November 20th, 2009 07:06am

Impressions: Facebook, Twitter on game consoles

by GameWit

A quick look at how Twitter holds up on the Xbox 360, and at how Facebook works on both the 360 and PS3.

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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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September 12th, 2009 11:57pm

What to play this weekend (Sept. 11-13)

by GameWit

This week begins and ends with “The Beatles: Rock Band.” In the middle? More “Beatles: Rock Band,” just for good measure. Oh, and there were some other games, too.

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September 6th, 2009 05:10am

What to play this weekend (Sept. 4-7)

by GameWit

Hopefully this Labor Day weekend finds you knocking back some cold beverages and enjoying delicious barbecue with family or friends. If you’re like me, though, and not far from home, there’s a little time for gaming, including the newest title in the gathering-friendly “Guitar Hero” franchise.

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August 5th, 2009 05:14pm

And we’re back…

by GameWit

Explaining my long absence over the past couple of weeks. Short version: Perfect storm of bad cold, dead laptop, visitor from out of town and wedding anniversary.

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TAGS , , , , , , , , , , | CATEGORY Housekeeping, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3

July 23rd, 2009 02:49pm

Don’t buy Wii MotionPlus at GameStop

by GameWit

The world’s biggest video game retailer is selling the popular new Wii accessory for $5 more than the suggested retail price. Pick it up somewhere else.

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July 17th, 2009 08:46pm

What to play this weekend (July 17-19)

by GameWit

You’d think with kids out of school for the summer, game publishers would be flooding the marketplace with quality titles looking to capture some of that summer job dollar. But you’d be wrong. “NCAA Football 10″ is the only big retail release this week. Luckily, Sony and Microsoft are filling the void with some downloadable goodness.

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July 15th, 2009 07:38am

Review: Magic: The Gathering on Xbox 360

by GameWit

The popular Magic: The Gathering collectible card game makes a solid, if somewhat simple, debut in a $10 downloadable game called “Duels of the Planeswalkers.”

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