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953.5K“King’s to you, guardian” – Destiny: The Taken King review
When Bungie debuted Destiny a year ago, it was about as divisive as a game could get. Some players criticized Destiny for...
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553.1KTo Boldly Go…Somewhere—Emergence Event review
I gazed at the main view screen and let it all wash over me. There it was. A world unglimpsed by humanity....
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603.0KActually that’s a quirky enough title — Super Fantasy Ugly Snouts Assault review
“Be one of six brave adventures exploring a dungeon, collecting treasure, dodging traps, and… what the heck is that? Is that some...
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1.9KGaming Trend Podcast: Despair for your television
On the heels of Sony’s pre-TGS conference, there’s a ton of news to talk about in the Japanese gaming space. But before...
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2.7KDistance is what happens when Mario Kart and Tron have a one night stand
It's got daddy's looks and mommy's attitude. I’ve never been a huge fan of racing games that take place in realistic environments, such...
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4.9KHob replaces the action of Torchlight with adventure and intrigue
After two excellent action-RPGs, developer Runic Games is ready to make something different. It’s a game they say takes inspiration from the...
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904.9KD&D – Out of the Abyss module review
The Underdark is one of the most popular, yet least understood, settings in the Forgotten Realms universe. It’s also a setting that...
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804.3KSmooth jazz and stealth missions – Calvino Noir review
If you're a fan of point-and-click games, but you also enjoy classic noir films, then Calvino Noir may already have you drooling...
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2.9KSpoilercast: Dragon Age: Inquisition “Trespasser”
Nearly a year later, two members of our original spoilercast for Dragon Age: Inquisition have regrouped to talk about the game’s final...
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853.8KCreate your lore on the battlefield — BattleLore Second Edition Review
I remember seeing BattleLore when Days of Wonder released it. It looked like an intimidating game, with fantasy characters battling across hex-based...
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803.5KA well-written apology — NHL 16
A few years ago, EA's NHL series was considered one of the best sports franchises around. It would consistently make key iterations...
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705.0KBabbling about Babel – 7 Wonders: Babel review
Expansions are a funny thing. They can range from being absolutely necessary to enjoy a game (Ticket to Ride USA 1910), to...
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2.1KGolden age of rock: Guitar Hero Live preview
This past week I was invited to go and play FreeStyle Games’ new installment of the Guitar Hero franchise. The studio behind...
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756.2KNot another zombie shooter — Dead in Bermuda review
Dead in Bermuda bills itself as a survival management game with adventure and RPG elements, which is a decent start at trying...
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754.7KA different game of thrones — Armello review
I remember the joy, confusion and irritation of playing Monopoly as a young child. Despite the nebulous and convoluted interpretation of rules...
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954.6KTactical espionage brilliance — Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain review
It’s 0200. Clouds move overhead in the distance, slowly closing in. It’s dark, but it will be light soon. I lay prone...
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906.0KFast and beautiful – Forza Motorsport 6 review
Last year I declared that Forza Horizon 2 was the best racer I’d played in a decade. I also declared that I...
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903.8KA healthy dose of difficulty, seasoned with nostalgia — Master Spy review
Upon first hearing about Master Spy, it all sounds great: retro style, an intriguing story told through cinematic cutscenes, an original soundtrack....
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1.7KGaming Trend Podcast: Slightly-agitated Max
It's a wonderful day in the Gaming Trend neighborhood as Jay Malone makes his long-awaited return to the GT Reboot podcast. This...
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1.6KDeep Steamy Plush Barons – Friday Tabletop Kickstarter Update
Hello! Welcome to Friday Tabletop Kickstarter Update! For info on what is going on here, check out this introduction. We are starting...
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854.7KDisney Infinity 3.0 Review – Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is
I went to the E3 reveal for Disney Infinity 1.0 (just called Disney Infinity at that point) and came away impressed, but...
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3.5KSome of gaming’s most absurd collector’s editions
From limited edition statues to exclusive art books, almost every game these days has its own respective limited edition acting as a...
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857.6KGoodbye…? — Dragon Age: Inquisition “Trespasser” review
Dragon Age: Inquisition's final DLC "Trespasser" is an example of Bioware properly painting a picture of what comes next in the way...
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904.9KTale as odd as time — Steins;Gate review
Everyone has that moment in their life they wish they could undo. It can be as major as burning that final bridge...
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556.4KThis wasteland needs some renovations — Mad Max review
Open-world video games have been very prevalent in the past few years. They are a great way to bring life to a...
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904.5KThe Complex Napoleon — Hundred Days 20 Review
I could save everyone the trouble of reading the rest of the review and let you know that Victory Point’s Hundred Days...
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1003.9KAmazing 1 — Codenames Review
As a rule, I’m suspicious of tabletop game reviews. I get that we want to proselytize for our hobby, but the cost...
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5.2KThe Fast and the Furry-ous: Taking a ride with Skylanders Superchargers
It’s been four years since Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure shook up the industry with it’s trailblazing toy-based gameplay, enticing a new generation of...
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856.1KTurn out the lights, the party’s over — Party Hard review
It's nearly three o'clock in the morning, and the party next door is in full swing. Music is blaring, the punch bowl...
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605.4KDo you even lift? — Runbow review
In concept, Runbow seems like a fun idea for a video game. Nine-player local multiplayer always looks great when you’re watching a...
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4.6KFive of the most gruesome scenes in Until Dawn
Until Dawn creates a delicate balance between decisions and ramifications, where the slightest wrong move has the power to effect the lives and well-being of...
