Video Games
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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...
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DS puzzle games can't beat pencil and paper
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Only murky ties between real, video game violenceJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - True or false: Violent video games cause children to become more aggressive. Sorry, that was a trick question. Despite much bandying of statistics and loud talking by cr...
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LEGO 'Indy' a winnerJun 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Fun: Variety of puzzle-solving, adventure, and light combat; great two-player gameplay; film-quality music; well-designed levels; distinct character abilities; more ...
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(Not so) super soldiersMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Doing drugs doesn't mix well with waging war. Unless, that is, the narcotic you're nailing is a life-boosting, aggression-inducing combat cocktail that lights up your en...
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Game review: Boom BloxMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Give a kid a patch of carpet and a carton of Legos, and he'll spend an hour locking together a perfect plastic fortress. Give a different kid 10 seconds and a Godzilla a...
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Gaming into shape with 'Wii Fit'
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You've never had a box of LEGOs like thisMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Fun: Playful, accessible concept; strong variety of game modes; robust physics model destruction accurately; effortless controls; level creator mode; puzzle levels b...
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'Okami' elegant adventureMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Are video games art? Your college professor might hesitate to praise Pac-Man's value as an artful outlet, but hey. The platform-hopping, princess-saving antics of Mario ...