Latest articles by Andrew_Groen
Civilization V is free this weekend, 75% off on Steam
One of the greatest strategy games of the past few years, Civilization V, will be going free-to-play just for this weekend, and the full version will be 75% off...
Awesomenauts DLC characters revealed
The plucky indie MOBA-title, Awesomenauts, maybe have just had its secret DLC characters outed by overzealous forumites...
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Xbox 360 game shows up on Amazon
A new listing has appeared on Amazon which shows a new full-fledged Family Guy Xbox 360 game...
Ask GR Anything: How are games localized?
How long does it take to bring a game from another country over here? Why do some games never get translated? We get some straight answers on the complicated world of game localization...
PAX East 2012 cosplay gallery
Some were amazing, some were terrible and some were just weird, but all of them were memorable
Ask GR Anything: What are Press Start screens for?
We've seen thousands of static screens telling us to hit start, but what's the point of this ancient tradition, and why is it still around today?
Ask GR Anything: Which came first? (part 1)
We take a look at the first games ever to be released with 3D graphics, and the first-ever first-person shooter and fighting game...
The Science of Mega Man
Could the reploids and energy weapons of 20XX ever really exist? We ask an AI researcher about the future of androids, and, what the hell, discuss the feasibility of secret volcano lairs...
Ask GR Anything: How many games has Mario been in?
We gather official counts for the many appearances of Nintendo’s mustachioed frontman, as well as for Mega Man and Final Fantasy...
High Horse: Gaming's adolescence is over
Games aren't going to fundamentally change, so get over it
Ask GR Anything: Silly questions edition
This week, we dig into your most ridiculous questions, from the paradox that is Solid Snake's somehow-stylish mullet to the science of Pokemon...
The Science of Fallout, part 2
We’re back with the second part of our quest to find good science in the New California Republic
Ask GR Anything: What's a MOBA?
Maybe you know, maybe you don't. Either way, we're here to clear up any confusion about one of gaming's hottest new acronyms...
Ask GR Anything: Why can't controllers be charged wirelessly?
Cords, batteries and rechargeable lithium packs may someday be a thing of the past, but for now, wireless power isn’t a great idea. Here’s why…
Ask GR Anything: What's the deal with Earthbound?
This week, we delve into the reasons why a uniquely old-school 17-year-old RPG about kids hitting things with baseball bats maintains such a devoted cult following…
King Arthur 2: The Roleplaying Wargame review
It's like the Game of Thrones strategy game we've always wanted
Ask GR Anything: How do wireless controllers work?
We break down the seemingly magic voodoo of cord-free technology. How are Mario and Rush Limbaugh involved? Find out now...
Ask GR Anything: What is pausing, anyway?
Being able to freeze your game on command is something most gamers take for granted, but how does it actually work?
Ask GR Anything: Whats a game engine?
“Game engine” is a term that gets tossed around constantly in games coverage, but what does it actually mean? If you’re not entirely sure, here’s a simple explanation…
Ask GR Anything: How does Kirby's stomach work?
Ever wonder what's going on underneath that pink, squishy exterior? We did, and we don't think it's pretty...
