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Perfect Dark and Its Counter-Operative Mode's Uniqueness | Bullet Points

While co-op is a well-known way of playing games, Perfect Dark may have been the first of its kind with its "Counter-Operative" way to play.

March 26, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Mass Effect's Dialogue Wheel and Its Role In The RPG | Bullet Points

This is how Mass Effect's dialogue wheel plays a pivotal role in the RPG.

March 24, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Halo: Combat Evolved's Arsenal Still Hasn't Been Beat | Bullet Points

Halo has some great weapons, but the Halo Combat Evolved arsenal still hasn't been beaten.

March 23, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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The Intensity Of The Division's Dark Zone Is Special | Bullet Points

The Dark Zone is one of the best parts about The Division, thanks to the intensity it offers.

March 22, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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Hellgate London’s Icon Minigame | Bullet Points

Take a look back at the Icon Minigame in Hellgate London.

March 21, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

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What Pride Had Wrought – Dorian Pavus | Character Select

Our latest deep dive on a character focuses on the mage from Dragon Age: Inquisition: Dorian Pavus.

March 17, 2016 | 01:00 EDT

A man can be seen having his neck stabbed by Corvo
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Dishonored's Toolbox of Death Makes For A Fantastic Action Game | Bullet Point

Dishonored is built as a stealth game, but its combat and ability to cause mayhem make for a far more enjoyable action game.

March 17, 2016 | 11:00 EDT

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Super Mario Sunshine's Tropical Setting Is The Perfect Vacation | Bullet Points

It's rare we get to go on a vacation in a game, but Super Mario Sunshine is one of the best.

March 4, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Pokémon | Game Changers

Our latest feature focuses on one of the most famous franchises in gaming: Pokemon.

February 27, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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Duke Nukem 3D's Level Coherency | Bullet Points

Take a dive into Duke Nukem 3D's level of coherency and why it is fantastic.

February 18, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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How Much Would a Round of Counter-Strike 2 Actually Cost?

How much would a round of Counter-Strike actually cost in real world money? Rutledge spent way too much time figuring that out.

February 5, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Darkest Dungeon and Its Narrator | Bullet Points

Take a deep dive into Darkest Dungeon's Narrator in our latest in-depth feature.

February 4, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Castle Wolfenstein | Game Changers

Our latest feature in Game Changers focuses on Wolfenstein and its long legacy.

January 31, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Soldier of Fortune II's Gore | Bullet Points

Each game has its own special thing to shout about, and for Soldier of Fortune 2 it is the gore.

January 28, 2016 | 11:00 EST

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Fact or Fiction – Psychonauts 2 and FIG

Poring through documents, we've gone over and talked with Game Lawyer Zachary Strebeck regarding the crowdfunding of Psychonauts 2, investments, and FIG.

January 9, 2016 | 05:32 EST

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The Value of Compassion – Squall Leonhart | Character Select

Our latest deep dive on a character focuses on Squall Leonhart.

January 6, 2016 | 01:00 EST

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The Identity of the Idealist – Arcade Gannon | Character Select

Our first deep dive on a character focuses on Arcade Gannon from the Fallout series.

December 17, 2015 | 01:00 EST

A player can be seen fighting a dragon
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Playing Roles: The Psychology of Player Agency

See how valuable player agency is in our Playing Roles feature

December 10, 2015 | 10:00 EST

Battlefront II
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10 years of Star Wars: Battlefront II

Yesterday (November 1, 2015) marked the 10-year anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Battlefront II. Let's take a look at what all ten years brought us.

November 1, 2015 | 10:00 EST

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Super Mario Bros | Game Changers

Take a deep dive into Super Mario Bros. and its origins in our Game Changers series.

September 13, 2015 | 04:00 EDT

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Gun Godz | First Person Saturday

Our latest deep dive focuses on Gun Godz and its place in the FPS genre.

September 5, 2015 | 11:00 EDT

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Backbreaker | Gaming Obscura

Take a dive onto the pitch with Backbreaker in our latest feature.

August 27, 2015 | 10:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: On Tactical-RPGs

Let's dive into Tactical RPGs in our latest feature in our Playing Roles series.

August 21, 2015 | 12:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: The Philosophy of Design

Take a dive into design in our latest Playing Roles feature.

August 7, 2015 | 01:00 EDT

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Crusader of Centy | Gaming Obscura

Our latest feature focuses on Crusader of Centy in our Gaming Obscura series.

July 30, 2015 | 12:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: On Co-op and Multiplayer

Our latest feature in Playing Roles focuses on co-op and multiplayer matches.

July 24, 2015 | 12:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: A Final Fantasy Retrospective

Our latest Playing Roles feature focuses on the legendary Final Fantasy series.

July 12, 2015 | 09:00 EDT

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Heart of the Alien | Gaming Obscura

Get a deep dive into Heart of the Alien in our Gaming Obscura feature.

July 2, 2015 | 01:00 EDT

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Playing Roles: On Choice and Consequence

Take a deep dive into Choices and Consequences in our latest Playing Roles feature.

June 27, 2015 | 11:00 EDT

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Gaming Obscura: Grim Fandango

Gaming Obscura is a series that looks at forgotten or otherwise obscure games you may not remember. This week we kind of cheat a bit, and look at the classic adventure Grim Fandango.

February 5, 2015 | 12:00 EST