Video Games
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New PS3 titles highlight of summer gamesJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Is 2008 Sony's time to shine? Since the PlayStation 3's launch in November 2006, gamers have held their collective breath in hopes that familiar names like "Final Fantas...
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'Rock Band' is getting ready for an encore
Jul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - A sequel to the play-along music game that redefined the genre last year will be released first for the Xbox 360 in September, according to publisher MTV Games and devel...
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'Space Invaders' celebrates three decades with 'Extreme'Jul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - With remakes being the go-to template for Hollywood and gaming alike in the past decade, it's easy to shrug off a rebranded rehash for your entertainment needs. Dissuade...
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'Space Invaders Extreme' worth a lookJun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Fun: Pleasant presentation breathes life into a gaming classic; erratic, challenging enemies and bosses; pick-up-and-play appeal; good price. Unfun: Limited lev...
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Nintendo owners get their chance to rock out
Jun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Nintendo enthusiasts hit the musical jackpot this week with two new games to release their inner rock stars. "Guitar Hero: On Tour" ($49.99, Activision) for the Nintendo...
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'GRID' one of the more forgiving driversJun 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Fun: Loose, responsive handling; flashback system allows for frustration-free play; challenging, aggressive AI; vehicle damage effects performance; vivid lighting ef...
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'Ninja Gaiden II' takes pride in its intense, challenging combatJun 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Five minutes into "Ninja Gaiden II," I'm back-flipping off a wall into a rolling somersault, hovering in the air to scatter shuriken at enemies. Within half an hour, I'm...
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'Metal Gear Solid 4' a little bloated
Jun 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Is "Metal Gear Solid 4" a game or an experience? The answer is unclear in the latest installment of this epic franchise. Both masterful and bloated, "Metal Gear Solid 4:...
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'Ninja Gaiden,' 'Bourne Conspiracy' deliver nonstop thrills
Jun 16, 2008 11:00 pm - The truly great action films of our time -- "Die Hard," "The Road Warrior," "Aliens," say -- can be summed up in one word: relentless. Once they get in gear, they put th...
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'Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2' a simple, straightforward go-to gameJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Fun: Finishing a course takes 10-15 minutes; intuitive interface and controls; variety of courses; solid visuals; 16-player multiplayer online, or 8-player local mul...