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