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Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! transforms the popular Cartoon Network series into a classic Diablo-inspired dungeon romp. We caught up with Tomm Hulett, director of developer WayForward, to talk about how characters were chosen for the game, and what it took to translate such a beloved property for real-time adventuring.
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! is a traditional multiplayer dungeon crawler hearkening back to the SNES days. Putting its own spin on the classic dungeon crawler, the latest game based on Pendleton Ward's popular animation mixes its own brand of quirky humor with simple, but solid gameplay.
Oversized monsters are ready to once again destroy our feeble human cities. Earth Defense Force 2025 takes the best qualities of its predecessors, shines them up, and expands with new weapons, characters, and multiplayer dynamics--all whilst keeping its B-movie charm.
We're quite enchanted with the whimsical nature of the upcoming PS3, PS4, and Vita game Hohokum. And even Conan O'Brien was quite enamored with the...
Slated for a release this fall, one of the last games to bow out the PS3 is the quietly beautiful action-adventure Rain. Although its more...
Perhaps no game better exemplifies Sony's current indie-friendly cross-platform approach than Hohokum. The upcoming PS3, PS4, and Vita game takes a decidedly different approach, with playful vector-like graphics, an indie-artist collaborative soundtrack, and non-penalizing gameplay--inviting you to relax and explore in a whimsical playground.
Some may be tempted to dismiss Knack for its cartoonish appearance and seeming simplicity, but don't be fooled. These would-be flaws are Knack's strengths--offering instantly immersive gameplay, polished visuals, and a social element that lets you customize your experience.
We chatted with Jake Solomon, lead designer of XCOM: Enemy Unknown about the upcoming iOS version, and what it means for the future of 2K.
After spending some time with XCOM: Enemy Unknown on the iPad, it's safe to say that the game for iOS feels like a match that was meant to be.
Two decades after Tower of Doom stormed arcades, Capcom is reviving their highly-regarded Dungeons & Dragons games. After spending some hands-on time with the Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara demo, it's clear that the original arcade experience has been successfully remastered and enhanced without compromising the legacy of the original classics.
