The only critical flaw with Mass Effect is the amount of unrealized potential in a game that gives us the first truly great sci-fi RPG in more than a decade that didn't depend on a franchise property. It has action, it has a compelling story and it even has a little heart. It's the type of game that every RPG fan should play.

The Spartans bring a few new ideas to the table, but none are carried far enough to count as truly interesting.

Hilarity ensues.

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A look at the environments of the upcoming game.

A look at Paradox Interactive's horse battle game in action.

Noir style thriller set in an insect world.

Who you gonna call?

We get a fresh take on EA Mythic's upcoming MMO set in the Old World of Warhammer.

The wheels on Vin Diesel's car go round and round in Midway's action-combat racer starring the noted actor.