Long pegging it for this spring, Take-Two Interactive has announced “Grand Theft Auto V” will drop Sept. 17 for PS3 and Xbox 360. This version will feature three main characters, and players will be able to jump between them in an interwoven story with the usual open world expected of the game. Here’s the official … Continue Reading →
OK, I learned my lesson. I won’t be proclaiming “Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch” game of the year after only spending a Saturday with it. I probably wouldn’t have anyway, but I just wanted to make that clear. And Mike will have a full review later on. But since I’m a big … Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, I loved watching the “Guinness World Records” TV specials to see the guy with the crazy long mustache or long, twisted fingernails — the weird stuff. But the book was a bit of a snooze — useful for school reports but not something most people would just sit and read … Continue Reading →
Yes, that title is a mouthful. Yes, this is a Sony-centric version of Super Smash Bros. Yes, it does seem cheesy at times. And, yes, it’s a ton of fun (in the right situation). Combining characters from games that are either mainstays on the PlayStation or PlayStation exclusives, PAS:BR is a fast and frenetic brawler. … Continue Reading →
The latest Assassin’s Creed game brings to a close the story of Desmond, the reluctant hero who explores his ancestor’s memories in a race to forestall Armageddon. Viewing the American Revolution through a lens of conspiracy theory and political intrigue, not to mention more than just a little stealth and rooftop running, AC3 is an … Continue Reading →
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m easy to please with video games — as long as I can play them. Several hours in to “Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,” I can still play, which I can’t say for a lot of games (that’s on me, not the games, which is why Mike does most … Continue Reading →
Bringing the 2D world of LittleBigPlanet into the fully-realzed 3D world, LBP Karting is a great effort that has both high and low points. Developed by United Front Games, who brought the well-received ModNation Racers to the PS3, Karting lacks some of the feel that made previous games in the LBP franchise so popular. Especially … Continue Reading →
To make up for a lack of posts this week around my days off, let’s go with a blockbuster giveaway to end the week. Activision sent me the “Hardened Edition” of “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” (I’m sorry, I can’t even type that without giggling at the lowball “Hero’s Duty” joke in the fun … Continue Reading →
Boy, take a few days off and all sorts of cool stuff happens. First, congrats to Team Metro Detroit at the Big Buck World Championship this past weekend. Three local brothers and three women went to New York for the games, which still went on despite the aftereffects of Superstorm Sandy. Christina Ronyecz of Madison … Continue Reading →
Now that the election is over, it’s time to stop posting political rants on Facebook and play more video games. To help with that effort, this week’s giveaway is a sporty new title for the PlayStation 3, “Sports Champions 2.” Grab your Move controller (or controllers) and try your hand at skiing, tennis, boxing, bowling, … Continue Reading →