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Reviewed — Indie Game: The Movie
This Kickstarter-funded documentary reveals insights into the niche industry of indie game development. More than that though, it shows the self-doubt, risk-taking and anxiety…
Best of E3 2012: Gearburn Picks
E3 2012 is done and dusted, and although the event was laden with sequels upon threequels, there was still reason to be excited. Each…
Reviewed: A real life thriller in The Dream Machine
With an unusual art style of clay and cardboard, people might be put off The Dream Machine. What a shame that would be, because…
Diablo III — a hell of a good time [Review]
Diablo 3 is a nuanced game, and even though engineering, art, and design complement each other perfectly, it’s still not a perfect game. Nonetheless,…
Gearburn gets real with Max Payne [Q&A]
Gearburn’s Ronan Steyn got a chance to exchange some candid words with Max Payne: the star of the hotly anticipated Rockstar Studios’ game. Gearburn:…
The design-fantastic in Botanicula
Indie developer Amanita Design outdoes itself with this point-and-click exploration game chock full of imagination and flair. Band of Brothers What do Mr. Lantern,…
I am Alive – tactics over action
With a turbulent history, I am Alive barely made it out at all. But with developer Ubisoft Shanghai using creative mechanics to overcome technical…
Street Fighter X Tekken – The pinnacle of a stale genre
New Tricks The Cross Gauge is a power bar shared between both of your fighters; plain and simple. You build it up by landing…
Hands on: Diablo 3 Beta
With less than six weeks until Diablo 3 hits our shelves, it seems the perfect time to take a look at the latest version…
The Red Planet blues in Waking Mars
Puzzle-based exploration flourishes in this unique game for iOS. Impressive interface, controls and ambience make this a must play despite its awkward length and…
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