Author: Michael Futter

Mike is the Reviews Editor and former Community Manager for this fine, digital establishment. You can find him crawling through dungeons, cruising the galaxy in the Normandy, and geeking it out around a gaming table.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Autobots Review

I had the good fortune to play one version of the Transformers DS game that launched alongside the first of Michael Bay's movies. Both the ambition and the depth of that title blew me away...

Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Decepticons Review

As a fan of the Transformers since the very first episode in 1984, I couldn't help but feel disappointment when playing Dark of the Moon – Decepticons. The license deserves so much mo...[Read More]

How Sony Can Make the Vita a Must-Own System

Following E3, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the Vita and what I want from the device. I've mentioned my thoughts on Twitter, our E3 podcasts, and even the N4G Podcast following the big annou...[Read More]

Was EA’s Move to Withdraw Games from Steam Ill Advised?

I often feel like digital distribution is in the stage of its evolution where it is finally flopping onto land, gasping its first breath of fresh air. That poor creature, still trying to figure out wh...[Read More]

E3 2011: The Sony Conference

Expectations were high going into Sony’s E3 2011 Presser. Would they address the PSN downtime headon? Would there be any games that haven’t already be announced? Would we get a price and r...[Read More]

Snake? Snake! SNAAAAAAAAAAAAKE (in 3D)

To kick off their Pre-E3 show, Konami showed more of their previously-announced Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D. New details revealed include a “photo-camo” system that will allow users to make their...[Read More]

Red Faction: Armageddon Review

I have fond memories of Volition, Inc.'s original Red Faction. Blowing holes in the ground just to see how far you could go, ripping buildings out from under enemies and busting through a wall to get ...[Read More]

Kung Fu Panda 2: The Video Game Review

Let's get this out of the way first: Kung Fu Panda 2 is not the hardcore Kinect game you've been waiting for. It is, however, a competent, enjoyable title for the kids, mostly making good use...