Review: THQ’s uDraw should aim beyond kids
After spending a few hours playing some kid-oriented titles for THQ's uDraw GameTablet, I'm hoping we'll get more titles aimed at older gamers when the device makes the leap to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
What to play this weekend (May 13-15)
The PlayStation Network came up Saturday evening/early Sunday, depending on where you live. So have at it! If you're not catching up with old favorites, here's what else is looking good for this weekend.
What to play this weekend (April 22-24)
This weekend is all about "Portal 2" and "Mortal Kombat," and not using the PlayStation Network.
Preview: Conduit 2
High Voltage Software's sequel to 2009's much-hyped "The Conduit," aims to correct what went wrong and create the definitive online shooter for the Wii.
Review: Latest ‘Tiger’ pars Move controls
Support in the latest "Tiger Woods" golf game for Sony's Wii-like Move controller is way ahead of last year's patched-in iteration, though it could still use more polish.
The Show again outshines MLB 2K
Once again, Sony's PlayStation-exclusive baseball game is a polished, no-brainer buy for baseball fans. Its only real weakness is that it takes longer than it needs to to get the hang of the new pitching and hitting controls, thanks to a lack of well-made tutorials and contextual help.
Swingers parties on the Wii?
Is an upcoming Wii game really going to encourage stripping and spanking among friends? More importantly, is the Wii Remote dishwasher safe?
Review: You Don’t Know Jack indispensable, irreverent
Jellyvision Games reboots its classic, irreverent trivia game from the mid-'90s with wry, amusing, mostly successful results. The budget-priced game is worth a look, especially on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, which support up to four players, offline or online.
What to play this weekend (Feb. 11-13)
With "Mario Sports Mix" and "Test Drive Unlimited 2" garnering ho-hum reviews thus far, it's looking like a light week for new releases. Standouts include the reboot of cleverly written trivia game "You Don't Know Jack" and "Stacking" the latest offering from Sonoma native Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.