Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

A subscription to a genre is a commitment to a set of recognized principles. Ori and the Blind Forest checks all of its boxes while being a bit too careful to stay inside the lines.

ScreamRide is a versatile commitment to the logistics of testing, building, and destroying futuristic amusement park equipment.

Four on one?  No problem.  2K and Turtle Rock Studios bring us the full release of this asymmetrical, multiplayer driven action/shooter that relishes in tweaking conventions and attempts to give us a fresh experience in an otherwise crowded genre. 

Mystery of Mooil Rig continues Sunset Overdrive's maelstrom of colorful and chaotic action.

With only a few days before Christmas, it looks like there's a storm coming!  The Xbox exclusive racer Forza Horizon 2 is getting its first expansion in the form of Storm Island.  This $20 add-on features brand new terrain, vehicles, events, and Championships that'll push your car control skills to the max. 

A cheap $19.99 game based on the adventures of Lara Croft? How much fun could it possibly be? Lots.

Flip those cards, do that math.

If, indeed, "the seeds of our future are sown in his past," then the future looks very bright.  Microsoft Studios and 343 Industries have coalesced the "numbered" Halo entries into one set.  All campaign and multiplayer elements of each game have been included, along with the Anniversary debut of Halo 2, making this the definitive Halo experience.

Assassin's Creed Unity was built on a new game engine, features four player co-op missions, and has a new story that puts players in Paris during the French Revolution of 1789. These are all good things; but at least at launch, the experience leaves a surprising amount of room for improvement that may trouble even the most dedicated AC fans.

How To Survive gets the re-release treatment, opting to leave behind the previous platforms and going exclusively to PS4 and Xbox One. Featuring all six DLC packs, the Storm Warning Edition is a great way to experience an addictive and challenging survival game.

Sledgehammer Games takes a swing at their own Call of Duty title with Advanced Warfare. How did it do? Let’s talk, folks.