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E3 2013: Complete Recap - Who won E3?

E3 is like Christmas for gamers. It is the time of year that companies go out of their way to surprise us with announcements and reveal the most exciting new games. We are given new details about highly anticipated titles and the curtain is pulled back on what the next year will hold. Yes, E3 is like a gamer's Christmas, and like Christmas, unfortunately, it has to come to an end ever year. E3 2013 is behind us. With the absolutely exhausting amount of news that comes out of E3 every year, it is extremely likely that you missed out on [...More ]

Top 15 Games of E3 2013

As the dust settles following all the major events and press conferences at E3, those in attendance and on the show floor are rushing to play the games that caught their attention the most. If I was live on location at E3, these are the 15 games that I would be most interested in, and I am confident that these 15 games are going to be huge in gaming in the years to come. Exclusives abound, and representatives from the PlayStation, Microsoft, and Nintendo camps are all included alongside multi-platform juggernauts. These games captured my imagination and I can't wait to [...More ]

Nintendo E3 2013 Report Card (Super Mario 3D World and Smash Bros.!)

Nintendo bummed out their fans when they announced that they were cancelling their plans for a traditional press conference presentation at this year's E3. That being said, Nintendo didn't just abandon E3 completely. They decided to host a Nintendo Direct conference instead, hosted by Satoru Iwata, focusing on many upcoming games for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. There was a lot riding on Nintendo's Nintendo Direct conference, but I personally think they dropped the ball. To find out why, check out my score at the bottom of this article. And in the meantime, also check out my complete recap of [...More ]

Sony E3 2013 Report Card (Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts III!)

E3 2013 has almost wrapped up all of its major press conferences. Microsoft kicked off the day and converted an Xbox One hater with me. From there, Electronic Arts gave a stellar conference that really highlighted their biggest new games, especially the stellar Battlefield 4. Ubisoft revealed more next-generation IP during their conference that followed shortly after EA's. But the world was truly waiting in eager anticipation for Sony's press conference for a multitude of reasons. Sony had many questions to answer during their press conference. How much is PS4 going to cost? Will PS4 block used games? Will people have [...More ]

Ubisoft E3 2013 Report Card (The Division and Assassin's Creed IV!)

Ubisoft sort of stole the show from Nintendo last year when they announced Watch Dogs, one of the first games running on next-generation hardware, which really took gamers by surprise and captivated many. Watch Dogs was the surprise hit of E3 2012, and Ubisoft wanted to recreate their success of last year. Unfortunately, they also recreated their weak hosting choices. Aisha Tyler drove me nuts, sure, but Ubisoft's press conference wasn't all bad! It was definitely the weakest press conference so far, but at the same time, Ubisoft still managed to keep it from being a complete waste of time thanks [...More ]

Microsoft E3 2013 Report Card (Halo 5 and Dead Rising 3!)

Okay, so...wow. I went in to the Microsoft E3 press conference with a totally negative attitude. For weeks, I have been denouncing the console at every possible opportunity. The used games policy still bugs me, the entire Internet requirement situation is also a big downer. When I geared up to watch the Microsoft E3 2013 press conference with my buddies, I was expected to laugh and jeer with them at Microsoft's blunders. Boy, is my foot in my mouth now. I wrote about how the Xbox One was more like Xbox Done. I took shots at Xbox One in my preview for [...More ]

Electronic Arts E3 2013 Report Card (Titanfall and Battlefield 4!)

After Microsoft's stupendous E3 presentation, EA continued the trend with a fantastic press conference that hit all the right spots. It featured teasers for future games that fans have been clambering to see for years now. It featured details of its upcoming next-gen games from some if its biggest franchises, and we got information on the next game coming from the famed BioWare studios. All of this, plus new game announcements made EA's press conference one of the best its had in years, and it has helped make this one of the best E3 events I have ever seen in my [...More ]

Best June ever? How June 2013 kicks the summer drought

Every summer, gamers gear up for a summer mostly devoid of new releases. It's the perfect opportunity to dig through your backlog and go through games that passed you by over the previous year, but at the same time, it can be kind of depressing. This trend is usually bucked at the end of a console cycle thanks to many developers and publishers wanting to get their games out before the next big consoles release in the fall. This June is especially heavy with major releases. With E3 right around the corner and plenty of games to play to tide [...More ]

Telltale and Double Fine - Two big adventure games for 2013 [ Preview ]

Adventure gaming was hugely popular in the early 90s, but its popularity waned and interest for the genre became niche. What was once a fairly successful genre was all but completely dead a decade ago, but thanks to innovations in the industry such as digital marketplaces, classic franchises and those in that same adventure game style have seen a resurgence of sorts. Telltale's The Walking Dead series can be credited a lot to this resurgence in popularity, as can other titles such as the Ace Attorney and Professor Layton series on Nintendo DS, with both of those franchises being very [...More ]

Surgeon Simulator 2013 (Full Version) [ Review ]

When the first iteration of Surgeon Simulator 2013 came out in late January 2013, it was seen as QWOP for doctors. The viral hit had taken the Internet by storm, making it seem unbelievable that such a good game could be made in just a span of a weekend. Bossa Studios, composed mainly of four dudes with a passion for making games, decided to take it further and made it bigger. To read (and watch) about the first impressions on this game, mainly the free version that came out after Global Game Jam 2013, please visit this . The developers had made [...More ]

Order and Chaos Duels Walkthrough [ Guide ]

Order and Chaos Duels is a version of the popular MMORPG Order and Chaos by Gameloft. Instead of the usual battles related with MMORPGs, however, combat takes place on the card table, and players must do battle with both computer and player controlled opponents using cards, and those that are able to play their cards the best will be able to come out on top. Gameplay Order and Chaos Duels allows players to control a deck of cards that they can use in battling opponents that are either controlled by the computer or by another human player. Players can collect cards that [...More ]

10 Hottest Games of April 2013

April 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. 09. [...More ]

Top 5 Games of GDC 2013

GDC 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 ]

SimCity (2013) [ Review ]

There is something about the SimCity franchise that has been so enticing and addicting that it can eat away lazy afternoons with a flick of the wrist. Some still play the very first one on the Super Nintendo for laughs and it somehow still retains a good bit of that fun factor. The subsequent games have been quite good, from SimCity 2000, to 3000, to 4. This latest one was perhaps Maxis' most ambitious game yet as they've transitioned the singleplayer experience to online multiplayer. The Game As with the previous installments of the series, the new SimCity combines the many good [...More ]

Tomb Raider (2013) [ Review ]

When the trailer for Tomb Raider first came about, it was met with raised eyebrows and pursed lips from people who have played enough Tomb Raider games to last them a lifetime. When it was announced as a prequel and a bit of a reboot, skeptics were still abound. Now that Tomb Raider has come out, many who've bought the game are hoping that the whole reboot thing doesn't bite them back in the end. Hopes were realized as the game did fulfill quite a few promises that it made much earlier. Many of you may be aware that Square Enix [...More ]

Surgeon Simulator 2013 (Free) [ Review ]

The Global Game Jam is an annual event that brings together independent game developers from all around the world and create games over a single weekend. This is both a challenge and a celebration of game development, which has become accessible to anyone willing to learn and practice it. Plenty of good titles come out of this event, including this one called Surgeon Simulator 2013. Surgeon Simulator 2013 is a free game by Bossa Studios, which is composed of four developers who participated in the 2013 Global Game Jam back in January 25-27. Their efforts resulted in a game that made [...More ]

Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2013

2013 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 ]

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 3D [ Review ]

Association football video games are synonymous with two names and two names only – EA Sports’ FIFA and Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer. For the past years, they have dominated the market on all consoles, with both of them going neck and neck in providing gamers with the best and most realistic football video games possible year after year. During the latter part of the 2000’s, FIFA has pretty much led the race between the two football game giants. Despite its limited licensing, critical reception massively favored PES each time they met head to head for many years. Yet, partly due to [...More ]

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - Best Wonderkids [ Guide ]

One thing that can be said about youth is that they have a lot of untapped potential that, given the right motivations, can turn them into great individuals, which can make them excel in any field that they desire. The same can be said about football, as players become younger and younger, allowing coaches and teams to mold them into the superstars that they could be. This guide lists down just some of the wonderkids that you can find within Pro Evo 13 that you can spend multiple seasons building your team around. Who’s to say that these young players [...More ]

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - Best Free Agents [ Guide ]

Free Agents in Pro Evo 13 are the best opportunity for you to build a great team. Most of them can come pretty cheap, and you never know when you might hit a gold mine. It is simply the best way to build a team with a limited budget and, if you know where to look, you would still be able to build up a pretty formidable roster even without big names. Here is a list of some free agents that you should look out for when playing Pro Evo 13. Martin Petrov Martin Petrov is a left winger from Bulgaria. [...More ]

Football Manager 2013 [ Preview ]

Football Manager 2013, also known as Football Manager 13 or FM13, started its life as Championship Manager. After its partnership with Eidos Interactive, however, Sports Interactive repackaged the game and brought it to Sega. Thus, the Football Manager series was born. The FM series was restarted with Football Manager 2005, making Football Manager the ninth installment in the rebooted series. Throughout its various incarnations, Football Manager has been through some drastic changes in order to provide a better player experience, at some levels even better than the original Championship Manager. With FM 13, Sports Interactive and Sega aim to provide the [...More ]

PES 2013 - Budget Master League Online Players [ Guide ]

In the Online Master League mode of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, the race is on to sign players in order to create the ultimate team. However, with a limited budget, you cannot get a team of superstars with impressive stats all around straight away. A little searching and scouting, though, will reveal some high quality players that you can include into your roster without making a huge dent in your budget. This article lists down some of the more affordable but very useful players within Pro Evo 2013. Marco Ruben Playing the center forward position, this Argentinean footballer has pretty decent dribbling [...More ]

PES 2013 [ Review ]

Football/soccer fans will be very excited with the most recent release of the Pro Evolution Soccer series from Konami. PES 2013, also known as World Soccer, Winning Eleven 2013 is the latest edition in the football franchise, and it boasts a lot of new mechanics that will interest and challenge both new and old gamers alike. PES 2013 features several fictional and real life teams from various leagues, and this edition of the game also features all 20 teams from the Brazilian national league for the very first time. The game also features over 80 national teams, both fully and partially [...More ]