Things haven’t been the same for Jake Solomon since XCOM: Enemy Unknown was released last year, to generally positive feedback and some great critical acclaim. In this candid interview with Patrick Stafford, Jake discusses how it feels to spearhead a remake of a game so dear to your own heart, how working long hours affected him personally, and what to do once it’s all finished.

If you’ve played Spec Ops: The Line, you’ll know that it’s a game with a dark, morally ambiguous narrative, that really makes you feel like you’re making tough decisions and having to live with the consequences. Patrick Stafford argues that, although it’s not perfect, Spec Ops has raised the bar for shooters everywhere, and we as players have an obligation to raise our standards as well.

This year”s E3 confirmed the rumours that another Splinter Cell was in the works, and Blacklist was its revealed title – but many remain worried that the series is drifting away from its stealth roots. Patrick Stafford spoke to Ubisoft”s Scott Lee to ask if this was true.

Patrick Stafford is no stranger to getting his own leg caught in a bear trap, so we figured he was the best person to check out Lara Croft”s new trials and tribulations in Crystal Dynamic’s Tomb Raider reboot.

The Assassin’s Creed III gameplay revealed at E3 2012 has shown some promising changes to combat and stealth mechanics, but a PC release in conjunction with the major retail date is still in doubt. Patrick Stafford reports.

Our coverage of E3 2012 continues, with Patrick Stafford checking out the huge maps, new vehicles, and new tactics afforded by the massive scope of Battlefield 3‘s ”Armored Kill” expansion.

The new Far Cry 3 looks a lot more scripted than the series’ previous outings, but as Patrick Stafford discovered, there”s a respectable sandbox game lurking underneath.

Patrick Stafford was able to disguise himself as a games journalist and sneak into the Hitman: Absolution booth at E3. He found a game that stays largely true to the series, despite some controversial marketing.

Ever since the new SimCity was announced, players have been upset that it required always-online DRM. Now, at this year”s E3, Maxis have finally detailed the multiplayer aspect of the game, and how being connected to your friends will affect your city for better (and worse).

For many people, the game of the show at this year’s E3 was Watch Dogs, Ubisoft’s surprise new IP centered around hacking and near-future terror. Patrick Stafford hacked his way into Ubisoft’s E3 booth to discuss how open their world really is, when we can expect a PC version, and how much of their mind-blowing demo was scripted.

Aliens: Colonial Marines looks like the multiplayer Aliens experience that all the fans have always wanted – but does it live up? Patrick Stafford cornered the Senior Producer on E3′s show floor for a hands-on interrogation.

EA’s press conference wrapped up at E3 several short hours ago, and Patrick Stafford was there on the ground for games.on.net. Read on for confirmation of Battlefield Premium and what it details, why SW:TOR is going (partially) F2P, and when you’ll be able to play NFS: Most Wanted.