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'Devil May Cry' an infernal thrill ride Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
At the beginning of "DmC: Devil May Cry" demons run amok through a seaside amusement park. It's a messaage from "DmC" developer Ninja Theory: We'll show you a funhouse. The U.K.-based studio has been under scrutiny since it was awarded the "Devil May Cry" franchise. No worries. This is a worthy reboot of the entire "Devil" mythology, reintroducing hero Dante as a surly, brown-haired punk.
CDC to study violence in media Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The White House pressed most forcefully for a reluctant Congress to pass universal background checks and bans on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. No connection was suggested between bloody entertainment fictions and real-life violence. Instead, the White House is calling on research on the effect of media and video games on gun violence.
Biden seeks video game industry input on guns Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Looking for broader remedies to gun violence, Vice President Joe Biden is reaching out to the video game industry for ideas as the White House seeks to assemble proposals in response to last month's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school. Biden is scheduled to meet with video game representatives Friday as the White House explores cultural factors that may contribute to violent behavior.
Images: People’s Choice Awards Jan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Images from the 39th People's Choice Awards, honoring the best in popular culture for the year 2012. Ceremonies were hosted by acress Kaley Cuoco, and held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.Among the winners were the film "The Hunger Games", singers Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.
‘Nike+ Kinect,’ ‘Your Shape’ let you bust a move at homeJan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
It's that time of the year when the line for an elliptical machine at your local gym stretches a bit longer. Why wait to work out — or even leave your living room — when you can get your heart rate up at home with these recently released fitness games? From "Nike+ Kinect Training" to "Dance Central 3," there's a workout for everyone.
Algonquin arcade removes violent gamesJan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
An Algonquin video arcade owner has decided to pull the plug on 12 of his violent games. Spurred by the shootings of school children in Connecticut, Kevin Slota says he doesn't want to have a part in any role the games might have in grooming mass shooters. "We don't need these games," he said. "I can replace them with something else."
Nintendo’s TVii tops button-laden remotes Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Nintendo's TVii service transforms how you watch television in three key ways. It turns the touch-screen GamePad controller for the Wii U into a remote control for your TV and set-top box. It groups your favorite shows and sports teams together, whether it's on live TV or an Internet video service such as Hulu Plus. And it offers water-cooler moments you can chat about on social media.
Paper Mario, Prof. Layton keep 3DS humming Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Some of the season's most absorbing Nintendo games are available on the portable 3DS. In "Paper Mario: Sticker Star," Mario's nemesis, Bowser, crashes the kingdom's comet-watching party and scatters the kingdom's sticker collection, so Mario and his new pal Kersti have to collect them all. "Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask" is a mix of family-friendly puzzles and a dark mystery, with a few romantic interludes thrown in.
‘Dishonored’ tops a diverse year in video games Dec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The video game universe in 2012 is a study in extremes. At one end, you have the old guard striving to produce mass-appeal blockbusters. At the other end, you have a thriving community of independent game developers scrambling to find an audience for their idiosyncratic visions. Can’t we all just get along? Turns out, we can. Here are this year's top 10 games.
Video-game makers face scrutiny over violence after killings Dec 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Video-game makers and retailers are facing growing pressure from Washington and advocacy groups concerned about possible links between violent games and tragedies like the school massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. A bill introduced this week by U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller directs the National Academy of Sciences to examine whether violent games and programs lead children to act aggressively, the West Virginia Democrat said in a statement.
Shooting renews argument over video-game violence Dec 22, 2012 12:00 AM
In the days since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., a shell-shocked nation has looked for reasons. The list of culprits cited include easy access to guns, a strained mental-health system and the "culture of violence" — the entertainment industry's embrace of violence in movies, TV shows and, especially, video games.
PlayStation icons join in ‘Battle Royale’ Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
This year, Sony has expanded its holiday guest list to invite nearly two decades worth of characters to mix it up in "PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale." Fans of the original PlayStation can welcome back old pals like Sir Daniel Fortesque of "MediEvil" and the title character of "Parappa the Rapper." Others will be happy to see Nathan Drake from "Uncharted" and Cole MacGrath from "Infamous." Turn them loose in an assortment of game-inspired arenas and you've got chaos.
'Need for Speed,' 'Forza' hit the gas Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Why settle for one new real car when you can buy one video game with dozens of virtual rides? Plus, when you take these vehicles out on the highway, you don't have to worry about insurance, gas prices or speed limits. "Need for Speed: Most Wanted" is the most gleefully irresponsible of this year's racing games. It's all about vehicular mayhem while "Forza Horizon" takes the exemplary car-geek series off the racetrack and onto the open road.
Images: Spikes 10th Annual Video Game Awards Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Spike's 10th Annual Video Game Awards were held on Friday at Sony Studis in Culver City, Calif.
'Borderlands 2,’ ‘Dishonored’ win at Spike VGAsDec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The cartoony post-apocalyptic shoot-'em-up sequel "Borderlands 2" and the stealthy first-person game "Dishonored" were among the early winners at the Spike Video Game Awards on Friday. "Borderlands 2" was picked as best shooter and multiplayer game, while "Dishonored" was awarded with the best action-adventure game trophy at the gaming extravaganza.
Sand, surf, blood in thrilling 'Far Cry 3' Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The picturesque setting of "Far Cry 3" turns out to be far from hospitable to tourist Jason Brody, who can barely stand the sight of blood when he finds himself caged up in a village ruled by a drug lord. Jason's transition into a seasoned survivor anchors "Far Cry 3," an outstanding open-world first-person shooter that intersperses character arc, plot and suspense throughout a variety of action-packed firefights, stealth sequences and side missions.
‘Epic Mickey 2’ builds a worse mousetrap Dec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
While Mickey Mouse has been the face of The Walt Disney Co. for more than 80 years, I don't think he's anyone's favorite toon. And yet, here he is in "Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two," his second high-profile video game in three years. It's the continuation of designer Warren Spector's effort to rehabilitate the rodent — and given the drab, charmless result, it's a project I'm ready to give up on.
New 'Hitman' game a well-executed thriller Nov 27, 2012 12:00 AM
We always knew Agent 47 had ice in his veins. Apparently, the guy's got a heart, too. In "Hitman: Absolution," 47 is entrusted with the safety of a young girl named Victoria, and the cloned assassin's icy exterior melts a bit when he realizes she may have been subjected to genetic experimentation in the same way he was. This leads 47 to do what he does best: eliminate targets. Only this time it's not about money. Agent 47 wants answers.
Review: Nintendo Wii U blows up dual-screen gaming Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
It's the touch screen that really makes the difference. In some cases, it houses functions that are typically relegated to a game's pause screen. In others, it allows a group of people playing the same game together to have different experiences depending on the controller used. Nintendo Co. calls this "asymmetric gaming."
'Black Ops II' first must-have since 'Modern Warfare' Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
By adding the element of choice, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" has revitalized the brand to become the best "CoD" since 2007's "Modern Warfare." The game leaps back and forth from CIA and U.S. military missions in the 1980s to an international crisis in 2025. Your moral decisions and successes or failures in both settings determine your ending — and whether some of the main characters live long enough to see it.