A Fun Little Monster Mash
Monster Tale for the DS turns out to be a cute little game with a lot of heart. Sort of like Metroid or even Castlevania, it adds a kid-friendly twist to the normal adventure/fighting title.
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Activision Announces Independent Games Winners
In an effort to help foster creativity and innovation from the rising talent in the independent game development community, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is proud to announce today the winners of the first round of the inaugural Activision Independent Games Competition. The winners are being rewarded for their hard work and creativity with cash prizes to be used further develop their winning ideas. Publishers: Activision Platforms: Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
A Sinking Island
Nanda’s Island has a neat concept where you have to direct rainwater to areas where it’s most needed. And if the rain acted like water instead of jellybeans, it might actually be more fun.
A Gem In Need Of Polish
Jewel Link Chronicles: Legend of Athena seems to have all the elements that casual match players would love, yet it can’t quite bring them all together.
In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law
In what is likely to be hailed as one of the greatest legal victories for the game industry, the Supreme Court struck down the controversial California law that would have criminalized the sale of violent video games to minors. The 7 to 2 victory is a resounding win for the industry, which argued that the current voluntary ratings system created and maintained by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) was adequate protection, and in fact was more effective than the ratings in other industries, such as movies. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority opinion in the case. "As a … Continue reading In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law
A Treasure Trove of Fun
Seeing four blockbuster movies recreated as legos for the Lego Pirates of the Caribbean title is a real treat. The fact that it’s also a great game with fun for all ages is like icing on the cake.
Strangerous Ships For DS And DSi
"Strangerous" for Nintendo DS/DSi is a puzzle and adventure story based around Emily the Strange and her missing kittens spanning 6 chapters and over 60 puzzles! Emily the Strange "Strangerous" is set to expand the range of games for girls in the puzzle/adventure game genre on Nintendo DS/DSi by offering female gamers the unique opportunity to play through over 50+ hours of puzzles and riddles while navigating the world of Emily. Emily the Strange "Strangerous" brings together the strengths of the Emily brand and builds upon the established puzzle/adventure games format. Emily the Strange has been an iconic character since … Continue reading Strangerous Ships For DS And DSi
Lego Harry Potter 5-7 Coming Holiday 2011
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group are pleased to announce that LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7, the follow-up to the hit game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available holiday 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the NGP system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems and Windows PC.I am so excited for this game. Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 was fantastic. Publishers: Warner Bros Interactive Developers: Tt Games Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation … Continue reading Lego Harry Potter 5-7 Coming Holiday 2011
The Force Is Strong With This One
Lego Star Wars III goes back to the well of cute and fun Lego-based games, and once again comes out a winner. This fixes the minor problems of the past, and improves everything else.
ESRB Streamlines Rating Process For DLCs
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) today announced it is introducing a new streamlined rating process for games that will only be sold and downloaded through console and handheld storefronts such as Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade, Nintendo Wii or DSi Shop and Sony PlayStation Store. These games will receive the same recognizable ESRB ratings via a process whose efficiency and ease of use provides the scalability necessary to address the steady increase of games delivered digitally across an ever-expanding multitude of new devices and outlets. Starting today, publishers of these downloadable games will complete a different submission form than is … Continue reading ESRB Streamlines Rating Process For DLCs