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Shutterbugs with a flair for the paranormal have waited seven years for a new core entry in the Fatal Frame series. Apart from one entry on the Wii, the bulk of the Fatal Frame franchise still remains on the PlayStation 2 (watch us play the original Fatal Frame on Replay). The latest title,...
With games like Hyrule Warriors and Dragon Quest Heroes, developer Omega Force is moving further and further away from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms historical novels that have inspired its Dynasty Warriors games for the last 18 years. If Dragon Quest Heroes is any indication, this is absolutely the...
Transformers is a franchise with an impressive multitude of continuities. From the original ‘80s camp to the much-maligned Michael Bay moneymakers, there have been so many versions of Transformers that only fans with access to Teletraan I’s archives can keep them all straight. Platinum Games’ newest parade of fistfights and...
Rock Band 4
Music-game faithful have had a long wait since 2010’s Rock Band 3. Harmonix set the high-water mark for the genre with that title – even as it became clear that the flood was slowing down – with more instruments and styles of play, along with a huge number of on-disc...
When some of the creators behind the 1996 point-and-click adventure game The Neverhood regrouped on Kickstarter to make a spiritual successor, fans of the cult hit happily ponied up almost one million dollars to fund the project. What they got for their money is a sterling example of an age-old adage: Don't judge a...
NBA Live 16
Like a general manager clinging to the “tremendous upside potential” of a draft reach, EA Sports has patiently given the NBA Live series ample time for development since its revival. Three years into this reclamation project, the franchise has slowly and steadily taken strides to shore up its game. But...
The premise of bringing back the Tony Hawk series' old-school gameplay has been tougher than it may have seemed to Robomodo, Activision, or even fans. I loved the early titles back in the day, but even such a seemingly airtight premise as an update to what has already been successful...
Letting a championship slip out of your grasp can be a harrowing experience for a franchise. Some teams never get over the hump, fading back into the pack never to emerge as a contender again. Others use the disappointment as motivation to improve and prepare for a second run. Visual...
What can you know about people by looking solely at their work? That's the question designer Davey Wreden poses in the opening minutes of The Beginner's Guide, his first game since 2013's clever and thought-provoking The Stanley Parable. Whereas the previous title focused on challenging player agency with humor and...
Undertale
At first glance, Undertale is a retro RPG that feels similar to the seminal classic Earthbound – but it’s so much more than that. It is the culmination of many meticulously crafted moving parts that come together to create something magical. The music, dialogue, characters, and combat system make every...
Destiny might be one of the most polarizing games of the 21st century. The original product and its follow-up expansions (The Dark Below and House of Wolves) established a base of players who love the game, but naysayers were quick to point out Destiny’s many shortcomings. A lack of mission...
Mad Max
Hot on the heels of a strong cinematic comeback with the blockbuster hit Fury Road, Mad Max is hitting the asphalt for his first video game since the long-forgotten 1990 NES title. After years of rumored stops and starts, Warner Bros. tapped Just Cause veterans Avalanche Studios to meld its...
