Scott Butterworth
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Outlast 2 Review
Outlast 2's scripted chases can grow frustrating, but its gripping atmosphere and unnerving sound design deliver unparalleled tension. → Read More
XCOM Lead Explains Why Some Triple-A Games Fail
According to Jake Solomon, failure is a valuable and inevitable part of any creative process. But with massive budgets and expectations, developers must learn to "fail efficiently." → Read More
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition Review
Only six years have passed since the wildly inventive Bulletstorm originally released, which may be why this update looks so good and plays so smoothly. → Read More
Mass Effect: Andromeda Review
Andromeda's combat soars but its storytelling sputters, making the series' first venture into uncharted space a shaky but occasionally satisfying new adventure. → Read More
Cliff Bleszinski Talks Making Medics And Inception-Style Hallways
Bleszinski and Boss Key Studios COO Arjan Brussee discuss what's coming in LawBreakers' upcoming closed beta, how they create characters, and their attitude towards esports. → Read More
11 Cool Games You Might Have Missed At PAX East 2017
Here are 11 small but promising games you might have missed at PAX East 2017. → Read More
Mass Effect: Andromeda Dev Explains How Multiplayer Ties Into The Story Campaign
Mass Effect 3’s “Galactic Readiness” is gone, but Andromeda’s multiplayer still plays a role in the single-player campaign. → Read More
Rocket League's Next Free Mode Reinvents The Game, Watch First Trailer Here
The brand new game type arrives later this month, alongside a handful of other updates. → Read More
First Hands-on With Mass Effect: Andromeda's Cooperative Multiplayer
With the game's release less than two weeks away, developer BioWare has finally unveiled Andromeda's multiplayer component. → Read More
Conan Exiles' Endowment Slider Will Not Appear In Console Versions
Creative director Joel Bylos airs the origins of his game's most prominent feature and explains why penis customization will be omitted from the PS4 and Xbox One versions. → Read More
Mortal Kombat Vs. Injustice: Series Creator Ed Boon Talks Design Differences
Ed Boon, the man behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice, has a lifetime of experience. He also has some ideas for how to keep fighting fans engaged. → Read More
Conan Exiles Devs Detail Future Plans And Reveal Contents Of Next Update
Siege warfare, new dungeons, new biomes, sorcery, and more are coming to the dong-filled wasteland. → Read More
Injustice 2 Devs Explain How The Game's Unusual Gear System Actually Works
Leveling, shaders, augments, gear--it's a lot to take in, especially for a fighting game. NetherRealm Studios finally explains how it all works → Read More
Battleborn Review
Gearbox Software's first major IP since Borderlands borrows that series' shooting but confuses the proceedings with an overwhelming array of ideas. Can 25 heroes save the day? → Read More
Battleborn Review in Progress
Borderlands developer's hero shooter launches later tonight, but you can check out our early impressions right now. → Read More
Lawbreakers Is Everything Gears of War Isn't
In his first major release since completing Gears of War 3, designer Cliff Bleszinski opts for fast-paced action, wild traversal tools, and deeply distinct character classes. → Read More
Cliff Bleszinski Talks Moving on from Gears of War and Starting Fresh with Lawbreakers
"As much as it's a shooty shooty bro game about chainsaws and lizard men, it's always been about dad issues." → Read More
Infestation: Survivor Stories Creator Returns with a New Open World Game
The core creative team behind controversial survival game The War Z hopes to make good with loot-driven MMO shooter Shattered Skies. → Read More
Thimbleweed Park Is the Classic Adventure Game You Think You Remember
Monkey Island creator talks X-Files, Twin Peaks, and meshing classic charm with modern expectations. → Read More
Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Plays It Safe (For Now)
First-time Gears developer The Coalition adds new modes, mechanics, and weapons to the foundation laid by the original game. → Read More