The Insight: UFC 3 – The Ultimate Fighting Simulator?

By Shane Ferguson While it has a few issues, UFC 3 is undoubtedly the ultimate fighting simulator of this generation thus far. On the PlayStation 4, its graphical and technical prowess make it a must-have for any UFC mega fan – or casual fan. Skin textures, stadiums and lighting look fantastic, even real at times. The expansive roster…

South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Is It Funny Enough?

By Shane Ferguson Before I even booted up the PS4 version of South Park: The Fractured But Whole, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the pleasant surprise which was the South Park: The Stick of Truth. I’ve never experienced anything quite like it. I’ve never literally laughed out loud that much playing any videogame. It felt…

The Roundup: The Circle Speaks

By Harry Rabinowitz Like many others, I am both enthralled and enraged by From Software’s latest title Bloodborne. If, like me, you don’t own a PS4, I recommend going to a friend’s place and having a sleepover (remember those?). If you’re tired of hearing about Bloodborne, I’ve also got this week’s Roundup for you!   Ebenezer Samuel reviews…

The Roundup: The Circle Speaks

By Harry Rabinowitz If you’re like Circle member Stu Horvath, then this is the time of year where you want a quiet place to warm up and read.  What better reading material than this week’s Roundup? Jason Schreier reports on The Game Awards, a new videogame awards show being produced by Geoff Keighley. Chris Plante…

PS4 Boom or Bust: New Circle Video Program!

Was Sony’s PlayStation 4 presentation last week in Manhattan a boom or a bust? Jill Scharr, the Circle’s senior associate editor, and Victor Kaliogiannis, our videographer, have put together this excellent, nearly 25-minute video program. Here’s you’ll find deep, immediate post-presentation insight from Kotaku’s Evan Narcisse, Newsarama’s Lucas Siegel, Engadget’s Ben Gilbert and author/Circle founder…