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What to play this weekend (Feb. 5-7)

The new “Star Trek” MMO is the lone major release, but you can pick up “‘Splosion Man” on the cheap on Xbox Live. If you’re a PC gamer who hasn’t played the first “BioShock” yet, a couple of sites are giving away the original if you preorder the sequel.… Read More »

Charity game on Xbox Live

If you like games and also like helping children, a new gaming startup that donates the bulk of its profits to charity has just released its first game, “Chime,” on the Xbox Live Arcade. “Chime,” which retails for 400 Microsoft Points, or $5, is a music-themed puzzle game, in the same vein as Q Entertainment’s “Lumines” or “Rez.” If you’re not familiar with those, think of a more modern “Tetris,” with a pulsing electronic soundtrack. Unlike “Tetris” and “Lumines,” though,… Read More »