Author: John Breeden II

John has spent his journalism career covering just about everything, from small-town meetings and crime scenes to Capitol Hill and the U.S. Congress. He got his start writing about games and technology with a computer column called On the Chip Side, which grew to more than 1 million in circulation and ran in newspapers across several states. Today, John is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek and many other publications, and he writes a regular technology and government column for Nextgov/FCW and hosts security and educational webinars for FedInsider. He is also the founder of the Tech Writers Bureau and the chief editor of GameIndustry.com. He still loves disappearing into games, whether that means crawling through Baldur’s Gate dungeons deep into the night or planning one more big offensive in the latest wargame.

Do You Monster Hunter 4?

Most of our staff are busy sharpening their steel and preparing for the epic Monster Hunter 4 game. So it’s not really a surprise that our cartoon friends are doing the exact same thing. Are you ready?

Dragon Age: Inquisition Rules RPGs

Dragon Age: Inquisition builds upon many of the traditions that made the series so beloved, but also charts its own course in new and sometimes surprising ways.

It’s Rogues in Space With Approaching Infinity

Approaching Infinity is a rogue-like game that challenges players to survive by exploring an infinitely large, procedurally generated universe filled with strangeness, danger and a surprising amount of humor.

Sitting on the Throne of Games

Incoming action sequence!

Telltale Games takes us deep into the amazing world of Game of Thrones with a six episode adventure that’s a mix of storytelling and action. Episode One: Iron From Ice is ready. Can you survive it?

Far Cry 4 Will Leave You Begging For More

Far Cry 4 takes us high up into the Himalayan Mountains this time, delivering a beautiful, hyper-violent world to play in that’s populated by rebels, psychopaths and a menagerie of deadly creatures. Quite a vacation!

Grand Theft Auto V’s Grand Next-Gen Leap

While less than a full new game, the remade Grand Theft Auto V for next generation consoles offers a lot more than most players are probably expecting. New players or veterans, there is a lot to discover with the revamped Los Santos.

A Dragon Gets A Little Better

The Dragonfall DLC to the Shadowrun RPG game was so popular, the developer decided to release Dragonfall: Director’s Cut as a standalone title. Packed with new missions, better graphics and a streamlined interface, it’s not one to miss.

Return of the King: Wasteland 2

Do you have what it takes to join the elite few, again, or for the first time?

Wasteland 2 finally follows in the irradiated footsteps of its 1998 ancestor. It offers a fantastic role-playing experience that will delight its predecessor’s fans and new players alike.

Metal Gear Debuts For Mac

TransGaming Inc. in partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that METAL GEAR will make its debut on the Mac platform as METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is now available for Mac. Through the power of its industry-leading software enablement technology, TransGaming brings the thrill of METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE to Mac players. METAL GEAR […]