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Defiance Co-Op Review

Review 3:14 PM on 4/18/2013 by Mike Katsufrakis

We don't normally give the full review treatment to MMOs around these parts, but Defiance's simultaneous multiplatform release and promise of an open-world shooter has grabbed our attention. While it's built on a solid framework, does it hold its own as a game, or does it come across as a cheap tie-in to the TV show? Grab your guns and hop into your Roller and let's find out.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Co-Op FAQ

NEWS 2:12 PM on 3/26/2013 by Mike Katsufrakis

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate has both straightforward online co-op and slightly unorthodox system link co-op. Here's a quick guide to get you hunting monsters and making clothes out of them with your friends.

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Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Co-Op Review

Review 12:08 PM on 3/26/2013 by Mike Katsufrakis

Monster Hunter games have always piqued our curiosity due to their massive bestiary and strong co-op community, but we haven't put one through its paces before. That's about to change, as we've checked out both the WiiU and 3DS versions of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Will the co-op goodness shine through, or will we be stuck grinding for materials? Let's find out!

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Battleblock Theater Beta Test Accepting Applicants

NEWS 9:53 PM on 1/17/2013 by Mike Katsufrakis

It's hard to believe it's been almost four years since BattleBlock Theater was first announced, but its release is getting closer, step by step. If you'd like to help The Behemoth put the finishing touches on it, they've opened up an application to their beta test, which should take place "somewhere between February and March".

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New Super Mario Bros. U Co-Op Review

Review 2:04 PM on 1/8/2013 by Mike Katsufrakis

Nintendo keeps cranking out New Super Mario Bros. games, and each time the co-op has been hit or miss. The platforming is as good as it's been since the old days, but is the third time the charm for a solid co-op Mario experience? Read on and find out.

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Far Cry 3 Co-Op Review

Review 2:40 PM on 12/14/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

Far Cry 3 is an open world shooter that takes place on a beautiful, and fictional island. But the beauty of the island is contrasted with the brutal conflict that takes place on it. We dive into the game and check out both the single player open world mode and a co-op mode that is, in a way, similar to Left 4 Dead.

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Silent Hill: Book of Memories Co-Op Review

Review 3:34 PM on 10/23/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

Konami's been experimenting with the Silent Hill formula for a while now, but nothing has been quite as drastic as converting the venerable survival horror series into an Action RPG. Silent Hill: Book of Memories is the result of this crazy mashup, and throws co-op into the mix. How does it stand up? Well...

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Serious Sam 3 XBLA Impressions

NEWS 9:00 AM on 10/17/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

I really like Serious Sam, and had an awful lot of chaotic fun with the PC version of Serious Sam 3: BFE, so when an Xbox Live Arcade port was announced, I was more than happy to check it out. As with most good things in life, it comes with a downside, and a potentially... Serious... one.

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PAX 2012: Warren Spector talks Epic Mickey 2

NEWS 8:00 AM on 9/24/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

Warren Spector is one of my personal heroes in the game industry, and when I heard we were given an opportunity to sit in a roundtable session with him to talk about Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, I jumped at the chance. We were treated to an hour-long discussion and hands-off demo of Epic Mickey 2 and learned just how much of a Disney nut Mr. Spector is.

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Torchlight 2 Co-Op Review

Review 9:00 AM on 9/20/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

It's been a long time coming, but Torchlight 2 has finally arrived. Are all those disenfranchised Diablo players going to find themselves a new home, one that has great co-op and a distinct lack of controversy? We think so. Read on and find out why.

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New Super Mario Bros 2 Co-Op Review

Review 12:54 PM on 9/13/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

Nintendo has delivered the second Mario game in under a year to the 3DS, bringing an unquenchable thirst for gold coins and co-op along for the ride. New Super Mario Bros. Wii had a love-it-or-hate-it co-op mode - will New Super Mario Bros. 2 deliver the goods, or will it fall into a pit of frustration?

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PAX 2012: The Cave Hands-on Impressions

NEWS 9:00 AM on 9/7/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

For me, The Cave was one of the standout games I saw at E3, in no small part due to the fact it's an adventure game by Ron Gilbert and Double Fine. Sure, there's some pesky platforming involved, but don't be fooled: this is an adventure game in the old style, complete with logical-yet-nonsensical puzzles and the trademark Double Fine humor. We weren't able to put hands on the game at E3, but when we heard a more recent build would be playable at PAX, I told Nick we needed to make an appointment post-haste.

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PAX 2012: Monaco Hands On Impressions

NEWS 3:03 PM on 9/6/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

It sure seems like we've been talking about Monaco around these parts for a long time, and we have! The first time we put hands-on with the game was shortly after PAX '10, which might as well be an eternity ago. The good news is that Monaco is almost done, and creator Andy Schatz couldn't be happier.

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PAX 2012: BattleBlock Theater Eyes on Impressions

NEWS 9:00 AM on 9/5/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

We first played The Bethemoth's BattleBlock Theater way back at PAX East 2011, seems like ages ago. While the campaign mode and many of the challenges are cooperative, The Behemoth actually prefers the term "co-optional", as screwing with your friends is just as important to the game as working with them. For instance: need to get across a pit of spikes? Chuck your unsuspecting friend into it and use their corpse as a platform, of course! 

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The Last Story Co-Op Review

Review 11:23 AM on 8/29/2012 by Mike Katsufrakis

Hey! The Last Story is here, making it the second of the three games that Operation Rainfall targeted to make it over to US shores, how about that? With a concept from Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy and a soundtrack from Nobuo Uematsu, how could you go wrong? Read on, and I'll tell you! (spoiler: it's the co-op.)

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Mike's primary duties include building, maintaining and washing/waxing our lovely cast of robot characters. In the remainder of his time, he co-hosts the Co-Opticast with Nick.

A gamer since he discovered manual dexterity and the myriad uses an opposable thumb provides, Mike is a proponent of PC gaming and the proud owner of every major console and handheld release since the NES. He also won't shut up about his cats.

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