FlingSmash (included in Wii Remote Plus bundle)
FlingSmash is a pack-in with the new Wii Remote Plus (a standard-sized Wii remote that features Wii MotionPlus technology built in). It’s possible to pick up a Wii remote without the FlingSmash pack-in; that will run you $40; meanwhile, the bundle is still only $50.
Shaun White Skateboarding
Shaun White’s bizarre fusion of Tony Hawk and de Blob results in an intriguing—if not overwhelmingly captivating—concoction.
The Sims 3 (Console)
Before we get started with this review, allow me to first introduce you to my character: Dr. Z. MST3K fans might have just experienced a flashback, but we’re talking games here. Seeing as I was forced to start anew when firing up my PS3 copy of The Sims 3, I thought I’d take a different approach to gameplay this time around. Rather than create characters mirroring that of my everyday family life...[Read More]
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XIX
Volume XIX is the volume of monsters and devils (per se). Robot apes, atomic beasts, evil dummies, and cross-breed sea creatures. Featured are two Joel and two Mike episodes, all of which are fairly strong (though none of which probably classifies as a bona fide “classic”). It’s the consistency of this set that makes it great, however, as all four episodes—including the Season 1 offering—are certa...[Read More]
Kirby’s Epic Yarn
Kirby returns in one of his most unique and entertaining adventures ever.
Interview with Divergent Shift Producer Hersh Choksi
We recently had the opportunity of doing a little Q&A with Hersh Choksi (Producer, Divergent Shift; President, Intrinsic Games). The game’s wicked breed of platforming twisted our minds into pretzels, so we figured we’d do our best to twist Hersh’s in return. Enjoy! DC: Let’s start, if you don’t mind, with a bit of history. Tell us a little about how Divergent Shift (a.k.a. Refl...[Read More]
Sony Vaio Z13 (VPCZ1390X) announcement looming on the horizon
Well, well, would you look at that: Sony's posted updates to the driver download page for a yet-to-be-announced-in-America Vaio VPCZ1390X notebook PC. That would be the update to the venerable Z-series (last seen as model Z12), as I'm sure all you wealthy gamers out there are already aware. This is Sony's no-compromise ultraportable that has seen rave reviews (and just a few criticisms) in years...[Read More]
LOST: The Complete Sixth and Final Season
LOST doesn’t even begin to describe it
Metroid: Other M
"OtherSteve" reviews the "other" Metroid
Metroid: Other M Impressions (two hours in)
I take a break from the beasts to give you my full, detailed (albeit disorganized :) impressions from two hours in.
Limbo
Creativity counts.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XVIII
Flag on the Moon… how did it get there? A man murdered. A woman’s purse.