About Video Games: Social and Multiplayer

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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor This week, our Guides have been busy investigating some great games and some not-so-great games. Find out how one title is reclaiming "social gaming," while another takes online multiplayer to a new level. Plus, info and reviews on new and upcoming games, and a selection of articles from our archives. 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf': A True Social Game The term "social game" has become cheapened a bit from the endless dull games on Facebook that require you to pester your friends to help you advance. With the latest 'Animal Crossing' the idea of social gaming is reclaimed and returned to the high status it ought to have... Read more Search Related Topics:  animal crossing: new leaf  nintendo 3ds  social games Online Rep and Matchmaking on Xbox One The X360's online multiplayer is pretty good, but the experience on the Xbox One is planned to be even better. Eric has a look at how multiplayer will work on the upcoming console and why it's going to be an improvement... Read more Search Related Topics:  xbox one  xbox live  online gaming 'The Bureau: XCOM Declassified' Info (PC) This third person tactical shooter set during the Cold War will be out in August, and Michael has all the details... Read more Search Related Topics:  xcom series  tactical shooters  sci-fi games 'Earthbound' Review (WiiU Virtual Console) 'Earthbound' is the only game in the venerable 'Mother' series to see publication outside of Japan, and it didn't find many fans. But the fans it does have are enthusiastic enough that the game got a virtual console release... Read more Search Related Topics:  nintendo wii u  virtual console  role-playing games Related Searches Video Games Online Games Game Gaming Multiplayer Games Free Only Games The Game Featured Articles 'Time and Eternity' Review (PS3) How To Customize Your PS Vita Home Screen Story in Games: Does It Matter? 'Prison Architect' Info (PC) 'Rock Band' Hints and Tips Steve Jobs: 'Atari Breakout' Developer   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Video Games newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement