A retrospective look at the year’s best video games

By November 28, 2011 at 6:52 pm

It seems like nearly every year, we look back and call “this year” one of the best in gaming history.

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Courtesy of Nintendo

‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ a brilliant addition to the storied franchise

By November 20, 2011 at 4:44 pm

“Skyward Sword” captures the sense of adventure and rising up from nothing to become a hero like never before, so get ready to be blown away.

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(Image courtesy of Ubisoft)

‘Assassin’s Creed: Revelations’ more of the same

By November 14, 2011 at 8:46 pm

“Assassin's Creed: Revelations” is the fourth installment of Ubisoft's award-winning franchise. “Revelations” marks an ending for the franchise — and hopefully a new beginning.

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(11.08) Modern Feat

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′ another hit for the popular franchise

By November 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm

Make no mistake about it, “Modern Warfare 3” is the most anticipated game of 2011, but does it live up to the hype?

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(Courtesy of Sony Computer Entertainment)

‘Uncharted 3′ a fantastic, character-driven experience

By October 31, 2011 at 7:11 pm

“Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception” not only meets the high standards the previous titles set, but surpasses them.

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‘Anonymous’ falls flat with boring, confusing plot

By October 28, 2011 at 12:00 am

William Shakespeare's plays have shaped modern storytelling and he is largely considered the greatest playwright to ever live, but what if he was a fraud?

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‘Anonymous’ questions the veracity of Shakespeare’s work

By October 26, 2011 at 6:42 pm

William Shakespeare is the world’s greatest playwright. He wrote almost 40 plays and 150 sonnets, he was a master of nearly every genre and he changed the way the world saw the arts. However, what if it's not true? What if Shakespeare never wrote a word?

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‘Batman: Arkham City’ not just another comic book game

By October 17, 2011 at 7:22 pm

Video games based on already well-established franchises are often seen as cash grabs, but “Batman: Arkham City” is not one of these games. Not only is it one of the best games ever made based on a successful franchise, it is one of the best games released all year.

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