Game studios have cranked out surprising hits ranging from cooperative platformers to historical epics. NPR staff and ...

But while Sonic's signature speed and beautiful pastel aesthetics never quite made the transition to 3D, mechanics-focused ... that was spun out into a goofy-looking cartoon character that ...

The trick is to use his Spider-Tracer mechanic to generate burst damage ... It might look a little goofy, but this is a handy ability that your enemies might not be expecting.

The return on investment will be worth it, if shows such as St. Denis Medical, a goofy but good-hearted ... apply a twist to the genre’s familiar mechanics is what earns St. Denis Medical ...

And the enemies themselves are often beautifully expressive, from goofy little goblins to menacing ... The roguelike mechanics help every run feel rewarding and impactful, making progress toward ...

Madden 10 also brought the rating adjustment mechanic, which immediately made ... Madden 2002 still had some really fun -- and goofy -- stuff to offer, such as the Madden cards.

The game’s mechanics change moment-to-moment ... “Side stories” are goofy distractions that experiment even further with genre, but end up padding out the experience. Electronic Arts ...

It’s also why I’ll still wear Blundstone 500’s during the summer—they’re breathable and don’t look goofy with shorts. thomas hengge I wore these a lot while working two jobs and ...

Throughout the campaign, I was delighted whenever a text window would pop up or a tannoy would play overhead, giving me another chance to giggle at the goofy ... decor and mechanics that flesh ...

By the time we figured out how the mechanics worked ... 2D battle map where our monsters face down various opponents in a goofy, chess-like showdown. It certainly isn’t the best tactical ...