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E3 2013 – And the Winner Is:

We are. Gamers are the winners of E3. When Sony and Microsoft first revealed their next generation consoles a few months ago, I was right there with everyone else: vomiting negativity and incredulity. I was aghast at how Microsoft could make an attempt to control the used games market, and I was echoing conspiracy theories [...]

Armikrog – From the minds that brought you Skullmonkeys, Boom Bots, and of course, NEVERHOOD!!!

Look! Look with your special eyes! And please, PLEASE help fund this project. I need more of this and this in my life.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure Announced!

Available for the Wii U, 3DS, and PC later this year, Scribblenauts will see Maxwell take up the cause of super-herodom as he traipses through Gotham, Atlantis, Metropolis, and other DC Universe locations to help our favorite comic book characters stop evil! The potential for this series is limitless, and we’re all very excited to see how [...]

Batman: Arkham Origins – Official Teaser Trailer

Deathstroke! Batman! In a fight to the death! Though Rocksteady isn’t helming this project, I can’t help but get a little excited about it. How about you? Also, pre-order at Amazon.com to get Deathstorke as a PLAYABLE character, as well as a $10 credit voucher! – JB

Amazon.com’s Digital Games MAYHEM!!!

Amazon.com has begun slashing prices on tons of their digital download game titles, including XBLA bundle packs! Never in our lives did we think that someone would be able to abuse our wallets as deftly as Steam, but Amazon.com is seriously calling this belief into question. Not only can you save a ton on PC [...]

XSEED Acquires ATLUS Online, Renamed “Marvelous USA”

Press Release – Marvelous USA, Inc. today announced its formation as the U.S.-based publishing operation of leading Japanese publisher MarvelousAQL Inc.  Reflecting this news, both XSEED JKS, Inc. and ATLUS ONLINE will unify under “Marvelous USA, Inc.” effective immediately; however, our console and handheld video games will continue to carry the “XSEED” brand name. Our [...]

Wolfenstein: The New Order, Revealed!

Revealed earlier today, on Gamespot, the next game in the storied and historic Wolfenstein franchise steps forward.

++Review – Injustice: Gods Among Us

While playing Injustice, I can’t help but think about the most recent DC films and television shows, as well as the Marvel Movieverse. I’m not the biggest fan of the Nolan/Bale Batman (though both of those men are masters of their craft), and though Arrow is an excellent show, I’m finding it difficult to really [...]

Shadowrun Returns Releases this June

Harebrained Schemes has finally settled on June for a release window to their hotly anticipated first game, Shadowrun Returns. As you may, or may not know, the game reached it’s funding goal (and then some, to the tune of 1.4 million, 1.8 million total) nearly one full year ago, on April 29th, 2012. Since then, [...]

WayForward Tapped to Develop Smurfs 2 for Ubisoft

We’re always excited to talk about WayForward at ++GG, and the licenses are no different. With the likes Thor, Despicable Me, and Aliens: Infestation (all movie licenses) shining through the typical lackluster license lot, they really know how to excel at piecing together platformers. We expect Smurfs 2 will be no different. – JB

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