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NHL 14 Review
“Despite innovations that have made it one of the best sports game franchises in history, EA Sports NHL has always played third fiddle to both Madden and FIFA. This is clearly evidenced by the fact that NHL 14, unlike Madden NFL 25 and FIFA 14, isn’t getting a next-gen crossover this year. And while this latest edition in the…
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Madden NFL 25 Review
“It’s incredible to sit back and realize that the Madden NFL franchise has been bringing virtual entertainment to gamers for 25 years. The quintessential football franchise, which began with 1988’s John Madden Football, made that realization an easy one by naming this year’s installment Madden NFL 25. Despite the series’ longevity, one of the constant gripes it…
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Games of the Generation: LA Noire
“Toward the end of this seventh console generation, certain games emerged that dared to question just what makes a video game a video game. Though not as extreme a case as Heavy Rain, LA Noire is without a doubt one of the most notorious examples. The game’s insistence on a more story- and character-focused experience provided gameplay…
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MLG unveils Pro Points as new seeding system
“Major League Gaming has announced and detailed a brand new system for determining seeding and rankings for the eSports organization’s future competitions: MLG Pro Points.” Link: http://www.gamernode.com/mlg-unveils-pro-points-as-new-seeding-system/
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On Being a Survivor: Thoughts on The Last of Us
As many of you lovely gamers are aware, there’s this little game by Naughty Dog called The Last of Us that’s been out for a while and causing one heck of a discussion. The title’s being considered by many for Game of the Year, and the ending is something of a shocker to most —…
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The Evil Within E3 2013 Preview
“In his final role as a game director, Shinji Mikami is aiming to return to his survival horror roots with The Evil Within. The creator of Resident Evil hasn’t directed a title in the genre since Resident Evil 4, and while parts of his latest title show that series’ influence, there are other components that tap further…
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Batman: Arkham Origins E3 2013 Hands-On Preview
“When Warner Bros. Montreal took on the monumental task of continuing the Batman Arkham series, the company stated that it wasn’t planning to radically change anything Rocksteady Games had previously done with their licensed series. The studio claimed it would only add what made sense within the engine and was going to – without a doubt…
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E3 2013: Day 0 Wrap-Up Discussion
“Following a grueling day of pre-show press conferences, the GamerNode editors in attendance at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles – plus one long-distance guest – sat down to discuss the day’s events, announcements, and revelations to befall the gaming world.” Link: http://www.gamernode.com/e3-2013-day-0-wrap-up-discussion/
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Dubstep, Humor, and Absurdity: Saints Row IV E3 2013 Interview with Brandon Bray, Audio Director
“In the waning, final minutes of E3 2013, I got to sit down with Volition’s Brandon Bray, audio director for Saints Row IV. During the interview, Brandon and I discussed the game’s reception at the show, its over-the-top humor, the history of the dubstep gun, and more.” Link: http://www.gamernode.com/dubstep-humor-and-absurdity-saints-row-iv-e3-2013-interview-with-brandon-bray-audio-director/
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