Video Games
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Nintendo is releasing Mario games on Switch for a limited time. But why?
Sep 05, 2020 6:20 am - Thursday morning, a 10-minute Nintendo Direct announced some unexpected news: A slew of classic Super Mario games are coming to the Switch. "Super Mario 64," "Super Mari...
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Take or leave the fringe features, but the core of 'Madden 21' still feels great
Aug 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lining up under center and taking a snap in "Madden 21" for the first time in a long time in the long-running NFL sim series is an eye-opening experience, particularly f...
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'Fortnite' is trying to change public opinion about Apple, but small developers are lost in the debate
Aug 24, 2020 6:00 am - "Fortnite" is not only one of the most popular video games in recent years, it's also now a powerful public relations weapon in the legal fight between its multibillion-...
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'Carrion': Don't play this one right before bedtime
Aug 01, 2020 7:26 am - "Carrion" Developed by: Phobia Game Studio Published by: Devolver Digital Available on: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One • • • Sometimes it's good to be bad...
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'Ooblets' is an addictive combo of 'Pokémon' and 'Stardew Valley,' but needs more work
Jul 21, 2020 6:00 am - Upon booting up "Ooblets," I was immediately taken by its cheery and adorable presentation. Everything is bright, colorful, and all its characters are warm and friendly....
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'Ghost of Tsushima': A striking samurai fantasy
Jul 20, 2020 6:00 am - "Ghost of Tsushima" Developed by: Sucker Punch Published by: Sony Interactive Entertainment Available on: PlayStation 4 • • • Though "Ghost of Tsushima's" charismat...
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Game review: Battle royale fatigue may be problem for 'Hyper Scape'
Jul 05, 2020 7:23 am - It's no surprise that three years since the debut of "Fortnite" and "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds," some studios still hope to lean into the popularity of the battle ro...
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Lincolnshire library offers Animal Crossing playJun 29, 2020 1:00 am - Nintendo Switch owners who are enjoying the game Animal Crossing: New Horizons can visit the Vernon Area Public Library's virtual island on Wednesday afternoon. It'll b...
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'Maneater': A light, summer snack of a game
Jun 27, 2020 7:20 am - "Maneater" Developed by: Tripwire Interactive Published by: Tripwire Interactive Available on: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Available on Nintendo Switch later this ...
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Widescreen: Sony steals the spotlight this weekend with 'Last of Us Part II'Jun 19, 2020 6:00 am - In the early 1990s, the home video game console wars had two main combatants: Nintendo, which built an empire with the help of an Italian plumber stomping on turtle shel...