Features

Best PC Games of 2012: This article takes a look at the most wanted PC games of 2012, many of which are exclusive. You'll want to clear out some room in your schedule to fit these games in.

Katie Williams writes an analysis of how Skyrim told a wrenching story before the game had even officially begun, and how the creation of character—usually not seen as anything more than a mechanic to allow superficial customization—had colored her perspective on the rest of her gaming experience.

In this article, Brendan Keogh attempts to reconcile his knowledge and experience of Tamriel's history with the events in Skyrim.

Top RPGs of 2012. It's almost the dawn of the new year and new games loom on the horizon. We take a look at the most-wanted RPGs of 2012.

Matthew Stewart delves into the world of New Vegas to write about the science and ethics of Old World Blues.

Anne Lee reflects upon her experiences with Final Fantasy XIII and takes a close look at the game's upcoming sequel.

Rowan Kaiser writes about RPG anxiety with Skyrim, and takes a look at where it comes from.

Uncharted 3 offers a multitude of emergent experiences in multiplayer, thanks to its physics engine and unscripted gameplay.

Wondering what the best Xbox 360 games of 2012 are? We are, too. Here's what the future has in store.

Rowan Kaiser approaches Skyrim with the topic of the game's weather and its capability to engage and immerse us.

Battlefield 3 allows players to truly show off their skills. These Battlefield 3 stunts are both amusing and awesome to watch.

We've compiled a list of the fifteen characters we'd like to see the most in Title Fight, Sony's take on Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

We take a look at some of the finest skillshots Skyrim has to offer.

Jerry Bonner writes about how playing Bioshock ruined the entire first person shooter genre for him, and how the game changed everything.

Skyrim is undeniably beautiful.

Episode 16 has the BGPE crew jibber-jabbering about Skyrim once again! Haven't you guys heard that Skyrim is amazing?

Audiosurf captures how a song feels, not just how it feels. it captures the the mood, the pace, the style. Audiosurf isn't just a game; it's music for deaf people.

Crystal Graziano has a penchant for being a great cosplayer. Here are some of her finest works.

Fails or Wins? I think both.

Some of the best skill-shots come from knife-throwing and knife kills in general, which tend to require a bit more skill and luck.

Some of the best games are also some of the first videogames we fell in love with. Best of all, they're available for free.

Bethesda's latest effort, Skyrim, is overflowing with amusing easter eggs. Here are some of the ones we've discovered so far.

Rowan Kaiser takes a critical look at Deus Ex: Human Revolution and asks what made the original Deus Ex revolutionary, and looks at the reasons that held Human Revolution back.