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Yakuza 5 To Have Modernized Gameplay?

… creator Toshihiro Nagoshi said that he feels that the next game in the series has to innovate in its action mechanics. … Yakuza 5 To Have Modernized Gameplay? …

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Lost In Shadow Review

… to gamers, but even with some clever, continually-evolving game mechanics, the entertainment is dragged down by painfully …

Review

MLB The Show 16 Review – When Authenticity Isn’t Enough

… Isn’t Enough … With grid-based battles and slow-motion mechanics, this year's baseball game doesn't sound like baseball at all. … When Authenticity …

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2012 RPG of the Year Awards

… the Year Awards … Check out Game Informer's picks for the standout characters, moments, and mechanics in the RPGs of …

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Double Fine Talks Adventure Game Mechanics And Kickstarter

… Double Fine Talks Adventure Game Mechanics And Kickstarter … We touched on the inspiration for the game, cherry picking the best elements of adventure games, …

Review

Dust Review – The Best Pieces Falling Into Place

… Every gamer has spent time daydreaming about their perfect game, mentally mixing and matching different concepts and mechanics into a hypothetical supergame. … The Best Pieces …

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Top Of The Table: Star Trek Fleet Captains

… Top Of The Table: Star Trek Fleet Captains … Clever game mechanics and pitch-perfect implementation of the iconic …

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XSEED Reveals Sumioni: Demon Arts For Vita

… for XSEED's new Vita game shows off its gorgeous art style and unique touch-screen mechanics. The game seems to … from games like Okami, Kirby Canvas Curse, and Drawn to Life. … XSEED Reveals Sumioni: Demon Arts For Vita …

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How To Customize Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Just The Way You Like It

… Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Just The Way You Like It … The game has been pushed back to July, but developer EA Tiburon is letting you mix and match some of the game's control assists and mechanics. … How To Customize Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Just The …

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Chroma Squad Review – A Mighty Morphin’ Tactical RPG

… Chroma Squad Review – A Mighty Morphin’ Tactical RPG … Chroma Squad looks and sounds like a great … it from reaching its full potential. … A Mighty Morphin’ Tactical RPG …

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Video Interview – Fullbright's Sci-Fi Journey With Tacoma

… co-founders Steve Gaynor and Karla Zimonja reveal the new game mechanics and modes of storytelling that brings life to the …

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Watch Over An Hour Of The Talos Principle Gameplay From Devolver Digital

… Watch Over An Hour Of The Talos Principle Gameplay From Devolver Digital … Devolver Digital …

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Tengami Trailer Shows How You’ll Play A Pop-Up Book Game

… Tengami Trailer Shows How You’ll Play A Pop-Up Book Game … Developer Nyamyam has released a new trailer showcasing some of the gameplay mechanics.  … How You’ll Play A Pop-Up Book Game

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Great Mechanics From Not-So-Great Games

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Test Chamber – Lego The Hobbit

… Test Chamber – Lego The Hobbit … Game Informer's Joe Juba and Andrew Reiner show you the opening of the game and illustrates some new mechanics.  … Test Chamber – Lego The Hobbit …

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Our Battleborn Hands-On Impressions

… Our Battleborn Hands-On Impressions … Game Informer editors discuss Battleborn's Incursion mode, gameplay mechanics, and myriad playable characters after hours of hands-on time with the game. … Our Battleborn Hands-On Impressions …

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Craft Your Prison Break In The Escapists

… Escapists … The Escapists combines RPG elements, crafting mechanics, and careful escape plotting into one pixelated game. … Craft Your Prison Break …

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Google Partners With MinecraftEdu To Release Quantum Physics Mod

… released a mod for Minecraft which adds quantum physics mechanics to the game as a way of educating Minecraft fans on the topic. … …

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New "Feel the Fight" Trailer Showcases EA Sports UFC's Realism

… get a deeper look at the fighting mechanics and realistic animation of EA's upcoming UFC game. … New "Feel the Fight" …

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Shadow Of The Eternals Video Details The Sanity System

… Details The Sanity System … Shadow of the Eternals isn't a game quite yet. The development studio is still waiting for … but that hasn't stopped it from discussing some of the game's mechanics. … Shadow Of The Eternals Video Details The Sanity …