I take the beta of Blur for a test spin and see how Bizarre Creations' car combat game matches up in a largely monopolized genre.

It's no secret that Bioshock 2 didn't *need* a sequel. It was a great game, isolated in its narration and its creativity. But after a run-through of the sequel, I'm compelled to re-think what necessitates a sequel, and when tacking on a '2' isn't just a money grab.

Review of Arkham Asylum.

After recently going through a break up, I came upon a surprisingly revelation: I just couldn't enjoy video games anymore.

You'd think after 2 years, the gig would be up for Portal. Stooped beneath solid gameplay mechanics lies a puzzle game that fundamentally holds dear to its quirky, atmospheric kind-of story and its unique premise. Has it grown old?

A review and 7-step guide to enjoying Team Fortress 2 for your first time.

Shortly after building a new PC, the first thing I did was go out and grab the Orange Box. How does Half Life 2 hold up almost 5 years after its initial release?

Current generation games have put an increasingly large focus on online multiplayer, often neglecting the option of split screen altogether. Is the age of online really better?

Mass Effect, in traditional Bioware fashion, is an incredibly solid yet slightly flawed video game. One has to wonder, at this point, if they don't the jump from "great" to "perfect" just because it'd ruin the fun.

A lot of gamers feel that using a guide lessens the meaning of one's achievements in the game -- others use strategy guides and walkthroughs almost religiously. I draw the line where using a guide is okay, and when you're just ruining the fun for yourself.

A review of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for the Nintendo DS.

Perfect Dark XBLA is coming out around the corner and is generating some significant buzz. But there are still a lot of people who don't get the hype around a game that is still almost 10 years old - here's why you should be excited.

JRPG's have seemingly been pinned up against the wall this generation, struggling for relevance. Here's why I still care about JRPG's and why I wish they'd stick around.

Review of Red Faction: Guerrilla for the Xbox 360.

I introduce myself, and muse on the concept of a casually hardcore gamer like myself.