For years, games have attempted to replicate the complexity of free  will. From adjusting the way a NPC treats the protagonist, offering  optional side missions, or providing a conclusion based on the player’s actions, quality coding can create a transitory illusion of choice. Regretfully, even the savviest simulation of autonomy often reveals its limitations before the closing credits have ro... more.

The Nintendo 3DS (3DS Nintendō Surī Dī Esu, abbreviated to 3DS) is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic three-dimensional effects without requirement of additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26, 2011; in Europe on March 25, 2011; in North America on March 27, 2011; and in Australia on Marc... more.

Ridge Racer 3D continues the long-running trend of ensuring that a game in Namco's long-running driving series is present at the launch of any viable gaming platform. The launch of the PSP added nitrous oxide boosts to the series, something that has carried forward into the Ridge games released in its wake. Now, on the Nintendo 3DS, the developers have added a new "one-button drift" feature that ... more.

Madden NFL Football for the Nintendo 3DS brings your favorite players and teams to life like never before, in jaw-dropping 3D. The action jumps off the screen as you compete in traditional 11-on-11 games or high-flying 5-on-5. Whether you're a Madden NFL rookie or an All-Pro, three types of playcalling options provide the right amount of depth for every player. Harness the power of the Ninten... more.

Call of Duty: Black Ops is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision (published by Square Enix in Japan). The seventh installment of the Call of Duty series, the campaign is set during the early era of the Cold War, as players control members of the United States black operations unit known as the SOG (Studies and Observations Group). The game was released on No... more.

The First Templar follows the story of two main characters - a French Templar, and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the  mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and  discover the secret of the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, in the ... more.