For seven years now, the Ratchet and Clank series has moved from being a hallmark of a ubiquitous genre to being, like its Lombax hero, among the last of its kind; the action-platformer. The style of game, which dates back to the arcades of the eighties, has always been about immediate accessibility and satisfaction, plus [...]
Game Description: It’s time once again to brace for impact as THQ unleashes the next installment in its acclaimed wrestling franchise. Expect more character freedom and maneuverability than ever before, and a lineup that features some of the WWE’s biggest stars, including John Cena, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Edge and Rey Mysterio.
After some a few misfires [...]
The array of plastic peripherals needed for Guitar Hero or Rock Band is already confusing enough. Music game-makers have wisely avoided tossing new instruments into the fray, despite repeated requests from dedicated fans (hello, keytar!). Activision is taking a calculated risk with DJ Hero by applying the same formula that worked for guitars, basses and [...]
Game Description: Based on the film JU-ON: The Grudge. Explore spooky environments such as an abandoned warehouse, a dimly-lit hospital, and a mannequin factory. Use your flashlight on your explorations and try not to get scared by the many ghosts afoot.
Based on the Japanese movies of the same name, this horror game attempts to break [...]
Game Description: In this second downloadable episode for the Xbox 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV, players are exposed to the glitzy excesses of Liberty City through the eyes of Luis Lopez, main thug of famed night club titan Tony Prince (aka “Gay Tony”). Featuring new vehicles, new songs, new weapons and much more, [...]
Game Description: After the Kingdom of Boletaria has been cast into darkness by a power-hungry king, a boy is summoned to save humanity from its evil. Fight, through the demons to uncover the truth and deliver humanity from the Old One. In this all new RPG players run through the story of Boletaria.
Demon’s Souls is [...]
Game Description: The Space Invaders return to the Nintendo DS. With all new high definition sprites, and classic gameplay, go back to the days of Space Invaders.
Space Invaders gets another techno-psychedelic makeover, and it’s at least as much fun as the first time around. Some players may have overdosed already, but if not, Extreme 2 [...]
Game Description: Borderlands is a sprawling sci-fi action/role-playing game set in the deep recesses of space, featuring randomized terrain, enemies, and weapon permutations numbering in the hundreds of thousands. There are four playable characters each with their own special abilities and attributes, and lengthy quest chains that yield experience and new loot.
Do you love loot? [...]
It’s always a great day when a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 video hits the net. Check out two minutes of singleplayer campaign goodness in this new trailer from Infinity Ward and Activision.
What’s your favorite part of the trailer? I’m a big fan of the bouncing betty landmine action! Also, be sure to [...]
Game Description: Jump into the shoes of the Fab Four, and experience the music, the history and the phenomenon that were The Beatles. Featuring 45 of the band’s most beloved tracks, replica instruments, and, for the first time in a video game, three-part harmonies, the game is a Beatles lovers dream. And for younger generations, [...]