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What to play this weekend (Jan. 29-31)

"Mass Effect 2" (rated M, $60 on PC or Xbox 360): For someone like me, who loves a good story, well-written characters and believable dialogue, this is the huge game this week. If you're at all interested in sci-fi role-playing games and own a gaming PC or an Xbox 360, [...]

By | January 29th, 2010|2 Comments

Holiday gift guide

Holiday gift suggestions for just about every gamer on your list.

By | December 2nd, 2009|0 Comments

Black Friday ad roundup

A partial rundown of what retailers have to offer in the way of Black Friday video game sales.

By | November 25th, 2009|0 Comments

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

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."

By | November 5th, 2009|0 Comments

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

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.

By | October 25th, 2009|0 Comments

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

"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 [...]

By | October 3rd, 2009|0 Comments

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

"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 [...]

By | September 26th, 2009|2 Comments

What to play this weekend (Sept. 18-20)

With two dynamite games for the Nintendo DS, a pair of hockey games, a top-flight racing sim and a new "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" all hitting this week, the pre-Christmas release rush is officially on.

By | September 20th, 2009|0 Comments