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Witness The Time-Traveling Insanity Of Super Time Force

… the chaotic action, and a good idea of how the time-travel mechanic works. … Witness The Time-Traveling Insanity Of …

by Kyle Hilliard on Jul 16, 2013 at 2:21 PM

News

Anomaly 2 Bringing More Tower Offense This Summer

… instead of the offensive convoy, and a new unit-morphing mechanic. … Anomaly 2 Bringing More Tower Offense This Summer …

by Adam Biessener on Feb 28, 2013 at 7:54 AM

pax east 2013

The Swapper Stands Out At PAX East's Indie Megabooth

… to appreciate the possibilities of its core gameplay mechanic. … The Swapper Stands Out At PAX East's Indie …

by Dan Ryckert on Mar 23, 2013 at 12:57 PM

gamescom 2012

Splot Preview: Conquering Mobile With Puzzles, Platforming, And Touch-flinging

… combines puzzle-platforming with an Angry Birds-like flick mechanic and a charming, whimsical aesthetic. … Conquering …

by Adam Biessener on Aug 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Review

Pudding Monsters Review – Combining Blobs To Combat The Evil Alfred Hitchcock?

… Hitchcock? … Pudding Monsters lacks an innovative puzzle mechanic to keep your brain teased throughout, but its charm …

by Kyle Hilliard on Feb 01, 2013 at 9:15 AM

Review

Gravity Rush Review: A Solid Vita Debut For Sony Japan

… Solid Vita Debut For Sony Japan … An entertaining gravity mechanic helps Gravity Rush overcome its scattershot …

by Dan Ryckert on May 24, 2012 at 5:30 AM

News

CBS Films Buys Rights For Deus Ex Movie

… For Deus Ex Movie … The studio behind films including the Mechanic and the Woman in Black will be adapting Eidos' …

by Jeff Cork on Jul 10, 2012 at 3:28 AM

Preview

Vaudevillian Brawler Foul Play Gets Release Trailer

… Brawler Foul Play Gets Release Trailer … Foul Play incorporates Rock Band's crowd satisfaction mechanic with …

by Mike Futter on Sep 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM

gamer culture

Mod Gives Grand Theft Auto V A Just Cause Grappling Gun

… Theft Auto V mod brings Just Cause 2's grappling hook mechanic to San Andreas. … Mod Gives Grand Theft Auto V A …

by Kyle Hilliard on May 24, 2015 at 12:11 PM

News

Batman: Arkham Knight Director Teases New Trailer, Returning Character, And New Mechanic

… Arkham Knight Director Teases New Trailer, Returning Character, And New Mechanic … Sefton Hill, Batman: Arkham … Arkham Knight Director Teases New Trailer, Returning Character, And New Mechanic …

by Kyle Hilliard on Apr 19, 2015 at 8:52 AM

Feature

Great Mechanics From Not-So-Great Games

by Kyle Hilliard on Jul 29, 2014 at 12:01 PM

Preview

What Is The Buddy System In Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain?

… Solid V: The Phantom Pain? … The buddy system is a new mechanic, and could drastically change Big Boss' stealth …

by Joe Juba on Sep 18, 2014 at 5:32 AM

Review

Azure Striker Gunvolt Review – Inti Creates Delivers On The Mega Man Formula Again

… gameplay while injecting a cool new electricity combat mechanic. … Inti Creates Delivers On The Mega Man Formula …

by Tim Turi on Sep 05, 2014 at 10:02 AM

Preview

How The New Tackling Mechanic Works In Madden 15

… How The New Tackling Mechanic Works In Madden 15 … The optional tackle cone looks … poor tackling of last year's title. … How The New Tackling Mechanic Works In Madden 15 …

by Matthew Kato on Jul 15, 2014 at 6:17 AM

question of the month

Question Of The Month Reader Responses: Issue #251

… relevant. Aside from the classics, most readers think the mechanic has outlived its welcome. … Question Of The Month …

by Jeff Marchiafava on Feb 20, 2014 at 4:45 AM

News

Energy Hook From Spider-Man 2 Designer Coming To PlayStation 4 And Vita

… Jamie Fristrom was integral in designing the web swinging mechanic for Spider-Man 2, and his new Kickstarted game, …

by Kyle Hilliard on Dec 14, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Preview

Killing Zombies With Fire-Breathing Steam Rollers In Dead Rising 3

… Dead Rising 3 shows all the advantages of being a skilled mechanic in the zombie apocalypse. … Killing Zombies With …

by Kyle Hilliard on Aug 19, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Review

King's Quest Chapter 2 Review – Jailhouse Blues

… fun puzzles and charm, but a new and clumsily implemented mechanic deviates from the solid foundation. … King Graham …

by Tim Turi on Dec 22, 2015 at 2:46 AM

Preview

New Tag Mechanic In Sonic Forces Stirs Up Sonic Heroes Memories

… New Tag Mechanic In Sonic Forces Stirs Up Sonic Heroes Memories … See the new mechanic in action in a brief gameplay video. … New Tag Mechanic Stirs Up Sonic Heroes Memories …

by Brian Shea on Aug 24, 2017 at 12:39 PM

News

Hellblade's Permadeath System Appears To Be A Bluff

… A Bluff … A video shows that the much-discussed permadeath mechanic might not even be in the game. … Hellblade's …

by Javy Gwaltney on Aug 08, 2017 at 12:03 PM