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Game Informer's Ben Reeves hits the streets to talk to random people about the Wii and what they have heard about the Wii U. Their answers may surprise you.

With the launch of the webisode series Halo: Forward Unto Dawn, we’ve collected several first episodes from other internet series.

This week in mobile sees an addicting new block game and a huge update to an RPG classic.

We had a chance to talk to Stewart Hendler, Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn's director, about the show.

The GI crew sits down with Firaxis' almost-released tactical strategy game and show off what happens when XCOM finally gets its hands on laser weapons.

From the Game Boy to the N64, I’ve chronicled some of my biggest trade-in regrets.

It's 2012, but every TV show still thinks video games sound like Space Invaders. Check out some examples of Hollywood having no idea what our industry is about.

A few months ago we asked readers what business practice they would change in the video game industry. Here are some of the responses.

Jenny's fate stands as one of the most memorable and impactful moments I've experienced in any game.

What many gamers don’t realize is that the battle-filled world of Pokémon requires intense hours of training, breeding, stat building, item equipping, and other mechanics to truly master it.

Console updates have extended this generation, so we looked at the changes that the Xbox 360 and PS3 have gone through since launch.

In our video interview, we talk with three of the creators behind the Vita and console game to learn more about the connections between the two.

Borderlands 2 provides a much needed villain in the form of Handsome Jack, while video games in general contain a bevy of memorable nemeses.

anics and a sprawling world rivaling the size of Hyrule. 

At one point or another, we all have to grow up, leave our families, and pursue our dreams. Yuki’s goodbye to his mother captures this rite of passage perfectly.

This trailer highlights the gorgeous new HD graphics, fun with baby Yoshis, and gliding around with the flying squirrel suit.

Settings in video games can resonate with us long past their initial release. Spencer Mansion from the original Resident Evil stands out as one of the most terrifying environments to leave its mark on video games. 

Many games emphasize making the player feel badass, but  there are so many games putting me in similar positions of power that I’m starting to feel badass fatigue.

Is Dream Radar, the 3DS eShop companion game for Pokémon Black and White 2, worth your time?

For decades, it's been customary for celebrities to visit the late night talk show circuit. However, in recent years, a new crop of late night hosts has begun to embrace video games.