Review

Devil's Third Review – A Musty Antique

… Third Review – A Musty Antique … The clunky mechanics and outdated design of Devil's Third transport you back to a time …

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Pokémon Picross Review – Picture Puzzles And Roadblocks

… and Picross works well, but the game is stunted by its free-to-play mechanics. … Picture Puzzles And Roadblocks …

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Frostpunk, From The Creators Of This War Of Mine, Comes Out Next Month

… Of This War Of Mine, Comes Out Next Month … This tense game mixes survival and city-building mechanics, where you attempt to keep a settlement alive in a …

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WWE 2K18 Developers Talk New Modes, Mechanics, And More

… WWE 2K18 Developers Talk New Modes, Mechanics, And More … The developers talk improvements and changes made to this year's game and how they'll impact players. … New Modes, Mechanics, And More …

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Top Of The Table – The 7th Continent

… melding choose-your-own-adventures with innovative board game mechanics, Serious Poulp has crafted one of the most …

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Top Of The Table – Scythe

… Top Of The Table – Scythe … A game of nuanced strategy and inventive mechanics, this alternate history strategy game has catapulted to well-earned popularity and praise.  … …

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The Long Dark Review – Surviving A Brutal Winter

… – Surviving A Brutal Winter … With its stellar survival mechanics, The Long Dark makes for a brutal experience that …

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Elder Gods In The Machine – Darkest Dungeon’s Lovecraftian Game Mechanics

… Elder Gods In The Machine – Darkest Dungeon’s Lovecraftian Game Mechanics … Red Hook Studios' smart design decisions evoke a … Elder Gods In The Machine – Darkest Dungeon’s Lovecraftian Game Mechanics

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Top Of The Table – Mansions Of Madness

… adventure features a remarkable melding of board game mechanics facilitated by digital narrative tools. … Top Of …

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Six New Pokémon Revealed For Sun & Moon

… combat gameplay with the newbies, and a couple other new mechanics. … Six New Pokémon Revealed For Sun & Moon …

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Mafia III's Driving Mechanics Are Inspired By 1960s Hollywood Films

… Mafia III's Driving Mechanics Are Inspired By 1960s Hollywood Films … A new trailer delves into the revamped driving mechanics coming to the open-world game. … Mafia III's Driving Mechanics Are Inspired By 1960s …

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Taking Turns: Mario’s RPG History

… look back at all of Mario's games that employ role-playing game mechanics. … Taking Turns: Mario’s RPG History …

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New Baldur's Gate 3 Update Includes New "Game-Changing" Mechanics, Fine-Tuned Roleplaying, And More

… Panel of Hell. … New Baldur's Gate 3 Update Includes New "Game-Changing" Mechanics, Fine-Tuned Roleplaying, And More …

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Jusant Review – Reaching The Summit

… Review – Reaching The Summit … Jusant's ingenious climbing mechanics, inviting presentation, and alluring air of mystery …

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Sabotage Teases Sea Of Stars Three-Player Co-Op Mode As Game Surpasses 5 Million Players

… This mode will feature new traversal and combat mechanics. … Sabotage Teases Sea Of Stars Three-Player Co-Op Mode As Game Surpasses 5 Million Players …

Exclusive Interview

How Capcom Is Modernizing Mechanics In Resident Evil 4 (Remake) | Interview

… removing quick-time events, and how they reimagined the game for a modern audience. … How Capcom Is Modernizing Mechanics In Resident Evil 4 (Remake) | Interview …

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Behind The Combat & Venom Powers In Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

… Miles Morales … We sat down with Cameron Christian, Game Director of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, to discuss what players can expect from the game's new combat and stealth mechanics when it launches on PlayStation 5. … Behind The …

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Hearthstone's Madness At The Darkmoon Faire Is Coming In November

… New cards, new mechanics, and a whole new game mode make up the madness! … …

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Starfield's First Expansion, Shattered Space, To Release This Fall

… Plus, an update is coming this week that features changes to the game's ship-building mechanics and more. … Starfield's First …