'Dirt the skirt. Dirt the skirt," I screamed as I flicked the plastic racing wheel holding the Wii-mote forward as I tried to make Princess Peach pull off an "X Games" type stunt on her motor bike and make my decision to play as her character, well, less girlie. It was futile for a number of reasons. The first being that Peach wasn't wearing a skirt, but rather a form-fitted racing suit (and it's still pink). Second, I just haven't managed to master the timing with her character. She landed uncharacteristically ungraceful (at least in my mind). Rats. No speed boost. Foiled again.
''Grand Theft Auto IV'' raked in more than $500 million in its first week in stores, selling more than 6 million units worldwide, the video game's publisher said Wednesday. The highly anticipated title from Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. has received stellar ratings along with criticism for its violent content.
I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to video games based on movies that my expectations are lower than with other games. So, when a game like "Iron Man" doesn't suck, I have to resist the temptation to rate the game higher than I would if it weren't based on a film. "Iron Man" goes for the gold, but earns silver.
Why did it have to be snakes? Blocky, plastic LEGO snakes?
The “Grand Theft Auto” series has always featured a violent world that adult gamers happily plunge into again and again. But the latest entry in the franchise just might make you think a bit in between the blood. With only a few hours of game play before my deadline, I can say without hesitation that Rockstar Games, the publisher of the series, has again raised the bar on what we can expect out of video games.
TOKYO -- Nintendo does not plan to cut prices of its popular Wii gaming console or DS handheld game system anytime soon, the company's president said Friday.
Tecmo's "Ninja Gaiden" series has always been known for fast-paced and exciting gameplay and pushing the graphics of whatever console the current game is on. I was skeptical that Tecmo would be able to pull off a similar feat on the DS system, as it's not exactly a graphics powerhouse. Much like a ninja, Tecmo has stealthily created a game that lives up to its predecessors and takes advantage of both the DS touchscreen and built-in microphone.
Tom Clancy is to Ubisoft what Mario is to Nintendo: a reliable brand name whose appearance in a game title practically guarantees financial success. This, despite the fact that a ''Tom Clancy'' character has never starred in a game, and the author himself appears to have little input on the products bearing his name.
There are no scary monsters to slay, no enemies to shoot and no cars to hijack. But with more than 100 million units sold since its launch in 2000, ‘‘The Sims’’ is the world’s best-selling computer game.
Would-be Leonard Bernsteins who wave the remote control correctly as they try out ‘‘UBS Virtual Maestro’’ can experience a small part of what it’s like to be a conductor. ‘‘There’s an educational component to it. But it’s also a lot of fun. We think it’s sort of like the orchestra version of ‘Guitar Hero,’ the video game.’’
Looking for new ways to attract young people, more than three quarters of the nation’s public libraries support gaming, including card games and online activities, according to a study coming out this week.
