Ryan Taljonick
Ryan was once the Executive Editor of GamesRadar, before moving into the world of games development. He worked as a Brand Manager at EA, and then at Bethesda Softworks, before moving to 2K. He briefly went back to EA and is now the Director of Global Marketing Strategy at 2K.
Latest articles by Ryan Taljonick
I finally understand sports fandom thanks to League of Legends
By Ryan Taljonick published
One editor finally understands sports junkies after getting addicted to League of Legends' competitive scene...
AAA devs get back to making games, not products
By Ryan Taljonick published
Some AAA devs have left the scene to form their own independent studios. Here's why they did it, and how they'll help foster a generation of creativity...
18 recognizable monsters in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
By Ryan Taljonick published
PC gaming's future is no longer tied to Microsoft
By Ryan Taljonick published
Here's what Valve's recent announcements mean for the future of PC gaming...
Demystifying the Steam Machines
By Ryan Taljonick published
Valve has finally announced its hardware plans: Steam Machines. What do they mean for gaming? We think we have an idea...
The Top 7 Things we'll always associate with the seventh console generation
By Ryan Taljonick published
With next-gen at our doorstep, it's time to take a look at the things we'll always associate with the seventh console generation...
What's next? Why you should give a damn about the Xbox One's Impulse Triggers
By Ryan Taljonick published
Excited about the Xbox One controller's rumble-tastic Impulse Triggers? You should be--here's why...
16 nostalgic references to Final Fantasy games in FFXIV: A Realm Reborn
By Ryan Taljonick published
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn smashes the fan service button non-stop. Here are some of the references to other Final Fantasy games we've managed to find in it so far...
SpeedRunners is basically a 2D Mario Kart turned platformer
By Ryan Taljonick published
Outrun the competition using any means necessary in the upcoming PC game SpeedRunners...
What's next? - The coolest motion controller tech you've ever seen
By Ryan Taljonick published
In this edition of What's Next?, we take a look at motion controller technology that can simulate weight and momentum...
12 great games with god-awful box art
By Ryan Taljonick published
You would never have bought any of these fantastic games if your purchase decisions were based solely on box art...
How Infinite Crisis' Doomsday Device will help you obliterate the opposition
By Ryan Taljonick published
Having played (and dominated) a round of Infinite Crisis, Turbine's upcoming DC Comics-themed MOBA, here are our impressions...
What's next? - Is force-feedback the missing link in motion gaming?
By Ryan Taljonick published
How can we bridge the disconnect between our movements in hands-free motion gaming and a game's response? Free air haptics...
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist review
By Ryan Taljonick published
Find out if Sam Fisher's latest outing is more Conviction or Chaos Theory in our review...
Saints Row IV review
By Ryan Taljonick published
Is Saints Row IV the ultimate superhero open-world game or a super dud? Find out in our review...
S2 Games wants to eliminate MOBA strife with Strife
By Ryan Taljonick published
Is it possible to cultivate a MOBA community that isn't super hostile? Developer S2 Games thinks it is, and plans on doing just that with its new MOBA, Strife...
Strife promises all the fun and competition of a MOBA without all the headache
By Ryan Taljonick published
A new MOBA from S2 Games, the developers of Heroes of Newerth, aims to provide a competitive playing field with a friendlier community...
Your life as a gamer from cradle to grave
By Ryan Taljonick published
No matter how life changes, video games will always be there for you. Here's what the life cycle of a gamer looks like...
Mass Effect concept art shows Shepard as a Reaper, Tali unmasked, and more
By Ryan Taljonick published
Ever wonder what early Mass Effect ideas didn't make the cut? This concept art shows Commander Shepard as a Reaper, Tali unmasked, and more...
12 mundane jobs that should be simulation games
By Ryan Taljonick published
Feature What seemingly boring jobs would actually make for some pretty interesting simulation games? Well, here are a few...
Confessions of a Steam summer sale addict
By Ryan Taljonick published
How have you fared during Steam's 2013 summer sale? One editor shares the gruesome details of his game-buying addiction...
The time for virtual reality is now
By Ryan Taljonick published
You've probably heard all about the Oculus Rift by now--but after testing it out, we're convinced the time for virtual reality is now...
5 game technologies that are truly next gen
By Ryan Taljonick published
There will always be a place for the tried and true gamepad, but these next-gen technologies has us super pumped for the future...
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