners. Clearly, designer / provocateur / enfant terrible, Suda51 is also aware of the ...

With a trifecta of Dante’s Inferno, Bioshock 2, and Aliens vs. Predator imminent in the next two weeks, the first days of February might be a much needed reprieve before the deluge of high-profile action ...

After creating an industry-stirring surge at the start of the decade, by the mid 1990’s Capcom’s Street Fighter series was in desperate need of revitalization.  Increasingly, players were seeking their pugilistic pleasures in the three ...