‘DJ Hero’ worth another plastic controller
I’ve been getting a little tired of peripherals. Much as I love the music games, all those controllers take up space (especially the drums, and I’ve got two sets).
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Crack in Time’ cranks up winning formula
When it comes to platformers on the PlayStation 3, it’s hard to beat the “Ratchet & Clank” games. The newest, “Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time” improves on its predecessor to make a fantastically fun adventure.
Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Borderlands’ is surprisingly fun
Every year, there's at least one game that I go into expecting little and end up being blown away.
Nov 05, 2009 | 9:40 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Brutal Legend’ rocks a little bit
On paper, "Brutal Legend" seems, well, legendary.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Uncharted 2’ is off the charts
If you've been looking for a reason to buy a PlayStation 3, I can give you a really good one: "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves."
Oct 22, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Need for Speed: Shift’ races in another direction
The "Need for Speed" series of racing games has been around a long time. I got the original for my birthday back in 1996 (and I played it to death), and I've played every one since.
Oct 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘ODST’ continues ‘Halo’s’ fun
Some gamers will argue that the "Halo" series of first-person shooters has been milked to death.
Oct 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Scribblenauts’ the write stuff
Awhile back, there was a DS game called "Drawn to Life" in which gamers drew the items they'd use in the game.
Oct 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Beatles: Rock Band’ a trip through history
Here's the thing about band-specific music games: If you don't like the band, you're probably not going to be that interested.
Sep 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Batman’ hits the batarang out of the park
Batman has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence the past few years.
Sep 17, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Video game review: 'Fat Princess' has the ingredients for fun
I generally prefer my games to have a healthy single-player mode with some multiplayer on the side.
Sep 10, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Resort’ another reason to turn on your Wii
Quick question: What game do you play most on your Wii?
Sep 03, 2009 | 10:35 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Rock Band Unplugged’ plays a familiar tune
Before "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band," developer Harmonix had a few music-rhythm games under its belt, and they were fantastic.
Aug 19, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…
Gamers, collectors look forward to second Q-C Fun Con
John Bishoff's favorite part of attending collector conventions is the bartering, and there's bound to be lots of opportunities this weekend at the Q-C Fun Con, which will feature 150 tables and is expected to draw 2,000 people.
Aug 18, 2009 | 10:55 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Bigs 2’ more of a bunt than a home run
I'm not a big fan of sports games, but I had a blast with the arcade baseball game, "The Bigs," which came out a few years back.
Aug 13, 2009 | 9:55 am | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Conduit’ nails controls, but that’s all
It appears developers finally are beginning to figure out the Wii. It's about time.
Aug 05, 2009 | 4:00 pm | Loading…
Video game review: 'Overlord II' has issues, but is delightfully funny you can overlook them
There are games with issues that you don't want to play again.
Jul 29, 2009 | 12:10 pm | Loading…
Video game review: 'Half-Blood Prince' lacks Potter magic
I had hopes for the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" game. When the release of the movie was delayed, so was the game - so more time to make it good, right?
Jul 23, 2009 | 10:50 am | Loading…
Review: ‘Punch-Out!!’ comes out swinging
A lot of the time, classic games are remade and people realize, hey, times have changed. The games just don’t translate as well in the current era.
Jun 17, 2009 | 12:45 pm | Loading…
Video game review: ‘Patapon 2’ gives series a great new beat
When I began playing “Patapon 2,” I was a little worried. The missions and even the story seemed horribly familiar, as if the game was going to just be a rehash of the original.
May 21, 2009 | 12:40 pm | Loading…
