Microsoft reverses DRM policies for Xbox One

In a huge turn of events today, Microsoft has announced a complete reversal of its online and used games policies with the Xbox One. The seemingly draconian restrictions are now gone in favor of a more consumer-friendly approach. Shortly after… Read More »

Destiny E3 2013 Preview

If there’s one thing that Destiny showed me at E3 2013, it’s promise. Promise that the company is looking to take first-person shooter gameplay in a whole new direction and bring some much-needed innovation to the genre. The little taste… Read More »

Bleszinski: ‘I fought for new IP at Epic after Gears 1′

Cliff Bleszinski, creator of the Gears of War series, revealed on Twitter earlier today that he wanted Epic Games to move over to a new IP after its work was done with the original Gears of War. “Those of you throwing… Read More »

E3 2013: Mario Kart 8 gameplay from the show floor

During our time at Nintendo’s booth on the show floor at this year’s Electronics Entertainment Expo, the GamerNode editors had the opportunity to try out the latest entry in the kart-racing franchise that started it all: Mario Kart. Mario Kart 8… Read More »

E3 2013: Day 2 Games Discussion, Plus A Burger-Eating Challenge?!

E3 sure makes us GN editors hungry, both figuratively — for games — and literally — for GIANT burgers! We satisfied our appetites for both with this conversation over dinner about our favorite games encountered through day 2 of E3… Read More »

E3 2013: GN plays Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Nintendo was kind enough to let GamerNode editors Eddie Inzauto and Dan Crabtree onto the show floor and into the publisher’s booth hours early on Day 1 of this year’s E3 in Los Angeles to avoid the crowds and enjoy… Read More »

E3 2013: Day 0 Wrap-Up Discussion

Following a grueling day of pre-show press conferences, the GamerNode editors in attendance at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles – plus one long-distance guest – sat down to discuss the day’s events, announcements, and revelations to befall the gaming… Read More »

Full modding SDK in the works for Saints Row: The Third

Recently, the man behind Saints Row 2 modding blog Idol Ninja sent an email to Volition Inc, requesting information on Saints Row: The Third‘s various internal specifications, only to be astounded when Jeff Thompson; programming director, actually replied. He said that he is… Read More »

Dubstep, Humor, and Absurdity: Saints Row IV E3 2013 Interview with Brandon Bray, Audio Director

In the waning, final minutes of E3 2013, I got to sit down with Volition’s Brandon Bray, audio director for Saints Row IV. During the interview, Brandon and I discussed the game’s reception at the show, its over-the-top humor, the history… Read More »

E3 2013: Defend humanity and strike back in this Destiny gameplay trailer

Bungie returned to the big stage of E3 this year with a gameplay trailer for its brand-new IP, Destiny. In it, players are tasked with keeping the last surviving city on Earth from destruction in this FPS and MMO hybrid…. Read More »