Hideo Kojima's team has consistently kept Snake's fans guessing as to what's coming next, and is fantastic at hitting you with jokes or twists that come completely out of left field.
The Witcher studio takes an unparalleled gamers-first position on everything from DRM to post-launch support. For this – and for their amazing RPGs, of course – I salute them.
Since the meltdown of the Guitar Hero franchise, Neversoft has
suffered layoffs and fallen off the map. In
2000 the studio was operating on the highest level.
As we wait impatiently for news on Half-Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3, or perhaps even a new IP, it's worth taking a moment to thank Valve for all of its hard work over the years.
Do you have that developer who is your sure bet? Whenever I step into an Irrational world, it’s incomparable. In an industry that’s often stuck on the status quo, this is by far the most refreshing part of Irrational.
Media Molecule might not be as prolific as some of my other favorite developers, but the studio's reinvention of the 2D platformer is one of my standout memories from this generation of consoles.
Even the most open-world experiences must restrict the player in some way. These are the most transparent artificial barriers – even if you can't see through them.
By mixing player choice with fun opportunities to mess with your fellow players, Wizards of the Coast has crafted a brilliant strategic board game that maintains a strong fantasy theme.
