It might be the release of the '80s-tastic Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon that did it, but we've lately been thinking about how the more 'direct' approach of old-school game heroes would fare against the nuances of modern gaming. Really well, as it turns out...
Do you know a griefer? Are you one yourself? Here's how it all started...
Our sixth annual celebration of all things amazing in gaming in 2011 continues - in fact, it's only just starting! Now that the feel-good Special Awards are
out of the way, we can start in on the real Platinum Chalices. Looking for the most
satisfying gore, the best sidekick or the game that surprised us the
most by not sucking in 2011? You've definitely come
to the right place...
Do you know a griefer? Are you one yourself? Here's how it all started...
To each their own. Some people love it when a game is mercilessly difficult; others will simply walk away if the going gets overly tough. These are the fantastic games that more people could enjoy with the simple addition of an Easy mode...
Think you know your favorite games like the back of your hand? You might want to rethink that. Here are some of the most obscure tricks hiding underneath the surface in games you've already played...
Think you know your favorite games like the back of your hand? You might want to rethink that. Here are some of the most obscure tricks hiding underneath the surface in games you've already played...

Games are no stranger to wild crossover events. From Smash Bros to Marvel vs Capcom, we’ve seen some of the industry’s biggest names go head-to-head for years now. But as games become increasingly expensive to produce and market, publishers are always on the lookout for the “sure thing,” something that’ll appeal to a wide audience right out of the gate. What better bet than more crossovers between existing, surefire hits?
Street Fighter x Tekken is just the latest. There will be more mashups coming, and there’s no doubt some of them will mix up series we’ve been dying to see together for years. So, in the wake of SF x T, what once-improbable crossovers could developers be conjuring up next?
July may be one of the hotter months, but game releases have really cooled off. Still, even if this month is likely the slowest of the entire year, there are still games worth your attention, especially in the downlaod and portable markets. Learn more in our list of all the games of the month...
Don't worry! All of these games are still in the works, and none of them are cancelled... yet. That's what the developers and publishers are saying, at least. We're, sadly, skeptical...