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Since the meltdown of the Guitar Hero franchise, Neversoft has
suffered layoffs and fallen off the map. In
2000 the studio was operating on the highest level.

Few game developers have delivered such captivating projects as the makers of The Elder Scrolls and the team that revitalized the Fallout brand. 

As we wait impatiently for news on Half-Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3, or perhaps even a new IP, it's worth taking a moment to thank Valve for all of its hard work over the years.

This smaller developer proves time and time again that it can knock both licensed and original properties out of the park.

Do you have that developer who is your sure bet? Whenever I step into an Irrational world, it’s incomparable. In an industry that’s often stuck on the status quo, this is by far the most refreshing part of Irrational.

Regardless of what you think about the company today, Square was absolutely on fire at the turn of the millennium. 

Ninja Theory's focus on storytelling and performance capture have set it apart in the current generation of consoles, and its future looks bright.

The company has had a wealth of great games since the mid-'80s, but 1991 was one of my favorite times for Capcom.

Media Molecule might not be as prolific as some of my other favorite developers, but the studio's reinvention of the 2D platformer is one of my standout memories from this generation of consoles.

We're taking Labor Day to honor some of the developers that made an impact on us.

We tag cars and dodge cops in the Dreamcast title that popularized cel shading.

Even the most open-world experiences must restrict the player in some way. These are the most transparent artificial barriers – even if you can't see through them.

Enjoying games is so passé. All the cool kids will be hating this holiday's biggest hits. Read on to find out why.

By mixing player choice with fun opportunities to mess with your fellow players, Wizards of the Coast has crafted a brilliant strategic board game that maintains a strong fantasy theme. 

BioWare has found success making its dragons interesting – and the team is making even bigger strides with Dragon Age: Inquisition.

This year, we aim to outdo ourselves.

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EA Sports vows to continue making college football tiles. Perhaps it shouldn't.

In this video interview, the creative director for the Dragon Age series talks about tidying up the lore and planting seeds for the next entry.

If you're in your late 20s or early 30s and want to ruin your childhood, we've got the game for you.