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It’s looking to be a good year for horror fans, and I cannot wait to play Stasis when it comes out for PCs on August 31. Yes, I would like a scary-as-hell point-and-click adventure game.
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I loved the last Tomb Raider game, so I’ve been jazzed to see more from Rise of the Tomb Raider. Unfortunately, it…
Remember how some copyright trolls were getting a bunch of random pixel-related videos taken down on Vimeo? Fortunately, Vimeo has reversed course and put the videos back online. Read more
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By any measure, Dark Souls is a difficult game, but for whatever reason, hardcore fan bearzly always wants to make…
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As the week nears its conclusion, it’s time for another installment in Worth Reading, our regular roundup of the…
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I would very much like to play this version of Skyrim.
The Binding of Isaac finally arrived on 3DS—specifically, New 3DS—a few weeks back, but it’s been a bumpy launch for…
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When you start a level in Ink, there’s nothing. By the end, it’s a platforming kaleidoscope.
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In this new Pac-Man game from the creators of Crossy Road, death by glitch is around every corner.
In unexpectedly wonderful news, Xbox’s Major Nelson revealed Ori and the Blind Forest is getting an expansion on PC and Xbox One this year. There aren’t any details on what to expect yet, but if you haven’t yet played one of this year’s best games, get on it! Read more
If you were having trouble with Jet Force Gemini in Rare Replay, you’re weren’t alone. As Stephen pointed out in his review, the controls suck. Fortunately, the studio’s patched in modern controls, bringing it up to speed with a standard third-person shooter. Read more
Hitman GO was one of last year’s most surprising games—who thought a mobile Hitman game would be so interesting, so elegant? It’s why I’m excited for Lara Croft GO, which Square Enix just announced will arrive on iOS and Android on August 27. Read more
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Before Rocket League, there was Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. But there was something before…
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The next major Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC is coming sooner than you think: August 11. That’s next week! To prevent a series of earthquakes, your party heads underground to discover a secret about the Darkspawn. There’s no exclusivity shenanigans this time, either.
It’s tough to keep track of the decisions you’re making in Life Is Strange, even though you can usually rewind and…
Capcom’s announced that Mega Man Legacy Collection will arrive on August 25 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for $14.99. The 3DS version, unfortunately, won’t hit until early 2016. The company is promising physical editions of the collection, too, but there aren’t any details yet. Read more
If you’re still working through the expansive CRPG Pillars of Eternity, you have a few weeks to finish up! The game’s first expansion, The White March - Part 1, is coming out August 25. (You don’t actually need to have finished the game to play this, however.) Read more
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Rocket League is the surprise hit of the summer, one that has plenty thinking “why didn’t anyone think of this…