Joe was born in a time of war. A console war. Two electronic titans were locked in a heated battle for the living rooms of America. Which titans, you ask? Well, the Fairchild Channel F and the Atari 2600 of course. You see, Joe is old. So many of his favorite games tend to be on the older side as well. But that hasn’t stopped him from developing unhealthy obsessions with such modern franchises as Halo and Mass Effect. Just don’t tell him how long it’s been since the original Metroid was released. His aging heart can’t take the shock.
Happy N7 Day, everyone! For the last few years, November 7th has been the day Mass Effect fans have come together with developer Bioware to celebrate the landmark science fiction trilogy. chosen because of the titular N7 armor worn by Commander Shepard. This year, Bioware shared some brand new concept art for the next Mass Effect game. Read on to take a look.
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Downloading additional game content is something we’ve all gotten used to. Everything from new weapons and clothing to full blown expansions can be purchased online. It’s nothing new. What is new, however, is a developer deciding to give away all of its DLC for free. CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher 3, decided to do just that. Read on for the details.
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Hey, I’ve got two questions for you. Do you have an Xbox One? Are you an EA Access member? Are you counting down the days to Dragon Age Inquisition? Actually, that was three questions, but whatever. If you answered yes to all of them, I’ve got some good news for you. You’ll be able to play Inquisition five whole days before everyone else. Read on for the details.
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In case you haven’t heard, there’s apparently a new Call of Duty game coming out soon. I know, right? I hadn’t heard of it either. But seriously, folks, the Activision hype machine has made it impossible to be even remotely interested in games, and not know Advanced Warfare is on the way. The newest trailer is… well, it’s something you just have to see.
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We’re still four months away from the release of The Witcher 3, but that didn’t stop CD Projekt Red from releasing the game’s opening cinematic today. Setting the stage for the game’s story, the video features some jaw dropping computer animation, and is as beautiful as it is bloody. Geralt wouldn’t have it any other way. Read on to check it out for yourself.
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The news that Dragon Age Inquisition has earned an M rating from the ESRB probably didn’t take many by surprise. After all, the game’s two predecessors both received the same rating. What is surprising, however, was what the ESRB report revealed about the game’s violence and sexual content. Read on for all the sexy and/or bloody details.
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After a few years’ absence from the Xbox, Halo is about to return to Microsoft’s game console in a big way. Next month will not only see the release of the Master Chief Collection, but will also be when Halo Nightfall premieres. A new trailer for the dramatic series premiered earlier today. Read on to check it out for yourself.
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As if the initial game wasn’t intense enough, SEGA is preparing even more ways to scare the crap out of you. The first of five planned expansion packs for Alien Isolation is on the way, offering players unique perspectives on the events that took place on board that doomed space station. Read on to learn all about the first expansion pack by reading on.
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Software updates are always an emotionally turbulent experience. You’ve got to balance the excitement for new features and bug fixes with the fear of your precious console being turned into a $400 doorstop. So it’s time to brave yourselves once more, as the big 2.00 system update for the PS4 is drawing ever nearer. Read on for some new details.
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Slowly but surely, we’re inching closer to the release of Saints Row: Gat out of Hell, the stand alone expansion of Saint Row IV. To help keep the upcoming game fresh in our minds, developer Volition has released a new trailer, giving us our first good look at the Seven Deadly Weapons that Johnny Gat will use to free The Boss from Satan’s grasp. Read on to see it for yourself.
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