http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:35 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:56:12 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Goozex-offering-free-game-trades-for-students?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner A Video Game & Trading Communitywww.goozex.comIn addition to well known options like Gamestop, discerning gamers have access to a growing list of companies willing to accept their used games for cash or credit.Goozex, co-founded in July 2006 by J... Hot Scoops & Cool News Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:56:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Goozex-offering-free-game-trades-for-students?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d29-DiRT-2-Reviewed-A-digital-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner When lavish detail gets poured into something as basic as a game's menu system, one of two things is happening: The developer is glamorizing the presentation to make up for the lack of substance once you dive in, or the developer is putting the final... Reviews Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:38:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d29-DiRT-2-Reviewed-A-digital-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Is-Sega-working-on-Daytona-3?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Day-ee-tona! There's some definite momentum in the SEGA camp lately. Whether it's the company's refocused effort on properly reviving old classics, or perfecting modern franchises, there's a strong bit of retro magic flowing through th... SEGA Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:56:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Is-Sega-working-on-Daytona-3?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Rock-Band-2-update-brings-new-features--improvements?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner  RELATED ARTICLES:Review | The Beatles: Rock BandRock Band: 1000 songs strongLEGO Rock Band: Demolition Challenge The gang at Harmonix has been busy. After gifting music & rhythm gaming fans with the well receivedRock Band Unp... Xbox 360 Sony PS3 Rock Band Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:14:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Rock-Band-2-update-brings-new-features--improvements?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Fairytale-Fights-A-bloody-walk-in-the-woods?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Last month at GamesCom I introduced you to Fairytale Fights, a twisted hack 'n' slash spiritual cousin to Ren & Stimpy or Happy Tree Friends. A new trailer just emerged for the game, and it would appear that Beanstalk Jack has some ange... Videos & Eye Candy Xbox 360 Sony PS3 PC Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:24:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Fairytale-Fights-A-bloody-walk-in-the-woods?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Atlus-presents-How-to-be-a-Bancho?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner  Way back in a time known as July 2009, Atlus gave their faithful fans the opportunity to name an upcoming PSP brawler. The result? Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble.To whet the appetite of PSP-toting Atlus fans who also have no idea just what it take... Sony PSP Atlus Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:42:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Atlus-presents-How-to-be-a-Bancho?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Brutal-Legend-demo-now-available-to-Gamestop-preorder-customers?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Eddie Riggs, pictured here with fist-pumping action grip! Couldn't wait to get Tim Schafer's heavy metal action adventure game into your hands and that blistering 100+ soundtrack into your cranium and pre-ordered Brütal Legend from ... Xbox 360 Sony PS3 Demos Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:24:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Brutal-Legend-demo-now-available-to-Gamestop-preorder-customers?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Review-Section-8-PC360?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner TimeGate & SouthPeak Interactive's "Section 8"As gamers, most of us want to be able to jump in, grab some instant action, and emerge satisfied. Sometimes a casual FPS like Halo (yes, folks, Halo is a casual FPS) will do the trick. Other... Xbox 360 PC Reviews Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:38:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Review-Section-8-PC360?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Skate-3-officially-announced-emphasis-on-coop?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner The game that finally crushed Tony Hawk is back for a 3rd sessionWhen Skate finally took Tony Hawk's crown, it was due to the challenge level and focus on realism the new skateboarding game brought to the concrete, courtesy of developer Black Box. To... Hot Scoops & Cool News Videos & Eye Candy Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Skate-3-officially-announced-emphasis-on-coop?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Review--Dissidia-Final-Fantasy-PSP?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Developer: Square EnixRelease Date: August 25th, 2009  1 player / 2 players Ad-Hoc (Local Multiplayer only)Platform: Sony PSP (Exclusive)Harmony: Amazing depth and customization, fun & original fighting mechanics, after 30 hours you've ... Sony PSP Reviews Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:56:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Review--Dissidia-Final-Fantasy-PSP?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Cooking-Mama-3-Because-Hot-Pockets-are-boring?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Bachelors: Pay AttentionFirst, let's bust a myth: Guys play Cooking Mama too. While it may not teach you the finer points about preparing Cherry Almond Glazed Pork, it may inspire you to at least forego those Hot Pockets and try something new.I ... Videos & Eye Candy Nintendo DS Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:50:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Cooking-Mama-3-Because-Hot-Pockets-are-boring?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Brand-new-2D-Sonic-game-coming-2010?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner I'll start the rumor mill: This might NOT be Sonic... Loyal Sonic fans have been used to disappointment lately, watching Sega repeatedly attempt to rekindle the magic they created with 16-bit Sonic the Hedgehog games, but falling just short. (The clo... SEGA Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:40:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Brand-new-2D-Sonic-game-coming-2010?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Final-Fantasy-XII-Dated?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner The legendary Final Fantasy RPG series inches closer and closer to making its current-generation appearance. While fans have been treated to over a dozen spin-off releases (Crisis Core, Dissidia, Tactics A2, Crystal Chronicles, etc) fans have been cl... Hot Scoops & Cool News Xbox 360 Sony PS3 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Final-Fantasy-XII-Dated?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Review--The-Beatles-Rock-Band-360PS3Wii?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner The Beatles: Rock Band is the gaming equivalent of that infectious tune lodged in your cranium. You've heard it 500 times, yet it never loses the magic.Developer: Harmonix Publisher: MTV Games (Distributed by Electronic Arts) Release Date: September ... Xbox 360 Sony PS3 Nintendo Wii Reviews Rock Band Beatles Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:59:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Review--The-Beatles-Rock-Band-360PS3Wii?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d4-DiRT-2-The-Jump-Jam-trailer?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Next Tuesday marks the release of the highly anticipated (thus sure to be highly criticized) off-road racer DiRT 2.  While I haven't played the full retail release yet, I do have a somewhat random bit of praise for the racer: I can't recall... Videos & Eye Candy Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:06:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d4-DiRT-2-The-Jump-Jam-trailer?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Assassins-Creed-II-Dance-Ezio-dance?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Jazz Hands! Ezio is a young Italian noble. He crouches menacingly in the shadows. He slices, he dices, he utilizes clever gadgets created by Leonardo da Vinci. But have you seen him get his dance on? Ubisoft's latest trailer for Assassin's ... Videos & Eye Candy Xbox 360 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:42:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Assassins-Creed-II-Dance-Ezio-dance?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d2-A-World-War-II-RTS-Square-Enixstyle?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Fans of Real-Time Strategy (RTS) PC games are about to get familiar with a little company best known for their legendary Japanese RPG series Final Fantasy.In a series of milestones for the company, Square Enix is set to publish Order of War in the US... Hot Scoops & Cool News Videos & Eye Candy PC Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:43:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d2-A-World-War-II-RTS-Square-Enixstyle?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Review--Soul-Calibur-Broken-Destiny-PSP?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner The battle of souls and swords makes a perfect transition to your PSP, but is this "Soul Calibur IV to-go" or a justifiable stand-alone purchase?Developer: Project Soul (Namco/Bandai)Release Date: September 2nd, 2009 Single Player / Ad... Sony PSP Reviews Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:46:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Review--Soul-Calibur-Broken-Destiny-PSP?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d29-New-Beatles-Rock-Band-commercial-brings-Abbey-Road-to-life?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner From the onset, Harmonix & MTV Games have been striving to capture the essence of the Beatles and bottle it up in digital form for their latest Rock Band project. From their on-stage personalities, the product packaging, the instruments, even nev... Videos & Eye Candy Rock Band Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:30:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d29-New-Beatles-Rock-Band-commercial-brings-Abbey-Road-to-life?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Review-Wolfenstein-Single-Player-360PS3?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner Can iD Software's latest addition in the supernatural WWII shooter remain relevant in an FPS arena dominated by Halo and Call of Duty?Publisher: ActivisionDeveloper: Raven Release Date: August 18th, 2009Single Player (1) / Multipl... Xbox 360 Sony PS3 Reviews Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:02:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Review-Wolfenstein-Single-Player-360PS3?cid=exrss-Video-Games-Examiner