Insulting Video Game Endings We Can Never Forgive
It's not just Mass Effect 3--video games are chock full endings that completely drop the ball in the final act.
Read MoreIt's not just Mass Effect 3--video games are chock full endings that completely drop the ball in the final act.
Read MoreThose who buy consoles and games are right to be a little skeptical when it comes to what's promised by game companies. We've put together a list of several instances where the video game industry has cheated its fans, and by doing so, harmed the relationship between game companies and gamers.
Read MoreCloud's HD model from the Final Fantasy VII remake will appear in Final Fantasy Mobius to celebrate the mobile game's Steam release.
Read MoreFor retro gamers, there's nothing superior to their classic consoles. The days of the original Nintendo Entertainment System through the Sega Genesis were golden, and laid the groundwork for everything we know and love about video games today. Enjoy The Witcher 3? You can thank Castlevania.
Read MoreAs video game secrets make more and more of a comeback, we're paying tribute to the games that came before by taking a fond look at a few secret, hidden, or surprise endings to Nintendo classics you (probably) never knew about.
Read MoreWhat are the best Star Wars games? You don't have time to play all 100 Star Wars games out there, so start with the good ones.
Read MoreThe truth is, for the large number of successes Shigeru Miyamoto has to his name, there are a number of business decisions he's made and games he's helped steer that haven't been nearly as well received. They're tough to track down, but they do exist, and below, we'll shine a light on some of them.
Read MoreIf you can't find a good heartbreaker at the local cineplex or bookstore, these games are almost certain to get the waterworks flowing.
Read MoreIt's no surprise that few game developers have attempted to pull off the elaborate double-twist. Occasionally, however, a game doesn't just try. It succeeds.
Read MoreEvery now and then, the designers at Nintendo show that they've got a mean streak that runs as deep as anyone who's ever worked on Dark Souls. Here are the frustrating Mario moments that made us want to rage quit.
Read MoreWho knows how many hours you would have spent playing these games if you ever had the chance?
Read MoreThe realism of modern games can produce bugs that run the gamut from weird and quirky to scream-your-face-off scary.
Read MoreIn a fictional world where the entire economy is driven by legalized cockfighting, being a Pokémon really sucks. As a Pokémon, it's your inevitable fate to be captured, forced into fights, beaten to death, have your bones picked clean, and be resurrected for more of the same.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, video game deaths were only meaningful until you got your next 1-up. But eventually game developers figured out that by killing off favorite characters, they could turn their pixels into tiny daggers that stab you right in the feels.
Read MoreVideo games are most enjoyable when they walk the line between conquerable and truly challenging. But once in a while, you'll stumble into a game which throws off that balance. Before you toss your controller in the trash and face cruel reality, take comfort in the fact that we've all been there.
Read MoreGamers love a great sequel, and these titles could be classics—but we'll probably never see them in stores.
Read MoreSometimes a game will debut that picks the player's pockets, and runs to the bank. These aren't just cases where the game wasn't very good: these are intentional steps to milk the consumer for every last penny, in exchange for…not much. Here are the games that rip off gamers...big time.
Read MoreDo yourself a favor and check these lesser-known PS4 titles out.
Read MorePlenty of outstanding NES games have never truly been given the recognition they deserve.
Read MoreThere's something about the very medium of video games that gets the world's moral watchdogs all in a tizzy. Maybe it's the fact that so many early games were aimed squarely at kids and teenagers, or maybe it's the fact that game-playing is so interactive and immersive.
Read MoreBlizzard Entertainment's Diablo revolutionized the computer role-playing game genre. And the Hellfire expansion, Diablo II, the Lord of Destruction expansion, and Diablo III were all smash hits for the studio. So Diablo 4 should be just around the corner, right? Well...maybe not.
Read MoreTake a trip down memory lane with us to find out the most popular video game released the year you were born.
Read MoreIf you're wondering what to test your build against, these are the best graphics in upcoming PC games.
Read MoreFrom a dodgy economy to an unexpected fetish, here's the stuff in The Legend of Zelda that you only notice as an adult.
Read MoreThe Wizard may not be a great movie, but it's a beloved one. The following men and women are one big reason why.
Read MoreMario's cruelty has been a well-documented trend for decades, and it's not stopping anytime soon.
Read MoreAs the video game industry has grown in the past few decades, trends have come and gone, and some have stuck around—but there are several that seriously just need to stop. Let's explore a handful of some of the worst.
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