TYS Games: 2013

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure review

5th Cell’s noble attempt to combine the massive DC Comics universe with the imagination-fueled puzzle-solving of the Scribblenauts series falls notably short due to a lack of emphasis in the game on its source material.

Vicarious Visions’ president on balancing between two audiences in Skylanders

Vicarious Visions president Guha Bala chats with Digital Trends about what's to come in Skylanders: Swap Force and how the dev teams strikes a balance between kid-friendly play and depth for the older crowd.

Valve concludes its week of reveals with the Steam Controller

Valve caps off a week full of reveals with a first look at the Steam Controller, a new input method that resembles a traditional gamepad, only it features dual trackpads in place of thumbsticks and features a touchscreen interface.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 review

Konami strips the Pro Evolution Soccer series to its bare fundamentals for one last show on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 before shifting to next-gen consoles. While it sacrifices style for sparseness, the game is an admirably pure experience.

China’s 13-year ban on video games and console sales set to end

China approves plans to establish a free-trade zone in Shanghai, a policy change that includes putting an end to the country's 13-year ban on video game consoles and their games.

MSI GX70 review

MSI’s GX70 is one of the few all-AMD gaming laptops still sold. Pairing an A10-5750M with a Radeon 8970M, it brings the company’s biggest guns, but can AMD’s best hardware compete with Intel’s impressive fourth-gen quads?

Naughty Dog shows off a slightly more… whimsical alternate ending for ‘The Last of Us’

Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ had one of the more powerful and emotional stories of the year. During the mo-cap filming of the finale though, Naughty Dog had a… different take on things.

Xbox One game capture offers picture-in-picture commentary

Microsoft's Phil Harrison shows off the Xbox One's Upload Studio, an app that allows players to capture as much gameplay footage as they like and then record a video commentary track for either side-by-side or picture-in-picture presentation.

‘South Park: Stick of Truth’ finally has a release date

‘South Park: Stick of Truth,’ Ubisoft and Obsidian Entertainment’s long-awaited RPG based on the popular cartoon, has been given a release date of December 10.

Forget the Steam Box, meet Valve’s ‘Steam Machines’

Following the debut of the SteamOS, in the second of three planned announcements this week Valve has announced a line of Steam-friendly devices designed for the living room.

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ three-volume soundtrack available now

Rockstar Games releases a three-volume soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto V, compiling new music featured in the game, a mix of the dynamic score from DJ Shadow, and a selection of tracks from the in-game radio.

Rayman Legends Review

It's true I was late to the party but still it's difficult to believe it's been just under two years since Rayman made his spectacular come back in 2011's masterful platformer Rayman: Origins. The title was an awesome return to form for the limbless wonder after a prolonged spell of absence during which time the Raving Rabbids were left driving the historic franchise forward in less than traditional style.

City of Villains Review

No more spandex and goody two-shoes acts of heroism. Dig out the barbed wire, tattoos and wooden legs. The time of the villains has come.

When City of Heroes was first released in 2004 it was pretty clear that the universe filled with superheroes was only halfway done. Just as Star Wars wouldn't be the same without the Sith Lords, no life of a hero can be complete without some super villains to fight. With City of Villains Cryptic and NCsoft's online RPG becomes a much more complete experience.

Exploring ‘Myst’ and its roots as we celebrate the game’s 20th anniversary

Digital Trends chats with Myst co-creator and Cyan co-founder Robyn Miller about the game's legacy on the eve of his post-mortem talk at the 2013 Game Developer's Conference.

‘Warcraft’ casting rumors: Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, and more

Duncan Jones is set to start shooting his World of Warcraft movie adaptation in January 2014, and now we've got word on a number of actors who are either in discussions or being sought for lead roles in the 2015 film.

From ‘Halo 5′ to ‘Titanfall’: What we know about the Xbox One games coming after launch

We take an up close look at Microsoft's incoming platform exclusives for the Xbox One console. What should you be looking to play after the hardware is out? What's to come in 2014 and beyond? You'll find answers right here.

Ultimate Spiderman Review

Ultimate Spider-Man is Treyarch's third incarnation of the Spider-Man series on home consoles. Over the first two games there have been many ups and down with lots of interesting and many disappointing gameplay features. The old saying "third time lucky" may be proven to be true here however if you are of the superstitious kind Treyarch could have had some bad luck along the way as it looks as if everything did not go to plan.

War World Video Game Review

Mech games have had a well-established history on the PC but have tended to require a lot of effort to get into. Third Wave has decided that all the traditional fiddling with heat-sinks and jump jet settings is unnecessary and has stripped the old Mechwarrior concept down to the deep and dirty basics with War World.

Top 5 First Person Shooter World War 2 Games

The concept of FPS WW2 games is a bit of a dying breed. There is a growing favouritism being shown towards real-time strategy games set in the Second World War, which is leaving shooting fans in the lurch when it comes to satisfying their wants for modern FPS games set in this time period. With that being said, there's certainly a plethora of WW2 PC games that are waiting to be played. What are the five best ones? Let's find out.

‘Dark Souls II’ comes to PS3, Xbox 360 on March 11 with a big statue

Namco Bandai confirms a March 11, 2014 release date in North America for From Software's Dark Souls II. The highly anticipated sequels comes in both standard and Collector's Edition flavors.

Why one dev left 2K Marin to create a Lovecraftian indie game

Minor Key Games co-founder and Eldritch creator David Pittman chats about what inspired his upcoming game and what his goals are with the new studio that he co-founded with his game developer brother.

Gran Turismo documentary incoming, focuses on series creator

Sony reveals the documentary KAZ: Pushing the Virtual Divide, which focuses on Gran Turismo and series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, who serves as president at developer Polyphony Digital.

PlayStation 4 supports game capture via HDMI, voice and gesture controls

Sony confirms a couple of new facts about the PlayStation 4 during its 2013 Tokyo Game Show keynote. The console will support game capture via HDMI, unlike the PS3, and the newly improved PS4 Eye will allow for voice and gesture controls.

Best Free PC Games

They say you can’t get something for nothing, but now that the free-to-play gaming model is taking the industry by storm, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Nowadays there are hundreds of games you can download and start playing without paying a single cent, and some of them are just as polished, graphically impressive, detailed, and engrossing as some of the most well-known retail releases on the market.

10 Best SquareSoft Games

If you are a fan of RPGs then you are probably a fan of the developer known as Square-Enix (or to its most loving fans, Squeenix). However, you might not remember that SquareSoft and Enix used to be two completely separate companies, hence this list of the 10 Best SquareSoft Games.

Who Will Be The Top Tier of SUPER SMASH BROS Wii U?

Every Super Smash Bros character tier list has differed significantly. For example Jigglypuff was a bottom tiered character in the first Super Smash Bros (only above 4 other characters), in Melee the Puff was top 5, then in Brawl it fell all the way to 36.

PlayStation 4 supports game capture via HDMI, voice and gesture controls

Activision Blizzard separation from Vivendi blocked by court order

A Delaware court blocks the proposed buyout of Activision Blizzard from parent company Vivendi, a move that would have established the Call of Duty and Skylanders publisher as an independent entity.

‘Skylanders: Swap Force’ preview: Mix & match your way to victory

Vicarious Visions appears to have another winner on its hands in Skylanders: Swap Force, a revised take on the kid-friendly series that - true to its title - allows for different parts of characters to be swapped around, to varying effect.

Becoming the Dark Knight in ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’

We spend some time beating down Gotham City's criminals in a hands-on with Batman: Arkham Origins that highlights familiar returning gameplay alongside new features, as demonstrated in a boss fight against Deathstroke.

‘Wii Sports’ returns with HD and online play

Nintendo revives Wii Sports for the Wii U as Wii Sports Club, which breaks up the game's five sports into separate purchases, all of them refitted with HD graphics and online play support.

You can get the next Wii U fitness program for free

Nintendo reveals a free trial download for Wii Fit U that allows users to keep the personal fitness software at no charge, provided they purchase and sync a Fit Meter, which comes packaged with the full Wii Fit U release in December 2013.

Interesting Easter Egg in R&C Future: A Crack in Time

If you haven't had the interest of looking for easter eggs in the Ratchet and Clank games, then I shall explain one right now. It is located in Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time.

In order to understand this, you must have played Ratchet and Clank:
Going Commando (Locked and Loaded in Europe) and Ratchet and Clank Tools of Destruction.

Top 6 Games of September

September marks the unofficial opening of the holiday season, where the big name games begin to release, culminating in the outright brouhaha of November's two new console launches. This month is so good, we're extending our Top 5 to a Top 6.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Open seas walkthrough

Ubisoft has showcased Edward Kenway’s stealth and assassination abilities in the forthcoming Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag a few times now, but if you were curious about the nautical aspects of the game, then the latest 10 minute walkthrough will answer a few of those questions.

Rockstar warns against installing both ‘GTA V’ discs on Xbox 360

Rockstar Games advises against installing the "play" disc for Grand Theft Auto V on your Xbox 360 hard drive. As Digital Foundry discovered, doing so creates issues in the game's open world with texture pop-in.

The Wonderful 101 review

Platinum Games and director Hieki Kamiya head to the Wii U with an exclusive that shows the best, and the worst, of Nintendo’s Wii U.

The Wonderful 101 isn’t a very good communicator. The game is the product of Hieki Kamiya, who has a history with Nintendo. His GameCube title Viewtiful Joe was a highlight of that console. And like that memorable title, The Wonderful 101 is every bit as loud and full of color and light. Unfortunately, it’s also far more confusing.

Kingdom Hearts Not Enough to Dethrone Saints Row IV in UK

It looks as though despite a strong push from Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix at number two, Saints Row IV is going to spend one more week at the top of the UK sales chart. This, of course, should be its last week at the top with the scheduled release of Grand Theft Auto V this week.

‘Battlefield 4′ open beta heads into combat on October 1

Electronic Arts Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore confirms that the open beta for 'Battlefield 4' launches on October 1, 2013. This raises some questions about those with early access, as that portion of the beta was set for "early October."

‘Grand Theft Auto V’ companion app offers dog training and car customization

Rockstar Games releases iFruit, the companion app for this week's Grand Theft Auto V, in the iOS App Store. Players can use the app to customize cars and train Franklin's dog, Chop.

Grand Theft Auto V launches on September 17, 2013, but you can start getting yourself set up with the iFruit companion app, now available in the iOS App Store.

Weekend Recap: Sept. 9th to Sept. 15th

Another week, another collection of news stories. Here are five of my favorite reports from the week beginning Sept. 9th, and surprisingly they all didn’t happen at Sony’s pre-Tokyo Game Show conference.

PlayStation Vita Gets New Model – During the pre-TGS conference, should off these shiny new PlayStaiton Vitas. They are only set for Japan for right now, but they look very nice. Smaller, thinner, but with a wider screen, the only problem with these models is the lack of an OLED screen.

Gamed: Don’t trust Jay Rockefeller (yes, of those Rockefellers)

In this week’s Gamed, West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller’s bill to study violent video games may not be what it seems, J.J. Abrams had his feeling hurt, and Xbone. Just Xbone.

Jetsetter: Sony’s PS Vita TV may not make it way to the West

This week in Jetsetter, Sony announces that its new PS Vita TV console won't be making it to the US or Europe any time soon. Following its Japanese release in November, the device will move to other Asian countries but not the west. Plus, import only Final…

The Daily Five: Great Games With Zero Replay Value

People will espouse the virtues of their favorite medium, but for me there’s nothing quite like sinking my teeth into a great game. Whether it’s addictive gameplay or an enthralling story, gamers everywhere love discovering something that they just know they’ll want to play over and over again.

Trailers of the Week: September 9-13

Welcome to the first edition of Trailers of the Week, where we scour the internet and hand-pick the very best videos released over the course of — you guessed it — the past week. Sometimes it’ll be a big handful of trailers, and during down periods it might just be one or two. Game companies are unpredictable that way.

Randy Pitchford wants you excited for the new ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC, just not too excited

Gearbox Software president, CEO, and founder Randy Pitchford chats with Digital Trends about the upcoming content plans for 'Borderlands 2' and the reasoning behind the decision to not refer to the new content as a second "season" of DLC.

Killzone: Mercenary Review

It was not so long ago that people thought there would never be a proper first-person shooter on consoles; the only way to accurately control a FPS was with the mouse and keyboard of a PC. Then came Goldeneye 007 for the Nintendo 64, proving that FPS could be done on a console and done well. Fast forward to the last decade, and a similar debate has erupted. Could handheld consoles ever be able to support a good first person shooter? Many had tried, and all have failed. I’m here to tell you today it can be done. Killzone: Mercenary is the Goldeneye 007 of portable FPS.

Gran Turismo on PS4 in “About a Year or Two”

Polyphony Digital isn’t well known for pumping out new entries in the Gran Turismo franchise very often, but it looks like they may be hitting the accelerator on the next entry.

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate 10 Hours Long, Has Multiple Endings

Game Director for Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, Mark Pacini, recently spoke to The Escapist about the upcoming Vita title and shared a few new details about the Batman’s handheld adventures.

The Last of Us Review

It’s no secret that AAA games are in trouble. They’re costly and frequently forgettable, rarely justifying the ballooned cost of developing and marketing them. Why bother paying $60 for a game when you can have just as much fun with a game downloaded from Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network for a fraction of the cost? Then a game like The Last of Us comes along, reminding us that big budget games still have a place, and still capable of delivering experiences that you can’t get with smaller titles.

Dragon’s Crown Review

It seems like this generation has had its fair share of action-based role playing games as well as hack ‘n slash titles, but not since the classic Dungeons & Dragons arcade games have the genres come together in harmony. However, that’s exactly what happened when Vanillaware sat down to develop the PlayStation exclusive title, Dragon’s Crown.

Sony: “Triple A Exclusives” in Development for PS4

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe head honcho Jim Ryan confirmed that there are “triple A exclusives” being developed for the PlayStation 4 by Sony’s family of studios. Talking to MCV, Ryan responded to a question about why Gamescom was lacking a big game announcement:

“You are on a never-ending treadmill of these events and you have to get the balance between doing too much at one and not having enough at the next. We felt having that slightly different approach at Gamescom worked. But then you will have different days, when someone – hopefully me – will get on a stage and announce a triple-A exclusive, because those games are being made.”

Sony claims there are no big surprises left to show at the Tokyo Game Show, so the most likely time for announcement would come at Spike TV’s annual Video Games Awards show.

The PlayStation 4 will launch on November 15th in North America, and on the 29th in Europe.

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Lemmings Touch Jumping Onto PS Vita

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHGv5O_nhIU&feature=player_embedded

The next entry in the classic puzzler/platformer Lemmings franchise is coming to the PlayStation Vita. The game will feature over 100 levels and will make use of the Vita’s touchscreen capabilities to allow the player to select individual lemmings and designate their roles. To save screen space, a radial pop-up menu will appear every time a lemming is selected. The touchscreen will also be used to aim cannons, set platforms, and move objects for the cute, green-haired creatures.

Developer d3t is also promising brand new, colorful environments with plenty of touch objects. d3t also teased that not all lemmings are what they seem. What does that mean? We will have to find out when more details for Lemmings Touch are revealed “soon.”

Source: PlayStation Blog – Europe

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By Travis Tucker

Mass Effect 4 to Be “Fun”, “Ambitious”, “Beautiful”

There are a lot of new details, so let’s just get to it…

Initial PS Vita TV Compatibility List Missing Key Titles

Yesterday, Sony revealed the existence of the PS Vita TV, the inexpensive home Vita console that will allow consumers to stream media and play Vita games on their television, among other functions. It was revealed that many of the games that relied heavily on the unique features of the original, portable Vita (including the touchscreen, touch pad, cameras, compass, etc) may not be compatible with the mini-console.

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Review

Let me preface by stating that the crippling server issues that plagued Final Fantasy XIV between its release and infancy had to be waited out, at least for me. It got into the North American server “Siren” only to find I could rarely log-in longer than a few moments before being erred out. I would then take the time to go to other servers like “Leviathan” and “Balmung” when they would open in the hopes of staying on longer each time.

The Daily Five: Dynamic Duos

Batman and Robin may be the Dynamic Duo in comic books and animation, but that never really translated well to the video game world. Sure, there was the SNES game based on the animated show, and Robin did make an appearance in Batman: Arkham City, but they never really felt like the Dynamic Duo of video games. However, there are some famous duos out there in Video Game Land that do an amazing job filling their shows. That’s why today Stealthy Box is counting down some of our favorite video game duos!
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way first…

PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD Review

Gaming culture has long been a cynical one, even within one of the most imaginative mediums in mankind’s history. “Are they kidding me with this camera?” we ask, seven minutes into a game that took dozens of people at once several years to make.

DuckTales Remastered Review

DuckTales Remastered is WayForward’s latest project, keeping one simple if daunting goal in mind: recreating the 1989 NES classic DuckTales game from the ground up in high definition, while keeping intact the elements that make it one of the most fondly remembered games in history.
No pressure, right?

The Walking Dead (PS Vita) Review

Telltale Games have been a staple of adventure game fans for quite some time, but they took the entire industry by storm with their release of The Walking Dead in 2012. There were plenty of naysayers leading up to it as well.

Surviving in Sanctuary: Your guide to getting started in ‘Diablo III’

Check this feature out for a bunch of tips that will help you survive as you explore Diablo III's world of Sanctuary for the first time on your PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

Gamed: You should be ashamed of yourself for not appreciating Hideo Kojima’s misogyny

This week in Gamed we look at Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s response to accusations of misogyny, Madden’s weak debut, and how to do a crowdfunding campaign right.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Review

It’s not unexpected for a PlayStation Network title to go unnoticed or ignored and, honestly, gamers miss out on a lot of great experiences because of this. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is one of the latest released on PSN and is developed by the studio that brought you Payday 2 — Starbreeze Studios.

The Daily Five: Best Mute Heroes

While well-written protagonists are always welcome, more often than not they’re not as compelling as their writers wish they were. They gruffly say something about Bravo Team or Point Bravo or what have you, then we roll our eyes and blow something up. Who cares.

How the director of ‘Riddick’ created a sociopath with compassion

If you are looking for more Wii U games, you may want to look at the Wii

Nintendo drops the price on three commercially successful Wii games - Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Wii Sports Resort - down to $30 apiece. The company also wants to remind you that all three are playable on a Wii U as well.

‘Dynasty Warriors: Gundam’ returns

Fans of the Gundam anime series have a new Dynasty Warriors beat ‘em up to look forward to, with publisher Namco Bandai Games announcing a Japan release of a fourth Dynasty Warriors: Gundam game in the latest issue of Famitsu (via Polygon).

‘Killzone: Mercenary’ review

The Vita’s library of just over 240 games is quickly approaching a dangerous level. When you add in the plethora of downloadable versions of older games, there is plenty to choose from, but there are still only a handful of games that really use the Vita’s functionality to its fullest. Killzone: Mercenary does that, and offers a competent and impressive FPS as a result, complete with all the tropes of the genre.
It’s just a shame that it feels likes half of a really good game.

It looks like US Xbox One buyers may receive a free game after all

Customers that purchase a Xbox One in Europe will receive a copy of FIFA 14, but as yet Microsoft has yet to confirm a similar deal in America. That may just be a matter of time.

‘Diablo III console’ review

Diablo III doesn’t stumble onto consoles like so many sub-standard PC game ports before it. Blizzard’s work here shines. There’s even an argument that the definitive take on Diablo III is realized in its console release, a content-complete port that is bolstered by a combination of perfectly executed gamepad controls, a streamlined user interface, and a handful of experience-improving feature tweaks.

Xbox One launches on November 22 in the US, UK

Get excited, people: Microsoft has confirmed a November 22, 2013 launch date for its next-generation Xbox One console, which arrives one week after Sony's competing PlayStation 4.

Nintendo spoofs itself with a cruel, elaborate hoax for the ‘Nintendo 1DS’

Following the announcement of the budget, tablet-like Nintendo 2DS, the company has gone and released an ad for a fake device called the Nintendo 1DS. Which makes us sad, because this thing actually looks awesome.

Double Fine’s Kickstarter hit ‘Broken Age’ features Jack Black, Jennifer Hale

A now-confirmed voice cast for Double Fine Productions' Kickstarter success, Broken Age (formerly known as Double Fine Adventure), includes the talents of Brutal Legend stars Jack Black and Jennifer Hale.

Rayman Legends review

My review of Rayman Legends is actually going to be a twofer. The bulk of the review was completed using the Wii U version, which has some significant differences that I’ll get to in a bit. I also played through several sections of the game on PlayStation 3 as well and, despite a few differences, the experiences are obviously similar. They feature the same clever level design, the same lush, cartoon-style animation, and, for the most part, the same incredible amount of content. There is a bit more on Wii U, but it is a bonus and you won’t feel its absence on the PS3/Xbox 360 versions.

Gamed: Games and war, which one is bad again?

Even as the country discusses war with Syria, another study concludes that violent video games don’t trigger violent tendencies in teenagers. Plus, Nintendo hates Australia, Iran hates female characters, and Uwe Boll hates us all.

Jetsetter: Japanese developer supergroup makes Mighty No. 9, a thoroughly modern Mega Man

This week Jetsetter shines a spotlight on Keiji Inafune, the future creative chief of Capcom and proud papa of the Mega Man series. Inafune returns to his platforming roots alongside a who's who of Mega Man developers for their new game, Mighty No. 9.

Flashback review

VectorCell’s remake of Studio Delphine’s 1992 cyberpunk adventure Flashback is like a Blade Runner replicant. It resembles a real video game – in this case, its predecessor from the pre-2000 dark ages of interactive entertainment – but it’s stronger, faster, and more dangerous. Is it better though?

Don’t panic, there are still places to pre-order the Xbox One and PS4 [UPDATED]

With the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One selling out at major retailers all around the country, we have a few suggestions on where you can still pre-order a system leading up to the launches this holiday.

The original Plants vs. Zombies made millions. So why is the sequel free-to-play?

After selling over 300,000 copies in just nine days, PopCap decided to take a chance and change the formula for Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time. We sat down with Senior Producer Bernard Yee to chat about the changes to the game, the benefits of going…

EA goes up against CoD’s annual offerings with Battlefield, Star Wars, and ‘Titanfall’

EA Labels president Frank Gibeau confirms that the publisher's new "shooter rotation" for annual releases is built around the Battlefield, Titanfall, and Star Wars: Battlefront franchises.

Nintendo drops the Wii U price, and 3D from the 3DS

Nintendo is making moves in time for the holiday season. The Wii U will receive a $50 price drop, a version of the Nintendo 3DS without the 3D is on the way, and several games and bundles have been announced.

Madden NFL 25 review

For 25 years now, EA Sports’ annual Madden series has been a reliable constant. Every August, NFL fans line up for a chance to throw money at a cashier in exchange for the latest update to EA Tiburon’s pro pigskin sim. Licensing deals keep any potential competition at bay and make Madden the only NFL game around, but that’s hardly relevant. After 25 years, EA Sports knows what it’s doing with pro football.

‘Hotline Miami’ may become a movie, but it needs your help

A new Indiegogo project to make a short film based on the bloody, top-down action game Hotline Miami is underway. The filmmakers are asking for $50,000 to make it happen.

One of the more bloody and brutal games in the last few years may be getting a live action treatment, assuming it can raise $50,000 in the next 30 days.

Killer is Dead review

In my years of professional game reviewing, there are certain words and phrases I honestly never believed I would use in a review. It’s not like I thought no game would “go there,” it just never occurred to me that my game review lexicon would have to include phrases like “golden jock strap,” or “chair made of blue breasts.” Call it a failure of imagination on my part, I guess.

‘The Last of Us’ patch adds a grim new multiplayer mode, ‘Interrogation’

Sony and Naughty Dog reveal a new multiplayer mode for 'The Last of Us,' called 'Interrogation.' The 4v4 mode sends two teams out to locate the opposing teams lockbox of supplies, a process that includes maiming and interrogating the enemy.

Exclusive: Upcoming ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC powers you up and sends you hunting for heads

Gearbox Software offers Digital Trends an exclusive first look at two of its upcoming 'Borderlands 2' downloadable content packs: Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2: Digistruct Peak Challenge, due on September 3, and TK Baha's Bloody Harvest, due in October.

All of EA’s games may soon have a free-to-play version

Speaking at Gamescom over the weekend, Electronic Arts’ COO Peter Moore confirmed that EA will no longer release games without an online component, and that the publisher is moving more and more towards a free-to-play model.

How ‘Minecraft’ is shaping the future of touch interfaces

The iPad and 'Minecraft' – besides the fact that the latter can run on the former, they have nothing in common, right? Wrong. While they serve different purposes, both of these revolutionaries have a common trait that is responsible for their success – and…

Jetsetter: The PS4′s British soul, and a price cut in Europe is not the same as a price cut in the US

This week in Jetsetter, we look at how Sony is keeping the PlayStation line's British soul alive on PS4 with an Amiga classic remake. Meanwhile, Sony brings the PS Vita price down but maybe not enough in Europe. Finally, Italy makes one spooky Vita game.

All the ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ screenshots you can handle

Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V is less than a month away, and we have a fairly good idea about some of the game’s basics, including the story and how it plays out. We break down what we know in this photo gallery.

Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto 5 is nothing if not ambitious.

‘The Wolf Among Us’ writer doesn’t hear voices in his head

Telltale Games' Pierre Shorette, lead writer on episode one of 'Fables' prequel 'The Wolf Among Us,' sits down to chat with Digital Trends about his process for bringing together the studio's latest story-driven adventure.

Hands-on and thumbs up with ‘NBA 2K14′ and its new “pro stick” controls

Our first hands-on look at 'NBA 2K14' brings no surprises. Visual Concepts faces some competition this year for the first time in awhile, but its work on the NBA 2K series continues to set a high bar of quality for all other comers.

Developer Visual Concepts is on the same annual release cycle that every other pro/college sports sim developer sticks to, but there’s a layer of polish in its yearly NBA games that stands out.

Sony gamescom 2013: PS4 out November 15 in US, November 29 in Europe

Sony kicked off its gamescom press conference with a live stream where a release date was announced for PS4 as well as price drops for Vita and the 12GB PS3 Super Slim.

The firm announced last week it was set to reveal unannounced games as well as its release plans for PlayStation 4 and it did not disappoint.

3 Great Benefits of Playing Online Strategy Games

If you love playing video games then you'll be glad to know that you can benefit very much from them in more ways than just getting entertained. In fact, playing online strategy games has been found to be exceptionally useful to most people. These games require players to plan far ahead and this helps them develop considerable brain power. The main areas of development include:

'Firefly' Online Game Coming to iOS and Android in 2014

More than a decade after it went off the air, Joss Whedon’s cult classic TV series Firefly is getting its own online game. The Firefly Online Game was first revealed at last month’s Comic Con, and it's slated for a 2014 release.

Phantasy Star Online 2 – SEA English server launching early 2014

A couple of months after being announced, Asiasoft has announced in a press release that the English server is scheduled for launch in early 2014, with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in the mix. There is no website or trailer yet, so stay tuned!

NCAA Football 14 Review - A Sports Game With Outstanding Graphics Technology and Challenge Modes

Sure, there are tons of sports games out there. It's such a popular genre that new games are being released regularly. If there is one franchise that really stands out, it's the NCAA Football series by EA Sports. The NCAA Football 14 game is in especially popular. It gives fans a chance to play football not only from the point of view form players, but the coach and team as a whole.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Preview - A Summary of the Storyline, Graphics, Gameplay, and Characters

The upcoming CoD installment is looking to be promising. Call of Duty: Ghosts offers even more advanced characterization and gameplay than other installments. Players will be able to slide and lean as the run and shoot.

Battlefield 4: Buying the Right Online CD Key

Shooter games are highly popular since the early days of video games as many gamers around the world prefer to become the hero that would save the world from the hands of the evil. Many games have been designed to offer first hand battle experience where gamers have to do a lot more than just eliminating the evil.

Finding Great Flight Simulator Games Online

It is hard to find a good flight simulator game these days. Ever since Microsoft decided to move from the serious flight simulator market to the more casual market, with the release of Microsoft Flight, it has become almost impossible to find serious games with a realistic flight model.

Sid Meier's Civilization V Review - An Enjoyable Game That Lets Players to Dominate the World

Anybody who has ever has an interest in history and ancient warfare will find Sid Meier`s Civilization V game to be addicting. It can also be used as an educational tool. It was published by 2K Games and developed by Firaxis in 2010.

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria - Is It a Good Game? What About the Changes and New Content?

Blizzard has seen a small decline in subscribers in recent years, mainly due to the fact that many WoW players were disappointed in expansions - especially Cataclysm. Those who have been playing since the very beginning didn't like some of the changes to their favorite zones and dungeons.

Candy Crush Saga - The Game That Took the Internet by Storm

In the beginning there was Angry Birds, and then something called Candy Crash Saga showed up. Pretty soon thousands if not millions of people were tapping and swiping away at their tablet devices and smart phones, trying to row up lines of candies and jelly beans to "crush" them.

The Five Best PS3 Games for Pure Fun

GTA IV

GTA, while at times having an impressive storyline, is at its finest when you allow it to be taken for what it is.

Race To The Finish With Free Online Driving Games

If you're looking for a challenge that includes speed, skill and lots of action, you definitely want to check out some online driving games. This hot category is growing all the time and includes hundreds of exciting options. You can play free games from virtually any web browser on any PC or mobile device.

Minecraft (XB360)

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, I'm sure you've heard of the mega-successful title Minecraft. Just this past year there's been a marketing frenzy with all sorts of Minecraft toys, posters and T-shirts. Minecraft has now become a household name, similar to Pokemon and Skylanders, much to the dismay of plenty of confused parents.

4 Popular Online Free Shooting Games

If you are a fan of video or computer games then you know it has taken a lot of alterations and advancements to get to the level that they are at these days. In the past and even in some cases today, video games can cost you a lot of money to purchase; however, with the emergence of free online games, you no longer have to spend cash on games to enjoy a good game.

Deadpool Preview

Today was a pretty special day. I finally got hands on time with the new Deadpool game on the PlayStation 3. I've heard quite a bit about this game and the trailers were really clever and funny but the one thing they omitted was the actual game play.

Crimson Dragon Preview

One of the most exciting things about this year's E3 Expo has to be the new consoles. Last year we had Wii U but this time Nintendo has some serious competition from Sony and Microsoft. As I raced through the halls I tried to find an Xbox One or a PlayStation 4 game to test out first.

The Knack Preview

It's day two of E3 for me, and I'm waiting anxiously to get inside the show room floor. Finally the clock hits 10 and we're let inside. Everyone scrambles to their destinations, some looking for swag (freebies) and some are looking for business ventures. Me? I'm looking to finally have some hands on time with Sony's new PlayStation 4.

Battleblock Theater

Battleblock Theater is the latest game from indie developer The Behemoth, creators of Alien Hominid, and one of the all time best selling Xbox Live Arcade games, Castle Crashers. While the studio has retained its hand drawn graphical style and, uh... uniquely crude... sense of humor,

Skylanders Swap Force Preview

In 2011 Activision released Skylanders, which was set in Spyro the Dragon's universe. The game was innovative, and the folks at Nintendo probably kicked themselves for not coming up with it first. Basically, you have action figures that you set on this portal device and the toys come to life in an action beat-em-up brawler.

Mario Kart 8 Preview

At this year's E3 it was a struggle to even get inside the Nintendo booth. The lines were incredibly long, the floor space was overly crowded and you just couldn't get from one game to another. Luckily, I got to play one of the Wii U's biggest games, and that was Mario Kart 8.

Far Cry 3 Game Review: It's a Jungle Out There!

Welcome to the Jungle baby! The PS3 game, Far Cry 3 is a tropical paradise and nightmare all beautifully blended into one heck of an engaging game. Whether fighting militia, dodging Komodo Dragons and tigers (who will definitely ruin your day),

Bioshock Infinite Game Review

As a Bioshock fan from the first games, I loved the dreery main setting of Rapture. I wasn't sure how I was going to react to playing is such a vastly different setting known as Columbia. However, once I got a sense of the compelling storyline, I was no longer concerned.

Brainless Zombie a Cool New Online Game

This is a unique and challenging zombie game. You first select the first level to start. In this first level you will find some more info how to play the game.

Goodgame Empire

Goodgame Empire is one of the most popular and interesting online games that is presented by Goodgame Studios. As always, the game has very high quality graphics and very good presentation that makes the gaming experience simply unforgettable.

Mobil 1 Racing Academy

What do you look for from a top class online racing game? Well, the answer would differ person to person. However, in general one would expect very high quality graphics, plenty of in-game options, different types of racing vehicles, spectacular tracks, and breath-taking challenges.

Assassin's Creed III Review - A Summary of the Game and Details On the Gameplay and Setting

The Assassin's Creed games have always been popular - particularly among those who enjoy fictional history. They give players a chance to immerse themselves in important battles throughout history, from the crusades to the American Revolution. The new Assassin's Creed III involves a bit of time travel and role playing during the 1770s.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Overview - A Look at the Gameplay, Setting, Diverse Weaponry, and More

As far as first person shooters go, Call of Duty: Black Ops II is one of the best. Some would even say that it IS the best. It was developed by Treyarch and released in November 2012. Activision / Square Enix published the game, making it available for PS 3, Microsoft Windows, and XBOX 360.

Top 10 Games for Your iPad

I am using my iPad device for games when I want to relax and that's why I collected the best 10 games and put them in a list for you. What criteria have I used to make this list? - Fun, Unique, Value, Competitive. Let's start:

The Last of Us Game Review - A Look at the Post-Apocalyptic World, Characters, and Gameplay

Tired of the generic zombies found everywhere in pop culture? Then play The Last of Us. This is a game that actually gives a sound scientific explanation for the existence of zombies other than the stereotypical random virus or supernatural cause.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Review - Find Out What This Comic-Based Game Offers and Reasons to Play It

Injustice: Gods Among Us is a new game that has just been released by some of the creators of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Gods Among Us features the heroes and villains from DC Comics. It's a fighting came in which players can participate in the worlds of their favorite comic book characters.

SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition Review - A Look at SC4, Rush Hour Expansion, and the Features They Offer

SimCity and similar games have always had a large following. They give people the chance to design and create entire cities. It's an amazing experience to watch your city grow, bit by bit, over time. The new SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition offers more tools, resources, and features than the standard version.

SimCity 2013 Review - A Simulation Game That Allows You to Build Your Own Virtual Metropolis

Since SimCity had a rather large following, it's not surprising that the new version of the simulation game has been selling like crazy. SimCity 2013 was released for Windows in March 2013. It was developed by Maxis, which is a subsidiary of Electronic Arts.

PES 2013 - The Only Video Game For Footy Fans

PES 2013 by Konami launches on PS3, XBOX 360, Wii and PC this autumn and will give FIFA 12 a run for its money this year if the online rumblings are to be believed. The PES franchise has been around for 16 years and progressed through many iterations both in title and game play style, so what makes Pro Evolution Soccer so popular?

Madden NFL 13 Review - A Realistic NFL Game With Real-Time Gameplay and Commentary

Electronic Arts has always been a leader when it comes to entertaining sports games. Madden NFL 13 is a new addition to the franchise. It gives sports enthusiasts the chance to immerse themselves in a world where they can be NFL stars.

Football Manager 2013 Review

Hello everyone!

I was meaning to give you a detailed review about this wonderful game! Although it is after a few hot-fixes and patches,

Football Manager 2013 Guide

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share the way I approach any team I manage and what exact steps I undertake when starting a game on football manager!

Grand Theft Auto V Overview - What Can Players Expect From GTA V? What Is the Storyline Like?

It looks like Rockstar Games is doing it again. If you're looking forward to the new Grand Theft Auto V, you'll be glad to know that it's very promising. The graphics are superb, even when compared to previous GTA games. The setting is in the metropolis of Los Santos. It was once a popular city for the elite.

Top 10 Android Games of 2013

Android is liked by a majority of users because of various reasons, however it positions first because of the wide range of games offered by it. People who are addicted to playing games are inclined and biased towards it because they know what they can experience by using it. Although there are a variety of games

Xbox One or PlayStation 4: The Polls Are in Which Plays Out Better

Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are officially revealed. There will be many comparisons and reviews and you may change your mind a few times before you decide to buy one. Judging by the information gathered from both events, we decided to make our version of comparison.

Nintendo Wii U Review for You

The Nintendo Wii U is a whole different ball game when it comes to gaming. Just about everything has been improved, changed, or expanded in some way, mostly for the better.

The most obvious change is the new controller for the Wii U. It is kept simple, with the standard d-pad and 4

Different Types of Video Game Platforms Popular Today

Video games are the most common forms of electronic games today. These provide human interaction with the help of user interface, input and output devices. Video games are played with the help of different devices namely the input controller, main console and a visual display unit. The users use a certain input device also

Marvel Heroes - A New Online Role Playing Strategy Game

Last year, game enthusiasts are already looking forward to the release of Marvel Heroes. This recent MMORPG is great because we get to play our precious heroes online. Right now, players should up their game-play and develop their very own Marvel Heroes strategy in order not to start seeing their favorite heroes performing poor on screen. In this lens, I will provide some information about the features of this new

The Top 5 Video Games of 2013

From time to time, assessments are conducted as to which of the available video games are considered the best among the rest. In this article, the focus is on the ranking of the video games based on sales which is reasonable enough since the game with the highest sales is definitely the finest. Otherwise, it will not be

Getting Behind the Wheel of a Race Car Simulator

Everyone wants to know what it feels to push the pedal to the metal and drive as fast as possible. Unfortunately, it's an experience and a dream that often goes unrealized - at least until now.

With technology constantly moving forward, a race car simulator can give everyday people the opportunity

Counter Strike (Game)

Looking for an entertaining software program that is excellent for gaming desktops? With over 25 million units sold as of August 2011, Counter Strike is a popular strategic game where teammates work together to eliminate the opposing team. This game captures the player's attention and gives them the opportunity to use various tactics to test their skills to beat the opposing team on their gaming desktops.

Most Popular Computer Games Ever

While many enjoy playing on a console, there are also many who see the benefits of playing on a gaming desktop. Some are of the opinion that real gaming can only happen on a computer rather than a console. With this type of unit, you are able to change many things affecting the experience of your software, whereas on a console everything is fixed, immovable, and unchangeable. Computer games are intriguing and many are

Halo 4 Tips and Tricks!

Tips and Tricks for Halo 4 War Games (Competitive Mode)

Having trouble winning games on War Games? New to the game and need some pointers? Check out Tips and Tricks Guide below to becoming a better Halo 4 player in the highly competitive world of War Games!

Halo 4 Game Review

Master Chief's latest adventure is a great new beginning!

Halo 4, the first official Halo game created by 343 Studios, is the mark of a great new beginning for the Halo franchise! The story, game play, high quality cut scenes, and the multi player all comes together to create a

Stormfall: Age of War Facebook Game Review

Stormfall: Age of War is a competitive war game on facebook where you build up a castle, attack other Lords, steal their resources, siege them, defend and attack outposts, and much more! The game starts off with a decent and length tutorial, teaching you the basics of the game, and all the nuances within. The tutorial

Surviving the First Days of Minecraft!

Minecraft can be a daunting experience for the first time player, but luckily we will give you some tips to get you started on your first few days of playing Survival Mode. If you are playing the 360 version, the game offers a nice tutorial to get you familiar with the mechanics, and the PC version is more advanced, as you

Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Review (Single Player and Multiplayer)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the latest from Treyarch in the Call of Duty Series, offers a compelling single player story and a great multiplayer experience, featuring cooperative game play against zombies, and its versus game play with multiple customization options, challenges, and unlockables.

Dead Space 3 Spoiler Free Review!

Dead Space 3, the latest in the Franchise, takes a different turn from its predecessors, but manages to keep the game feeling like Dead Space! The addition of crafting workbenches (replacing the shops), customization of your weapons, cooperative game play, resource gathering, and multiple new game plus modes adds for a lot of replay value.

Marvel: Avengers Alliance Facebook Game Review

Marvel: Avengers Alliance is a turn-based role playing game from Playdom, featuring a huge number of Marvel heroes and villains in a game style similar to old Final Fantasy turn based game play. You can create your own S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent using a limited selection of hair styles and colors, and he will level up through combat, and can be accompanied by 2 other Marvel Heroes. Using research, you can unlock items,

Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM Facebook Game Review

Yu-Gi-Oh! arrives on Facebook, does it hold up in transition?

Yu-Gi-Oh BAM is a variation on the popular collectible card game series, featuring quicker card games, dueling with friends, custom decks, card collecting, challenges and much more! Also featured as some of

Dungeon Keeper 2 Retro Game Review

Dungeon Keeper 2, a game from 1999, lives up even by today's standards as a classic Dungeon building game. Dungeon Keeper 2 has several upgrades and improvements over the predecessor, such as redone spells, additional rooms, and overall controls. In this game's story, you are tasked with collectible all of the portal gems, in order to open a portal and launch an invasion on the surface world. Along the way, you will

The Last Stand: Deadzone Facebook Game Review

The Last Stand Deadzone is a nice treat for those social gamers who doesn't want a million friends or having to add total strangers in order to receive the most out of their Facebook games. The story is that Union city has become a Deadzone, where survivors are left to fight for themselves in compounds against the infected zombies, and even against fellow survivors themselves! Deadzone keeps the survivor instincts of such a game

Organ Trail Review

Play a Zombie version of the Oregon Trail with Organ Trail!

Organ Trail, is a an awesome version of the cult classic PC game, Oregon Trail, but with zombies... lots of zombies! Organ Trail has your character and 4 others on the road in an old station wagon as you make your

Video Game Crash in the Near Future?

Is there another Video Game Crash coming?

Are we headed towards another major Video Game Crash similar to the Video Game Crash of 1983? It was mostly due to a huge over-saturation of the market and financial failures, such as the E.T: The

Kickstarter: The Future of Indie Gaming

With the creation of Kickstarter, the world of Indie gaming have truly come alive! Before investment funding sites such as Kickstarter, being an indie developer was incredibly difficult, and still is, but now its possible to receive crucial funding for marketing and getting your video game out there, and being funded by those who truly wish to play your game as well!

Doom Roguelike Review

Doom Roguelike Review (Version 0.9.9.7)

Doom Roguelike is a different take on the hit PC classic, Doom, featuring a roguelike role-playing game experience of leveling up, randomly generated levels, multiple challenge modes, and lots of weapons and

Saints Row 2 Game Review

Saints Row 2 is the sequel to the hit "GTA clone" of the original game, Saints Row, but heavily expanded upon! The amount of activities, cooperative fun with another person, and the fun story presented makes for a great replay value and great times! Read on to learn more!

Operation Flashpoint: Red River Review

Operation Flashpoint Red River is the sequel to Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising, and has improved greatly on the formula of the previous game, in terms of AI, interface, and using the command wheel more effectively. You are part of Outlaw 2 Bravo, a United States Marine Fireteam operating in a country called Tajikistan in 2013, battling terrorist groups and even some old foes along the way.

Square Enix Looking To Trademark Star Ocean

Star Ocean is a unique game for Square Enix because it is mostly a sci-fi type of game that involves space travel. The creators created Star Ocean with a sci-fi setting in mind and having cited Star Trek as their main influence. The series of Star Ocean games are mostly known for their real time battle engines and being one of the earliest games to allow alternate endings. One of the best things in the series was the ability to allow

Final Fantasy 7 Remake For PS4?

According to a report from Andriasang Yoichi Wada was quoted as saying "we'll make a Final Fantasy VII remake once we've made a Final Fantasy game that exceeds the quality of FFVII " during a shareholder meeting. While that doesn't sound discouraging he added, "If we were to release a 7 remake right now, the FF franchise would be done with" I couldn't disagree more with this statement but the biggest concern in my

The Five Best PS3 Games for Pure Fun

GTA IV

GTA, while at times having an impressive storyline, is at its finest when you allow it to be taken for what it is. I spent countless evenings after a tough day playing this with my brother seeing who could get the most stars

Meet Some of the Best Selling PC Games

Over the last five years, there has been a remarkable development in the field of video games played on PCs. Different criteria is used for classification of these games. The most common categorization takes into consideration the viewing angle of the main character. These are distinguishable as first person or third person games. In case of first person, the player can't see the body of the main character. You observe the world

What Are The Most Popular Genres of Video Games?

There is nothing to beat the popularity of video games, with newer versions appearing quite frequently. Because of the never-ending demands for such products, the industry offering them has no option but to keep pace by producing additional varieties to replace the older editions. Much to the benefit of gamers, the market is flooded with an extremely large variety of games and the dynamic gaming industry has undergone

Why Flash Games Are Good For You

For many years, people have been looking for fun and comfort in a number of activities. For instance, flash games have grown in popularity to become one of the things that people rush to do whenever they have some free time from their busy schedules. If you do not understand why almost everyone around you is talking about these games, it's probably because you have yet to try them. Over the years, they have evolved

Benefits of Online Beyblade Games

Playing online games is one of the best ways to promote family bonding. Most children nowadays don't hang out with their parents often because of having friends from school and other outdoor activities which they may enjoy doing often. If you are a parent looking for a way to enjoy bonding and family time with your kids, then playing online games can be a good idea. Online gaming is a source for doing something interesting on the Internet.

Cool Math Games Keep Kids on Their Toes

In an AP-AOL News poll involving 1,000 adults, the findings confirmed what most individuals already know - Americans have a love-hate relationship with mathematics as a subject in school with nearly 4 out of every 10 adults expressing their disdain for the subject. Perhaps, if these individuals participated in cool math games online, then their attitude toward math would have changed for the better.

The Evolution and Advancement of Motorbike Games

There are plenty of games on the market, but for racing enthusiasts there is nothing quite as exciting as a motorbike games. Motorbike games provide for an incredible amount of fun while affording you the freedom of movement that car racing games simply cannot. For example the range of movement on a motorbike is significantly larger than any other vehicle, and these games can take it a step further by adding boosts in the