Originally written by Ian Livingstone, The Forest of Doom is the third book in a series of paperback role-playing games called, 'The Fighting Fantasy Series'. These books were similar to 'Choose Your Own Adventures', but they offered the reader more flexibility by allowing them to build a character (i.e. by rolling dice to determine stamina, skill and luck), collect items and store them in a handw... more.

After receiving a warm reception from PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers, Don Bluth's legendary Laserdisc coin-op, Dragon's Lair, has finally made its way to Steam courtesy of Digital Leisure and the Steam Greenlight Community. With vastly improved HD graphics and bonus features, the Steam release of Dragon's Lair is by far the best one. Like most coin-ops from back in the day, the story behind Dr... more.

The endless genre has taken smartphone gaming by storm. Games like Temple Run and its sequel continue to top app store charts as the most popular genre among gamers. eastasiasoft's Ninja Sprint, starring Neko the stray cat, is a play on the endless genre by including platform mechanics, achievements, special attacks, and 80 different levels to unlock. Recently released for iOS devices and now a... more.

Imagine being lost on a dark, rainy night with no sense of direction. You're concerned about making an appointment scheduled for the next morning, and judging by the directions that an old man  gave you earlier, it would seem you are more lost than ever. You continue to drive on the unfamiliar road until a figure emerges from the darkness into your headlights. With quick reflexes, you swerve t... more.

Want to try a tower defense game or sharpen you skills? City Conquest by Paul Tozour of Gas Powered Games is your answer. For those who are unfamiliar with Tower Defense games, City Conquest is a great first game. The game will teach you what to do step-by-step. Each “battle” consists of a certain number of turns where you must attack your enemy city, defend your own city, manage your resour... more.

I could barely contain myself when I first heard the announcement that Counter-Strike was returning. It’s been about twelve years since the first Half-Life mod (Counter-Strike) rocked the world. Then in 2004, we were given Counter-Strike Source. Finally, after eight long years, Valve has released the long-awaited Counter-Strike Global Offensive. Words cannot describe the excitement that overc... more.

The Diablo series defined the hack-and-slash role-playing genre with its large assortment of creatures, dungeons, and items. It offered a dark, compelling fantasy world filled with an assortment of demonic entities. This new game has big shoes to fill as lots of people love Diablo II so much that they buy Diablo 2 items in order to help them rank higher on the ladder. Diablo III continues the lore... more.

Ever wish you could use your natural gas to get you going? Meet Houston, star of Tradewest Digital's, “Tiny Toots”. Houston eats beans to try and escape from Professor Beanstock, who is trying to catch him via helicopter to return him to the Dino farm where he lives. When the Professor is approaching , you will hear sirens and the screen will start to flash. You will see him hanging out ... more.

Ever wish you could save a princess? Robots and Pencils' “Catch the Princess” ($0.99 iTunes) allows you to do just that. Catch the Princess is a fun game that tests your patience and your skill. You must catch the princess with a purple monster. Once the princess is saved, the round cage she is in will dissolve and the monster will be happy. If the princess dies or goes off screen, he w... more.

Released in 2009, Trine set the standard for all platform games to follow. It introduced physic-based puzzles that allowed gamers to experiment with the environment. Trine 2 continues the format established by the original, but it also introduces improved graphics and more complex puzzles. The three heroes from Trine - the wizard, thief, and warrior - are also back with their trademark skills. ... more.