Right on the heels of releasing the download-only NBA Jam: On Fire Edition, EA Sports has dusted off another former Midway license and brought back the original NFL arcade masterpiece: NFL Blitz. A hit in the late ‘90s, the series spawned console releases for six straight years before sequel fatigue led to poor sales and an eventual cancellation. No stranger themselves to arcade football titles like the NFL Street series and Madden Arcade, could EA restore the Blitz franchise to its former glory? READ MORE
With 2011 behind us, what upcoming releases are the biggest blips on our gaming radar? Our writers break down the five that they’re excited to play. READ MORE
Everyone does Top 10 Games lists. The problem with those? Usually, they’re full of games that earn a place because of nostalgia or industry significance. Here at Snackbar Games, we like being a little more practical: if you’re looking to just have fun, what games should you pick up and play today? This time, we take on a console with limited replay value but a few gems: the Nintendo 64. READ MORE
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TOP STORY: Firaxis working on new X-COM strategy game
Titled XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Firaxis is planning to keep alive the spirit of the classic series by sticking with as much of the original style as they feel makes sense in today’s gaming environment. The goal is to combine real-time strategy and turn-based tactical combat into a title that XCOM fans will enjoy. It is scheduled to release this fall on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. READ MORE
