We’ve known a sequel to EA’s Boom Blox was on the way, but now we know the date: Boom Blox Bash Party is coming to the Wii on May 19. I have already drawn a little block with the face of a monkey on my calendar, and I suggest you do the same.
Demigod started life on the wrong foot. The game’s street date was broken, the pirates had their way with it, and the multiplayer experience was broken for way too long after launch. None of this seems to have phased gamers, however, as the game took the #3 slot in the best-selling PC games for the week. Even better? That doesn’t even count digital sales, which Stardock CEO Brad Wardell claims make up the majority of the game’s sales.
Batman: Arkham Asylum looks like it could be the Batman game we’ve always hoped for. It could be. I don’t want to get anyone’s hopes up. We’ve all been hurt before. Still, everything we’ve seen and played so far has been good stuff. Today the PC minimum system requirements have been released, so even if you don’t have a console you can see if your rig is up to the task.
Transcend life and death. When you eliminate all thoughts about life and death, you will be able to totally disregard your earthly life. This will also enable you to concentrate your attention on eradicating the enemy with unwavering determination, meanwhile reinforcing your excellence in flight skills.
Poorly kept secrets seem to be the rule these days, and now Sony has made it official: if you pick up a copy of Infamous on launch, you will get a code that allows you access to the multiplayer beta of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Guitar Hero instruments can take quite the pounding if you’re a regular player, and the plastic peripherals have a bad habit of dying a few days outside of warranty. What’s a dedicated rhythm game player to do?
This high speed game series debuts on PC with a high value collection with great offline and online multiplayer action.
This high speed game series debuts on the PC with a collection of Burnout Paradise variations, additions and enhancements with great offline and online multiplayer action. The structured or unstructured gameplay can satisfy any needs for speed. Unstructured play won’t advance your stature much, but can give you a sneak peek of the structured…
This week in gaming we had a game hit early at retail, and then get hit even harder by piracy. Chinatown Wars on the DS didn’t have the best start when it comes to sales numbers, and JAKKS Pacific shows us a great way to bring classic arcade games home. Let’s take a look at what stories people were talking about in the world of gaming.
Easily one of the best M-rated titles on the Wii yet.
Light-gun shooters have seen a bit of revival on the Wii, with the light gun being replaced by the Wii Remote pointer controls. Most have been met with middling reviews and tepid sales, with the notable exception of Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles. In that crowded market, House of the Dead: Overkill tries to distinguish itself by going…
Let’s Tap for the Nintendo Wii has an interesting control scheme. You place your Wiimote onto a box, and then you tap the box with your fingers. The Wiimote picks up your taps, and translates them into the game. No buttons, no other movement, simple enough for anyone to play. Does the game look compelling? Take a peek at the newest trailer after the jump.
