Female game characters have come a long way since the days where Lara Croft and Princess Peach were the only ones flying the feminine flag, and the results are rather awe-inspiring. As developers and the industry as a whole finally realise that girls that play games aren’t a myth, there’s …
Read More »14 game characters we (seriously) fell in love with
Get outta my dreams Video games have grown from clusters of pixels on a black screen to cinematic adventures with lifelike characters voiced by all-star actors. And sometimes, these characters are so well-developed that we find ourselves emotionally drawn to them. In movies, the experience is over so quickly this …
Read More »10 origin story games you didnt know you wanted
Humble beginnings Reimagined origin stories are the new hotness. Tomb Raider, God of War: Ascension, DmC: Devil May Cry, Gears of War: Judgment–they all offer a look into the earlier days of the characters weve already grown attached to, with the opportunity for some retconned lore or nuanced character development. …
Read More »Mass Effect 3s free Extended Cut DLC to extend ending this summer
Stop the petitions and polish off your Mass Effect 3 saves. BioWare and EA have announced the arrival of free DLC that promises to bring clarity and closure for those still miffed by the trilogy’s ending (or lack thereof). Landing this summer, Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will lengthen the …
Read More »Mass Effect 3 multiplayer tips and strategies guide
Welcome to Mass Effect multiplayer Completing missions earns you the credits to unlock new equipment and characters. To answer your most pressing question, yes, you can be a Krogan. You can also be a Drell, a Quarian an Asari, and a plain old human, each race having their own special …
Read More »Mass Effect 3 arriving one week early… from space!
Want to play Mass Effect 3 one week before everyone else? Better pack an umbrella. EA announced it will be attaching physical copies of BioWare’s forthcoming sequel to weather balloons and letting them dropping them from atmospheric heights over densely populated areas in North America and the UK. Jokingly referred …
Read More »Mass Effect 3 demo dropping in January, includes singleplayer and multiplayer (if you buy Battlefield 3)
(opens in new tab) We know what you’re thinking. You finished Mass Effect 2, dropped the controller, and said aloud, “Wow, that was one of the best games I’ve ever played, and I really feel connected to the epic story. And what an ending! But I’m not sure I’m going …
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