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Highguard – Review In Progress

Wildlight has crafted a compelling new twist on competitive matchplay with strong shooting mechanics, but several hours of play suggest crucial ingredients are missing.
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The Music of Halo 4

How do you single out somebody to compose the next Halo? The audio director from 343 Industries tells the story.
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Final Fantasy’s Mythological Roots

Many elements that fans associate with Final Fantasy aren’t original creations. They are inspired by historical tales and myths from around the world.
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Comparing Halo 4 to Halo 3

Franchise development director Frank O' Connor explains story connections and how the tone changes between games.
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Expiration Date: Will Modern Video Games Go Bad?

This generation's exciting online revolution has also introduced some troubling restrictions that impact the longevity of the games you buy. The day you can’t play your favorite modern game may be coming sooner than you think.
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Ranking The Castlevania Bloodline

I’ve lined up every Castlevania game I’ve ever played (pretty much all
of them), reflected on them, and ranked each based off my personal
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The Shooter Simulator Flowchart

Developers in the FPS genre have recycled a lot of material. Instead of dropping $60 to see the same content again and again, why not just read this flowchart?
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Max Payne: The Story So Far

For those of you gearing up to play Rockstar’s upcoming crime thriller Max Payne 3, we’ve prepared this primer on the plots of the first two games and a look into what's coming up in the third.