Gamertell

Title: Sims 2 Apartment Life Price: $19.99 System(s): Windows PC Release Date: August 28, 2008 Publisher (Developer): EA (EA) ESRB Rating: “Teen” for crude humor, sexual themes and violence Pros: Witch character class/lifestyle, reputation system, apartments, new items/clothing/decor and a new neighborhood. Cons: Adding this to the other expansions can… Continue Reading »

Title: Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation Price: $29.99 System(s): DS Release Date: October 6, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Koei (Koei) ESRB Rating: “Everyone” for alcohol reference and mild suggestive themes Pros: Lots of outfit customization options, interesting premise, lots of replay value, interesting NPCs Cons: Customers (and employees) can be impatient… Continue Reading »

Title: Boogie Superstar Price: $59.99 System(s): Wii Release Date: October 14, 2008 Publisher (Developer): EA (EA Montreal) ESRB Rating: “Everyone 10+” for lyrics Pros: 38 songs, you get to choose dance or karaoke challenges, comes with a microphone, cute character designs, pretty accurate controls and appeals to target audience. Cons:… Continue Reading »

We all know Hello Kitty’s a star, but who ever thought that her Animal Crossing-esque DS adventure would find such success. Empire Interactive and Atari have just announced that Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams, coming to the DS on November 11, 2008, has gone gold. A lot of Sanrio fans… Continue Reading »

Rock Band  has become the most popular rhythm-based game by creating a party atmosphere and offering more songs than anyone can dare to name. We love picking up those plastic instruments and living out our rock n’ roll fantasy without the shows starring police cars and VH1 specials. We may… Continue Reading »

Nintendo has just announced that it is teaming up with the purse rental site From Bags to Riches to promote the DS. From Bags to Riches customers visiting the site to rent a Coach, Gucci, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Prada or Tory Burch bag may take advantage of a free,… Continue Reading »

Title: Princess Crown Price: $29.90 System(s): PSP Release Date: March 8, 2007 Publisher (Developer): Atlus (Vanilla Ware) ESRB Rating: N/A, Cero A Pros: Easy to play, especially if you use a guide. Beautiful sprites and graphics. Interesting story. Unofficial ‘prequel’ to Odin Sphere. Also affordable. Cons: Controls take some getting… Continue Reading »

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

Square Enix has just announced that the Square Enix Store is going to start stocking some high-end Kingdom Hearts jewelry. Fans of the series will be able to purchase official keyblade keychains (available in three different designs) or a charm bracelet and charms. All items will be online exclusives, and… Continue Reading »