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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon's ludicrous story about a cybernetic commando is short and sweet enough to finish in a day, but still makes an impact.

Journey can be finished in a day but it will stick with you long after that, which is what makes it perfect while you relax on Labor Day.

Valve's Portal is one of the greatest feats of game design of the last decade. It's also a testament to the power of brevity.

Having an extra day to sit at home and play video games makes me nostalgic for some of my favorite childhood gaming experiences, and Super Metroid is and will always be right at the top of that list.

In celebration of Labor Day, we're running features on great games that you can start and finish on your day off.

PAX Prime is home to cosplayers, giant bear statues, escalators, and at least one gigantic Pikachu. We took pictures of all of it, just in case you didn't believe us.

Wizards of the Coast revealed all the major mechanics and some high profile cards from the set.

With summer's release drought finally over, we've compiled a list of excuses to help you shirk your responsibilities and game for hours on end.

Mysterious fog! Ram-happy cameramen! Monsters! We take a look at one of Suda 51's early PlayStation 2 games, a horror title with an unusual perspective. 

It’s fast-paced, almost like a shooter, and has players capturing points and powering up their team’s gigantic
boss creature.

Creative director Steve Jaros reveals several ways – both obvious and subtle – that the upcoming Saints Row IV expansion follows Disney’s example.

 The game's art director, Eddie Bennum, provided us with notes on some of Rogue's concept and character art. 

Joe Juba and Kimberley Wallace discuss playing the new mode and how it compares to Mass Effect 3's multiplayer.

Nintendo surprised the video game world today with the announcement of a new 3DS. Read on for a detailed breakdown of what to expect from the new handheld.

We interview Trapdoor Technologies to get extensive details on the new application that brings the tools of tabletop D&D into the digital landscape. 

We breakdown the film and share some tips on what it takes to be a better passer in the game.

Check out concept art from Assassin's Creed Unity and gain some insight into what the artists were conveying. 

Here's a quick roundup of some of the most outlandish video games based on corporate mascots.

Former indie game developer turned stand-up comedian Pat Susmilch shows off his self-proclaimed terrible XNA games.

While it's not likely to leave as indelible a mark on players for its storytelling, the table captures the grim essence of the first season while being an excellent table in its own right.