E3 2012 Mega Wrap-Up

The GamerNode crew is back from an epic (Mickey?) E3, and like Borderlands 2, we have about a BAJILLION previews and interviews coming at your inventory screen. These games may be unfinished (like a certain swan), but they’re not dishonored… Read More »

In Defense of Unsettling: Tomb Raider, The Walking Dead: Episode 2, Far Cry 3, and Watch Dogs

With E3 over faster than a hip-hop concert at a gaming convention, I’m reminded of the unique, uncomfortable interactions between gamers, games press, game developers, and… the others. That is, specifically between the “nerdcore” and the “observers,” whose well-intentioned false… Read More »

Bethesda E3 2012 Company Spotlight

Bethesda isn’t satisfied to bask in Skyrim‘s glory. We may be, but the publisher is not. At E3 2012, the company plans to slough off the old (Prey 2, RAGE) and usher in the… fairly recent and new. It’s a… Read More »

Activision E3 2012 Company Spotlight

This year at E3, Activison will be covering its bases. From kid-friendly marketing machines, to adult-friendly marketing machines, to deadly killer-robot machines, the publisher’s E3 lineup has a common element. Chief among them is Call of Duty: Black Ops 2…. Read More »

Atlus E3 2012 Company Spotlight

Atlus’ E3 lineup may not be as plentiful as other developers, but who cares? It inspires us to get creative with our anticipation. Some confirmed games, such as Persona 4 Arena,  have already garnered attention for the company. Lesser known… Read More »

Sony Computer Entertainment E3 2012 Company Spotlight

With or without a PlayStation 4 reveal at E3, the upcoming titles for Sony’s aging black beauty show the company still has plenty planned for the system that “only does everything.” Early this month, Sony announced that it will be… Read More »

Nintendo E3 2012 Company Spotlight

All eyes are on Nintendo at E3 2012. Last year The Big N revealed their next home console, the Wii U. Reactions were mixed at best, as questions were immediately raised about the console’s overall performance in comparison to the… Read More »

Ubisoft E3 2012 Company Spotlight

Ubisoft is planning to go all-out at this year’s E3, promising new downloadable games, Wii U titles, and surprise guests/announcements at their press conference. Combined with live demonstrations of the newest entries in its popular franchises, the publisher is primed… Read More »

Take-Two Interactive/2K Games E3 2012 Company Spotlight

Take-Two can really throw its weight around at this year’s E3. 2K Games has three major titles to show off, one focusing on 78 bajillion guns, another on desert combat, and the last on a tactics-based war with an alien… Read More »

Disney Interactive Studios E3 2012 Company Spotlight

One thing Disney is known for, for better or for worse, is that the company loves to rely upon its deep source material. Last year that appeared to hurt a bit more than it helped, as just about every game… Read More »