source: (gamesradar.com) We were quite intrigued when we saw Darkspore the first time – with Diablo III so far off, it’s nice to see a similar (yet unmistakably different) dungeon crawler come along, with the added bonus of it being sci-fi instead of the usual fantasy. Now that we’ve gotten a hands-on with it… well it’s hard to tell at this point, b... more.

source: (gamesradar.com)   When we like something, we usually don’t take too kindly to change, and if you read our review, you’ll know that we really liked Dragon Age: Origins. But now that BioWare has established its high fantasy world with Origins, it’s time to dive deeper into the stories and conflicts that await players in the sequel – and with that co... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) A few months ago I made the mistake of installing The Sims 3 on my computer. Before I knew it, my apartment was a mess, my dirty laundry and dishes were piling up, and my bills were being neglected. Meanwhile, my lesbian Sim’s life was in perfect order. Her house looked gorgeous. I remodeled her bathroom, paid all her bills, taught her how to play the guitar... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) The upcoming Minerva’s Den DLC is its own little mini-adventure, taking place during the same events of the main BioShock 2 game, but all the way on the other side of the city from Subject Delta’s rampage. This time, in keeping with the whole prototype Big Daddy thing, you’ll play as Subject Sigma. Things begin along the lines of BioShock’s... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) This MMO is a lot of things, but right now it’s a remake of Heat, as performed by The Muppets. It all began five minutes ago as we casually hung around outside a parking garage as our colleagues stole a van up on the third floor. When they drove off a conveniently placed ramp and tilted delightfully downward into the midriff of a passing pedestrian, an APB wa... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) The Witcher was the sort of game that inspires devotion and love; not because it was perfect, but because it tried to go beyond the obvious. While it didn’t always succeed, the important thing was that it tried, and in today’s world of ultra-generic military shooters and pointy-haired RPGs, it’s more important than ever for games to offer an origi... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) What does a Greek sorcerer look like? Does he chug potions filled with olive oil and ride a chariot? Does he name himself Harry Potteropoulos? Nope. Mine summons spiders. And skeleton bowmen. As I sit down at Petroglyph Studios to touch their new MMO/action RPG, Mytheon, I load up a level-one Warcaster - a summoner that can conjure minions (like oversized spiders an... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) You might not know about THQ’s big 2010 shooter Homefront… but after this year’s E3 games show, we confidently predict that’ll change. Think Killzone’s intensity meets Half-Life’s emotive storytelling, as Dave Votypka, Kaos Studios’ General Manager explains… ... Read more here:Homefront – dev interview (Homefr... more.

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source: (gamesradar.com) Taking inspiration from such disparate sources as Laser Squad Nemesis and Bridge, Frozen Synapse is a two-player turn-based tactical shooter due early next year. Those who preorder can get the multiplayer beta right now – and, going by this playtest, that might be all they need... ... Read more here:Hands-on with Frozen Synapse (Frozen Synapse)... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) The first Test Drive Unlimited came out early enough in this generation to make a huge splash online and was different enough that it remains something of a revolution even today. Sure, Burnout Paradise has since offered up an open world and eight-player online larks but TDU was always online, always throwing you against real players across the world. Everywhere you... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) The low to mid 50s. Obviously, that’s not the temperature you’ll encounter on Jack Sparrow’s high seas. Unfortunately, that’s the average review score of the last couple Pirates of the Caribbean games. Ouch. Judge not, people! I doubt you’re used to ignoring millions on the table, so let’s not go and blame anybody for cashi... more.

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source: (gamesradar.com) In The Sims 3, our kitchen is sparkling, our bills have all been paid, and our virtual self is up for a promotion at the local hospital. Meanwhile, in the real world, our dishes are dirty, the bills are piling up and we kind of smell. It’s funny how we find ourselves compelled to do for our Sims what we’re too lazy to take care of in the real world – a... more.

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source: (gamesradar.com) You can start believing. It’s true. Oh God, it’s true. XCOM (known as UFO: Enemy Unknown in the UK), the 1994 sci-fi strategy/action/roleplaying hybrid that is often considered the PC’s finest hour, is back. But it’s no longer a turn-based squad game set in the near future. You don’t fly aeroplanes, you don’t seek out new threats ... more.

source: (gamesradar.com) Noob! Despite calling our first hosted game ‘Just learning. Absolute beginners only’ it ends with one of our teammates hurling the ‘N’ word at us. In our second session, a comrade puts up with our bungling for five minutes before rage-quitting in disgust. We’re starting to wonder whether the beta for this arena RTS is played exclusively... more.