Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice review
The plucky teen detective gets all dressed up with exotic places to go, though a few issues tend to dampen the experience.
by Heidi Fournier - September 6, 2008
The plucky teen detective gets all dressed up with exotic places to go, though a few issues tend to dampen the experience.
by Heidi Fournier - September 6, 2008
Testament of Sin preview
Our post-GC coverage begins with an original look at City Interactive's new conspiracy thriller.
by Benjamin Braun - September 3, 2008
Our post-GC coverage begins with an original look at City Interactive's new conspiracy thriller.
by Benjamin Braun - September 3, 2008
Murder in the Abbey giveaway contest
Good Lord, it's a game giveaway for the new medieval mystery adventure! A trinity of prizes are up for grabs, but you've got to pray to win.
by Jack Allin - September 1, 2008
Good Lord, it's a game giveaway for the new medieval mystery adventure! A trinity of prizes are up for grabs, but you've got to pray to win.
by Jack Allin - September 1, 2008
Sinking Island review
Benoît Sokal's classic whodunit-with-a-twist has plenty to offer, though a few problems result in diminishing returns.
by Dante Kleinberg - August 29, 2008
Benoît Sokal's classic whodunit-with-a-twist has plenty to offer, though a few problems result in diminishing returns.
by Dante Kleinberg - August 29, 2008
Simon the Sorcerer 4 hands-on preview
There's nothing sordid about Simon's fourth adventure, except the vanishing act that's keeping it from the widespread English release it deserves.
by Jack Allin - August 25, 2008
There's nothing sordid about Simon's fourth adventure, except the vanishing act that's keeping it from the widespread English release it deserves.
by Jack Allin - August 25, 2008
The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure review
Perry Rhodan's first interactive adventure isn't quite one for the ages, but it's a stellar debut for sci-fi fans.
by Patrick Hardy - August 22, 2008
Perry Rhodan's first interactive adventure isn't quite one for the ages, but it's a stellar debut for sci-fi fans.
by Patrick Hardy - August 22, 2008
Noel Bruton - Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches interview
Arberth Studio's co-founder takes us beyond the Mabinogion for a glimpse of the haunting Welsh-based adventure.
by Jack Allin - August 18, 2008
Arberth Studio's co-founder takes us beyond the Mabinogion for a glimpse of the haunting Welsh-based adventure.
by Jack Allin - August 18, 2008
Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh review
This erotic FMV thriller is more schlock than shock, but there's perverse pleasure to be had for horror fans.
by Andrea Morstabilini - August 15, 2008
This erotic FMV thriller is more schlock than shock, but there's perverse pleasure to be had for horror fans.
by Andrea Morstabilini - August 15, 2008
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Homestar Ruiner review
The new episodic series from Telltale comes out swinging in a lightweight adventure with plenty of punch.
by Austin Boosinger - August 11, 2008
The new episodic series from Telltale comes out swinging in a lightweight adventure with plenty of punch.
by Austin Boosinger - August 11, 2008
The Whispered World preview
It's hard to keep quiet about this promising fantasy adventure, as a playable demo provides a first look at the game in action.
by Jack Allin - August 8, 2008
It's hard to keep quiet about this promising fantasy adventure, as a playable demo provides a first look at the game in action.
by Jack Allin - August 8, 2008
Evidence of new CSI leads to New York
CSI: NY the first to cast players as stars of the TV show
by Jack Allin – September 5, 2008
CSI: NY the first to cast players as stars of the TV show
by Jack Allin – September 5, 2008
Nikopol immortalized in lengthy trailer
Video shows extensive in-game footage of stylish sci-fi adventure
by Jack Allin – September 2, 2008
Video shows extensive in-game footage of stylish sci-fi adventure
by Jack Allin – September 2, 2008
Five new games coated with ScummVM
Kyrandia 2&3, Lost in Time, Woodruff highlight new games supported
by Jack Allin – September 2, 2008
Kyrandia 2&3, Lost in Time, Woodruff highlight new games supported
by Jack Allin – September 2, 2008
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Scene of the Week
Posted on September 4, 2008
Hype-o-Meter
1
Vampyre Story, AAutumn Moon Entertainment
2
Heavy RainQuantic Dream
3
Three Cards to MidnightBig Finish Games
4
Wallace & Gromit's Grand...Telltale Games
5
Gray MatterWizarbox
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Whispered World, TheDaedalic Entertainment
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Black Mirror 2, TheCranberry Productions
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Secret Files 2Fusionsphere Systems
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Still Life 2GameCo Studios
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So BlondeWizarbox
Rankings determined based on forum polls, reader feedback and the staff's assessment of preview material and press demos.











