Magic the Gathering: Duals of the Planeswalkers 2013 confirmed for iPad

Magic the Gathering: Duals of the Planeswalkers is a series that has been pretty popular in recent years. Focusing on a more "arcade" experience of the game, you don't build decks so much as play online with preconstructed decks of cards.

Review: Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD (iPad)

Avernum: Escape from the Pit HD is the second Spiderweb Software game to hit the iPad and it is a real highlight for RPGs on Apple’s platform. It’s actually a remake of one of Spiderweb’s most beloved classic RPGs (originally released way back in 1995) with some tweaking to bring it in line with more modern RPG sensibilities, which makes it an ideal starting point for anyone who hasn’t experienced on of Jeff Vogel’s RPGs previously.

Double Dragon returns in style on XBLA and PSN

I've got a feeling old school DD fans are going to be very happy.

Update: Now with pics & concept art

Max Payne goes mobile

They say you can't keep a good game down. But Max Payne wasn't just any good game- it was a real classic, a great of the genre... and now it's back.

Review: SpeedThru: Potzol's Puzzle (3DS)

In SpeedThru: Potzol’s Puzzle, a spiritual sequel to the WiiWare’s ThruSpace, Nintendo has found a new action puzzle franchise with some real legs. A manic and intelligent game, SpeedThru’s gameplay makes it a natural fit for a 3D console and for the most part it gets things right.

Skylanders drifts on to iOS

Activision has never been a company to sit on something that's struck a cord with gamers and the Skylanders series isn't going to be any exception to that.

Sonic 4: Episode 2 release date and details unveiled

Hedgehog fans, rejoice. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 will be hitting a multitude of game services over the next few months, starting in May.

Rather than a universal release date, the game will pop up on each console on a different day (at least in the States, that is). The first version out of the gate is on May 15th for PSN, quickly followed by an XBLA release on May 16th, a late May for PC, June for Android, and finally, July for Windows Mobile owners. It's worth noting again that the second episode will not be available on WiiWare, despite the presence of the first episode.

If you're an owner of the previous episode and decide to grab episode two, you'll be getting some benefits. The game sports "lock-on technology" somewhat similar to the Genesis titles, allowing you to run through both episodes with Metal Sonic and access four exclusive levels.

If you can't wait, check out some screenshots of the game or read our review of episode one.

The Nintendo Download dreams in Colors... 3D!

Colors 3D isn't so much a game per say, as it is a drawing tool. A 3D drawing tool.

Review: Blocker (iPad)

A good board game is deceptively educational. In focusing on lateral thinking, mastering a well made board game takes persistence, experience, and an understanding of mechanics that typically have a basis in some form of mathematics.

Magic the Gathering creator, Richard Garfield, starts Kickstarter of his own

Another day, another good cause for gamers to support. This time the mind behind Magic the Gathering is counting on your support.

Review: BurgerTime World Tour (PS3)

It was a bit surprising to see that a developer was taking on an update to the classic BurgerTime. It’s a series that hasn’t been around for a long while, and it’s a series that wasn’t all that great to start with. But that’s exactly what MonkeyPaw have done with BurgetTime World Tour, and they’ve done a respectable job at that.

Nintendo scores Sonic co-creator, Hirokazu Yasuhara

Nintendo's newest high-profile staff acquisition is the game director of the early Sonic the Hedgehog games.

Minecraft creation, Markus Persson, formally announces his next game

Markus 'Notch' Persson is one of those indie success stories. Minecraft was a bigger hit than perhaps anyone expected it would be.

Blacklight: Retribution now live and still free to play

Blacklight: Retribution is a game I know some FPS fans have been following closely. Good news, folks, it's out of beta and live for all.

Report: Indies don't make enough money to eat

Some interesting statistics from UBM TechWeb Game Network's Game Developer magazine suggest that though the games industry is getting far more profitable for indies, it's still a risky career decision.

Review: Arc The Lad 2 (PSOne Classic)

The PlayStation really wasn’t short on entertaining JRPGs. Though many have had their fix from three incredible Final Fantasy games, the more committed fans were able to experience the genesis of Atelier games, the first Wild Arms and, of course, Grandia.

Confirmed: Super Meat Boy coming to iOS

Well, assuming this wasn't just an April Fool's Day joke...

See guys? JRPGs are a tough sell

As everyone is aware by now, following Double Fine Production’s massive success with Kickstarter there has been a deluge of other developers and publishers hoping to crowdsource their own projects.

Review: Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (Vita)

Two ninja games launched with the PlayStation Vita. One was Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus; the definitive version of one of the most beloved ninja games ever crafted. The other was Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen. You might not have heard so much about this game. Mostly because it was unfairly crucified in the majority of reviews out there.

72 iPad games for serious gamers

One of the things that has always mystified me is the reluctance for gamers to adopt the iPad as a gaming device.

Review: Shinobi (3DS Virtual Console)

Shinobi is one of those franchises with a reputation for being incredibly difficult, and as such it’s a franchise that has a small group of very fanatical followers. Those followers should be happy to know that Shinobi on the Game Gear has held up fairly well all these years later.

A spectral visitor for Girl Fight

Girl Fight is the all-female fighting game coming down the pike for XBLA and the PSN. It's newest combatant is Ghost, who's not so much spirit as she is nimble and handy with dual '45s.

Review: A-Train 6 (PS2 Classics on PS3)

Five minutes after starting up A-Train 6 I put down my controller, headed over to Google on my computer, and did a search for “A-Train 6 Game Manual.”

inXile teams with Obsidian for Wasteland 2

Developer and Kickstarter... starter... inXile announced this week that they might be teaming with developer Obsidian Entertainment for the hotly anticipated Wasteland sequel.

Final Wheels of Destruction class tinkers around

The Engineer is a wee bit tougher than the name might make him sound.

Indie Gala III adds Flatout, more to come

A dose of car carnage joins the other games of Indie Gala III to make some cash for Child's Play and Save the Children.