Game Workers Unite: The Fight To Unionize The Video Game Industry
In 2018, at expos across the world – from San Francisco to Melbourne, Montreal to Seattle, London to Tokyo – the first overt signs of an organized game developer pushback emerged from the shadows.You...
View ArticleDeveloper Top 5 Games Of 2018
2018 was a fantastic year for games and I don't think it's a controversial statement to say that that's entirely thanks to the people who make video games. Games don't suddenly appear from thin air,...
View ArticleHere Are The Most Peculiar Ways To Kill In Hitman 2
Spoiler warning: Major spoilers for Hitman 2 assassinations.The latest release of Hitman really shows off IO Interactive's ability to make a creative murder playground, with Agent 57 pulling no punches...
View ArticleHow Flash Games Changed Video Game History
During the ’90s, the internet slowly grew into a massive web of information that eventually reshaped entire industries. But access to that information was slow – it took nearly 10 minutes to download a...
View ArticleOpinion – Red Dead Redemption II's Sophisticated Narrative Is Rockstar's Best
Spoiler warning: Major spoilers for Red Dead Redemption II are in this article. If you haven't completed the campaign, tread carefully.“You have no idea, Arthur,” Dutch says, his determined and...
View Article6 New Features That Could Make Artifact Friendlier To Newcomers
It’s been nearly a month since Artifact released, and it feels like it’s just getting started. Unlike Dota 2, which went through a couple of years of public beta testing before “properly” releasing,...
View ArticleGame Informer’s Ultimate Super Fun List: Top Trees In Gaming
Ever wonder what are the best trees in gaming? No? Look it’s the holidays and we’re strapped for stories. Let’s just run with this and see what happens.#1 Deku Tree – Why does the Deku tree outrank...
View ArticleHarvest Moon Creator Yasuhiro Wada Talks Theming And Why Japanese Gamers Are...
Yasuhiro Wada has been in the industry for over twenty years, which more than qualifies him as a veteran of video game development. As the creator of Harvest Moon, Wada has always held a "mechanics...
View ArticleBrawlin With Supercell's Brawl Stars
Supercell, the company behind Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, has a new title on the mobile stage just in time for holiday travel. It’s call Brawl Stars, and it’s a lot different than their previous...
View ArticleOur Favorite Moments Of The Year
Game Informer's forthcoming February issue contains list after list of Game of the Year awards. Along with our recommendation of 50 games you should not miss, one of those lists rounds up the top...
View ArticleGreat Picks For Gaming With Family And Friends
The holiday season often brings friends and families together. If you're hoping to keep gaming while spending time with them, here are some great selections for you all to enjoy.Super Smash Bros....
View ArticleShowcasing The Unexpected Beauty Of Rage 2’s Biomes
A lot of wastelands are defined by their greys and browns. We’re fascinated with post-apocalyptic worlds, but we’re tired of looking at them. Thankfully, in recent years, developers have begun to shift...
View ArticleExploring Skater XL's Bag Of Tricks
Today we take a playable tour through upcoming skateboarding title Skater XL from Easy Day Studios. A slice of the game is available via Steam Early Access, with more features such as character...
View ArticleGame Informer's Holiday Yule Log Video
We know the holidays are stressful. Heck, you're probably hiding in the corner of some distant relative's home right now with a mug of eggnog. But don't worry, we're here for you with a relaxing yule...
View ArticleGames To Bring The Family Together (And Tear Them Apart) This Holiday Season
It can be hard to enjoy a game when you’re losing, and if you’re playing games with family and friends this holiday season, there will be losers. Here are the games to get the most out of those...
View ArticleGet In The Spirit With Video Games’ Merriest Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gaming. Time off from work and bad weather outside means plenty of time to boot up and lose yourself in a digital wonderland. If that’s not enough...
View ArticleGame Informer's Ninth Annual Glitchie Awards
Not all of our favorite video game moments in a given year are driven by well-acted cutscenes, amazing gameplay, or emergent sequences that convey the power of interactive entertainment. Sometimes we...
View ArticleWe Discuss Our Time Behind The Wheel In Rage 2
During our Rage 2 cover story trip to Avalanche Studios in Sweden, we got behind the wheel of a tricked-out hot rod then went toe-to-toe against a missile-spewing 18-wheeler in a deadly race across the...
View ArticleThe Origin Of Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate recently launched on Switch with 74 characters, more than 100 stages, and a soundtrack featuring more than 900 songs. Despite the massive scope of the series today, the...
View ArticleOdyssey's RPG Design Revitalized My Love For Assassin's Creed
Assassin’s Creed has always been about truly becoming an assassin, scaling rooftops to enact stealthy kills. It’s taken us all over the world from Egypt to Colonial America, placing us right in the...
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