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Way of the Passive Fist Review

By Eric Weiss | March 7, 2018

The retro brawler with a twist is a fresh, fun, and fascinating take on one of gaming's oldest genres.

At E3, Microsoft Makes the Case for 4K Gaming

By Eric Weiss | June 20, 2017

Senior Manager Paul Harris talks about the new Xbox One X and Microsoft's expanding library of games.

Use Your Words Review

By Eric Weiss | April 24, 2017

The new party game is an enjoyable diversion best appreciated with good friends and good beer.

The Shelf Episode 3 – 2017 Game Preview

By The Shelf | January 7, 2017

Our Games Editor and Editor-in-Chief discuss the year ahead in video games with a special guest!

Gears of War 4 Review: Best Served Co-op

By Tyler Hodgkinson | October 12, 2016

Gears of War 4 delivers over-the-top action and proves that the iconic franchise is still relevant today.

Forza Horizon 3 Review

By Tyler Hodgkinson | September 27, 2016

The Australian landscape is the star of Microsoft's thrilling open-world racing simulator.

ReCore Review

By Jorge Figueiredo | September 23, 2016

ReCore is good, but it should have been great. That's what makes it so damn frustrating.

Spartan Fall: Halo Wars 2 Requires a Different Kind of Hero

By Eric Weiss | September 21, 2016

343 Industries Studio Head Dan Ayoub discusses Halo Wars 2, RTS storytelling, and the game's powerful new villain.

Cuphead Proves that Difficult Games Don’t have to Be Frustrating

By Eric Weiss | August 31, 2016

Studio MDHR's Cuphead offers a unique blend of classic animation and retro gaming.

Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Rare’s Sea of Thieves?

By Tyler Hodgkinson | August 4, 2016

Contrary to popular opinion, Rare is still one of the best game developers in the business.

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Xbox One

Way of the Passive Fist Review

At E3, Microsoft Makes the Case for 4K Gaming

Use Your Words Review

The Shelf Episode 3 – 2017 Game Preview

Gears of War 4 Review: Best Served Co-op

Forza Horizon 3 Review

ReCore Review

Spartan Fall: Halo Wars 2 Requires a Different Kind of Hero

Cuphead Proves that Difficult Games Don’t have to Be Frustrating

Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Rare’s Sea of Thieves?

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Highly Logical Episode 015: Point of Light / Thine Own Self