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'Mirror's Edge' offers dizzying good time

Thu, 2008-11-13 21:32
Sweden's EA DICE studio (of Battlefield fame) is offering a fresh take on first-person action with Mirror's Edge, an exciting, immersive and for the most part, nonviolent video game.

And the music games rock on

Thu, 2008-11-06 21:32
Two new music video games have debuted this month: One is a hotly anticipated sequel and the other is a new spin on the music game genre. Here's a look at both offerings.

And the music games rock on

Thu, 2008-11-06 21:32
Two new music video games have debuted this month: One is a hotly anticipated sequel and the other is a new spin on the music game genre. Here's a look at both offerings.

'Fable II' delves deeper into fantasy, freedom

Thu, 2008-10-30 20:32
With all the economic instability and political uncertainty all around us these days, the timing couldn't be better for an open-world fantasy game you could lose yourself in for a few weeks. Microsoft Game Studios' ambitious Fable II is now available for the Xbox 360, and while not a flawless role-playing game (RPG) it delivers a deep and detailed world for mature players.

'Fable II' delves deeper into fantasy, freedom

Thu, 2008-10-30 20:32
With all the economic instability and political uncertainty all around us these days, the timing couldn't be better for an open-world fantasy game you could lose yourself in for a few weeks. Microsoft Game Studios' ambitious Fable II is now available for the Xbox 360, and while not a flawless role-playing game (RPG) it delivers a deep and detailed world for mature players.

New 'FIFA' soccer game a kick in the right direction

Thu, 2008-10-23 21:02
EA Sports might be the king of sports games, but if you scour the review websites you'd notice the "FIFA Soccer" series doesn't fare as well with critics as other interactive soccer games such as Konami's highly polished "Winning Eleven" games.

New 'FIFA' soccer game a kick in the right direction

Thu, 2008-10-23 21:02
EA Sports might be the king of sports games, but if you scour the review websites you'd notice the "FIFA Soccer" series doesn't fare as well with critics as other interactive soccer games such as Konami's highly polished "Winning Eleven" games.

Creepy video games debut for Halloween

Fri, 2008-10-17 03:51
Halloween may be a time for trick-or-treating, pumpkin-carving and costume parties, but for millions of video gamers, it's also a perfect opportunity to curl up with a daunting digital diversion with the lights turned off.

Creepy video games debut for Halloween

Fri, 2008-10-17 03:51
Halloween may be a time for trick-or-treating, pumpkin-carving and costume parties, but for millions of video gamers, it's also a perfect opportunity to curl up with a daunting digital diversion with the lights turned off.

Consider these MP3 players for tight budgets

Mon, 2008-10-13 09:09
Apple?s iPods are unquestionably the most popular MP3 players on the market. But iPods can run hundreds of dollars. While they may suit your style, they might not fit your budget.

Consider these MP3 players for tight budgets

Mon, 2008-10-13 09:09
Apple?s iPods are unquestionably the most popular MP3 players on the market. But iPods can run hundreds of dollars. While they may suit your style, they might not fit your budget.

'Parking Dash' drives for fun

Thu, 2008-10-09 22:00
When the concept is explained to you, PlayFirst's Parking Dash is one of those games that sounds incredibly boring. But once you get behind the wheel, it proves to be a fun ride.

Save Gotham block by block in 'Lego Batman'

Fri, 2008-10-03 03:43
"If it ain't broke ..." appears to be the mantra for Traveller's Tales, the celebrated U.K. developer responsible for the popular "Lego Star Wars" and "Lego Indiana Jones" video games.

'Rock Band' sequel steals the show

Fri, 2008-09-26 00:17
What do you do for an encore after launching one of the biggest video games in recent memory? If you're Harmonix, the makers of the just-launched "Rock Band 2," you make it bigger, better and louder.

Impressive physics, visuals power new 'Star Wars' game

Fri, 2008-09-19 00:07
If "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" were rated by special effects alone, the sci-fi adventure would garner unanimous praise by video game reviewers. But as with the iconic feature films, not everyone will find substance underneath the style. But it sure is a fun ride.

Ambitious 'Spore' has an appeal that grows on you

Tue, 2008-09-09 00:00
Will Wright's Spore is an ingenious concept delivered in nearly flawless execution. It is hands-down the best computer game of the year so far.

Hit the virtual green with new 'Tiger' golf game

Thu, 2008-09-04 16:19
While EA Sports' "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09" is similar to last year's golf simulation, the folks at Florida's EA Tiburon studio have added a golf cart-full of new features and improvements to justify the purchase.

'Too Human' has as many vices as virtues

Thu, 2008-08-28 22:00
Now that the long-delayed, much-hyped Too Human has finally been released, it is a letdown because, frankly, it has nearly as many shortcomings as it does virtues.

Comic book heroes soaring to video games

Thu, 2008-08-21 20:52
A handful of superhero-size video games based on familiar comic book characters are in the works for this year and next. Here's a look at four to watch for.

'Dream Day Wedding' sequel sticks to winning formula

Thu, 2008-08-07 17:47
Considering women make up about 74% of gamers who purchase "casual games" those downloadable try-before-you-buy games that are easy to pick up but hard to put down it's no surprise i-Play's Dream Day Wedding series is a hit.