Unlike the MPAA we do not assign
one
inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE
and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest,
depending on quantity and context.
The holidays are almost upon us
and we plan to help you do your shopping with our
guide to gifts that are worthwhile and just plain
fun. This is a work in progress, so check it out
often, as we compile our recommendations, based on
choices by our critics.
This
is the third game from the "Guitar Hero" series and for fans of classic rock
music this is the opportunity to channel your inner Hendrix. Play alone, or take
advantage of the new multiplayer battle mode, boss battles, and unlockable
content and authentic rock venues. The expanded online multiplayer game modes
will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true
legendary rock status. And check out the new songs: "Rock And Roll All Nite,"
"School's Out," "Paint it Black," "Cult of Personality" and "Barracuda."
Rock on!
"The
Sims" may be the most popular series of games ever, which makes sense -- how
many games let you play a deity? With "MySims" explore take a town that has
been struggling lately and try to make the place thrive. Improve the town, take
care of the residents needs, build homes and businesses, and furnish and
decorate. You're in control of the town's destiny.
The
Galactic Federation's Base Sector Zero is under attack by Space Pirates, and you
must boot up the generator to restore the defense systems, but at the end of her
path, someone awaits you. Now, that's the back story. The fun is in taking
control by moving with the Wii remote and Nunchuk controller. "Metroid Prime 3"
literally changes the paradigm for first-person shooters, allowing for precise,
natural aiming and movement. Play this on the Wii and it will be hard to go back
to game systems with regular controllers.
It's
all in the pay: pass, shoot, and perform skills such as stepovers and drag-backs
with a flick of the wrist or dictate the play with new manual controls for
through-passing and crossing, or control your goalkeeper in one-on-one
situations to deny an onrushing striker. You can also play Party Games (hosted
by Ronaldinho) or join the Soccer Academy and learn the basics by playing 30
interactive tutorials.
"Pokémon
Battle Revolution" features new action and new challenges to face, in an all-new
Pokémon world. Welcome to the island of Pokétopia, where each stadium has its
own little quirks, and you'll have to use your strategy skills to make sure you
can win the duels. It's also the first Wii game to cross over with the Nintendo
DS: Jus connect the Wii to a DS using wireless connections.
EA
Playground captures the exuberance and nostalgia of the neighborhood playground,
creating an arena of interactive fun with immersive activities designed
especially for kids. Game are easy to pick-up-and-play and capitalize on
the unique playability of the Nintendo Wii. Just swing that remote.
The
world's most popular party introduces several all-new ways to play: Row your way
through a river race, punch a statue to pieces, steer race cars, mopeds, and
go-karts, handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope, shoot at Boos in a haunted house,
drag and drop
toppings in a cake-decorating competition, and select the correct answers in
game-show challenges.
Join
in and sing along some of the latest hits in this unique game with built-in
karaoke functions -- hey, it even comes with a microphone. There are fun
mini-games, co-op gameplay, head-to-head dance battles and karaoke parties. All
in all Boogie is a videogame party and gamers will be able to record their own
voice and make music videos.
The
latest installment in the venerable RPG franchise, developed specifically for
the Nintendo DS: the player assumes the role of a Monster Scout as he captures,
trains and breeds a powerful team from more than 200 classic Dragon Quest
creatures in order to become the best in the world.
Developed
specifically for the Nintendo DS, it features full Touch Screen functionality,
allowing players to control massive armies, unleash special moves and activate
Gambits, all with the use of the stylus. There are plenty of familiar monsters
from across the spectrum of "Final Fantasy" games, including perennial favorites
like Chocobos and Tonberries.
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