Really Entering The Matrix
After disappointing gameplay in the first Matrix game, the series hits back with The Matrix: Path of Neo, which makes up for a lot of past sins.
Archives
Saying ‘Nice Doggie' (till you find a rock)
Diplomacy challenges you to fight a war using your enemies as allies, and makes it so you can’t even trust the backstabbers. It’s great fun for strategic minds.
Act of Wow
Act of War takes new strides in both graphical presentation and the integration of an interesting storyline tightly into gameplay.
Axis and Allies Goes Post Modern
The classic Axis and Allies board game is back again on the computer, only this time around, few original players would recognize it.
Return to the Yo Ho
Sid Meier remakes the classic Pirates! game, and it’s no surprise that this is one of the best titles we have seen in a long, long time.
A New Angle Of Attack
Hearts of Iron 2 not only looks better than its predecessor, it brings many new and fun features to the strategy table.
Hack, Slash, Repeat
Our coverage of multiplayer console games moves this week to Dungeon & Dragons Heroes, a fun yet weaker entry into the category.
Evil is so Good
When I first heard that the classic Temple of Elemental Evil D&D module was being made into a computer game, I was enthralled. This was a module that took about an entire summer vacation to complete, back in school when a summer vacation meant an entire summer off, and not just a week or two. Starting at first level, our entire group was at least fifth by the time we were done. So of course I was ready to return to Greyhawk and find out if everything was as I remember it from those many years ago. The biggest change … Continue reading Evil is so Good
Beyblade Charms the Kids
Beyblade: animal, mineral or vegetable? I’ll I can say is I’m lucky my five year old son wanted to see the new game I was about to try out. I started the game ready to kick some butt. Hey the package says Beyblade. This game is obviously about sword play. Much to my surprise I found myself playing against a spinning top. "WHERE THE HECK ARE THE SWORDS!" I screamed at the television. Then my five year old chimed in "They’re supposed to be tops Dad. Don’t you know anything?" Suddenly I felt the curse of old age creeping up … Continue reading Beyblade Charms the Kids
Pajama Sam 2 won’t exactly take the industry by storm
Humongous Entertainment’s Pajama Sam 2 Thunder and Lightning Aren’t so Frightening is the follow-up adventure to this company’s award winning release of Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It’s Dark Outside. Pajama Sam 2 was designed with the purpose of easing children’s fears of thunder and lightning in a creative and imaginative manner. This game begins with Sam sitting in his living room watching his favorite cartoon called Pajama Man. A thunder storm erupts outside and Sam finds himself frightened. He then realizes that he must try to put a stop to the scary weather. He finds his cape … Continue reading Pajama Sam 2 won’t exactly take the industry by storm