Video Game Previews

Previews based on hands-on demos, media events and early looks at video games.

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Sony E3 2011 Press Conference
Sony E3 2011 Conference Preview and Confirmed Announcements

With less than a week until Sony's official E3 press conference, we detail the confirmed announcements and various rumors set to be unveiled by Jack Tretton and Co. in Los Angeles.

LA Noire Early Impressions
L.A. Noire First Impressions
PS3

We're still exploring the shady corners of 'L.A. Noire' for our in-depth review; however, while you wait, check out our first impressions of Rockstar's latest game.

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PAX East: 'Skullgirls' Hands-On Preview

We meet up with Mike 'Mike Z' Zaimont at PAX East and get some hands on time with his new 2D animated fighting game 'Skullgirls.'

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PAX East: 'The Darkness II' Hands-On Preview

2K Games and Digital Extremes allowed us some hands-on time at PAX East with their updated FPS mechanics, and subsequently their tentacle arms, in 'The Darkness II.'

LA Noire Preview
PAX East Preview: 'LA Noire' The Most Mature Rockstar Game Yet
PS3

Rockstar Games gave us an opportunity to check out their 1940s detective story, 'LA Noire' - proving the oft-celebrated developer is set to wow gamers with a worthy follow-up to 'Red Dead Redemption.'

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PAX East: 'The Gunstringer' Hands-On Preview

Many Xbox 360 fans are looking to Twisted Pixel's 'The Gunstringer' to unleash the power of Kinect in the shooter genre. We put an early build of the game to the test at PAX East.

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GDC 2011: 'LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean' Preview Impressions
PS3

Check out our fresh impressions of the upcoming 'LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean' game from GDC - featuring buccaneering, pirate powers, and curses on your home console or Nintendo 3DS.

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Brink Hands-On Preview
'Brink' Hands-On Preview
PS3

We go hands-on with 'Brink,' the upcoming first person shooter (with parkour elements) from Splash Damage, to test out their SMART (Smooth Movement Across Random Terrain) system.

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'NBA Elite 11' Demo Impressions

EA Sports is looking to get back on the court with a rebooted basketball franchise 'NBA Elite 11'. Here are our demo impressions.

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Dragon Age 2 Revealed
PAX Prime 2010: Dragon Age 2 Hands-On Preview
PS3

The Best War Games's hands-on impressions of the next game in BioWare's high fantasy action RPG franchise, Dragon Age 2. The game will no doubt be sought by original fans and newcomers alike.

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The Sims 3 Late Night expansion pack
The Sims 3 Late Night Expansion Lets You Explore Sim Nightlife Like Never Before

The Sims 3 Late Night expansion pack has been announced by EA Games, and is scheduled to be released on October 26.

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Mortal Kombat Sub-Zero
X10: Mortal Kombat Hands-On Impressions
PS3

This past Wednesday, I had the opportunity to attend Microsoft's X'10 conference in Toronto where they showcased many of the big releases coming up for the Xbox 360.

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World of Warcraft Cataclysm Beta: Goblin First Impressions

We all know the classic statement, “Time is money friends,” but this is the first time since World of Warcraft was released that we get to play as the industrious Goblin race and see how true that line is.

World of Warcraft Cataclysm Beta: Worgen First Impressions

With the Cataclysm, the Kingdom of Gilneas is revealed. This is the first time since World of Warcraft was released that we get to glimpse beyond it to see the story of the Greymane family, as well as to play as the savage Worgen.

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E3 2010: Deadliest Warrior Hands-On

Spike TV was on hand at E3 2010 to show off Deadliest Warrior: The Game and we got a chance to test it out and put our warriors and fighting skills to the test.

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E3 2010: Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Preview
Wii

You know it, it's that feeling you had after acquiring the master sword the first time, or when you finished the water temple, or as you sailed the great ocean on the King of Hyrule. It's that "This is awesome!" feeling.

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E3 2010: GoldenEye 4-Player Death Match Hands-On
Wii

A quick hands-on with the 4-player splitscreen multiplayer of Activision's remake of GoldenEye, exclusive to the Nintendo Wii

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E3 2010: Final Fantasy The 4 Heroes of Light Preview

As a fan of both the DS Final Fantasy remakes, as well as the classic Final Fantasy: The Crystal Chronicles title for the Gamecube, I was astonished to see The 4 Heroes of Light with no line. So I picked it up and gave the demo a whirl; here are my impressions.

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Red Dead Redemption Hands-On Impressions
PS3

Hands-on with Red Dead Redemption.

Lord of the Rings War in the North Brutal Combat Trailer Screens
LOTR: War In The North Reveal And Trailer
PS3
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