Chime is a new release on XBLA that I've been following for a while. The appeal of it was pretty simple - it looked like the lovechild of Tetris and Lumines, two of my all time favorite games. It finally released yesterday and it's pretty damn fun for the $5 price, a large portion of that going to charity ( Read more... )

Whose bright idea was it to run Twitter comments in news tickers? There was a time when news tickers served a purpose. You could see what some of the big headlines of the day were without waiting for the anchors to actually talk about them. But like everyone else, in a strange neverending attempt to be hip, the news programs jumped on the ( Read more... )

I wonder if Chevron realizes how disturbing their "That's the power of Human Energy" mantra sounds through a Matrix mindset. XD

After several months, Ratchet and Clank now sit on my desk. I was pretty happy when they announced that they were going to make action figures. It's always been something I thought our industry lacked in general - merchandising. Back in the days of Mario, you could find the mustachioed plumber on everything from cereal boxes to underwear. I don ( Read more... )

Maybe I shared this before, I don't know. But a few years ago, there was a leaked script going around for Jurassic Park IV. Like most people, I can hear the reaction. Really? We're flogging this dead horse again ( Read more... )

New footage posted of the Rocket Knight remake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2YsGvPHjug

Quite a difference a few months makes. Actually looks like it could be fun. :)

I beat Super Mario Bros. Wii, though I didn't bother with the Special World. I actually managed to get through the whole thing with a friend ( Read more... )

Have a happy Festivus, everyone!

The Steam Holiday Sale is underway. There are a ton of deals to be had for your PC, such as Grand Theft Auto 4 for just $7.49. Also, there are several publishers offering discounts on their entire catalog of games, in addition to a la carte, so it's definitely worth a look.

Gotta say, Left 4 Dead 2 just isn't doing it for me. I like how the stages have more character than before, since you're in New Orleans and the bayou instead of a nondescript town or suburb. I also like the new weaponry, for the most part. There's a greater variety of guns, including ammo upgrades and laser sights for each. The magnum can ( Read more... )