The Best (and Worst) of GamePro Magazine: Issues 1 and 2

The Best (and Worst) of GamePro Magazine: Issues 1 and 2

Twenty-two years ago a magazine was born. It wasn't very good.

Mass Effect 3 Romance: With Great Player Choice Comes Great Player Responsibility

Mass Effect 3 Romance: With Great Player Choice Comes Great Player Responsibility

Worried that Mass Effect 3's new romance options will derail Shepard? Contributor Scott Nichols explains why it's up to you to keep that from happening.

Wild Abandon: Going Grassroots with Game Preservation

Wild Abandon: Going Grassroots with Game Preservation

Is PC "abandonware" just piracy, or does it have real value? We look at the merits of distributing old, neglected games for free.

Shadows of the Damned: Impressions

Shadows of the Damned: Impressions

VIDEO: GamePro editors give their impressions on Shadows of the Damned, which apparently has more knob jokes than the Anthony Weiner scandal.

Miyamoto Dicusses Zelda and the Internet Browser Power of Wii U

Miyamoto Dicusses Zelda and the Internet Browser Power of Wii U

Zelda coming to Wii U isn't surprising, but Miyamoto's thoughts on using the Wii U as a central hub for entertainment on your TV already sound like too little, too late.

F.E.A.R. 3 Review

F.E.A.R. 3 Review

This spine-tingling threequel's blood-spattered scenery and gripping campaign make it one of 2011's most enjoyable shooters.

Shadows of the Damned Review

Shadows of the Damned Review

This spooky, stylish shoot-'em-up from Grashopper Manufacture is an off-the-wall blast, even if it's a bit rough around the edges.

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Dancing Eyes

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Dancing Eyes

It's getting a remake, and it's been getting some attention online, but just what the heck is Namco's suggestive clothes-shattering game REALLY about?

Cult of Playability: Celebrating Two Centuries of Underdog Games

Cult of Playability: Celebrating Two Centuries of Underdog Games

We take a look at games from the '90s to the 2000s that defied the odds and lived on as diamonds in the rough.

The Other Side of Japanese Gaming News

The Other Side of Japanese Gaming News

Final Fantasy VII 's lost scene; what Japanese women think of gamers, and more! Contributor Richard Eisenbeis has a look at the other side of Japanese gaming news.

Street Fighter's Future

Street Fighter's Future

We go one-on-one with Yoshinori Ono about working with Tekken, the revival of Third Strike, and remaking the original 1987 Street Fighter arcade game.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Review

Dark of the Moon isn't as good as previous Transformers console games, but High Moon Studios nonetheless delivers a solid addition to the Michael Bay explosion-thon franchise.

Trenched Review

Trenched Review

A new downloadable XBLA title from Double Fine that throws in enough weaponry, hardware, and multiplayer shenanigans to make even desktop tower defense fun again.

Halo CE Anniversary to Support Kinect

Halo CE Anniversary to Support Kinect

Microsoft Game Studios' Phil Spencer has confirmed that the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved remake will feature Kinect support.

Is Apple Making a New Videogame Console?

Is Apple Making a New Videogame Console?

With mobile success already under its belt, we consider Apple's next move and why it will probably change the way you play at home...forever.

The Five Strangest Families in Gaming (and their Patriarchs)

The Five Strangest Families in Gaming (and their Patriarchs)

We celebrate Father's Day by taking a look at the strange families of some of the most celebrated characters in gaming, and uncover a darker side to Mega Man's Dr. Light.

E3 Analysis: Was it the final show of this generation?

E3 Analysis: Was it the final show of this generation?

VIDEO: The GamePro team discuss the impact this year's E3 will have on gaming - and what you might expect to see in the future.

Top 10 Video Game Father Figures

Top 10 Video Game Father Figures

Father's Day is just around the corner, so make sure your old man feels appreciated this weekend. If these video game dads were real, they'd probably win Father of the Year.

The Week in Hacking

The Week in Hacking

This week has seen an inordinately huge amount of hacker activity. Here's a summary of what's been going on.

9 Not-So-Known Facts About Zelda: Ocarina of Time

9 Not-So-Known Facts About Zelda: Ocarina of Time

What do Mario and Fox McCloud have to do with the first 3D Zelda? And was it really going to be first-person? We give you nine quick bits on Ocarina's secret history.

Gallery: Strolling Through E3's Retro Game Museum

Gallery: Strolling Through E3's Retro Game Museum

A favorite of E3s past returned for this year's show -- we have lots of photos of all the retro rarities and oddities on the floor!

Ocarina of Time 3D Review

Ocarina of Time 3D Review

This much-needed update of Nintendo's N64 magnum opus is easily the best game available on the Nintendo 3DS today.

One Last Thought: Is E3 2011 This Generation's Endgame?

One Last Thought: Is E3 2011 This Generation's Endgame?

A final wave of sequels and the Wii U all seem to herald the next generation in gaming. Did E3 2011 mark the beginning of the end of the current console cycle?

5 Female Leads That Deserve More Acclaim

5 Female Leads That Deserve More Acclaim

Jane Shepard is being put out in front of Mass Effect 3 for the first time, and in recognition, we look at a few more notable female heroes of recent years.

E3 2011: Unresolved Mysteries

E3 2011: Unresolved Mysteries

While E3 revealed much to the world, the GamePro staff takes their best stab at answering the lingering questions of E3.

Download Docket's Great Big PlayStation Store Catch-Up Guide

Download Docket's Great Big PlayStation Store Catch-Up Guide

Our weekly look at XBL Arcade and PSN games goes big this week with the word on all the PlayStation Store games we missed just before and during E3 week.

The Evolution of E3: A Decade in Games

The Evolution of E3: A Decade in Games

For your viewing pleasure, we've put together a rough outline of the notable games, tech, and genres present at the last ten shows.

Wii U: Interview

Wii U: Interview

VIDEO: We get our hands on the Wii U and talk to one of the developers about its new functions, controller, and how this will change the way developers make their games.

E3 2011: Should E3 be open to the public?

E3 2011: Should E3 be open to the public?

GamePro Executive Editor Justin Haywald and Senior Associate Editor Chris Holt debate the merits of opening up E3 to the public.

Hack of the Day: BioWare's Forums

Hack of the Day: BioWare's Forums

Another day, another hack. This time 18,000 EA accounts have been compromised via BioWare's old Neverwinter Nights forums.

The King is Dead, Hail to the King: Duke Nukem Forever's Long Road to Retail

The King is Dead, Hail to the King: Duke Nukem Forever's Long Road to Retail

Duke Nukem Forever's 15-year odyssey is over. The GamePro Staff takes a look back at its long, strange development cycle, and remembers some of their own milestones along the way.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - E3 Interview

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - E3 Interview

VIDEO: We talk with the game director of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim about level design, character classes, and lots of dragons.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations - E3 Demo

Assassin's Creed: Revelations - E3 Demo

Escape the ancient city of Constantinople using new weapons and calling upon new allies in this E3 demo for Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

Editorial: Duke Nukem's

Editorial: Duke Nukem's "Unfair Coverage" and the Power of the Press

In the wake of the Duke Nukem tweeting incident, Kat Bailey explains how the gaming press has the power to break free of a PR firm's marketing message.

Video: Duke Nukem Forever Impressions

Video: Duke Nukem Forever Impressions

We play through the first level of Duke Nukem Forever and give our impressions (however serious) of this long-awaited game.

What is Bungie Aerospace?

What is Bungie Aerospace?

The developer behind Halo promises to give full details on their next project during a Halo fan event running from June 23 to July 7.

Child of Eden Review

Child of Eden Review

Q Entertainment's latest tranceadelic odyssey may be considered the second coming of Rez, but there's a duality in that.

Alice: Madness Returns Review

Alice: Madness Returns Review

Inspired art design and a rich, twisted world carry Spicy Horse's Alice, but awkward pacing and repetitive gameplay keep it from soaring.

Duke Nukem Forever Review

Duke Nukem Forever Review

Duke's comeback may underwhelm older fans, and mystify newer generations of gamers who are used to a certain level of quality in their shooters.

E3 2011: GamePro's Best of E3 Awards

E3 2011: GamePro's Best of E3 Awards

We can't call a show completely done until we hand out some awards -- Here are our winners for the best of E3 2011!

How Dana White and the UFC Won E3 for Microsoft

How Dana White and the UFC Won E3 for Microsoft

McKinley looks back at the Microsoft E3 2011 press conference and argues that UFC on Xbox Live will be an unexpected difference maker in the ongoing console war.

iOS Game of the Day: Bumpy Road

iOS Game of the Day: Bumpy Road

While the content is a bit thin, Bumpy Road is heart-felt and aesthetically pleasing. Providing plenty of emotional weight and some replay value, it might justify its $3 price tag.

The Sims 3: Generations Review

The Sims 3: Generations Review

Generations isn't the most glitzy expansion pack The Sims 3 has seen, but fans of the series will appreciate the deeper experience it offers.

Missing in Action at E3 2011

Missing in Action at E3 2011

A number of notable names stood us up at E3 2011. Here's a look at the games and companies we think should have been there.

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babe Boogaloo!

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babe Boogaloo!

Burned out from E3 2011 already? We're back to pick your spirits up with our last booth babe photo gallery of the show -- it's been a fun ride!

E3 2011: What We Hated

E3 2011: What We Hated

We’ve spent most of the week raving about what we’ve seen. Now it’s time to share with you what made us groan at E3 2011.

E3 2011: Our 5 Best Things of the Show

E3 2011: Our 5 Best Things of the Show

E3 2011 has closed its doors, but we're not done talking about it! After checking out dozens of games, GamePro's editors sound off on their five favorite things of the show.

GamePro Weekly: E3 Wrap-up and highlights!

GamePro Weekly: E3 Wrap-up and highlights!

In the latest GamePro Weekly, Kat Bailey talks about the highlights of E3 2011. How did Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo do this year? And where the heck were Last Story and Xenoblade?

E3 2011: MWF3: Spec Ops Survival is astounding

E3 2011: MWF3: Spec Ops Survival is astounding

We play Modern Warfare 3's new version of Spec Ops, an endless survival mode that's far deeper than just Black Ops' "zombies" mode sans zombies.

E3 2011: Halo Anniversary Can Go Back in Time with the Push of a Button

E3 2011: Halo Anniversary Can Go Back in Time with the Push of a Button

Bungie's star franchise is far from finished, as 343 Industries walks us through the changes they've made to Halo -- and the things that stayed exactly the same.

Booth Babes: E3 2011

Booth Babes: E3 2011

VIDEO: Get a look at all the lovely booth babes that completely distracted us from all the great games at E3 2001.

E3 2011: Is BioShock Infinite Coming to Wii U?

E3 2011: Is BioShock Infinite Coming to Wii U?

Irrational Games' Ken Levine has made the rounds at E3, talking at a number of press briefings. He talked to GamePro, too, about the Wii U, casual games, and BioShock: Infinite.

E3 2011: A Night With Catwoman in Arkham City: Latex, Whips, and Groin-Crushing Cat-Fu

E3 2011: A Night With Catwoman in Arkham City: Latex, Whips, and Groin-Crushing Cat-Fu

Rocksteady Studios shows us a night on the town in Batman: Arkham City with none other than Catwoman. Rowr.

E3 2011: NeverDead lets you play as a severed head

E3 2011: NeverDead lets you play as a severed head

Ridiculous? Sure, but Konami's over-the-top action horror romp -- in which losing your limbs is a key part of the experience -- is one of the most fun video games at E3 2011.

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babes Bonanza!

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babes Bonanza!

We went to the E3 South Hall to check out some more games, but somehow got sidetracked by more of the lovely booth babes on the show floor. Oh, DARN.

E3 2011: Ubisoft Offers a Glimpse of Wii U Controller's Possibilities

E3 2011: Ubisoft Offers a Glimpse of Wii U Controller's Possibilities

Interactive maps; first-person shooters with gyroscopic controls and wild new multiplayer modes are just a few possibilities on the table according to Ubisoft.

E3 2011: First Wii U Exclusive FPS is Ubisoft's Killer Freaks From Outer Space

E3 2011: First Wii U Exclusive FPS is Ubisoft's Killer Freaks From Outer Space

Comic FPS starring a British redneck will feature gyroscopic controls, touchscreen-driven multiplayer and aliens that look suspiciously like Rabbids.

Born and Bread at E3 2011

Born and Bread at E3 2011

Sammy Wich, the official GamePro sandwich, is enjoying his first ever E3. Lettuce show you a few pictures of Sam's exciting adventure through the E3 showroom floor!

Day Two: E3 2011

Day Two: E3 2011

GamePro editors battle the crowds and find their favorite games on the show floor in Day 2 of E3 2011.

Fear and Loathing at E3 2011: Day 3

Fear and Loathing at E3 2011: Day 3

For GamePro's gonzo journalist-aspirant Chris Holt, Nintendo is a drug that he's trying to quit

E3 2011: Zelda's Swordplay Is More Tactical Than Ever

E3 2011: Zelda's Swordplay Is More Tactical Than Ever

You can't just wave your Wii Remote around to score hits with your sword in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Kat Bailey explains why.

E3 2011: Twisted Metal Raises Christmastime Hell in NYC

E3 2011: Twisted Metal Raises Christmastime Hell in NYC

Sweet Tooth and friends turn The Big Apple into a violent playground, letting you trash department stores and have fun with nukes.

E3 2011: Why We're Worried about Super Mario 3D

E3 2011: Why We're Worried about Super Mario 3D

Mario games are known for their tight controls and excellent use of camera angles. But this might not be the case with Mario's 3DS debut.

E3 2011: Dragonfire and Troll Trouble in Skyrim

E3 2011: Dragonfire and Troll Trouble in Skyrim

We take a tour of the frigid mountains of The Elder Scrolls V...and things heat up when a couple of dragons show up.

E3 2011: Scenes from Day Two

E3 2011: Scenes from Day Two

It's E3 day two! GamePro staffer McKinley Noble wades into the hot, smelly masses of humanity on the show floor to bring the day so far in pictures.

Day One Review: E3 2011

Day One Review: E3 2011

VIDEO: We talk all the good and bad about the Wii U and discuss our favorite games we previewed on Day One of E3 2011.

E3 2011: Even Bongs Can Be Deadly in Hitman: Absolution

E3 2011: Even Bongs Can Be Deadly in Hitman: Absolution

In the hands of bald badass Agent 47, anything can become a lethal weapon. Absolution refines Hitman's formula and delves deeper into the story.

E3 2011: Tomb Raider Meets Batman and Uncharted

E3 2011: Tomb Raider Meets Batman and Uncharted

Lara's (latest) reboot takes in the lessons of Assassin's Creed, Batman, and Uncharted while maintaining its Tomb Raider character.

E3 2011: Sonic Generations a Celebration of Classic Sonic

E3 2011: Sonic Generations a Celebration of Classic Sonic

Sega's revisiting (and revamping) Sonic's classic gameplay and stages for their mascot's 20th anniversary.

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babes in Bunches!

E3 in Pictures: Booth Babes in Bunches!

Sure, we love games, but E3 would be nothing without the booth babes that give the show its yearly dash of beauty. Hey! Are you even reading this?

E3 2011: Pikmin Confirmed For Wii U

E3 2011: Pikmin Confirmed For Wii U

Shigeru Miyamoto confirms that Pikmin is under development for Wii U, and that it might be out sooner than you think.

E3 2011: So is the Wii Finished?

E3 2011: So is the Wii Finished?

Is the Wii finished? Shigeru Miyamoto says Skyward Sword might be one of the last titles Nintendo develops for the platform.

Fear and Loathing at E3: Day 2

Fear and Loathing at E3: Day 2

GamePro's Chris Holt turns his gonzo-journalism leanings to Monday's press briefings. It's not pretty.

E3 2011: Changes in Store for Battlefield 3's Multiplayer

E3 2011: Changes in Store for Battlefield 3's Multiplayer

Tom Price checks out the game's multiplayer and tells us about some differences between the highly anticipated upcoming game and its previous installments.

E3 2011: Fable: The Journey Isn't on Rails (That Much)

E3 2011: Fable: The Journey Isn't on Rails (That Much)

Fable creator Peter Molyneux insists his new adventure in Albion isn't on railes. Will Herring takes a look to see if Molyneux's statement is accurate.

E3 2011: Mario Kart 3DS May yet Refresh the Franchise

E3 2011: Mario Kart 3DS May yet Refresh the Franchise

After a disappointing outing on the Wii, hang gliders and submarine propellers add a new and interesting dimension to this surprisingly polished racer.

E3 2011: Is the Wii U a Next-Gen Winner?

E3 2011: Is the Wii U a Next-Gen Winner?

The Wii U looks like a cool, innovative piece of tech. But we said the same about the Wii. Does the Wii U have the oomph to be more than its predecessor?

E3 2011: What is the Wii U?

E3 2011: What is the Wii U?

Still confused about what, exactly, the Wii U is? Justin Haywald gives it a spin and tells you what it is -- and isn't.

E3 2011: Nintendo Press Briefing Roundup

E3 2011: Nintendo Press Briefing Roundup

"Project Cafe" is Wii U. Third-parties are jumping on it. The 3DS has some of its biggest names coming out soon. Check out all of the news from Nintendo's 2011 E3 presentation.

E3 in Pictures, Day Zero: Calm Before the Storm

E3 in Pictures, Day Zero: Calm Before the Storm

E3 2011 is under way, but most of the convention is still under wraps. Here's some early photos of the currently sparse LA Convention Center area.

Day Zero: E3 2011

Day Zero: E3 2011

VIDEO: GamePro editors give their impressions on the press conferences at E3 2011.

The Good and Bad of E3 Day 0

The Good and Bad of E3 Day 0

More Kinect games, a $249.99 PlayStation Vita and Battlefield. We highlight the good (and bad) of E3 so far!

E3 in Pictures, Day Zero: Wish You Were Here!

E3 in Pictures, Day Zero: Wish You Were Here!

It's press conference day at E3 2011, and we're reporting straight from the Los Angeles Convention Center. Here's some pics from the GamePro War Room!

E3 2011: Sony Press Briefing Roundup

E3 2011: Sony Press Briefing Roundup

Sony showed off more of Uncharted 3, its new 3D display, and dubbed the NGP the "Vita." And Sony apologized for the PSN outage. Check out all the E3 happenings here.

E3 2011: PlayStation NGP Is the Vita

E3 2011: PlayStation NGP Is the Vita

Sony's next portable is the Vita. It comes in two models, a $249 Wi-Fi version, and a $299 3G/Wi-Fi model. Both are available this holiday.

E3 2011: Ubisoft Press Briefing Roundup

E3 2011: Ubisoft Press Briefing Roundup

We learned more about Assassin's Creed: Revelations during Ubisoft's presentation. Also: News on Rayman: Origins, Far Cry 3, and TrackMania.

Battlefield 3: E3 Trailers

Battlefield 3: E3 Trailers

VIDEO: Play through a new level of FPS realism with better graphics, audio, and destruction capabilities in Battlefield 3.

E3 2011: EA Press Briefing Wrap-Up

E3 2011: EA Press Briefing Wrap-Up

Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3 dominated EA's presentation, but other games, such as Need for Speed: Run, Kingdom of Alamur, and the new IP OverStrike also made impressions.

Modern Warfare 3: E3 Conference Gameplay

Modern Warfare 3: E3 Conference Gameplay

VIDEO: Get a look at the much anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 filmed at Microsoft's press conference at E3 2011.

E3 2011: EA Press Briefing and Liveblog

E3 2011: EA Press Briefing and Liveblog

Watch EA's E3 2011 press briefing right here, with plenty of commentary from the GamePro staff.

Mass Effect 3 Dated

Mass Effect 3 Dated

Mass Effect 3 is coming out March 16, 2012 -- be ready to save the Earth!

E3 2011: Microsoft Press Briefing Wrap-Up

E3 2011: Microsoft Press Briefing Wrap-Up

The announcement of Halo 4 was the highlight of Microsoft's E3 2011 press briefing. But the company showed off plenty of other things as well, including a bevy of Kinect titles.

E3 2011: Halo 4 Is the Dawn of a New Trilogy

E3 2011: Halo 4 Is the Dawn of a New Trilogy

Microsoft closes its E3 2011 press briefing with a tease of Halo 4, the first of what appears to be three new games with Master Chief. Watch the teaser trailer here.

E3 2011: Microsoft Press Briefing and Liveblog

E3 2011: Microsoft Press Briefing and Liveblog

Is Halo 4 real? Is Microsoft working on a new console? Follow the press briefing--and our liveblog--here.

Fear and Loathing at E3 2011

Fear and Loathing at E3 2011

GamePro staffer Chris Holt channels his fondness for gonzo journalism into an analytical look at the calm before this year's E3.

Tomb Raider: E3 Interview

Tomb Raider: E3 Interview

VIDEO: We check out the reboot of Tomb Raider and talk about what it takes to re-imagine the iconic character of Lara Croft.

Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition Review

Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition Review

A budget price and a comprehensive list of updates may not impress casual gamers, but Arcade Edition still has plenty of additions that hardcore fans will want to snatch up.

E3 at Night: Pre-Press Conference Rumor Mill

E3 at Night: Pre-Press Conference Rumor Mill

With E3 2011 kicking off later this morning, we're here to tuck you in tonight with some last-minute rumors from all around the Internet.

E3 Rumor: Xbox LIVE Launching Diamond Service

E3 Rumor: Xbox LIVE Launching Diamond Service

With less than a day until E3 2011 kicks off, rumors have surfaced that an Xbox LIVE Diamond service will be announced at Microsoft's press conference.

GamePro Weekly: This Week in Gaming News, Opinions, Quotes, and Tweets

GamePro Weekly: This Week in Gaming News, Opinions, Quotes, and Tweets

In our new weekly round-up of news, opinions, quotes and tweets from around the industry, Kat Bailey offers her take on next week's E3 press conferences and more!

The E3 Games We're Dying to See

The E3 Games We're Dying to See

We're running for our lives to get to E3 just to check out the games we can't wait to play. Watch the GamePro staff introduce the trailers of their personal big games at the show.

GamePro Editors Sound Off: E3 Trailers Roundup

GamePro Editors Sound Off: E3 Trailers Roundup

With E3 on the horizon, there's a slew of new trailers to generate buzz about big upcoming games. We give our perspectives on the latest trailers for some of the E3 lineup.

The Biggest Rumors of E3 2011

The Biggest Rumors of E3 2011

We have plenty of hard facts, but the biggest fun of E3 is trying to figure out what the surprise announcements will be. PS4? Fable 4? Here are our best guesses.

The 10 Best DSiWare Games

The 10 Best DSiWare Games

As selected by the GamePro staff, here's a comprehensive look at 10 of the best video games available on Nintendo's DSiWare service.

GamePro's Most Anticipated Games and Moments of E3 2011

GamePro's Most Anticipated Games and Moments of E3 2011

What do you want from E3? GamePro staff members give their predictions and wishes for the games/announcements/assuredly epic press conferences at the show.

What Do Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo Have to Prove at E3?

What Do Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo Have to Prove at E3?

Big reveals put the pressure on Nintendo and Sony, while Microsoft can (probably) stay the course. But all three will have something to prove going into the show.

Attend E3 from the Comfort of Your Chair with E3Insider.com

Attend E3 from the Comfort of Your Chair with E3Insider.com

Looking for the latest E3 info in real time? Be sure to check out E3Insider.com, the "virtual event experience" that provides you with all the hottest E3 news.

Report Confirms Touch-Screen Controller for Wii 2

Report Confirms Touch-Screen Controller for Wii 2

A report by Nikkei has confirmed the speculation that the Wii's successor will feature a touch-screen device as its controller.

Tomb Raider: Survivor Trailer

Tomb Raider: Survivor Trailer

VIDEO: Lara Croft returns, this time as her younger self and discovering what it means to be a survivor and fighter in Tomb Raider.

Konami Pre-E3 Event Round-up: HD Collections, Kojima's New Game and

Konami Pre-E3 Event Round-up: HD Collections, Kojima's New Game and "Transfarring"

Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders HD collections have been confirmed, but what the heck is "Transfarring?"

Red Faction: Armageddon Review

Red Faction: Armageddon Review

This return to the Red Faction's destructible Martian colony replaces the open-world fun of Guerrilla with a linear, run-and-gun treadmill.

Roleplayers' Realm VI: Is The Witcher 2 Already the Best RPG of the Year?

Roleplayers' Realm VI: Is The Witcher 2 Already the Best RPG of the Year?

Kat, Jason and special guest Kevin VanOrd settle in to discuss what some are already calling the best RPG of the year. Also: Pandora's Tower & Final Fantasy XIII-2 discussion!

7 Questions About Arkham City Answered

7 Questions About Arkham City Answered

GamePro staffer Tom Price answers a few of our burning queries about the Caped Crusader's latest (and potentially greatest) outing.

Devil's Third Behind the Scenes

Devil's Third Behind the Scenes

VIDEO: THQ takes us behind the scenes at Valhalla studios to see what outspoken video game designer Tomonobu Itagaki is up to.

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion Review

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion Review

Although it's hampered by sloppy hit detection and awkward controls, Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion is a fun, interesting brawler that 3DS owners should check out.

Duke Nukem Forever: Launch Trailer

Duke Nukem Forever: Launch Trailer

VIDEO: Your favorite crass, over-the-top, stripper-loving hero is finally back in Duke Nukem Forever.

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Mirai Ninja

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Mirai Ninja

It's a ninja game, with a ninja from the future, who does ninja-type things. Not the most exciting game, but Mirai Ninja has its charm. Learn more in this week's AGTTF.

Nintendo's 3DS Excitebike Is -- and Isn't -- Just the NES Game

Nintendo's 3DS Excitebike Is -- and Isn't -- Just the NES Game

Yes, it's awfully familiar, but Excitebike has received a refreshing 3DS remake for the launch of Nintendo's eShop. Our impressions within!

Meet StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm's New Look Kerrigan (Plus: Lots More Flavors of Zergling)

Meet StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm's New Look Kerrigan (Plus: Lots More Flavors of Zergling)

We get our hands on Kerrigan's new powers, wield a gross of banelings, and reveal all new units in the upcoming add-on for Starcraft II

InFamous 2 Review

InFamous 2 Review

While some technical and design choices make InFamous 2 a bit of a disappointment, some great set pieces, fun powers, and memorable battles still make for an enjoyable ride.

L.A. Noire: Rockstar Pass

L.A. Noire: Rockstar Pass

VIDEO: Download the Rockstar Pass to get access to all L.A. Noire add-on content.

Deus Ex - E3 2011 Trailer

Deus Ex - E3 2011 Trailer

VIDEO: An important discovery unravels an intricate web of corruption in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

The Best Multiplayer Games to Play on a Single iPad

The Best Multiplayer Games to Play on a Single iPad

These games are some of the best choices for those who want to share a gaming experience with friends, even if you only have a single iPad on hand.

12 Gaming Mainstays Now Rendered Irrelevant

12 Gaming Mainstays Now Rendered Irrelevant

Turbo controllers? Hint lines? Four-player adapters? Manuals?! We explore where these and other once-standard parts of video gaming have gone.

Gears of War 3: Warpigs Trailer

Gears of War 3: Warpigs Trailer

VIDEO: Join Marcus Fenix and his brothers-in-arms to wage a desperate two-front war against the Locust and Lambent menace to save humanity in Gears of War 3.

DogFighter Review

DogFighter Review

This multiplayer-minded aerial combat title from indie developer Dark Water Studios is a fast-paced blast.

Official Details on Call of Duty Elite's Pay-to-Play Subscription

Official Details on Call of Duty Elite's Pay-to-Play Subscription

Activision finally reveals its plans to monetize Call of Duty’s online presence. Will gamers think it’s worth it?

Overthinking It: L.A. Noire

Overthinking It: L.A. Noire

Chris Holt takes on the persona of a real, hard-boiled detective to bring L.A. Noire's protagonist down a notch. Yes, he's probably overthinking this.

GamePro's Week of Dragon Quest!

GamePro's Week of Dragon Quest!

The Week of Dragon Quest is complete! Check out all the articles, videos and podcasts celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary here!

GamePro's Viral Video Round-Up: Week of May 27

GamePro's Viral Video Round-Up: Week of May 27

This week, Mortal Kombat on accordion, Zelda music through a Tesla coil, mouthing bad voice acting, Mizuguchi talks, and so do Portal turrets. Plus: nudity!

Why Does Dragon Quest Endure? Just Look Toward Final Fantasy IX

Why Does Dragon Quest Endure? Just Look Toward Final Fantasy IX

We conclude our Week of Dragon Quest by showing how the franchise's unlikely intersection with another Japanese RPG pillar in the summer of 2000 shows why the series endures.

RolePlayers' Realm: Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Edition

RolePlayers' Realm: Dragon Quest 25th Anniversary Edition

Special guest Tim Rogers joins Kat, Justin and Ray to discuss Dragon Quest's rich history as our celebration of the 25th anniversary continues!

Download Docket - Week of May 23, 2011

Download Docket - Week of May 23, 2011

Our weekly look at XBL Arcade and (eventually) PSN games, some we couldn't find the space to review. This week, an Xbox Indie Games spectacular.

Retron 3 Unboxing

Retron 3 Unboxing

VIDEO: Play all your old NES, SNES, and Genesis games on one console with the unfortunate looking Retron 3!

Deathspank Developer Hothead Teases Their Next Game

Deathspank Developer Hothead Teases Their Next Game

Hothead Games has released a mysterious trailer that tells us absolutely nothing about its new game The Baconing.

Dragon Questing Through the Years: Return to Nintendo

Dragon Questing Through the Years: Return to Nintendo

As we finally catch up with the latest Dragon Quest, we also manage to find the time to take one more look at the past and speculate wildly about the future.

GamePro Live: Half an Hour with Half-Minute Hero

GamePro Live: Half an Hour with Half-Minute Hero

The quirky parody/tribute to classic 16-bit RPGs comes to XBLA. Get a first-look at the game with us as we try it out live!

Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Modern Warfare 3

Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Modern Warfare 3

Despite the developer change and the other drama surrounding this popular franchise, it looks like Modern Warfare 3 is in capable hands.

Half-Minute Hero Goes High-Resolution on Xbox 360

Half-Minute Hero Goes High-Resolution on Xbox 360

The quirky PSP hit is coming to Xbox Live Arcade as Half-Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax, and we pre-answer the big questions you undoubtedly have on your mind.

East vs. West: The Art of Dragon Quest

East vs. West: The Art of Dragon Quest

Contributor Nadia Oxford looks at some of the early attempts to westernize the iconic franchise as the Week of Dragon Quest continues!

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Snow Bros. 2

Arcade Games That Time Forgot: Snow Bros. 2

Considering the frightening images within, perhaps this obscure sequel to a Bubble Bobble rip-off was better left forgotten. Find out more in this week's AGTTF.

SOCOM 4: Multiplayer Review

SOCOM 4: Multiplayer Review

Now that the PlayStation Network is finally back up and just about fully functional, we wrap up our two-part review of Zipper Interactive's sniper-dominated shooter.

Dragon Questing Through the Years: The PlayStation Era

Dragon Questing Through the Years: The PlayStation Era

Our next stop in out week-long celebration of Dragon Quest makes a pit stop in the land of Sony as we detail the PlayStation era of the series.

Dirt 3 Review

Dirt 3 Review

Dirt 3 is a standout among racing games, packing diverse multiplayer modes, beautiful graphics, slick presentation, accessible gameplay, and an incredibly deep season mode.

Nvidia 3D Vision Setup Review

Nvidia 3D Vision Setup Review

It still causes a little eyestrain, but nVidia's 3D setup may be part of your next PC.

What if Dragon Warrior Had Been a Hit?

What if Dragon Warrior Had Been a Hit?

A brief history and subsequent fantasy of the English version of Dragon Quest that started it all... or tried to.

PlayStation Store Not Back This Week

PlayStation Store Not Back This Week

Sony Europe has confirmed that the PlayStation Store probably won't be coming back this week, despite the contents of a leaked memo a short while ago.

Dragon Questing Through the Years: The 16-bit Era

Dragon Questing Through the Years: The 16-bit Era

We continue out week-long tribute to Dragon Quest with a look at the franchise's 16-bit era. How does the "lost era" compare to the rest of the series?

Modern Warfare 3 - Reveal Trailer

Modern Warfare 3 - Reveal Trailer

VIDEO: World War 3 comes right into the homes of the most powerful nations on earth in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

BioShock Infinite: Who Got Time Travel in My Floating City?

BioShock Infinite: Who Got Time Travel in My Floating City?

Irrational returns with an adventure not only through the sky, but through time!

Fling Joystick for iPad Review

Fling Joystick for iPad Review

Not a fan of using a touch screen for your iPad arcade gaming? Here's what you might be looking for -- a joypad!

iOS Game of Day: Who's That Flying?!

iOS Game of Day: Who's That Flying?!

Who's That Flying is an action-packed, side-scrolling shoot-'em-up port of one of the few great PSP Mini games. It's challenging, funny, and almost seems like a native iOS app.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Review

Reveling in its difficulty, violence, and mature tale, The Witcher 2 is one of the top RPGs of this generation and may be the best standalone PC game of 2011.

The 3 Generations of Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

The 3 Generations of Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions

Namco re-re-re-refreshes two of their legendary franchises in a new 3DS compilation that doesn't exactly feel like a rerun.

Sony Loses Over $2 Billion on PSN Outage, Earthquake

Sony Loses Over $2 Billion on PSN Outage, Earthquake

Sony's financial results from the 2011 fiscal year are due out this week, and the company's recent troubles have caused it to revise its estimates downwards.

The Joy of PC Gaming

The Joy of PC Gaming

An abridged version of our no-holds-barred PC feature. Learn why the first real gaming platform is still the best.

Just Play It Episode 3: Beyond Noire

Just Play It Episode 3: Beyond Noire

This week, we take a trip down memory lane with a Capcom classic, face off on the stage of destiny, and put our detective skills to the test.

Second Opinion: Does L.A. Noire's Ambition Make Up For Its Flawed Execution?

Second Opinion: Does L.A. Noire's Ambition Make Up For Its Flawed Execution?

L.A. Noire has plenty of flaws, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should miss out on one of the most interesting games of the past few years.

WTF’s up with you guys and adventure games?

WTF’s up with you guys and adventure games?

From classic LucasArts point-'n-clickers to the hardboiled investigations of Rockstar's latest, we ask "WTF's up" with our love for adventure games both new and old.

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