Articles by: Andrew Groen

Civilization V is free this weekend, 75% off on Steam

By Andrew_Groen published 25 May 12

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...

Awesomenauts DLC characters revealed

By Andrew_Groen published 14 May 12

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

Awesomenauts review

By Andrew_Groen published 5 May 12

A dash of 90s cartoon in a solid MOBA

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Xbox 360 game shows up on Amazon

By Andrew_Groen published 3 May 12

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

Ask GR Anything: How are games localized?

By Andrew_Groen published 11 April 12

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...

PAX East 2012 cosplay gallery

By Andrew_Groen published 10 April 12

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

Ask GR Anything: What are Press Start screens for?

By Andrew_Groen published 5 April 12

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?

Ask GR Anything: Which came first? (part 1)

By Andrew_Groen published 29 March 12

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...

The Science of Mega Man

By Andrew_Groen published 24 March 12

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...

Ask GR Anything: How many games has Mario been in?

By Andrew_Groen published 21 March 12

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

High Horse: Gaming's adolescence is over

By Andrew_Groen published 17 March 12

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

Ask GR Anything: Silly questions edition

By Andrew_Groen published 14 March 12

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...

The Science of Fallout, part 2

By Andrew_Groen published 10 March 12

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

Ask GR Anything: What's a MOBA?

By Andrew_Groen published 8 March 12

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...

Ask GR Anything: What is DRM?

By Andrew_Groen published 22 February 12

Everybody hates it, but why? Should you?

Alan Wake PC review

By Andrew_Groen published 17 February 12

The most complete version of Remedy's erratic masterpiece.

Ask GR Anything: Why can't controllers be charged wirelessly?

By Andrew_Groen published 15 February 12

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…

Ask GR Anything: What's the deal with Earthbound?

By Andrew_Groen published 9 February 12

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…

King Arthur 2: The Roleplaying Wargame review

By Andrew_Groen published 7 February 12

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

Ask GR Anything: How do wireless controllers work?

By Andrew_Groen published 2 February 12

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

Ask GR Anything: What is pausing, anyway?

By Andrew_Groen published 25 January 12

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

Ask GR Anything: Whats a game engine?

By Andrew_Groen published 19 January 12

“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…