Weighing Wii, Kinect, PlayStation Move
Here’s a look at how Kinect, the PlayStation Move controller and the Wii all stack up against one another this holiday shopping season. Coming tomorrow: a game-oriented gift guide.… Read More »
Update: Best of Black Friday deals
Here’s a look at a few Black Friday deals that caught my eye, the most exciting of which is Kmart’s selling “Mass Effect 2″ for a paltry $10. (Updated with more deals from Microsoft, Steam.)… Read More »
Sports Champions review
“Sports Champions,” the best of the PlayStation Move launch games, is worth a look for anyone interested in getting in on the motion-controlled games craze. Its accurate controls put it on par with Nintendo’s “Wii Sports Resort,” though its gameplay might feel old hat to veterans of Nintendo’s console.… Read More »
Think you’re good at Wii?
Nintendo is running a nationwide, team-based competition to see who the country’s best Wii players are. If you’re on the North Coast, your best bet is to form a team and get yourself to Six Flags in Vallejo. Top teams will compete in a national event in Los Angeles in September.… Read More »
What to play this weekend (Feb. 12-14)
“BioShock 2″ (rated M, $60 on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, $50 on PC): You’ll return to the underwater, Art Deco-influenced city of Rapture in the sequel to my favorite game of 2007. I’ve deliberately been avoiding reading too much about it, so I’ll keep this preview nice and short. Early reviews have been generally favorable, and this game packs an online multiplayer mode the original title lacked. “Dante’s Inferno” (rated M, $60 on Xbox 360 or PS3): Loosely based… Read More »
Holiday gift guide
Holiday gift suggestions for just about every gamer on your list.… Read More »
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.… Read More »
What to play this weekend (Aug. 28-30)
Some folks are already calling “Batman: Arkham Asylum” the greatest tie-in game ever. The fact that it’s not directly tied to a movie release date or script probably has a lot to do with it. … Read More »
“Wii Sports Resort” review
Wii MotionPlus turns the Wii remote from blunt tool into a sophisticated instrument. “Wii Sports Resort,” which comes bundled with the accessory, is a great showcase for the Wii’s bag of new tricks, even if a few of the minigames are somewhat lacking.… Read More »
What to play this weekend (Aug. 14-16)
This week’s What to Play pretty much begins and ends with the new “Madden NFL,” which released Friday.… Read More »