Hottest Games of November 2012Each and every year, the biggest month in gaming is November. The biggest games release in November, and the most games typically release in November. Obviously, this is planned out to take advantage of the holiday shopping season when people are out buying games more than any other time of the year. This year, November is even bigger than ever before, with the eighth generation of home video game consoles set to take off with Wii U.
These are all the games coming out this month. I'll point out the best ones, speculate about the unknowns, and make sure you don't [ ...More ]
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Hottest Games of October 2012October is huge this year. Fall gaming rush is in full swing, and we are seeing some of 2012's most anticipated games release within days and weeks of each other. The gaming industry will explode this month, as the hottest games for all systems finally hit store shelves and release in the digital download space. While it may not have quite as many games on tap as November, October is going to be one of the biggest months this year for the gaming industry, and Cheat Masters is here to point out all the great video games that are on [ ...More ]
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Top 10 Games of PAX 2012PAX is a gamer's convention. Every year, at their multiple locations around the world, gamers gather at PAX to play the hottest games before they have a chance to release. Other conventions like E3, Gamescom, and Tokyo Game Show, favor journalists over gamers. PAX allows gamers to really have a chance to play these games.
However, just because PAX favors game-playing in general, that doesn't mean that there isn't big new game announcements and the like that comes from the show. Indeed, PAX is one of the "big four" gaming conventions that is held each year, and this year certainly did [ ...More ]
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Hottest Games of September 2012September is a very big month for gaming! The fall gaming rush is really starting to pick up, and there is plenty to get excited about this month. While it may not be quite as packed as October or November, there are still very big games that are releasing in September for multiple seventh generation, and eighth generation, systems! So, use this list as your one-stop go-to while planning your gaming budget to make sure you get nothing but the hottest games!
September 4th
Pinball has seen a new wave of popularity thanks to Zen Studios. Zen Studios has seen a lot [ ...More ]
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Top 10 Games Next-Gen NeedsNext-generation consoles always stir up a lot of excitement in the gaming industry. Of course, everyone is really excited to learn about the new hardware and what kind of capabilities the new systems will bring to the table, but the most exciting part of learning about next-gen is learning what kinds of new gaming experiences will be on their way as well.
These 10 games are 10 titles that I would love to see make an appearance on Wii U, PS4, or Xbox 720. Some of these games are confirmed to exist, others are rumored, and others still are dream games [ ...More ]
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10 Hottest Games of April 2013April is a big month for games, with numerous high profile multi-platform and exclusive releases coming for numerous gaming systems. These 10 games are the hottest games of April 2013.
10. Toki Tori 2 (Wii U)
Wii's WiiWare service didn't see a lot of successful games. However, one of the games that managed to become a favorite was the quirky puzzle game Toki Tori. Nintendo has used Toki Tori 2 to hype the Wii U's eShop service extensively, and fans don't have to wait long to finally play the sequel, as Toki Tori 2 will be available to download on April 4th.
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Five TV Shows That Would Make Great GamesIn light of the recently released and horribly disappointing The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, I was thinking about TV shows that could make really fun, or at least interesting, video games if they were pulled off with some dignity. And as I tend to do, I decide to throw together a list of those potential show-to-game adaptations, with my hopes for what each one could be penciled in for those interested.
Honorable Mention 1. Dexter (Showtime)
To be fair, a Dexter video game already exists on iOS devices and it has been relatively successful, so that's why I'm not including it on [ ...More ]
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Top 5 Games of GDC 2013GDC is no E3, but the event is still used to showcase the biggest upcoming games the industry has to offer, and occasionally new games are even announced. This year's GDC was focused on next-generation and indie games, plus there were a couple big reveals -- one courtesy of Electronic Arts and DICE, and the other from one of gaming's greatest all-time developers, the father of Metal Gear, Hideo Kojima.
Many excellent games were showcased at GDC 2013, such as exciting indie titles like N++, Space Qube, and more. New games like Total War: Arena were announced, and the new game [ ...More ]
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PlayStation 4 Games [ Editorial ]Sony has thrown its hat in the eighth generation ring from a console standpoint now with the announcement of PlayStation 4. Sony revealed a ton of information on PlayStation 4 at their press conference on February 20th, so please read up on all the news about the system in Avoiderdragon's article. Spec information, new features, and all you need to know about the system itself can be found there!
In the meantime, I'd like to go over the PS4 games, offering my two cents on Sony's latest titles. I will include trailers for the games as well as high resolution screenshots. [ ...More ]
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Nintendo Direct 2/14/2013 Recap: New Eeveelution and 3DS games galore!On February 14th, 2013, Nintendo hosted yet another Nintendo Direct, this time focusing on Nintendo 3DS. While some may think it unwise of Nintendo not to push the Wii U just days before PS4 is rumored to be revealed, the Wii U wasn't completely ignored in the wave of Nintendo news that hit today.
New Eeveelution for Pokemon X and Y
Eevee is one of the most popular Pokemon in franchise history, and Nintendo has always been there to craft a new evolution for it, until it will eventually be represented by every Pokemon elemental type. Eevee's new evolution in Pokemon X [ ...More ]
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Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 20132013 will be one of the best years for gaming. The seventh generation is winding down, and developers have now mastered the current generation hardware. Xbox 360 and PS3 will be receiving some of their greatest efforts yet, while Wii U, 3DS, PS Vita, mobile platforms, and PC won't be too shabby either.
These are 10 games in particular that I feel will be truly fantastic heavy hitters this year. Mark your calendars.
Honorable Mention
DmC: Devil May Cry (January 15th)
The Devil May Cry reboot from Ninja Theory would've had a spot on this list, but I started writing it late. [ ...More ]
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Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2012) [ Review ]A lot of fans would agree that the first Most Wanted game was perhaps the best Need For Speed game to have ever been made as it had less gimmicks and more straight-up racing with realistic cars and nice racing physics. Upon Criterion's development of this reboot, they had the reboot of Hot Pursuit to go by, giving fans the confidence that this new game will be up to snuff with their tastes, and indeed it is.
In the new Most Wanted, you race in the city of Fairhaven, where illegal street racers vie for automotive supremacy with a wide selection [ ...More ]
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Top 15 Most Important Games of All TimeI've been gaming all my life. Since I can remember, video gaming has been a huge part of my daily routine. And throughout the years, I've had the opportunity to play the most innovative and important games in history. Originally, this was a Top 10 list, but I had to lengthen it to 15 because there are just so many fantastic titles that have had such a major impact on the industry that they couldn't be left out.
Is this list necessarily complete? No, not necessarily. I'm sure I will get e-mails pointing out I forgot this game or that game, [ ...More ]
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Top 10 Zombie GamesIt's that time of year again. The spooks are coming out of the woodwork, vampires are stalking their prey, werewolves are prowling the streets, and of course, the dead are rising from their graves. Zombies and video games go hand in hand. They're like peanut butter and brains. Er, jelly. I meant jelly.
In honor of Halloween, Cheat Masters takes a look at the 10 best zombie games as decided by myself, the resident spook here at Cheat Masters, Horror Spooky. If you're looking for a spooky zombie game to play on Halloween, then you've come to the right place.
HONORABLE MENTION. [ ...More ]
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Top 30 Games of the Seventh GenerationWii U is right around the corner. Nintendo and Sony have both already released their eighth generation handhelds in the form of 3DS and Vita respectively. Sony and Microsoft are expected to debut their eighth generation home consoles at next year's E3 event. The seventh generation has been abnormally long, lasting a few years longer than the normal five year life cycle of video game systems. But it's finally starting to slow down and come to a close, and now it's time to look back at all of the greatest games this generation has given us across all the seventh [ ...More ]
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Top 15 Co-Op GamesCo-op has gone hand-in-hand with gaming since the industry's early days. It has been reveled as a great way to get together with friends and enjoy an adventure together. Co-op games have marked extreme bonding experiences with my friends and family, as we've tackled challenges together and overcome the most dangerous of obstacles. Co-op gaming represents one of my favorite aspects of gaming, which is getting together with people and playing video games.
Nowadays, there are games that don't include any form of offline co-op in favor of online-only modes, which is a scary and stupid trend. There are games that [ ...More ]
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Day Four Recap (Tales of Xillia!)Tokyo Game Show 2012 is starting to come to a close, and on the fourth day of events, we didn't get as much new information or new game announcements, but there was still a lot to be excited for, especially for RPG fans. In this article, I will offer the latest about Dragon Ball Z for Kinect, go over the new information about Tales of Xillia, and cover a brand new PlayStation Vita augmented reality game that has been called the "sleeper hit" of TGS 2012.
You'll get to decide that one for yourself. In the meantime, don't hesitate to check [ ...More ]
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Top 10 Game of TGS 2012With each gaming event comes a slew of new announcements and new information about the hottest games on the horizon. The following 10 games are the 10 stand-out titles that I thought were the best of show at TGS 2012. These ones will be games to keep your eye on in the coming months.
10. Remember Me (PS3/360/PC)
Capcom debuted this new IP at Gamescom 2011, but it has since been retooled into an entirely new vision. Unveiled at Gamescom 2012, the game that is now known as Remember Me is an upcoming third-person action game that looks incredibly unique, and it's [ ...More ]
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Day Three Recap (Yakuza 5!)Tokyo Game Show keeps barreling along. So far, the show has seen a few exciting announcements, such as the announcement of Kingdom Hearts finally being remastered in HD, a PlayStation 3 redesign, and the first story trailer released for the highly anticipated game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The third day of the show saw more information come out about those releases, plus other games had their turn in the spotlight as well. This article will cover the likes of Persona 4: Golden and Sega's upcoming open world crime drama, Yakuza 5.
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Day Two Recap (Dragon Quest X on Wii U!)The second day of Tokyo Game Show 2012 proved to be another day of exciting announcements and new details for upcoming games from Japanese developers and publishers. There was exciting news abound, and it's sad to think that there's just one more day left of TGS, and they we have to wait all the way until E3 for the next truly big gaming event.
In the meantime, TGS has been very exciting. To read all of the latest and great news from Sony's press conference, check out the link below. The article provides all the latest Sony news, including information and [ ...More ]
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Day One Recap (Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge!)Tokyo Game Show 2012 kicked off today in Japan, and there's already plenty of news and new information regarding the hottest games of the year coming from the show. I've already provided an article/editorial covering Sony's press conference of the show, but what about all the other information that has come out so far? What about upcoming Wii U games and third parties that are exhibiting the latest games at the show? This is a complete day one recap of the events at Tokyo Game Show.
For a preview over what to expect from the entirety of the show, please click [ ...More ]
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: What to expect (Monster Hunter 4!)The Tokyo Game Show is the Japanese equivalent of E3 in the United States, or Gamescom in Europe. It is a hugely important show, and it is traditionally the last of the major gaming shows of the year. Obviously, Tokyo Game Show focuses on the Japanese market, but that's not to say that the news coming from the show doesn't effect the rest of the world. There are often major announcements at the show, such as the reveal of the Wii remote controller and its motion control functionality, and new details about confirmed globally-released games obviously pertain to overseas gamers [ ...More ]
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Tokyo Game Show 2012: Sony (Soul Sacrifice and Muramasa!)Tokyo Game Show 2012 kicked off with Sony's press conference. Sony is the only one of the "big three" console manufacturers that decided to show up to Tokyo Game Show, meaning that they had another opportunity to really hit one out of the park and try to reclaim dominance in the console and handheld markets. Did Sony do a good job at TGS like they did at Gamescom, or did they ultimately flop when they had a perfect opportunity to strike?
Vita, Vita, Vita
Criticized for not focusing enough on Vita at E3, Sony has made it a point to showcase their [ ...More ]
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Games we're looking forward to...Releases this month. [ NEWS ]Torchlight II
The game comes out on the PC and MAC on the 20th of September.
Following the success of their sleeper hit - Torchlight, Runic sets out to take the next game in the installment to the next level. Torchlight II has been made to support multiplayer game modes and is an anchor point to Runic's upcoming Torchlight MMORPG (which in itself is a wish come true).
The game follows the plot of the first game directly as the Alchemist gets corrupted by the Heart of Ordark. We go on a journey to stop the villian who is using Ordark's powers to [ ...More ]
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StarCraft II - Changes in 2012 Season 4 [ News ]The eighth ladder season, third of this year, has now been locked and will end on September 11. Along with the new season comes big changes for Season 9 (2012 Season 4). With the Heart of the Swarm Beta becoming a big focus in the SC2 scene, Blizzard is bringing in new stuff to keep Wings of Liberty interesting.
As always, the matchmaking rating (MMR) still changes with games played during the lock, so you can then get promoted if you have enough after the placement match at the beginning of the next season. This particular season was supposed to end [ ...More ]
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A Round-Up of this Year's Annual Sports Video Games [ Editorial ]I’m no fan of yearly franchises – to me, 12 months between releases is barely enough time to both rework game mechanics effectively and focus on complaints and wishes from fans. This often results in buggy releases and lacking new features. But, in all honesty, there are a lot of people who would be disappointed if their sports series weren’t updated yearly, so I tend to give these a pass (get it, a pass?... right). Still, it’s important to have a look at what’s new, so let’s go down the list very briefly:
Madden NFL13 – On the sight of things, [ ...More ]
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PAX 2012: Complete Recap (Dead Island: Riptide and Lightning Returns!)Just before the fall gaming rush, there are multiple gaming conventions that help build the hype. First, there is the biggest gaming event of the year, E3, which is the home for the biggest announcements and surprises. Gamescom follows after, Europe's answer to E3, and it is often used to showcase games that the presenters didn't have time for at E3. For example, Sony used this year's Gamescom to show off plenty about the PS Vita, and Activision used it to showcase the major changes coming to Black Ops II's multiplayer. Then there is PAX, a gamer's convention that is [ ...More ]
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Christmas Shopping 2012 - Must Haves [ Editorial ]The Christmas period is, as always, full of franchise releases that are lining up for your cash, and despite the steady influx of new ideas and talent, it appears that, as per usual, the holiday season is sequel-mania. Let’s take a look at some of the most promising releases in between now and the end of December.
Borderlands 2 – September 18th (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
The first sequel on our list, and the first that seems to be a massive improvement to the first one. Lots of additions in terms of the lootable guns and equipment, expanded skilltrees and greater [ ...More ]
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Gamescom 2012: Ubisoft (Ghost Recon Online and Might & Magic!)Sony really impressed me with their Gamescom press conference. The focus on brand new games and hyping already announced titles helped their conference stand out from all the others. Now Ubisoft closes out Gamescom on the second day of Europe's biggest gaming show with a conference of their own, promising to focus on free-to-play video games.
Free-to-play
Ubisoft is hugely pushing free-to-play gaming, and they believe that it is the future of the gaming industry. Apparently, free-to-play gaming will become a $24.7 billion dollar market by the year 2014.
To promote their free-to-play lineup, Ubisoft announced that their free-to-play game The Settlers Online [ ...More ]
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Gamescom 2012: Complete Recap (Star Wars 1313 and 007 Legends!)The bulk of Gamescom 2012 is now over, but don't forget that there was plenty of information that came from the show floor that wasn't just from the four press conferences. Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops II, God of War: Ascension, and Resident Evil 6 were all featured extensively on the Gamescom show floor. Come check out the latest information on all of those games, including the completely redesigned Black Ops II multiplayer, and the new online infrastructure coming for Resident Evil 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
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Black Ops II was shown a little bit at Sony's [ ...More ]
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