There aren't many four-player, online-enabled platform-jumping games, so that alone makes "Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One" worth a look. It's a fun little diversion, but it's hampered by a dated online architecture and occasionally frustrating controls.
Role-playing game powerhouse BioWare once again delivers a fantastic story filled with memorable, well-written characters. But dated level design and cut-and-paste dungeons bog down what could've been an epic adventure in a medieval metropolis teeming with life. This is a longer review than what ran in the newspaper.
I'll be spending the day hearing and playing some of the games Microsoft has planned for the Xbox 360, Games for Windows and Windows 7 smart phones. Keep an eye on my Twitter feed for news and impressions throughout the afternoon, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Some experimenting with the way "Fable III" treats wives, children and family creates a soap opera
The latest from Lionhead Studios fuses social gaming with a traditional swords-and-sorcery tale, with mixed results.
"Fable III" introduces more wrinkles beyond letting you serve as Albion's ruler. A look at other nuggets from the presentation of the game I saw at Microsoft's X10 event last week.
Lots of video games end with you becoming king and living happily ever after. "Fable III," an upcoming game for the Xbox 360, will take a look at what happens when you become king, then find out that "ever after" isn't so happy.