Mike Mahardy

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Mike Mahardy·Oct 8, 2015

Critic90/100

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Rising Tide brings other content to Beyond Earth as well, from new factions to new planet types. But these additions pale in comparison to the systemic changes Firaxis has made. There are bothersome issues with the new diplomacy approach, and some of these mechanics are too obfuscated to call excellent. But Rising Tide encourages new ways of thinking, and lends character to a very impersonal subject. That old Civilization mantra still echoes, just like it used to: One more turn.

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Mike Mahardy·Oct 8, 2015

Critic90/100

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CD Projekt Red's first paid expansion is well worth the return to the Northern Kingdoms.

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Mike Mahardy·Sep 30, 2015

Critic80/100

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With Uncharted 2 and 3, though, Naughty Dog transcended Drake's own small beginnings. The Nathan Drake Collection is a firsthand account of Naughty Dog's growth as a storyteller, and this collection is the best way to relive that history, and witness its transformation up close.

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Mike Mahardy·Sep 21, 2015

Critic80/100

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Bungie's newest expansion not only offers a compelling experience in itself, but transforms Destiny altogether.

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Mike Mahardy·Aug 24, 2015

Critic70/100

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The Coalition has crafted a faithful homage to a nine-year-old game, but hasn't completely erased the blemishes of the past, especially on PC.

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Mike Mahardy·Aug 18, 2015

Critic80/100

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Volume's tight mechanics, smart visual vocabulary, and level-editing tools combine to create something that is as much a puzzle game as it is a stealth title.

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Mike Mahardy·Aug 4, 2015

Critic80/100

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Galak-Z is a brutal, demanding, and ultimately rewarding 2D shooter.