Oh yeah. It's on. This week sees the release of the highly anticipated Bioshock 2 as players return to Rapture and get their shoot on. I should also point out that there's a little game from EA coming out this week that you might not have heard about. It's called ...
As a father, there are many things that I have to be concerned with when it comes to gaming. Violence, addiction, attention span, imitation, and social withdrawal being among the issues we have to be vigilant about. But whether or not you have sons, daughters, or both, one thing I ...
In case you weren’t aware, today was the day that Steve Jobs was to announce Apple’s latest amazing, game-changing device. It was the worse-kept secret in the tech industry that Apple was going to release some sort of tablet computer that would put Apple in that “sweet spot” between mobile ...
Ok, it's not exactly a surprise, as there's been nothing heard from Criterion since the long-awaited and worth-the-wait Big Surf Island DLC. That, and they're working on a new Need For Speed title. But we now have official confirmation via Criterion's Twitter feed that they are indeed no longer making ...
If Lego Universe wasn't on your radar before, the action-packed CES trailer (which we hope to be able to add to our site soon) certainly should have put it there. This game is looking more interesting by the minute, and not just because of the fun screenshots and sweet trailer. You ...
It’s hard to tell who’s getting more mileage out of their respective intellectual property these days. LucasArts with their three legendary Star Wars movies, three loathed prequels, an embarrassing Christmas Special, and more spinoffs than you can shake a stick at? Traveller’s Tales with their constant stream of LEGO games based on …
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I’d like to start off with a quick apology for the semi-lateness of this review. You see, it wouldn’t be fair to review MAG without playing extensively in the 256 player battles for which this game is noteworthy. And in order to do that, you have to get to a …
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The scienticians over at EA Sports have run the Madden simulator to predict the outcome of this weekend’s Super Bowl. In a spread-beating upset, they are predicting the Saints to top the Colts 35-31 in an exciting and close-fought game.
The first three quarters display the offensive fireworks that both teams …
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All right, I’ll admit it. I’ve never played an RPG before. The closest I ever got was Super Paper Mario (which I thoroughly enjoyed), whose qualifications as an RPG are debatable at best. So when I received Glory of Heracles for the Nintendo DS, I was a little afraid as …
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bittos+ is one of the latest additions to Nintendo’s WiiWare service, and in a genre where games like Puzzle Quest are pushing the boundaries of what puzzle games can be, bittos+ takes the exact opposite approach, and creates a back-to-basics puzzle experience that will appeal to fans of original puzzlers …
[Read more]EA has released their Super Bowl Sunday trailer for the upcoming game, Dante’s Inferno. Based on the classic novel, you play as Dante as you traverse through Hell. Here’s the trailer.
Dante’s Inferno hits stores February 9, 2010, for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PSP.
As a father, there are many things that I have to be concerned with when it comes to gaming. Violence, addiction, attention span, imitation, and social withdrawal being among the issues we have to be vigilant about. But whether or not you have sons, daughters, or both, one thing I …
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While most bears spend the winter hibernating, the bears of Polish developer Teyon’s Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games are spending the season engaged in a variety of winter activities. Up to 16 players will be able to take part in eight teddy bear activities, including snow fight, fishing or …
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In a move that should come as a surprise to no one, Sony has announced that Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City will be arriving on the PS3 on March 30, 2010. The two expansion episodes, the biker-oriented The Lost and the Damned and the nightclub-centric The Ballad of Gay …
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In case you weren’t aware, today was the day that Steve Jobs was to announce Apple’s latest amazing, game-changing device. It was the worse-kept secret in the tech industry that Apple was going to release some sort of tablet computer that would put Apple in that “sweet spot” between mobile …
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Deca Sports DS is Hudson’s third Deca Sports title, and the first for the DS. The game will feature handheld version of golf, ping pong, wall climbing bobsled, rugby, arm wrestling, clay shooting, cheerleading, sky diving and sepak takraw (which is what exactly?). That’s definitely an eclectic lineup of sports, …
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Ever play a game that you desperately wanted to love? Playmaker Football is that game for me.
Playmaker Football is the iPhone port of the successful PC game. It’s a strategy based game that allows you to create your own team, right down to the attributes. The game’s big hook is …
This February, horse lovers everywhere can saddle up their favorite ride, as Square Enix publishes the E-rated Pony Friends 2 for the Wii and the DS.
Amongst the features in this virtual equine game are 12 breeds of horse with their own personalities, 25 diverse trails to travel as you befriend wild …
Capcom is going to have a busy spring, with four major releases slated to hit the shelves: Monster Hunter Tri, Lost Planet 2, Final Fight: Double Impact and Super Street Fighter 4. Today, they announced release timings, which is kind of like release dates, except without actual dates in some …
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Things are looking up with Nintendo’s downloadables this week, as MACHINE’s bittos+ hits the WiiWare. A high energy puzzle game, bittos+ looks to put a lot into a download package. Look for a review later this week on GamerPops. Otherwise, the timeless classic UNO is now available on WiiWare, and …
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On Tap: the Late Because I Was Watching the Super Bowl Edition. It’s time for Bioshock 2! There’s also another game coming out that you might have heard about, might be based on a book, poem, etc. Plus, Marketing Gone Wild, Marketing Not Gone Wild, and how the heck does a six year old play an RTS, anyway?
It’s February! It’s On Tap!!!! The Maple Leafs traded for Phaneuf and Giguere!!!!!!!! You probably don’t care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeff rails on the movie studios because they aren’t enabling his laziness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Flying sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quick list this week because I’m crazy busy. But as we turn the calendar to 2010, here are the five upcoming titles I am most looking forward to playing in the next few months
There’s a whole lot of downloadable games out there to choose from on XBox Live, PlayStation Network and Nintendo’s WiiWare. But which ones are actually worth downloading? This week’s Top 5 looks at the best downloadable console titles.
Short and simple Top 5 this week, as I prepare for a day of turkey and football, both of the NFL and Madden variety. But once Thanksgiving is over, it’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas presents. With that in mind, here’s a quick rundown of the top 5 …
Our heroes Jeff and Greg break down the nominations for the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards. We’re not exactly sure why they decided to do this, probably so they can talk about how great Brutal Legend was, but that won’t stop us from enjoying the hilarity that is bound to ensue. Enjoy!
Volume 2 of the Roundtable see our heroes tackle games they’re waiting for, retro remakes, alternative control schemes, and more. Plus, Tim Schafer vs. Chuck Norris: who would win, and would we survive?
The first GamerPops roundtable. It’s a lot of Batman talk, a little “getting to know you”, and Jeff’s contempt for “All Tim Schafer, All the Time”.
