What to play this weekend (May 21-23)
The big release this week is “L.A. Noire,” but if you’re playing on PC, you can’t overlook “The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.”… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Gaming gifts to avoid
Every year there are a few video game clunkers that could end up under the tree. Here are a few things you might want to stay away from.… Read More »
Holiday gift guide
Holiday gift suggestions for just about every gamer on your list.… 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 »