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Review

NHL 16 PlayStation 4 Review: Back from the Brink

EA's hockey sim looks to rebound after a disappointing year. Is it successful?

Sept. 15, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

OC Remix Gives Final Fantasy IX's Soundtrack a Masterful Rearrangement

Worlds Apart celebrates the 15th birthday of FFIX with an amazing, four-disc collection full of new takes on Nobuo Uematsu's classics.

Sept. 10, 2015 Bob Mackey

Review

Blues and Bullets Episode 1 Xbox One Review: Telltale Noir

A Crowd of Monsters' episodic adventure sticks a bit too close to a familiar style, but presents enough new ideas to make it worth investigating.

Sept. 8, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Take a Peek at the First Trailer for The Gamechangers

Check out this first look at the BBC's fictionalized take on Grand Theft Auto's early '00s controversy.

Sept. 3, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

5 JRPGs that Deserve a Second Life on Steam

The PC has recently become a wonderland for overlooked or MIA RPGs from Japanese developers. Here are a few that haven't made it yet, but definitely should.

Sept. 3, 2015 Bob Mackey

Review

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PlayStation 4 Review: All Good Things [Update: Now With a Score]

Kojima's final turn with the series is also his most ambitious, but how well does it come together?

Sept. 2, 2015 Kat Bailey

Review

Madden NFL 16 PlayStation 4 Review: First and Goal

Another strong entry puts Madden closer than ever to being counted among the best sports sims available.

Aug. 25, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

Retronauts Micro Brings You the Soothing Sounds of SNES SimCity

This week, we honor one of the more unsung SNES soundtracks.

Aug. 24, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Pandora's Tower Unexpectedly Returns Courtesy of the Wii U eShop

Revisit this odd but interesting action game on the Wii U.

Aug. 13, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

The 15 Best Games Since 2000, Number 2: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Let's take a look at the high point of the Metal Gear franchise... Mr. President.

Aug. 11, 2015 Kat Bailey

Review

Galak-Z PlayStation 4 Review: Super Dimensional Shoot 'Em Up

17-Bit's smartly-designed shoot 'em up is a gem even for those who didn't grow up watching Robotech and Voltron.

Aug. 10, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

Summon Night 5's Physical PSP Release Shouldn't Be, But Is

Yes, a new UMD-based PSP game will release this year. In 2015. Do you need to sit down?

Aug. 7, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Zen and the Art of the Art Book: The Close Relationship Between Udon and the Video Game Industry

How Udon Entertainment gives the super fan insight into a game’s production.

Aug. 6, 2015 John Learned

Article

The Swindle Scratches that Spelunky Itch

Size Five Games mixes hundreds of deaths and tiny, significant victories for a roguelike that'll have you saying "Just one more run."

Aug. 5, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Retronauts Explores Echo Night and the Roots of First-Person Exploration

It's not quite Gone Home, but From Software's Echo Night attempted something similarly daring—and in an era where this style of game was even harder to find.

July 30, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

In 2001, The Matrix Helped Max Payne Sneer His Way Into Our Hearts

Thanks to Remedy's hard-boiled creation, we could finally live out the silver screen dream of Bullet Time.

July 23, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Odallus: The Dark Call Strives for Authenticity with its Mix of Wonder Boy and Castlevania

JoyMasher's gothic tribute to 8-bit action is faithful on all fronts... Including difficulty.

July 17, 2015 Bob Mackey

Review

The Magic Circle PC Review: Development Hell in a Handbasket

Question Games' engrossing experiment traps players inside an unfinished game for a fly-on-the-wall view of a pet project gone horribly wrong.

July 17, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

The Video Game Industry Remembers Satoru Iwata

In the wake of yesterday's tragic news, the industry rallied together with one simple message: Thank you, Iwata.

July 13, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Three's Company: A Visit to the Tokyo Art Center's Manga, Anime, and Games Exhibition

What does the grouping of three distinct mediums into one exhibition say about their place in Japanese pop culture?

July 9, 2015 Kat Bailey

Guide

Batman: Arkham Knight Most Wanted Side Missions

Complete all 14 Most Wanted side missions in Arkham Knight.

July 2, 2015 USgamer Team

Review

Her Story PC Review: Just the Facts, Ma'am

Developer Sam Barlow dredges up forgotten tech for one daring and captivating take on murder mysteries.

July 1, 2015 Bob Mackey

Guide

Batman: Arkham Knight Unlocks - Character and Vehicle Showcases

Unlock all Character and Vehicle Showcases in Batman: Arkham Knight.

June 30, 2015 Bill Lavoy

Article

The Devil's Own: Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno on a Decade-Plus with Dante

The guiding hand behind Devil May Cry talks about his ups, downs, and everything-in-betweens with Capcom's groundbreaking action series.

June 29, 2015 Bob Mackey

Guide

Batman: Arkham Knight Riddles

All riddles and answers in Batman: Arkham Knight.

June 26, 2015 USgamer Team

Guide

Batman: Arkham Knight - Save Oracle, Crash Site, Catwoman, Penguin

Find Simon Stagg and figure out where Scarecrow is holding Oracle.

June 24, 2015 USgamer Team

Guide

Batman: Arkham Knight - Stop Scarecrow, Rescue Workers, ACE Chemicals

Prevent Scarecrow's bomb from detonating!

June 24, 2015 USgamer Team

Review

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition Xbox One Review: In the Details

Capcom might not have chosen the most deserving candidate for a next-gen makeover, but—if you can handle its last-gen baggage—Dante's late-aughts adventure provides reliable DMC action.

June 24, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

A Fighting Chance to Live: The Story of FightCade

How FightCade saved an online classic gaming community from the brink of doom.

June 23, 2015 John Learned

Article

Video Game Cheats 'n Beatums #22: You can do ANYTHING in Mountain!

MY UNCLE WORKS FOR NINTENDO.

June 18, 2015 KC Green

Article

On the Show Floor: Glimpsing the New Vikings Stadium in Madden 16, Star Fox Disappointment, and Star Wars: Battlefront

Kat gets a glimpse of the future, and in some ways, the past as well.

June 18, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

Nintendo Seems Hell-Bent on Co-Opting Everyone Else's Kid-Friendly Franchises

From strategic to sassy, Nintendo is taking lessons (and a bite) of every hot kids' property they can.

June 18, 2015 Jeremy Parish

Article

Watch and Discuss the Square-Enix Conference Today at 10:00am PT on USgamer!

Curious as to what's on the horizon for Square-Enix? Check in today at 10:00am PT and watch their conference livestream right here on USgamer.

June 16, 2015 USgamer Team

Article

Watch and Discuss the Ubisoft Conference Today at 3:00pm PT on USgamer!

What's next for Ubisoft? Check in today at 3:00pm PT and watch their conference livestream right here on USgamer.

June 16, 2015 USgamer Team

Article

BioWare's Twin Comebacks: The Future of Mass Effect and the Return of Star Wars: The Old Republic

While one series tries to chart a course into the future, Star Wars: The Old Republic tries to make a comeback.

June 16, 2015 Kat Bailey

Article

Hell Freezes Over as EarthBound Beginnings Hits the Wii U Virtual Console

In an unexpected move, Nintendo finally releases the first game in the Mother series, one they originally localized 25 years ago. Here's why you should care—and come prepared.

June 15, 2015 Bob Mackey

Article

Microsoft's E3 Shotgun Blast of Content Made for Its Most Intriguing Lineup Ever

Jeremy weighs in with his thoughts on Microsoft's massive slate of E3 announcements.

June 15, 2015 Jeremy Parish

Article

Virtual Spotlight: Harvest Moon Hits a High Point with Friends of Mineral Town

This 2003 Game Boy Advance release feels like a fitting end to Harvest Moon's first act—one that's still intensely playable today.

June 11, 2015 Bob Mackey

Review

Sunset PC Review: Decline and Fall

Tale of Tales' environmental storytelling game definitely offers an experience you've never had before—even if it takes a bit too long to make its point.

June 6, 2015 Bob Mackey