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What do Final Fantasy XIII and Black Ops have in common? Both are built around the assumption that all anyone wants is non-stop action. But has that made them better games or proven to be completely fallacious? Read on for an in depth look at both games and the casualties of this twisted design philosophy.

What really makes a game fun anyways? Gameplay is the difference between a non-interactive experience like movies, television, or books, and the interactive entertainment of video games. In this ongoing series of articles we will explore the aspects of this intangible, oft-indefinable core component of video games.

Simplistic systems certainly have a place in video games, but understanding complex design brings new excitement and a more satisfying playing experience.

Take heed, Firaxis -- this list of improvements for Civilization 5 could be just what you need to finely tune an already well-polished series.

Gears of War was immensely popular, but does the game deserve the title of innovator?

Mass Effect 2 is a new breed of RPG

Although quick-time events can amount to nothing more than lazy design, their inclusion can be an effective gameplay device.

In a time when many games attempt to blend in the strengths of film, Darksiders takes a classically refreshing approach by emphasizing gameplay above all else.

Quick-time events are lazy game design. When will developers stop resorting to such unimaginative gameplay?

Demon's Souls was one of the biggest surprise hits of last year, but too many journalists were fixated on difficulty to appreciate the game's design accomplishments.

Have action/adventure games dropped the adventure part in favor of more action?

Possibilities of a game based on the recent Death Race film.

A look into the basic world building in video games. It is harder than it looks.