If the insane numbers of hours gamers collectively sunk into the original Black Ops are an indication of anything it’s that the game series is a strong force to be reckoned with. When the original Black Ops was released it almost immediately became the multiplayer title that both PS3 and 360… Read more

Since it’s undoubtedly going to be an issue anyway, I’ll just start off by saying that yes, PES 13 is comparable to the upcoming FIFA 13 offering. However, it would be in incredibly poor taste to spend an entire column discussing how it stacks up to its competition, so instead, we’ll focus on… Read more

While some devout gamers are perturbed by the upcoming addition to the Devil May Cry series, others are absolutely ecstatic. DmC isn’t necessarily a reboot, although you could say that it closely resembles one, of sorts. In order to avoid resorting to a generic reboot, Capcom has elected to… Read more

The evolution of the Sim City series continues with Sim City 5, which is shaping up to be the strongest of all the games in the franchise.  What makes this game so different from the rest, you ask?  First off, Sim City 5 will finally bring multiplayer play into the picture, allowing you to… Read more

We’re just about due for another Tomb Raider game aren’t we?  The upcoming Tomb Raider title (currently slated for a 2013 release) is actually a full-on gritty reboot.  That’s right, the Lara Croft we once new is being replaced with a harder-edged version…much harder.  Simply saying that… Read more

In Western culture it has been said that 13 is an unlucky number; luckily, FIFA 13 doesn’t suffer at the hands of this superstition.  Simply put, EA has really outdone themselves with this latest entry in the renowned FIFA series.  Aside from the many continuous and notable improvements… Read more

Okay, first, before I say anything more about this game, go directly to Youtube and watch the announcement trailer.  Really, I’ll wait. See that?  Yeah.  I’m excited too. Sleeping Dogs was, once-upon-a-time, the third True Crime game, set it Hong Kong, and was summarily executed by… Read more

It’s good to be the King.  Getting there, though, is only half of the trouble; staying on top is what takes real determination.  Crusader Kings 2 lets you claw your way to the peak of the royal hill, and see if you have the patience and the cunning to balance at the summit. Like it’s… Read more

“Third time’s a charm” is a phrase that sort of implies the first two times didn’t take.  When the first two times were good and better, you’re going to be hard-pressed to pull off a “best” – anything else would be a letdown.  After seeing the demo of Far-Cry 3 shown at E3 2011, I’d wager… Read more

Cabelas Survival Shadows of Katmai is an upcoming third-person-shooter game from Activision. The game will be available on XBOX 360, PS3, and Wii. The rough Arctic conditions are the setting for this game, and the storm is coming, can you survive? Cold, deserted, and lonely are a few words to… Read more