It’s that time of year again. You know, that time when you have to figure out what to get everyone for the holidays. We can’t help finance your presents, but we can help you figure out what to get your loved ones! Check out our great Gift Guide below.
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While certainly not a Nintendo DS killer, the iPod Touch does offer some rather decent motion and touchscreen controls as well as all the iPhone’s main features sans the phone and microphone. There are a few small concerns for touch-only games but… MORE »Seinfeld Scene It? is a great game for fans of the series but people who are very familiar with the show might find it too easy… MORE »The inflatable fruitcake provides a sanitary and fun way to play pass the fruitcake with family members. This inflatable toy can be used in games, given as a gift, placed as a centerpiece or mailed to that distant cousin you only see once every two years. MORE »The mini arcade cabinet ornament includes ligths and original sounds and retails for $18.50. Check out the full post for a close-up shot… MORE »Travel Games for Dummies is a decent game collection featuring Solitaire, Sudoku and Crosswords. Its a decent game that is fun, and also may help you become a better at the included games. MORE »Pet Shop Monogatari DS is a light-hearted game where players can experience the joys of working in a pet shop without having to clean up any animal messes. MORE »Logitech has anounced the December 2008 release of a new wireless guitar designed for the Playstation 3 version of Guitar Hero 3 and World Tour that is also compatible with the PS2 version of World Tour. MORE »Amazon is currently pre-selling exclusive Persona 4 Social Link Expansion Pack for only $29.99. MORE »The Sims 2 Apartment Life is an essential expansion pack for the Sims 2 that adds new social aspects, a witch/wizard life option for sims and the ability to create apartment buildings with multiple families. MORE »Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation is a wonderful fashion designer/shop management simulation for Koei that is a perfect fit for the Nintendo DS. MORE »Boogie Superstar is a delightful game that its target audience (girls between the ages of 8-16) will adore. Other gamers, however, may be put off by its tracklist and appearance. MORE »Nintendo and From Bags to Riches are teaming up for a promotion where women who rent purses from From Bags to Riches may also rent a DS and game for free. The deal will last until the end of 2008. MORE »Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn is a wonderfully challenging and rich strategic RPG for the Wii. Newcomers who haven’t played Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance may feel a bit left out, but overall it is a wonderful title. MORE »
Title: Video Games Live: Volume One Price: $16.98 ($0.99 per song download) Release Date: July 22, 2008 Publisher: EMI Records Ltd. (Angel Records) Pros: An excellent collections of impressive performances. Often well-orchestrated collections and homages to game music with an honest air of respectability that even non-gamers can appreciate. The name implies there will be a Volume Two. Cons: A…
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Square Enix has announced that the Square Enix Store will begin carrying Kingdom Hearts keyblade keychains on August 30, 2008 and a KH charm bracelet and charms on September 13, 2008. MORE »
Title: Birds of Prey: The Complete Series Price: $29.95 Release Date: July 15, 2008 Publisher: Warner Bros. Television Rating: Not Rated Pros: The transfer is perfect and the addition of the entire web series, Gotham Girls, is terrific. A bit more palatable than when it originally aired thanks to Smallville. Cons: The series remains as fault-filed as ever with some…
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A new company is bringing back the glory days of gaming with the Retro Space Arcade Cabinet complete with old game casings, old-school joysticks, buttons and even a trackball… MORE »
Gamertell Review: Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People - Episode One: Homestar Ruiner Gamertell Review: Price: $8.95 (PC) 1000 Wii Points (WiiWare) System(s): *PC and Wii (as WiiWare) Release Date: August , 11, 2008 Publisher: Telltale Games ESRB Rating: “Teen” for Crude Humor and Comic Mischief Pros: Very Funny, has mini-games and hidden goodies Cons: Short, moderate replay value…
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This latest keyboard by Metadot Corporation is targeting the growing gaming market by offering an all-black form, two USB ports, extra loud clicks and (*sarcastic gasp*) visible markings on the keys… MORE »
Title: Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing Author(s): Sande Chen, Richard Dansky, Wendy Despain (Editor), Beth A, Dillon, John Feil, Alice Henderson, Erin Hoffman, Chris Klug, Jay Posey, Rhianna Pratchett, Haris Orkin, Evan Skolnick, Anne Toole, Maurice Suckling and Andre S. Walsh. Price: $39.00 (paperback, 250 pages) Release Date: May 19, 2008 Publisher: A.K. Peters Format: Paperback Pros: Written in…
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Title: Game Boys (aka Game Boys: Professional Videogaming’s Rise from the Basement to the Big Time) Author: Michael Kane Price: $24.95 (hardcover) Release Date: June 23, 2008 Publisher: Viking (part of Penguin Putnam, Inc.) Pros: Conveys the excitement, personality and seriousness of competitive gaming in a readable tone. A good book for gamers and pro gaming skeptics. Cons: Starts a…
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Title: Space Invaders Extreme Price: $19.99 System(s): PSP (DS) Release Date: June 17, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Taito/Square Enix ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Beautiful graphics, frantically fun soundtrack and all-round innovative take on an arcade classic. A decent ad-hoc multiplayer mode. Cons: Some boss levels overly difficult and some elements may be lost on the long screen. No online or single-UMD…
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Title: Gamers (aka Gamers: The Movie) Price: $24.95 (DVD) Release Date: May 6, 2008 Distributer: Monterey Media, Inc. Rating: Unrated Pros: A good mix of both subtle and outrageous humor with engaging characters. Surprisingly well made and funny or an indie film produced in six days. Cons: Starts a little sluggish and goes a little too far with a couple…
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Title: Echochrome (aka echochrome) Price: $9.99 (download only) System(s): PS3 (PSP) Release Date: May 1, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (Studio Japan) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: An innovative use of relatively intuitive controls, cohesive artsy atmosphere and wonderfully challenging platform puzzles. Surprisingly addictive. Cons: Might make you a bit dizzy and large levels make the avatar too…
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Title: CrossworDS (aka Crosswords DS) Price: $19.99 System(s): DS Release Date: May 5, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Nuevo Retro Games) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” Pros: Fairly easy to play and has two extra puzzle games (crossword puzzles, word searched and anagrams). Cons: Scrolling through large word lists and crossword screens become tedious. A few lame clues and some words left out…
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Title: Super Smash Bros. Brawl Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: March 9, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Nintendo) No. Players: 1-4 ESRB Rating: “Teen” for cartoon violence and crude humor Pros: Frenzied action, a single-player mode, plenty of additional battle objects and an online mode. Can also use any Wii or GameCube controller. Cons: All the craziness and the sometimes…
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Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side: 2nd Season is now my favorite DS game and is an amazing game. I have transcribed the story of my first play-through as I created a fashionable character to win Hariya’s love. MORE »
Title: The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters Price: $27.95 Genre(s): Documentary Release Date: January 29, 2008 Publisher(s): NewLine, Picturehouse Rating: PG-13 Pros: A quirky, funny and often dramatic look into the world of classic arcade competitions and the quest to keep and/or conquer Donkey Kong. A movie even non-gamers will love. Cons: The idiotic second commentary track. Score:…
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