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The Great Wall: Consoles in China

Rocket Jump: Quake and the Golden Age of First-Person Shooters

Saints Row: The Third video preview

Sometimes, it's difficult to write about a game without showing you exactly what we're referencing. That's why for Saints Row: The Third, the upcoming game from developer Volition, we've produced a video preview of the game.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim preview

Shacknews plays The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for three hours and encounters everything from vampires to thieves. Read all about our adventures before the game launches on November 11.

MobyGames Classic: Deus Ex

'MobyGames Classic' is our chance to look back at the games that helped shape the video game industry. It combines a short history lesson on the title and anecdotes from the Shacknews community. Our first classic to spotlight: the original Deus Ex.

Rage video review

By now you've already ready the Rage review from Shacknews staff writer Jeff Mattas. Today, we present our first video review, featuring some additional thoughts from Mattas on id Software's latest game.

Rage review

With an impressive pedigree of games like Doom and Quake, developer id has quite the reputation. Does Rage hold up?

Deus Ex 'The Missing Link' DLC interview with Antoine Thisdale

Shacknews interviews Eidos Montreal game designer Antoine Thisdale where we discuss Deus Ex: Human Revolution 'The Missing Link' DLC coming to all platforms in October. Read and watch the interview now!

Firefall team hires Morgan Romine for eSports focus

Developer Red 5 Studios has hired Morgan "Rhoulette" Romine to ensure Firefall is tournament ready for gamers and spectators.

Firefall interview with Red 5 boss Mark Kern

Red 5 Studios founder and CEO Mark Kern comes to the Shacknews offices to discuss Firefall, revealing details on armies and the business model behind the game.

Firefall adds pets, ability to 'despawn' enemy companions

Red 5 founder and CEO Mark Kern reveals to Shacknews that Firefall will feature pets, but the feature comes with a special twist.

Super Monday Night Combat Preview

In part one of our two part super-sized preview of Uber Entertainment's Super Monday Night Combat, executive producer Chandana Ekanayake and creative director John Comes discuss going free-to-play.