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A high tech upgrade completely refreshes the tired Call of Duty formula.

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Nov 6, 2014

A brave, stylish take on the Civilization formula.

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Oct 26, 2014

An interesting combo of shooting and skateboarding that's sadly buried beneat a grating tone and gross aesthetic.

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Oct 23, 2014

Combat feels good at times, but overall the game is alternately bland and frustrating.

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Oct 23, 2014

Bayonetta 2 represents a master class in over-the-top set pieces, filled with dozens of giatn bosses and absurd situations to test your reflexes.

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The great Civ V experiment continues, and for the most part, it's a success.

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Oct 21, 2014

The Evil Within winds up feeling like an inconsistent rehash of ideas previously executed elsewhere. Its great boss fights aren't enough to justify the tedium and frustration the game puts players through.

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Oct 12, 2014

If you've ever played a Borderlands game, this is mostly more of the same. If not, it's a solid albeit unspectacular shooting and loot-hoarding.

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Oct 7, 2014

Functions equally well as an intense horror game and a heartfelt tribute to the first Alien film.

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Oct 5, 2014

With more personality than ever before and a narrow focus on the new toys, it's the perfect time to play a perfect platformer without being overwhelmed by years of toy releases.

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Oct 3, 2014

Portable Smash Bros. blizz.

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Oct 1, 2014

If you have Watch Dogs... if you like the core gameplay of Watch Dogs... then, yes, but mainly for the co-op.

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An intriguing (though flawed) tale that hits on some powerful themes games rarely explore.

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An inventive and thoroughly enjoyable adventure that honors the legacy of its fiction while simultaneously expanding its boundaries.

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Yes - FIFA 15
Sep 29, 2014

FIFA 15's EPL influence runs deeper than its new matchday presentation; it's also a faster, more attacking game.

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Sep 26, 2014

It's no Ocarina of Time or Link Between Worlds. Hell, it's not really a Zelda game. But if you like Zelda, you finally get a Zelda fan-service game. That's the allure. Wait. You don't like Zelda? What's wrong with you?

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Sep 10, 2014

The Sims 4 is a beautiful new act in EA's popular franchise. Even with its controversial changes and missing features, I've never had this much fun playing with my Sims.

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Yes - Hohokum
Aug 12, 2014

Hohokum is bizarre yet hypnotic. The urge to make sense of what's going on will keep you playing a lot longer than you'd frist expect.

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Aug 5, 2014

It looks like a cute fairy tale, but this is a turn-based game that's thorny with challenge and packed with an incredible number of gameplay secrets.

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Jul 29, 2014

Within the zombie clichés lies a lovely, moving story about a relationship between two desperate people.

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