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The 15 Best Games Since 2000, Number 9: BioShock
A brilliant combination of influences that bucked the trends of era and genre to stand as something wholly unique.
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Ecco the Dolphin, A Relic from When Caring About Earth was Good Business
Back when society briefly cared about staving off an ecological apocalypse, Novotrade and Sega converted that eco-compassion into a fascinating video game voyage.
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The Day That EarthBound Began
A subtle, sensational collaboration between Nintendo and writer Shigesato Itoi made its debut 25 years ago today.
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Nintendo's Secret Strongest Genre? Golf
The world loves Nintendo for Link, but the publisher is just as impressive when it comes to the links.
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Nintendo's Greatest Failure Had Gamers Seeing Red
20 years ago, Nintendo gambled on the unconventional Virtual Boy, bringing an end to a remarkable winning streak.
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The Day That Even Grand Theft Auto Conceded Its Limits
Ten years ago, we learned where gaming's baddest, most daring franchise draws the line: At sex.
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Red Ash: A Brief Q&A With comcept's Keiji Inafune
The Internet has plenty of questions about the outspoken designer's latest project, so we dug up a few answers.
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The Birth of Japanese Console Games
Our comprehensive look back at the coming-of-age of Japanese console games 30 years ago.
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Before Tales and Dark Souls, Namco Gave RPG Fanatics the Druaga Games
The publishing giant has been cheerfully abusing gamers for decades.
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"Honestly, we just wanted Animal Crossing Amiibo": Nintendo's Aya Kyogoku on Evolving The Series
Nintendo's new Animal Crossing boss explains the origins of upcoming spinoffs Amiibo Festival and Happy Home Designer.
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On This Day in Video Game History: Patriotic Pac-Man Perfection
Yep, it's already been 16 years since Billy Mitchell racked up the highest score possible in Namco's arcade classic.
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Koji Igarashi on Setting Kickstarter Records, Evolving Castlevania, and Meeting Expectations
A conversation with the former Castlevania director on the influence of the past, the future, and the supporters on his new project Bloodstained.
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Super Mario Bros. 2 Creator Kensuke Tanabe on Super Mario Maker's Missing Piece
Does the director of the oddball NES classic feel snubbed over his game's absence in Nintendo's upcoming game design tool?
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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.
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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.
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Eight Games We Want to See on the Vita Before It Dies
The games we'd like to see before Sony eventually pulls the plug on the Vita.
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Virtual Spotlight: In Mario Kart DS, a Diminished Classic
While it gives the Wii U a near-complete Mario Kart collection, the once-great MKDS feels like half a game.
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Essential Reading: "I Am Error" Brings New Insight to the History of the NES
With a technical yet holistic approach to Nintendo's classic console, this new book establishes itself as a must-have for video game enthusiasts.
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In PlayStation's Misadventures of Tron Bonne, an Echo of Better Days
Back when Mega Man spinoffs had their own spinoffs (and we had Mega Man games, period).
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Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker 3DS Review: Cruel Angel's Thesis
An overlooked RPG gem becomes bigger and better on 3DS: More content, more conflict, more characters... and so much more anime.
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Metal Gear: Two Anniversaries, and The Future
Released 10 years apart, Metal Gear side stories Snake's Revenge and Ghost Babel feel worlds apart... yet they may speak volumes about the series' future.
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Virtual Spotlight: Life Force, NES's High-Quality Lo-Fi Shooter
Konami's Gradius spinoff may not have enjoyed all the elaborate effects of other NES shooters, but it remains a treat to play even now.
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Mario Party 10 Wii U Review: An Expert Opinion
The latest Mario Party doesn't change up the series' formula, but does it still manage to entertain? We rope in three expert reviewers to weigh in.
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Retronauts Episode 37 Keeps the Memory of Also-rans Alive
Neo Geo Pocket and WonderSwan don't command the same place in history as their competitor Game Boy, but we love them anyway.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Nintendo 3DS Review: Big Adventure, Tiny Screen
Jeremy and Kat set out on their respective journeys across Bionis in search of an answer: Does Xenoblade Chronicles hold up on the Nintendo 3DS?
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon 3DS Review: Terror From the Deep
Constant dangers rising from the depths help make this addictive RPG mash-up equally ascendant.
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Nintendo's All-Time Greats: Our Comprehensive Guide to the Best NES Games
A comprehensive video guide to the best games of the NES, from 1985 to 1994, with helpful advice on where to find these classic masterpieces legally!
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Virtual Spotlight: Klonoa 2, the Swan Song for a Beautiful Dream
Namco's Klonoa series was too good for this grim world, but at least it went out in style.
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Final Fantasy Type 0 HD Review: For Old Times' Sake
Though fixated on death, this spin-off bodes well for Final Fantasy's future liveliness.
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Virtual Spotlight: Mega Man Battle Network 2, a Crowning Achievement for the Post-Pokémon World
While initially propelled to success by its cartoon tie-in, this GBA trading RPG offered its own distinct merits as well.
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Finding Balance in Etrian Mystery Dungeon
We speak to director Yukari Yoroko on the workings of Atlus and Spike Chunsoft's upcoming dungeon crawler.
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Revisiting Descent, the Most Literal Interpretation of "3D Shooter"
With Descent back on Kickstarter, we revisit the game that embraced the concept of 3D gaming when everyone else was merely faking it.
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Virtual Spotlight: 3D Fantasy Zone, Proof That Someone Out There Loves You
And that someone is M2.
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Ori and the Blind Forest Review: Beauty is Cruelty
A feast for the eyes, a torture chamber for the soul. Microsoft's new metroidvania pulls no punches, but its fluid action and visuals make for the best anesthetic.
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Virtual Spotlight: Shadow of the Ninja, a Reminder That 8-Bit Games Hated You
Natsume's ninja action game isn't just a tribute to Ninja Gaiden, it's a deliberate blow to the self-esteem, too.
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Virtual Spotlight: Axelay, The Ultimate Konami Shooter
Age has dulled the shine of this wild shooter's graphical prowess, but not the underlying excellence of its gameplay.
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The Order: 1886 Review: On the Limitations of Window Dressing
Its engrossing setting can't hide the fact that this gorgeous PS4 exclusive consists primarily of bits borrowed from other, more daring games.
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The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask 3D Review: Rewind to a More Daring Time
Nintendo looks to the past for an opportunity to perfect the cult favorite sequel to Ocarina of Time.
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Brandish: The Dark Revenant PSP/Vita Review: Niche, But Nice
Falcom's aging port of an ancient PC adventure won't be everyone's cup of mead, but it has its charms.
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The Six Secrets of Suikoden II's Success
Why Konami's freshly reissued RPG classic remains one of the best the genre has ever seen.
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Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Xbox One Review: Pulp Fiction
This Tomb Raider spin-off feels breezy and superficial, and that may be its greatest strength.
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Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes and the Trouble With Tone
The problem with the controversially brutal material in Hideo Kojima's latest Metal Gear isn't the content itself – it's everything else that surrounds it.
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Where Final Fantasy Went Wrong, and How Square Enix is Putting It Right
Final Fantasy's star has lost its shine for many fans. We speak with the series' creators to learn how they're working to restore its former glory.
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Punching Above Its Weight: Nintendo DS Turns 10
On the 10th anniversary of Nintendo's greatest hit, fans weigh in on how the unassuming little handheld won their hearts against all odds.
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Persona Q 3DS Review: Extracurricular Activities
The cast of Persona 3 and 4 enter the world of Etrian Odyssey for a strange but addicting journey into the dangerous depths.
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Half-Life 2 and Mixed Emotions
On the legendary shooter's 10th anniversary, Jeremy and Bob contemplate the tangle of fondness and frustration it inspires.
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The Lost Child of a House Divided: A Sega Saturn Retrospective
20 years ago, Sega created a beast of a console... unfortunately, the wrong beast for the wrong time.
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Assassin's Creed Unity Xbox One Review: The Blood of Angry Men, the Dark of Ages Past
USgamer's lengthy thoughts on Ubisoft's next Assassin's Creed. Does Unity live up to the pedigree of Black Flag?
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox One Review: An Embarrassment of Riches
Jeremy and Kat weigh in on Microsoft's massive Halo anthology.
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Gaming Auteurs: Akitoshi Kawazu
No one in the world makes RPGs quite like those of Final Fantasy's quirkiest co-designer... for better, and for worse.