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NHL 16 PlayStation 4 Review: Back from the Brink

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Retronauts Micro Brings You the Soothing Sounds of SNES SimCity

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Batman: Arkham Knight Most Wanted Side Missions

Complete all 14 Most Wanted side missions in Arkham Knight.

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.

Batman: Arkham Knight Unlocks - Character and Vehicle Showcases

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

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.

Batman: Arkham Knight Riddles

All riddles and answers in Batman: Arkham Knight.

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

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

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

Prevent Scarecrow's bomb from detonating!

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.

A Fighting Chance to Live: The Story of FightCade

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

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

MY UNCLE WORKS FOR NINTENDO.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Massive Chalice PC Review: A Chalice Half Full

Can Double-Fine's passion project stack up with the genre's best?

Welcome to the Jam: The Making of Super Street Harassment RPG

Critic becomes creator as USgamer's Bob Mackey puts his skills to the test throughout a grueling, game-making weekend.

Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains 3DS Review: The Harder They Fall

Spike Chunsoft's all-too-literal adaptation fails to make anything worthwhile out of the source material's irresistibly great premise.

Tuesday Stream: Kat Tries to Go the Distance in Punch-Out!! [YouTubed!]

Join Kat at 4pm PT/7pm ET as she tries to wash the taste of the Mayweather-Pacquiao out of her mouth with some good old-fashioned Punch-Out!!

Star Trek: 25th Anniversary and Judgment Rites are Two Adventure Games Worth Revisiting

With Interplay's classic adventures finally making their way to Good Old Games, Star Trek fans owe it to themselves to try these lost gems.

TIE Fighter: A Gamer's Education

Kat reflects on the game that changed her perspective on gaming.

Asking the Readers: What Are Your Thoughts on Early Access?

We're working on a piece about Early Access, and we want to hear your thoughts. Share them here!

A Brief History of Video Game Violence, Part 1: Death Race to Mortal Kombat

Check out the most notable moments that turned heads and stomachs throughout the history of video games.

Mortal Kombat X D'Vorah Tips - Brutalities, Fatalities and Variants

Learn all of D'Vorah's basic attacks, the difference between her three variants, and all of his special moves.

Westerado: Double Barreled PC Review: Red Dead Low-Resolution

Don't let the throwback visuals fool you—Ostrich Banditos' Old West take on Zelda packs ten gallons of ambitious fun into a varmint-sized package.

Mortal Kombat X Goro Tips - Brutalities, Fatalities and Variants

Learn all of Goro’s basic attacks, the difference between his three variants, and all of his special moves.