Shadow of Mordor is ambitious, it’s trying to be a lot of things at one time, and, based on my short hands-on with the game at PAX Prime this weekend, I’d say it has a good shot of succeeding. It’s an action-focused game that throws you into

On paper, Nintendo’s new 3DS model seems like a pretty legitimate grab at hardcore gamers. It features two extra shoulder buttons, more forgiving 3D, a new control nub, a faster CPU, and Amiibo support. There’s also going to be an XL version with a much larger screen. These

The narrative element of video games has always been one of great importance. Whether it was in scrolling 16-bit text, or in full, slightly overlong cutscenes, wonderful tales have been woven since the beginning of this love we call video games. You can look no further for proof of that

Sequels are notoriously difficult to get right. Even before the game starts, a sequel is damned if it does and damned if it doesn’t by its existing fan base. Stray too far from the original and it’s disloyal; make it too similar and it’s a money-grabbing rehash.

PAX Prime is only a matter of hours away, big companies and small indie teams alike will be flocking to Seattle to show off their latest and greatest games. The thing is though, PAX is more than just an everyman’s E3, it’s a massive opportunity for the little

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Awakening and Dragon Age II. Reader discretion is advised. Bioware has made some of the most iconic and memorable role playing games in the history of gaming.  Titles that raised the bar for storytelling, interaction, and an incredible depth

“Customizable” is a very fluid concept in the world of videogames, and it’s certainly been taken more and more advantage of as the technology behind our favorite entertainment grows more powerful. While once the strict trademark of role-players, making and developing your own characters and avatars has become a

Having recently reviewed Victory Point Games’ The South Shall Rise Again, I had high expectations for their latest release, Villainous Vikings. In the tradition of a Euro-style historical strategy game, it appears to be thoroughly researched, allowing players to choose from eight legendary figures including Ragnar, the warrior, Lagertha, the