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Xbox One: Everything you need to know
James Dominguez Microsoft’s new console has been revealed, and it is called Xbox One. Today, DexX sifts through the information revealed so far and presents the most important facts.
Friday question: What are your gateway games?
James Dominguez Have you ever hooked a non-gamer onto games? What were the games you used as a gateway drug?
Games
Drama in the deep freeze: Lost Planet 3 interview
James Dominguez After the pure action of the first two games, Lost Planet 3 shows a surprising dedication to atmosphere and storytelling. DexX interviewed the game's producer to find out more.
The father of modern fantasy - a personal memorial for Ray Harryhausen
James Dominguez He was a film special effects technician by trade, but Ray Harryhausen was an artist and visionary, and the influence of his iconic work can still be felt today.
Nintendo's big month: monsters, ghosts, Lego, and more
James Dominguez Things have been a tad quiet for Nintendo recently, but the coming month or so promises to be an exciting one for Wii U and 3DS gamers.
Passing judgement on the new Gears of War
James Dominguez Epic Games is revisiting their smash hit franchise this year with Gears of War: Judgment, and DexX got the chance to play the game and talk to its lead level designer, Jim Brown.
Your Turn: The ungaming of Proteus
Screen Play reader Andrew Marshall What exactly is a game, anyway? Reader Andrew Marshall tackles the implications of this question in today's piece.
Screenshot jigsaw puzzle #28
James Dominguez Friday on Screen Play means jigsaw puzzle day, and this week's promises to be quite a challenge.
Cracking open Elder Scrolls Online
James Dominguez Fans may now register for the Elder Scrolls Online closed beta, and to mark the occasion DexX was granted an exclusive interview with Creative Director Paul Sage.
Tuesday Newsday: Controversy, bankruptcy, and shiny new toys
James Dominguez Welcome to 2013 on Screen Play Blog! Let's kick off the year by looking at some of the news we missed while we were away.
Gaming after armageddon
James Dominguez Apparently the world will end tomorrow, so we need to think about important things, like what games to take with you into the new stone age.
Vote: Best fighting game of 2012
James Dominguez Which fighting game delivered the best biffo in 2012? Vote now and make your opinion heard!
Your Review: Crusader Kings 2
Screen Play reader Sam Spackman Screen Play reader Sam Spackman is deeply impressed by the sprawling intrigue of Crusader Kings II.
Wii U mini-reviews: ZombiU
James Dominguez Alongside the expected family-friendly fare on the Wii U, Ubisoft has given us something frightening.
Wii U mini-reviews: Nintendo Land
James Dominguez Critics initially dismissed Nintendo Land as "just another minigame collection" but among its many diversions are some entertaining gems.
Wii U mini-reviews: Scribblenauts Unlimited
James Dominguez The Wii U had a large and diverse library of games on launch day, and DexX is sampling as many as possible. Today he looks at Scribblenauts Unlimited.
Nintendo Land: Just add friends
Jason Hill Nintendo Land doesn't ensure must-buy status for the Wii U console like Wii Sports famously did for its astonishingly popular predecessor.
Wii U launch highlights
James Dominguez The Wii U goes on sale tomorrow, with some queuing for midnight launches. DexX discusses his impressions of the new console and the launch line-up.
$20 million boost for Aussie game makers
James Dominguez Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced a new $20 million fund to boost innovation and sustainability in the video games sector.
Your Turn: I don't want to play daddy's game
Screen Play reader Steve Smoothy In today's fascinating Your Turn article, Screen Play regular Steve "Smoolander" Smoothy relates some of experiences being both a father and a gamer.
