I think it’s every geek’s dream to develop superpowers in some way. And so like moths to flame we are drawn to games where we can not only play as our favorite heroes but can craft our own personal character in the universes we have come to enjoy through various forms of media. So as a diehard X-Men fan, I was particularly stoked about the release of ­­X-Men Destiny. But could it live up to my lofty expectations? READ MORE

My friend Todd and I have a little game we play whenever there’s a goal in a real-life soccer match we’re watching: Do we classify it as a “Pro Evo goal” or a “FIFA goal”? There’s a definite difference, you see. Pro Evo goals are beautiful, fluid moments of inspiration that flow seamlessly into the natural course of a match—true-to-life bolts of genius that strike out of nowhere. FIFA goals, on the other hand, look like generic runs into the penalty area, punctuated by shots just past the keeper. So could FIFA finally level the playing field? READ MORE

At one point in my life, I was a master of the Resident Evil series’ legendarily clunky “tank controls”—the esoteric, inverted maneuvers that led many to give up, frustrated, within minutes of getting munched on by their first zombies. But what others found confounding, I found logical at the time; the controls even managed to regularly invade my sleep. But could they stand up to a decade long test of time? READ MORE

It’s always a risky proposition to turn a minigame into its own standalone title—Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D springs to mind. So how would EA and Criterion's Burnout Crash! fare? READ MORE

It's been 6 years since Resident Evil debuted on GameCube. Does this HD facelift stand the test of time? READ MORE

When Codemasters claimed the exclusive rights to the Formula One license for the price of a medium-sized country, expectations were high that the DiRT/GRID publisher would turn around a solid game to please fans. Last year’s F1 2010 was surprisingly good, though not without its faults. Codemasters wasted no time in getting a follow-up ready, but despite the developer diaries touting a vastly improved game, what’s the team really delivered? READ MORE

One of gaming's premiere franchises comes to an epic (no pun intended) conclusion in this thrilling final chapter. We break down the whole of Gears of War 3 right here! READ MORE

New modes, new AI, and a new physics system highlight an old sports franchise. But do they get the job done? Get our full breakdown of NHL 12 here! READ MORE

With Kinect starting to get its second wind, developer Twisted Pixel decides to unleash their first foray into the retail realm on the Kinect. Check out what we thought of The Gunstringer here! READ MORE

WayForward does its damnedest to bring some respectability to the Bloodrayne franchise, but can they wipe the Uwe Boll stank off with some 2-D lovin'? Eric sinks his fangs into their latest to find out. READ MORE

The recent rise in Zombie games has provided more undead options than you can shake a sledgehammer at. So is Techland's open-world thriller Dead Island worth your time? We take a trip to Banoi to to unearth the answers you need. READ MORE

Touted as the freebie if you bought all the other titles in XBLA's Summer of Arcade, Crimson Alliance looks to make a strong showing in the downloadable market. Does it live up to all the hype though? Check out our review to find out! READ MORE

Rise of Nightmares looks to be the first true "adult" adventure for the Kinect, but is hacking and slashing your way through the grotesque an experience worth waiving your arms about for hours on end? Ray gives it and go and gives his verdict inside. READ MORE

THQ's latest entry into the Warhammer 40,000 isn't a bad game, per say, but that doesn't mean it's the next big thing either. So what did we think? Check out the full review and find out! READ MORE

Choose your evolution wisely. READ MORE

Call it a rebuilding year. READ MORE

Remember the family from the debut Dead Island trailer? Well it turns out they do appear in the game but they won't be saying much. READ MORE

The tripped-out Testament “Catch ya later. READ MORE

Strong, silent, and kind of murder-y The problem with low-budget shooters is, no matter how much you do right, you’re still gonna be compared to the Call of Dutys and Battlefields. READ MORE

The sequel to Earth Defense Force 2017, Insect Armageddon once again sees earth up against vicious alien insectoid invaders partnered with giant robots. But unlike that first game, which encompassed the whole of the humans’ struggle against these invaders, this game focuses on the struggle of one fictional city during the invasion. READ MORE