November 6th, 2009 04:00am

“Brütal Legend” review

by GameWit

Don’t let some critics’ tough talk about “Brütal Legend,” the latest game from Sonoma native Tim Schafer, deter you from experiencing one of the most interesting worlds and well-told tales gaming has to offer.

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TAGS | CATEGORY Microsoft Xbox 360, Review, Sony PlayStation 3

November 5th, 2009 12:36am

What to play last weekend (Oct. 30-Nov. 1)

by GameWit

Thanks to a busy weekend, the weekly rundown of new releases comes on a Monday. A big week of new games includes “DJ Hero,” another “Grand Theft Auto IV” episode and a downloadable version of the cult classic “Zombies Ate My Neighbors.”

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October 29th, 2009 04:22am

Time for a slow-games movement?

by GameWit

Reading that someone finished a well-written game in just a few short hours is like hearing someone watched your favorite movie, but skipped all the “talky” parts.

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October 25th, 2009 12:45am

What to play, catch up edition (Oct 23-25, 16-18, 9-11)

by GameWit

What to play returns after a brief hiatus. Heavy metal adventures, “Indiana Jones”-style tomb raiding and romping around a post-apocalyptic setting with three friends are among the virtual activities you could be taking part in.

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October 21st, 2009 04:12pm

Escaping the tyranny of Metacritic

by GameWit

CBS’s review-aggregating website is the go-to source for gamers to find out whether new titles are any good, but is it hurting sales of innovative, underdog games?

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October 13th, 2009 11:22pm

Legendary world for gamers to explore

by GameWit

With “Brütal Legend,” Sonoma native Tim Schafer has created another one-of-a-kind video game setting.

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October 3rd, 2009 03:28pm

What to play this weekend (Oct. 2-4)

by GameWit

“Wii Fit Plus” (rated E, $20 as standalone game, $100 bundled with balance board): If you already own a balance board and are still enjoying the first “Wii Fit,” plunking down a mere $20 for the sequel seems like a no-brainer. The exercise game includes everything you’ll find on the original “Wii Fit” (meaning there’s no reason to buy the first game anymore unless you get it with a balance … Read More »

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September 26th, 2009 05:21am

What to play this weekend (Sept. 25-27)

by GameWit

“Halo 3: ODST” (rated M, $60 on Xbox 360): The latest game set in the “Halo” universe will confuse folks who are only passably familiar with the game’s universe. Let’s start with its ill-conceived name. See, unlike most video games with a number and a colon in the title (”Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare,” for example), “Halo 3: ODST” is not “Halo 3″ for short, as “Halo 3’s” been … Read More »

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TAGS , , , , , , , , | CATEGORY Microsoft Xbox 360, What to play