Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus Review
Destructapalooza! The PlayStation 4 is now out in North America, which means a new generation of gaming has begun. You can bet your bottom dollar Insomniac will make a next-gen Ratchet & Clank game somewhere along the line ...
The Bridge Review
Silver AwardOffbeat GemA Puzzle Wrapped in an Enigma Wrapped in Another Puzzle Jonathan Blow’s Braid is one of the best games available on Xbox Live Arcade. It’s also one of the best games ever period. Its brilliant narrative structure ...
Pokemon X/Y Review
Silver AwardIntro Your best friend is back: Pokémon X/Y brings both your favorite pokémon and new ones to life in this long awaited 3DS title. With refined visuals, a deep level of game play, and a classic feel, Pokémon X/Y is a step ...
Proteus Review
Offbeat GemDestination Nowhere It’s somewhat ironic that Proteus – a calm and soothing Indie game based on exploration – releases on the same week as action-orientated blockbusters Battlefield 4 and Assassin’s Cr...
Star Wars Pinball: Balance of the Force Review
May the Force Tilt with You Pinball FX 2 is the best pinball video game ever created. Experiencing all it has to offer is an expensive endeavor, but each of its expansion packs feature something for everyone. The original Star ...
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Review
Editor's ChoiceGold AwardThe Smoothest of Sailing Eleven years have passed since the polarizing Zelda adventure, The Wind Waker, hit the GameCube. In that time, its gained praise from players all over the world, who grew to love the art style and charm...
Atomic Ninjas Review
Editor's ChoiceSleeper Hit!Bronze AwardA Ninja Battle Royale Atomic Ninjas is a game that’s good for all ages. There are some game modes where strategy can come into play, but anyone can pick up the controller and play. Children and adults alike can all enjoy ...
FIFA 14 Review
Gold AwardThe Best Yet, or the Same Old Story? In their last few FIFA titles, EA has had complaints from demanding consumers about too little changes in their yearly iterations, and with consumers wanting more every year, there have ...
Madden NFL 25 Review
Honoring 25 Years In Style Twenty. Five. Years. That’s how long the Madden series has been around. Take a moment and let that sink in. That’s older than most of the people on staff here a SpawnFirst, myself included. Th...
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Review
I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts! Luigi’s Mansion was one of the launch titles for the Nintendo GameCube alllll the way back in 2001. Time hasn’t done it any favors, but back then it was one of the most unique gam...
ibb and obb Review
Bring a Friend Co-op puzzle games have a special place in gaming: They rarely exist, are rarely done well, and yet are beloved when it’s pulled off without a hitch. Â ibb & obb manages to do a lot of things right, but...
Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale Review
Offbeat GemWhat It’s Like to Be a Kid I think “life simulation game” is a label some people slap on games that are hard to describe. Series like The Sims and Animal Crossing are labeled as such, but they each come wi...
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Review
Silver AwardCharming As All Get Out Animal Crossing released in 2002 for the GameCube. It was unlike anything anyone had ever played before. However, the GameCube had its limitations. The multiplayer mode in Animal Crossing was dead on ...
Don’t Starve Review
Offbeat GemDon’t Starve is an adventure-strategy game that rewards players for their longevity and patience. With loads of customizable elements, interesting player-characters, and a haunting and often macabre tone, it’s worth pl...
The Night of the Rabbit Review
Bronze AwardDaedalic’s Night of the Rabbit is a charming fairy tale with fun– though not revelatory– gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent voice acting.  Daedalic has a knack for off-beat stories (check out Chaos on De...
