Gamertell

Title: Combat Arms Price: Free System: PC Release Date: July 11, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Nexon (Doobic Studios) ESRB Rating: Not Rated Pros: Vast customization options make for a strategic and personal gaming experience. Frequent updates and patches keep the game fresh, and system requirements are easy on average computers. Cons:… Continue Reading »

Title: Star Wars: Force Unleashed Price: $59.99 System(s): PS3 (PS2, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS) Release Date: September 16, 2008 Publisher (Developer): LucasArts (Havok) ESRB Rating: “Teen” for violence. Pros: Enjoyable gameplay, fun-to-use Force effects, worthy opponents and beautiful environments. Cons: Some (albeit it short) menu load times and occasional… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Star Wars: Force Unleashed PS3, Xbox 360 screen shots

Title: Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn Price: $49.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: November 5, 2007 Publisher (Developer): Nintendo (Intelligent Systems) ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence and mild language Pros: Multiple difficulty levels, new support system, multiple chapters, multiple control schemes, deep storyline, double promotions Cons: You can feel left… Continue Reading »

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… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Video Games Live: Volume One CD art

Product: Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router Price: $149.95 Rating: Two thumbs up; 95/100; A; ****1/2 out of five. Pros: Super easy to install, fast download speeds, easy-to-use on-board mini screen and nice security features. Cons: A little tall for some users’ setup. Overall: A great investment for anyone who wants… Continue Reading »

Check out the gallery: Belkin N1 Vision Wireless Router photos

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.… Continue Reading »

Product: Das Keyboard Professional Price: $129.00 Rating: One thumb up, on down; 76/100; C; * * 1/2 out of five. Pros: A sturdy, well constructed keyboard that offers plenty of clicking, two USB ports and a 12-simultaneous-key-press guarantee. Cons: Very loud, a bit deep and pricey. Overall: If you can,… Continue Reading »

Title: Freakazoid! Season One DVD (aka Steven Spielberg Presents Freakazoid! Season One DVD) Price: $22.95 Release Date: July 29, 2008 Publisher: Warner Bros. (Amblin Entertainment) Pros: Wacky super-hero humor that stands up well to the internet generation. Great art, plenty of fun references, lots of classic homages and good transfer… Continue Reading »

Title: Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing Author(s): Sande Chenm 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… Continue Reading »

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… Continue Reading »