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StarCraft 2's Rollercoaster Decade, As Remembered By Its Developers
Reflections on StarCraft 2's early success, the impact of free-to-play, and what Blizzard might have done differently.
20 Years Later, The Rowdy Creators of Tokyo-to Reflect on Making Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio turns 20.
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Now 20 years old, Valkyrie Profile is one of the PlayStation's finest RPGs.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Be A Roguelite Fan
With Spelunky 2, Hades, Rogue Legacy 2, and more, it's clear we're in the golden age of roguelites.
The Master Chief Collection in 2020: Passion, Tech Debt, and the Heartbeat of Halo Fandom
With today's release of Halo 3: ODST for PC, USgamer sits down with 343's Michael Fahrny to talk about the always improving (but not-yet perfect) Halo compilation.
Suikoden 2's Side Story Turns 20 Today, And So Does One of the Best Game Intros Ever Made
Happy 20th birthday to Suikogaiden, the blessed source of one of gaming's last anime attract modes.
Microsoft's Bethesda Acquisition Corners the Market on Legacy RPG Studios
ZeniMax Media, which includes Bethesda's studios, has been bought by Microsoft. What now?
Face the Music: Confronting the End in Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds
”I learned a lot, by the end of everything.”
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Dragon's Dogma is an anime now, and it sure ain't pretty.
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ZeniMax Media, which includes Bethesda's studios, has been bought by Microsoft. What now?
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An ode to Nintendo's pioneering platformer on the eve of the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
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Hades Roundtable: The Hottest Gods, Our Favorite Weapons, and More
A lot of us at USG are exploring the underworld in Hades, so we gathered around to discuss what we love about it.
There's Never Been a Better Time to Be A Roguelite Fan
With Spelunky 2, Hades, Rogue Legacy 2, and more, it's clear we're in the golden age of roguelites.
Suikoden 2's Side Story Turns 20 Today, And So Does One of the Best Game Intros Ever Made
Happy 20th birthday to Suikogaiden, the blessed source of one of gaming's last anime attract modes.
Microsoft's Bethesda Acquisition Corners the Market on Legacy RPG Studios
ZeniMax Media, which includes Bethesda's studios, has been bought by Microsoft. What now?
Face the Music: Confronting the End in Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds
”I learned a lot, by the end of everything.”
Can We Please Talk About The Anime Dragon's Dogma Man's Bonkers Muscles?
Dragon's Dogma is an anime now, and it sure ain't pretty.
Star Renegades is a Hodgepodge Of Systems That Somehow Works in Harmony
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Xbox's Cloud Gaming is a Glimpse of Microsoft's Infinite Xbox Future
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The Master Chief Collection in 2020: Passion, Tech Debt, and the Heartbeat of Halo Fandom
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With Launch Behind It, Riot is Already Looking Ahead to Valorant's Next Decade
Valorant Game Director Joe Ziegler talks new modes, player feedback, and being willing to disrupt the meta.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is a Colorful Throwback to Classic 3D Platformers
A genre once lost is returning.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Brings the Prince Back to His Throne
Ubisoft tackles its first remake with the return of a fan-favorite.
Farewell: My 10 Favorite Articles From My Time at USG
I'm moving onto pastures new, so here's a look at my ten favorite articles I wrote while working at USgamer.
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A Brave Attempt to Rank 30 Years of Super Robot Wars Games
From the Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch, this is the best (and worst) Super Robot Wars has to offer.
Five Avengers Nobody Would Want as Exclusives
There was an idea: to bring together a group of unremarkable people.
The 10 Gaming Trends That Need to Die on Next-Gen Consoles
The USG team has come together to talk smack about the trends we can't stand as we look ahead to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
These Are the Samurai Films You Should Watch After Finishing Ghost of Tsushima
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Naughty Dog's sequel sure is a fully-fledged horror game.
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The Baroque Beauty of Valkyrie Profile, Tri-Ace's Greatest RPG
Now 20 years old, Valkyrie Profile is one of the PlayStation's finest RPGs.
The Story of Moon, the "Anti-RPG" That Inspired Undertale
You probably haven't played Moon, but it should feel familiar regardless.
An Impassioned Defense of Stubbs the Zombie
This misfit, misplaced game from the mid-2000s always deserved better.
Chrono Cross's Atmosphere Masterfully Frames One of the Saddest JRPG Characters
FATE is a cruel mistress indeed.
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