When it was announced that Syndicate was to return, fans of the Bullfrog classic were understandably ecstatic. What they weren't so happy about, however, was the revelation that it was going to be an FPS. Cue plenty of complaints and In... more.

The latest trailer for the coming Xbox 360 "Enhanced Edition" of The Witcher 2 is a percussive lil' thing, featuring lots of intercut action, as well as at least a glimpse of one of the trademark steamy love scenes and a forest tableaux that just screams "See? The game looks fine on the Xbox 360!" There's also a scene that I have to assume comes from a point in the new third-act quest, whi... more.

Neverdead is a fairly unique third-person action game, especially after a holiday season that was filled with sequels. However, execution really is everything, and Neverdead is constantly falling apart at the seams, much like its main character.The last work by the developer, Rebellion, was 2010's Alien vs. Predator, which I generally enjoyed as it made some inventive use of alien play mechanics. ... more.

As good a distraction as Transformers: Dark of the Moon was on Xbox 360 and PS3 last year, it just didn’t measure up to the monstrosity that came out a year before, the boldly original War For Cybertron.  Featuring a great new storyline, thrilling action and strong multiplayer, the game was a must for fans of Hasbro’s long-running franchise.  High Moon Studios recognizes this, and recently ... more.

These days, you can’t skip a release week without another shooter game entering the market. If it’s not a shooter title, it’s a sequel or a licensed property. Before long, you can’t help but feel like you’re playing several versions of the same game – just with better or worse graphics and the possibility of a different type of Deathmatch. The Darkness II just happens to be all three o... more.

Some of you may be thinking, "What is The Darkness?" Well, by most standards the darkness is what you're plunged into when you turn the lights out. In terms of this critique, however, it's the name of a video game series available for the PC, Xbox 360 and the PS3, based on a comic book I've never read nor heard of before I picked up The Darkness II from Redbox.  Before I begin this week's rant, ... more.

Tweet Tweet When the Xbox update arrived last year many people enjoyed the new features and design that Metro presented, but like every update you can’t please everyone. Judging the new update on first impressions, some people found the new layout confusing and unnecessary. The Xbox 360 has so far had three user interfaces throughout its life span: Blades, NXE (Next Xbox Experience), and now... more.

There’s no denying that when it comes to visuals, it’s hard to outshine a PC. Even if a game can present a console title that completely obliterates the final PC version, a quick patch or custom mod can easily turn the tables, as throwing in new textures and lighting effects will always be easier to do so on the home of Windows.Alan Wake is heading towards PC this year, and much like it’s de... more.

When the demonic first-person game "The Darkness" was released in 2007, it was a twisted breath of fresh air among all the war simulators and space-marine romps.AP video game reviewer Lou Kesten called it an "intriguing mix of stealth and first-person shooting."Unfortunately, a sequel that's arrived five years later isn't as much of a revelation."The Darkness II" (2K Games, for the Xbox 360, PlayS... more.

The “Indie Games” section of Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 has become very popular among everyone from hardcore gamers to people who whose favorite game is Angry Birds. In the most recent update to the Xbox 360 Dashboard, the Indie Games channel receives even more prominence, showing that Microsoft really likes this section of content. On the software giant’s other Xbox Live platform, though, a.... more.