Category: Video Games

"City of Heroes" Fans Raise $678,000 For Replacement Game

Fans of the shuttered "City of Heroes" online video game have begun a Kickstarter for "City of Titans," a "spiritual successor" to the MMO.

Marvel and LEGO Assemble "Maximum Overload" Web Series

Loki will unleash mischief in "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload," a 10-episode web series launching today on Disney.com, the Disney YouTube channel and elsewhere.

Digging Into Sony's "DC Universe Online" PS4 Launch Day Upgrade

SOE Creative Director Jens Andersen discusses Game Update 31 and how it preps "DC Universe Online" for the next generation of consoles.

Telltale Reveals "The Walking Dead: Season Two" Details

Telltale Games has announced the return of its acclaimed "The Walking Dead" video game, giving players control of Clementine for the season two.

REVIEW: "Batman: Arkham Origins" Retreads Old Ground

While fun, "Batman: Arkham Origins" fails to significantly improve on the "Arkham" formula in a game that feels almost like a clone of "Arkham City."

"Batman: Arkham Origins" Launch Trailer Features Black Mask

Warner Bros. newest trailer for "Batman: Arkham Origins" showcases the villainous Black Mask with cameos by Deathstroke, Penguin and others.

REVIEW: Telltale's "The Wolf Among Us" Episode One Impresses

The debut episode of Telltale Game's "Fables" video game, "The Wolf Among Us," continues the studio's impressive tradition of comic book video games.

First Look: "Marvel Run Jump Smash!" Mobile Game

Marvel has debuted the first look at "Marvel Run Jump Smash!," the upcoming 2D-sidescroller infinite runner for mobile devices.

NYCC: Hands-on with "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII"

CBR went hands on with "Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII," exploring the Wildlands and getting a feel for the unique new battle system.

NYCC: DC Debuts "Batman: Arkham Origins" Mobile Game Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive and DC Entertainment have announced a free to download mobile version of "Batman: Arkham Origins," to be available on iOs and Android devices.

Hero or Menace? You Decide in Activision's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"

Activision, Marvel and Beenox have announced a video game that offers an "alternative take" on the story from next year's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" feature film and a new "Hero or Menace" reward system.

Telltale Debuts "The Wolf Among Us" Launch Trailer

Telltale Games has released the launch trailer to "The Wolf Among Us," the studio's highly anticipated game based on Bill Willingham's "Fables." The game's first episode launches October 11.

REVIEW: "Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure"

"Scribblenauts Unmasked" is an ambitious and often fun DC Comics interactive encyclopedia that ends up overloading players with too much content and an ultimately flawed execution.

Players Guide a Young Batman's Long Christmas in "Arkham Origins"

"Batman: Arkham Origins" - the third game in the critically acclaimed, highly successful "Arkham" series - takes place early in Batman's career, and CBR News has a first impression of the soon-to-be-released game.

Marvel Announces "Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign" Mobile Game

Marvel Comics has announced a Marvel version of the popular puzzle/RPG hybrid "Puzzle Quest," specifically encompassing the "Dark Reign" storyline of 2009, for iOS and Android October 3.

Knightfall Armor and '60s TV Costume Star in Latest "Batman: Arkham Origins" Trailer

The PlayStation-exclusive "Knightfall" pack for "Batman: Arkham Origins" will include both the Knightfall armor and the 1960s "Batman" TV costume, shown in action in the game's latest trailer.

EXCLUSIVE: "Scribblenauts Unmasked" Crashes DC's "Trinity War"

CBR wraps our five-day "Scribblenauts Unmasked" DC Comics parody series with an image that homages not one, not two, but three covers, reinterpreting Ivan Reis and Joe Prado's "Trinity War" triptych!

EXCLUSIVE: "Scribblenauts Unmasked" Experiences a Cover "Crisis"

CBR and 5th Cell kick of Monday with our fourth exclusive "Scribblenauts Unmasked" DC Comics homage, this time reinterpreting the Georg Perez's classic "Crisis on Infinite Earths" #7 cover.

New "Avengers Alliance" Mission May Reveal an "Infinity" Spoiler

A freshly released mission in Facebook game "Avengers Alliance" includes a new character whose presence possibly spoils an upcoming development in Marvel's currently unfolding "Infinity" series.

EXCLUSIVE: "Scribblenauts Unmasked" Parodies "Action Comics" #1 Cover

In celebration of the release of "Scribblenauts Unmasked," WB Games, 5TH Cell and DC Entertainment has provided CBR with an homage parody cover for the grandaddy of all superhero comics: "Action Comics" #1.

PAX PRIME: Telltale Brings "Fables" To Video Games With "The Wolf Among Us"

"The Wolf Among Us" director Dennis Lenart discusses the upcoming "Fables"-themed adventure game and creating the anticipated video game prequel to the long-running Vertigo Comics series.

S2 Games CEO Limits Toxicity in "Strife," Encourages New Players

S2 Games CEO Marc DeForest spoke with CBR News about the intent behind the developer's second-generation MOBA, "Strife" and how the game will bring in new players and improve the MOBA community.

PAX PRIME: "Strife" Brings New Accessibility To MOBAs

S2 Games debuted its next-generation Massive Online Battle Arena game at PAX 2013 in an accessible package filled with character and personality for a new generation of players.

Kevin Eastman Combines Comics & Games In "Strife"

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" creator Kevin Eastman discusses world-building in a prequel comic for "Strife," the first second-generation Massive Online Battle Arena game from S2 Games.

Franchises Collide When "Scribblenauts Unmasked" Invades the DC Universe

"Scribblenauts Unmasked" Senior Producer Caleb Arseneaux discusses the challenges and rewards of combining the DC Universe and "Scribblenauts" franchises for the upcoming puzzle-solving video game.

Stan Lee Powers Up In "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" Trailer

Marvel, TT Games and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released a new trailer and screenshots for "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" featuring the legendary Stan Lee as a playable character.

PAX PRIME: Hands-On With Telltale's "The Wolf Among Us"

Telltale Games puts "The Wolf Among Us" in the hands of PAX Prime 2013 fans, bringing an incredible attention to the "Fables" source material for an truly satisfying gaming experience.

"Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate" Trailer Debut

Armature Studio and DC Entertainment have debuted a new trailer for "Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate," the upcoming handheld format game based in the popular Arkham City universe.

Elder & Archer Bring "Scribblenauts Unmasked" To DC Digital Comics

DC Entertainment and WB Games has announced a new DC Digital-First comic for "Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure" written by Josh Elder with art by Adam Archer.

Gameplay Teased in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" Trailer

A new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" video game has arrived on XBLA and Steam, and the latest trailer shows off the four-player co-op gameplay -- and The Shredder.

Doom's Plan Unveiled in New "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released a new trailer for "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes," which features a new look at Dr. Doom's evil plan and the giant visage of LEGO Galactus.

Nowhere to Run In New "Batman: Arkham Origins" Trailer

WB Games has released a new trailer for "Batman: Arkham Origins" in celebration of Gamescom 2013, featuring new footage and a first look at the game's newest assassin, Firefly.

"Batman: Arkham Origins" Screens Reveal Batcave

A newly-released batch of images from WB Games' "Batman: Arkham Origins" reveals the fan-favorite game franchise's first-time take on the Batcave, the back of Alfred and more.

First Trailer Released for "Fables" Game "The Wolf Among Us"

Telltale has released the Bigby Wolf-centric first trailer for "Fables"-inspired point-and-click game "The Wolf Among Us," expected later this year.

Zatanna Heads to "Injustice" As Next DLC Character

The DCU's most powerful magician, Zatanna, has been announced as the newest character to join NetherRealm Studios' "Injustice: Gods Among Us" fighting game.

SDCC: Stone & Parker Preview "South Park: The Stick of Truth"

"South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker discussed the process behind "South Park: The Stick of Truth" video game in anticipation of its long-awaited release this holiday season.

SDCC: Namco Bandai Gets "Pac-Man" Fever With "Ghostly Adventures"

Namco Bandai displayed a new "Pac-Man" platforming game based on the current Disney XD animated series "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" with a demo at Comic-Con International 2013.

SDCC: Hands-On With "Batman: Arkham Origins" and "Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate"

WB Games Montreal takes on the fan-favorite "Arkham" franchise from Rocksteady Games with two impressive titles: "Batman: Arkham Origins" and "Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate."

SDCC: Breaking Bricks With "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes"

Iron Man, Spider-Man and others team up to save Asgard in style during a demo level of "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" showcased at Comic-Con International 2013.

Two New "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" Trailers Tease Stan Lee

New "LEGO Marvel Super Heroes" trailers introduce the larger side of the Marvel Universe as well as the first look at Stan Lee as a playable character as he web-swings and Hulks out.

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