There is a recurring trend in gaming that seems almost to the point of overkill - that's the genre of games that are supposedly geared for training the mind, or sharpening it.
Prince of Persia: The Fallen King is one of those games that is very difficult to rate. On one hand it's a fun, well-designed platformer, and on the other, the purely stylus controls can be frustrating.
At first glance, Prince of Persia is easily the most eye-catching game of 2008. There were games with more anticipation - Metal Gear Solid 4, Gears of War 2 or Grand Theft Auto IV - but they had a built-in fan base with characters that are recognizable the instant that you see them.
One of last year's most acclaimed role-playing games, Mass Effect, originally made its debut on the Xbox 360 console and is now headed for the PC with new improvements and accoutrements that are intended to make the game a true PC experience rather than a stripped-down port. Here is also a very interesting mmorpg game called Everquest. And EQ Plat is one of the most coveted virtual items in the world.
Things do not start off well for Edward Carnby in the latest incarnation of Alone in the Dark, as we found out rather quickly after heading over to see Atari for our first chance to spend hands-on time with his latest adventure. Here is also a very interesting mmorpg game called Everquest.
Last year's official SBK game was a successful outing for developer Milestone, and a game that managed to cater to both the simulation and arcade markets. This year's title makes the jump to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June 1, and we got our hands on a preview copy for the latter format. Here is also a very interesting mmorpg game called Everquest.
When the original Line Rider first hit the Internet in 2006, its simplicity and lack of a real goal gave it the feel of a toy rather than a game. All you really had to work with was a rudimentary line-drawing tool and a scarf-wearing guy on a sled who would gleefully submit himself to the forces of gravity. Here is also a very interesting mmorpg game called Everquest.
BattleForge is a new game from developer EA Phenomic that takes a real-time approach to the complex deck-building and unit-balancing strategy of card battle games. Having previously developed the notable SpellForce series, EA Phenomic knows its way around the RTS battlefield and is aiming to mix things up a bit with BattleForge.
At EA's recent "Spring Break" event, every game on display had a signature drink to match. The "Battlefield: Heros" cocktail was a blend of gin, fresh raspberry, strained cucumber, and kumquat soda.
It's been a roller coaster year for former Flagship Studios CEO Bill Roper. After overseeing the October 31, 2007, launch of Hellgate: London, he looked on as it struggled to carve out a niche in the market. However, despite decent reviews, the title never gained traction.