Features

The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 went out with a bang in 2013, as evidenced by the excellent action games that we call attention to here.

It's time to shine a spotlight on one of the most under-appreciated features in gaming.

From bank heists and laser fights to flying cities and underground settlements, 2013 was a diverse year for the shooter genre. Here we celebrate the best of the best. 

It's been years since I've been seriously engaged with a racing game, but for some reason Forza 5 has its hooks in me.

Sony is bringing some of its best PSN games over to PlayStation 4. Here are seven Live Arcade games Microsoft should bring over to Xbox One.

We like to highlight the work of artists on Game
Informer who create impressive or innovative art based on the
video games we love. Here's a collection of some of our favorites from
2013.

We shake up the standard Replay formula by checking out the entire series of Nintendo titles featuring Firebrand.

Here are some upcoming titles from series that are still hanging around.

This hulking beast is the first playable monster revealed for Evolve. Learn more about him in this behind-the-scenes feature.

Destiny's art director tells the story behind the Easter egg that hinted at Destiny, the Traveler, and what Bungie would release five years down the road.

In this video feature, the studio heads of Turtle Rock describe what makes Evolve different than their previous games, and what it's like to play this intense multiplayer experience.

Yesterday Valve unveiled it's full list of fourteen Steam Machine partners, however, not each Steam Machine is created equal. Here's a deeper dive into what you can expect from each system. 

You voted, we counted. Or rather, the GI robot counted for us. Now it's time to share the results. 

In a year of impressive games, which rose to the top of the heap? Read on to find out. 

A few months ago we asked readers if they still enjoy traditional fantasy games. Most respondents are still in love with orcs and elves.

The Wii may not have been beloved by all gamers, but there were some undeniably fantastic games that released for the system.

Move over HD collections. The "definitive edition" is taking over.

During my time with the franchise’s third installment, I’m finding it to be a silly and fun experience without many of the hassles of the first two.

It's incredibly cold outside, and only getting colder. Why not embrace the chill and talk about some of our favorite frigid games?

Many role-playing games have notoriously slow starts. I’m tired of ignoring the elephant in the room: A game shouldn’t take six or more hours to truly begin.