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So ‘Diablo III’ apparently drove our writer insane

The PlayStation 3 version of Diablo 3 proves to be brilliantly immediate, feeling like it was meant for the speed and maneuverability of a controller all along.

‘DuckTales Remastered’ preview: Mostly woo-oo

Capcom brings yet another gussied up level from DuckTales Remastered to E3 2013 and the game is shaping up nicely, even if it's lost some of its old school style.

‘DayZ’ preview: The great hope of zombie games shambles to life as a standalone

DayZ, the new zombie survival simulator based on the popular ArmA 2 mod from 2012, came to E3 2013 in a rough early build, but even now the game shows promise.

‘Lords of the Fallen’ promises an interesting tomorrow

Do we really need another dark fantasy action RPG? Yes we do, according to City Interactive, and their game Lords of the Fallen makes a compelling case.

‘Pro Evolution Soccer 2014’ preview: Konami passes on the easy goal and focuses on the long game

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 makes the jump to the Fox Engine, the new tech powering Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The new gear doesn't seem to be enough to topple FIFA Soccer.

‘Super Mario 3D World’ preview: Princess Peach rejoins the party

Super Mario 3D World seeks to save the Nintendo Wii U in the same way that Super Mario 3D Land rescued the Nintendo 3DS.

‘Pac-man and the Ghostly Adventures’ preview: Wakka wakka wakka

Pac-man returned to form in Pac-man Championship, but now Namco's getting experimental again with the 3D platformer 'Pac-man and the Ghostly Adventures.'

Hands-on with ‘World of Tanks’ as it assaults the Xbox 360

‘Murdered: Soul Suspect’ preview: Square sends off PS3 and 360 with a stylish mystery

Airtight Games and Square-Enix have been plugging away on horror noir 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' for years now, and the 2014 game is looking promising indeed.
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‘Dead Rising 3’ preview: Capcom’s once-cartoony zombie survival game gets gritty

‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ offers a putrid waft of fresh air

After saving 'South Park: The Stick of Truth' from an uncertain future following the collapse of THQ, Ubisoft has stepped in to help polish the game.

A closer look at ‘Thief,’ the classic reborn

Eidos Montreal is resurrecting yet another classic action role-playing game in Thief for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Steampunk burglar Garret impresses.

Hands-on with ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds’: A familiar world reinvented

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a direct sequel to the legendary Super Nintendo game A Link to the Past, but despite a similar look it's very different.

Hands-on with ‘Bayonetta 2’: Conditioner goes a long, long way

The sexy witch covered with guns named Bayonetta may not be the hero Nintendo's Wii U needs, but she's certainly the one it deserves. We go hands-on at E3 2013.

‘Dark Souls II’ hands-on preview

We went hands on with From Software’s Dark Souls II, the sequel to one of the most difficult games in recent years. And we’re happy to report we died a lot.
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E3 2013 preview: 10 games we’re dying to see more of

The Elder Scrolls Online: All the obsessive fun of ‘Skyrim,’ but now with friends!

‘Metal Gear Solid V’ brings in Kiefer Sutherland as Snake

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E3 2013 preview: Sony and Microsoft cross swords, Nintendo scrambles for a 1-up

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Naughty Dog sticking with current gen engine for next gen games

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‘After Earth’ review: A father and son battle predictability in the future

‘The Last of Us’ preview: Survival of the fastest

Deadpool game makes sweet, beautiful music with Nolan North and Daniel Way

We find plenty to enjoy in Deadpool's beat 'em up gameplay, sharp writing from Daniel Way, and blisteringly funny voice acting from Nolan North.

Splinter Cell multiplayer brings back “Spies vs Mercs” with a twist, and extends the co-op

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Preview: GTA V’s ambitious scope is more Sopranos than Scarface

Rockstar North steps up its game in Grand Theft Auto V, with a vast assortment of new customization features and a fresh approach to storytelling.

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‘Star Trek’ the game review: Boldly going where no one should go

Digital Extremes and Namco Bandai have teamed with Paramount to offer a movie tie-in game that redefines what games based on movies can be. They have failed.

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‘Oblivion’ review: Smart sci-fi by committee

Filmmaker Joseph Kosinksi demonstrates his knack for storytelling in what is ultimately unraveled by an ever-present push to lure in wider audiences.

‘Armored Core: Verdict Day’ preview: Building a better bot with a little help from your imaginary friends

Armored Core: Verdict Day is the second game after the end of the series' hiatus, and the game of giant robot customization and warfare is more confusing than ever.

‘Dark Souls II’ preview: You will die in several new, and very pretty ways

Director Yui Tanemura guided Digital Trends through a short demo of Dark Souls II and discussed how he wants players to enjoy dying again and again.
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Review: SyFy’s game-infused ‘Defiance’ TV series falls short of its revolutionary potential

Defiance introduces a new world steeped in potential. It just needs to get out of its own way and take a few chances to exploit the originality.
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‘Evil Dead’ review: Look past the gore, and you’ll find nothing at all

Once you get past the gore, and the gore, and the gore, the 2013 remake of Evil Dead is a parody of horror movies that doesn’t quite get the joke.