Opinion

Controllers are pretty important. They're the bridge between reality and the game we're playing. Without them, how would Mario ever save Peach? How would Kratos massacre the Gods? How would Master Chief defend Earth? They wouldn't,...

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata said that today's episode of Nintendo Direct was going to be monumental, and that he had some major announcements to share with the Nintendo gaming community. By Mario's mustache did Iwata deliver...

January 8th saw a milestone come into fruition for game developer GameFreak. They revealed a new Pokemon game duo. Pokemon X/Y are slated to come out sometime in the fall of 2013, which will be...

One of the best parts of belonging to a tight-knit subculture like the gaming community is also a bit of a tragedy. As great as it is to have friends who share your passion, there’s...

There are a lot of influential franchises in the world of gaming; Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda are some of first ones that come to mind. However, one...

Everyone likes free stuff—that's a fact. Free stuff is even more awesome when it's actually good, so here are 3 stellar downloads that are free of charge from the PSN store right now. Grab them...

With the news of HMV going into administration, as of today, the UK games industry takes another hit. HMV's dire state echoes that of Play.com who have announced plans to suspend retail operations (but continuing...

In the darkest depths of BagoGames lurks the features department, a collection of three legendary beings, myself (Ben), Xander, and Joseph, who surface every now and then to deliver games-related banter. Most recently we have...

Let me start by saying that I understand the events of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, CT are something everyone would rather put behind them and move on from.  That said, it seems like...

There is no shortage of strange video game ideas that have made it to store shelves. Whether you’re buzzing around a family’s home in Mr. Mosquito or saving the world with dance in Michael Jackson’s...

With the recent news from Pokémon HQ about X and Y the gaming world is on a Pokémon hype. In light of this I’ve composed a list of the 20 Coolest Pokémon of all time,...

2012 is finally coming to an end, and do you know what the means? It is time for the first annual BagoGames Editor's Game of the Year Awards, or Bago Awards for short. Each of...

For any true gamer the Doom franchise is a big deal, it brought about the modern first person shooter games we have today and did huge work in horror/ thriller gameplay too. That's right, this...

Today I'm taking a look at a rather insidious problem that has been plaguing the game industry for years. Despite it being a quiet infection, it can be felt at all levels of gaming, resonating...

Entitled 'Smart, Resourceful Lara', episode 1 of the Tomb Raider Guide to Survival explains in detail some of the gameplay mechanics and weapons which will be found in the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot. Check out...

Video game adaptations of cartoons have always been a hit and miss affair but that doesn't mean developers should give up hope. Here's a few classic cartoons that could benefit from a video game redo.

Today we talk about the curiousness of cubes and a lack of distracting yellow hats. I speak of Curiosity: What's Inside The Cube, Peter Molyneux and 22cans' new mobile game. A game of curiousity and...

There seems to be lot of interest in what constitutes the “best” games from the “worst” these days. And yes I realize this is obvious but bear with me here, I’m going to try and...

Sony entered the handheld market with the launch of the PSP on December 12, 2004. Over the course of its life span, the PSP went on to move 71.4 million units, which is a great...

For those of us who have been so focused on costume, candy and party preparations, here are some last minute games available on Xbox Live that can make Halloween night even more fun!

Who doesn't like a good horror game? When done right, it can instill feelings that no other genre can. Fear, dread, helplessness, making your heart pound and of course, forcing you to change your pants....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Q29O75U-8 It's day 26 and we're taking a look at the under-appreciated title, Silent Hill: Downpour. While not the classic like Silent Hill 2 that many were looking for, it's still a great game dripping with spooky...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3O9B4Z2zvQ The sequel to the excellent horror title, Condemned is just as scary and visceral as its predecessor. My friend Seth sits in on the gameplay with me and we creep through the first half...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3fMLmydics It's Vietnam with zombies! This game is silly, and I'm not too good at it. I play a small portion of it and keep dying so I give it up pretty quick, but you...

http://www.youtube.com/embed/oYm6ERoJGAI Fuse, formerly known as Overstrike, has been pretty silent since it was re-announced, and not too many people were excited to hear about the change. In a new video for the game, with commentary...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have gone through many different iterations since their original comic book inception back in the 1980s. What started out as a joke between two friends has now turned into a...