Check out how the latest iteration of Nintendo's classic kart-racer stacks up to its predecessors as we give it a test drive on the 3DS! READ MORE

Does a video game based off a movie based off a European comic book stand a chance here across the Atlantic or is just another future bargain bin bottom feeder waiting to be ignored by the masses? READ MORE

Konami's Shinta Nojiri took a big leap leaving the Metal Gear franchise to create his explosive 3rd person opus, Neverdead. Will it be worth the gamble? EGM takes a look in our hands-on preview. READ MORE

I then realized something—this small wave of panic and despair was welling in my chest, all for some characters in some video game. READ MORE

EGM had a chance to get a glimpse of the new Rainbow 6: Patriots from Ubisoft while it is still in its early development phases. READ MORE

In case you missed the announcement a few days ago (due to the holidays), there's good news for owners of the PS3 version of Battlefield 3. READ MORE

Last we checked in with Jackie Estacado, demon-limbed star of the Darkness II, he was displaying his new “quad-wielding” skills. Behind a pair of pistols and two ass-kicking appendages, he reduced Mafioso thugs to pulpy, pavement-staining smears. Eager to show off the sequel’s enemy-eviscerating executions, 2K Games intentionally pitted us against low-level goons we could effortlessly dispatch with gore-soaked style to spare. READ MORE

WWE ’12 finds a way to take the great customization and storyline strides that last year’s game made and refines them to provide the most authentic wrestling simulation to date. READ MORE

The King of Fighters XIII had a daunting task set before it: It had to undo all of the damage its predecessor had caused. READ MORE

You’d be hard-pressed to find a game that matches the debauchery and excess of Saints Row: The Third. Pushing its own boundaries and depravity to the limit, this sandbox action-adventure goes to great lengths to parody anything and everything in gaming and pop culture—even itself—all in the name of entertainment. READ MORE

When you go shopping this holiday season, think back to the days when you and three friends would game together on the same console. Think about how fun those experiences were—when you could actually hit your buddy for being a jerk or high-five and celebrate with an actual, in-person human being. Today’s online multiplayer’s great, but it can’t re-create the atmosphere of being in the same room as your buddies. That’s why it’s refreshing to see a game that intentionally bucks that trend, saying, “Hey, bring some friends. Let’s have a good time.” READ MORE

It’s rare that you see a game revolving around motion controls that also attempts to feature a deep, fleshed-out story like Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest. Unfortunately, you all too often see these types of games fall into the same gameplay traps that this one falls into as well—missteps that take away from the overall experience. READ MORE

When it comes to motion-controlled games, the experiences geared at casual audiences usually end up as the most polished, user-friendly products. Of course, you’ve also got the games you typically tire of quickly and don’t pull out again unless you’ve got company over and are looking to goof off—and Carnival Island is a perfect example. READ MORE

Growing up, Burt Reynolds films were always a guilty pleasure of mine, and few have inspired more “someone ought to make a game outta that movie” chatter than the legendary Cannonball Run series. And while EA didn’t exactly shell out the cash to make an actual licensed product, they did the next best thing and ripped off the core concept, fused it with The Fast and the Furious, and crammed the concept into the 18th entry in the Need for Speed series: The Run. READ MORE

A compelling $39.99 package that includes a complete visual overhaul, 3D support, Kinect voice control, and Halo: Reach multiplayer on classic Halo maps, Anniversary is far from your average HD cash-dash. READ MORE

Assassin’s Creed may well be the greatest videogame history-based epic we’ve ever seen. Each chapter finds a way to add nuance and layers to some of history’s most intriguing moments. Full of rich, vibrant characters outshined only by the detailed re-created and authentic historic cityscapes, Assassin’s Creed has become a favorite of gamers and history buffs everywhere due to its intriguing plot and stellar gameplay. So, how does the fourth chapter in this landmark franchise stand up overall? READ MORE

The game is out, the reviewers have spoken, and it’s clear that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a slam-dunk for RPG fans, but there’s always room for improvement, right? Take a look at our thoughts on what will help take The Elder Scrolls to the next level. READ MORE

You’ve picked up Skyrim and fired up your console—now what? Swords and spells in hand, the crew at EGM reveals 5 key tips that will help you start off your journey with a bang! READ MORE

Another Nintendo mainstay’s joined the 25^th-anniversary club, and he’s got a brand-new game that pays tribute in its own special way: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Featuring classic elements, characters, and enemies from many of the best Zelda games from the past—with plenty of nuances to make it its own standalone title—Skyward Sword’s conceived as a prequel to Ocarina of Time, a title not only considered by many to be the best Zelda game of all time, but also one of the best videogames of all time. Those are some pretty heavy Iron Boots to fill. READ MORE

Just a short time ago, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell released a statement not only confirming that Valve's forums had indeed been hacked, but that, in the process, customer information has also been compromised. READ MORE