Marie Flanigan, Director of Marketing and Social Media

MARIE FLANIGAN is the Director of Marketing and Social Media for Game Industry News. That means you will see her online and at events. She also enjoys writing reviews and sitting in on podcasts when she can. Her most loved games are open environment titles with beautiful graphics that she can spend months playing, but she's got a favorite in most categories and is always open to new gaming experiences.

Pep is a Magic Dragon

January 25, 2012 Marie Flanigan

Pep the Dragon is a charming 2D run-and-jump platform game for the Apple iOS platform. And as cute little games go, this one is tops.

Game Review - Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure

A Genius Idea Meets A Wonderful Game

December 21, 2011 Marie Flanigan

Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is an amazingly cool action RPG that uses real world figures, which are transported into the game via a portal. In our testing, both adults and kids loved it.

Game Review - Astroslugs

He’s got an ace in his sleeve

November 30, 2011 Marie Flanigan

Astroslugs is a devilishly challenging puzzle game from Bit Barons that is very easy to pick up, but incredibly difficult to master. And really, isn’t that what we want in a puzzle game?

Game Review - Shadowgun

The way of the Shadowgun

November 23, 2011 Marie Flanigan

Shadowgun is probably the most visually impressive shooter for the iPad, and has an innovative control scheme. Not all the kinks are completely worked out, but Shadowgun sure is fun.

Game Review - The Dark Meadow

Dark as Night

November 21, 2011 Marie Flanigan

One of the few horror adventure games for the iPad, The Dark Meadow is sufficiently creepy to put a chill up your spine as you experience its great story.

Game Review - When Pigs Fly

A Nice Flight of Fancy

November 16, 2011 Marie Flanigan

When Pigs Fly is an odd but delightful little game from EnsenaSoft that will have you smiling with joy as you help Penelope the pig achieve her dreams of flight.

Book Review - Lord of Souls: An Elder Scrolls Novel

A Perfect Ending

November 12, 2011 Marie Flanigan

We take a moment away from Skyrim to examine another story from that world, the new Lord of Souls: An Elder Scrolls Novel by fantasy author Greg Keyes.

Game Review - eType Personality Test

Affecting You Personally

November 9, 2011 Marie Flanigan

Not really a game per se, the eType Personality Test uses graphical images to elicit a response from the viewer, and then tells them what that means.

Game Review - Sand Slides

Slide Into Home

November 2, 2011 Marie Flanigan

We launch a new type of feature on GiN this week, the mini-review. These are mostly iOS or Android type titles that deserve your money and your time. First up: Sand Slides.

Book Review - Elder Scrolls: The Infernal City

Infernal City Is Heavenly

October 24, 2011 Marie Flanigan

While we all wait for one of the most anticipated games of the year, why not kick back with a beautiful book set in the adventurous world of Oblivion.

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