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One of the greatest strategy games of the past few years, Civilization V, will be going free-to-play just for this weekend, and the full version will be 75% off...

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The plucky indie MOBA-title, Awesomenauts, maybe have just had its secret DLC characters outed by overzealous forumites...

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A dash of 90s cartoon in a solid MOBA

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A new listing has appeared on Amazon which shows a new full-fledged Family Guy Xbox 360 game...

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How long does it take to bring a game from another country over here? Why do some games never get translated? We get some straight answers on the complicated world of game localization...

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Some were amazing, some were terrible and some were just weird, but all of them were memorable

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We've seen thousands of static screens telling us to hit start, but what's the point of this ancient tradition, and why is it still around today?

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We take a look at the first games ever to be released with 3D graphics, and the first-ever first-person shooter and fighting game...

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Could the reploids and energy weapons of 20XX ever really exist? We ask an AI researcher about the future of androids, and, what the hell, discuss the feasibility of secret volcano lairs...

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We gather official counts for the many appearances of Nintendo’s mustachioed frontman, as well as for Mega Man and Final Fantasy...

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Games aren't going to fundamentally change, so get over it

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This week, we dig into your most ridiculous questions, from the paradox that is Solid Snake's somehow-stylish mullet to the science of Pokemon...

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We’re back with the second part of our quest to find good science in the New California Republic

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Maybe you know, maybe you don't. Either way, we're here to clear up any confusion about one of gaming's hottest new acronyms...

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Everybody hates it, but why? Should you?

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The most complete version of Remedy's erratic masterpiece.

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Cords, batteries and rechargeable lithium packs may someday be a thing of the past, but for now, wireless power isn’t a great idea. Here’s why…

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This week, we delve into the reasons why a uniquely old-school 17-year-old RPG about kids hitting things with baseball bats maintains such a devoted cult following…

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It's like the Game of Thrones strategy game we've always wanted

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We break down the seemingly magic voodoo of cord-free technology. How are Mario and Rush Limbaugh involved? Find out now...

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Being able to freeze your game on command is something most gamers take for granted, but how does it actually work?

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“Game engine” is a term that gets tossed around constantly in games coverage, but what does it actually mean? If you’re not entirely sure, here’s a simple explanation…

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Ever wonder what's going on underneath that pink, squishy exterior? We did, and we don't think it's pretty...
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