Technology
City in the Sky
The long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed "Bioshock" series is finally here, and despite its flaws, it was worth the wait.
Technology
The Joy of Failure
The function of Dwarf Fortress is to simulate in unnerving complexity a chaotic, living world, from its geology to its psychology.
Beyond the Sea
"BioShock" is banned from Valve Studios. The team behind the legendary first-person shooter "Half-Life" has declared that none of its employees is allowed to touch the game. Managing Director Gabe …
Consult Physician Before Use
Platform: Wii
Gamers have been subjected to many things over the years. Fighting the Nazis: Check. Hunting dinosaurs: Been there. Stuck on a hostile planet surrounded by both vicious aliens and all-consuming …
Flat World, Deep Game
When reviewing a game like "Super Paper Mario," it's difficult to avoid comparing it to its predecessors. "SPM" is technically the sequel to the two "Paper Mario" games released on …
Back In The USSR
In 1972, Arkadi and Boris Strugatsky, brothers who were celebrated Russian science-fiction writers, published a short novella called "Roadside Picnic." It chronicled a man's journey into "The Zone," a quarantined …
[Music] The Piano Man Plays Guitar
When you think of George Winston, you probably think of his career as a solo pianist and the countless albums he's released over a 25-year period with the Windham Hill …
[Music] The Mystery of Robert Johnson's Legacy
Robert Johnson, known far and wide as The King of the Blues, remains the most enigmatic character in the history of the blues. Born in Hazlehurst, Miss., to a plantation …
Ice, Bugs, And Guns. Perfect.
"Lost Planet," despite being a modern, high-tech title, brings me back to the days of gaming long past, when top-of-the-line graphics were 8-bit, when you could spot a hardcore gamer …
Intergalactic Failure
Why do people make bad video games? I can't even begin to describe how awful "Rogue Galaxy" is. In fact, I believe that if you were to smash the "Rogue …
The Gears Keep Turning
Many games over the years have been advertised as "Halo-killers." These so-called next-generation shooters proved to be only minor diversions in comparison to Microsoft's flagship game. Enter "Gears of War." …
Boyz In Da Row
"Saints Row" is part of a growing genre known as "GTA Clone," referring to the "Grand Theft Auto" series, built on free-roaming criminal adventurers. The similarities are instantly recognizable, from …
Zombie Marlon Brando!
All right, I lied. While Don Vito doesn't actually make his undead debut in this game adaptation of the classic movie, the depth and fun presented by "The Godfather" is …
PS3 in trouble?
Both of them, I need 'em all 10.1% 1387
Now, this is just speculation, but take a look at this poll conducted by Gamefaqs starting last night.
Sex, Lies, and Ping Pong
Sometimes it's hard to write about video games. When there is good news to report on, it's likely too cryptic or too little to really write up until it's no …
Madden, MS gets… Madden?
In other news, I'm going somewhere peaceful and uninhabited to found the city of Metal Gear.
In a heartwarming act of customer appreciation, the evil corporate suits over at Electronic Art$ (Look, I used a dollar sign instead of an S! I'm so risque.) decided to …
Crime Really Does Pay
Platform: PS2 | 360 | PC
"Hitman: Blood Money" is the only game in which the player can kill his enemies with a cake, Viagra, the clever use of a garbage truck and a sausage. When …
Generic Sci-fi Goodness
*Platform: PC*
Games today get too wrapped up in story line. You watch CG videos, drawn-out cutscenes, and plot exposition until finally the game is over and you realize you hardly actually …
Oklahoma Rep. Fred Morgan: ‘Games are porn.'
Another headache-inducing law was passed through the state legislature in Oklahoma last month. Representative Fred Morgan [D], the bill's author sat down in a Q&A session with Gamespot to discuss …
[Biztalk] Fragging Your Friends
The first time I went into Game Theory, it was surprisingly quiet. One person sat in the back, playing something I couldn't see. All around me were widescreen TVs and …
Wii Are Not Amused
E3 has come and gone, and in the end, the main factor was, of course, the next-gen.
Well, technically next-next-gen, but I digress. The three consoles that made the show were the Nintendo Wii, the Playsation 3 and the tubby bucket of hardware known as the XBOX360. …
Their Finest Hour
There is a trend in game series: One successful game is released, and that prompts a sequel. Whether or not the sequel is any good isn't important. What is important …
Metal Gear?!!
Word on the streets is, Kojima's confirmed a film adaptation of the legendary MGS series, accompanied by bells tolling and cheering masses. I'm not quite sure about this one yet, …
Cops, Killers And Thugs
The world around you brightens into view. You're in a bathroom, somewhere. Something below you is pulsating slightly. You look down and find the corpse of a middle-aged man, and …
The World Of Oblivion
Platform: XB360 | PC
A new age has arrived. It was bound to happen at some point. Yesterday's dreams of the next generation have become a reality. It wasn't abrupt, but gradual, over a …
Red Steel Screenshots!
Alright, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this, but I'm going to anyway. Nintendo's newest system is the Revolution, and they've been keeping it under wraps heavier than …
Later Guys, I'm Moving to Tamriel
Alright, I've had it with this stupid place. You can't steal silverware and weaponry and sell it at a local store, gates to hell that have to be closed to …
The World Of Oblivion
Platform: Xbox360 | PC
A new age has arrived. It was bound to happen at some point. Yesterday's dreams of the next generation have become a reality. It wasn't abrupt, but gradual, over a …
More of a Murky Gray
Now, I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I pretty much called this one. I'm sorry, but any game that calls the "Guns the main characters" probably isn't …
A ‘Star Wars' Game? Brilliant!
Xbox | PS2 | PC
You know, I might be a little biased against "Star Wars" games. It's not that I don't like the franchise. I love "Star Wars." I even have a pair of …
Episode 3: Revenge of the… Combine?
In a recent talk with Gamespot, Valve marketing director Doug Lombardi unveiled an interesting tidbit- The expansion pack for the newest entry into the Half-Life series has been renamed 'Half-Life: …
How to Fail At Reporting: By Suzanne Collins
I'm sorry that this has nothing to do with video games, but as a member of the press, I have to address stupidity this painful.
Breaking News: Nothing is Happening, Dammit.
There. I said it.
Seriously. I've had about enough of this. Jack Thompson isn't making an ass of himself, Uwe Boll is hiding somewhere, no good games are coming out... Not a single Chinese …
Hideo Kojima Lays Down the Law
When people say the name Uwe Boll, some might think of a disgusting, slimy bug that eats crap for a living. Members of the gaming community, on the other hand, …
Open for Business
Hello, and welcome. This, as you've probably guessed, is my blog. In order to provide the great city of Jackson with up-to-the-minute coverage on the political front, I've taken it …
The Art Of Killing
A Review Of "Shadow Of The Colossus"
What is art? A painting by da Vinci? Michelangelo's David? A guitar solo by Hendrix, maybe. But while Mona Lisa can be seen, David can be felt, and a riff …
How The West Was Won
A Review of "Gun"
This is my third review of a Western game, and the last for a while. Scout's honor. But "Gun" is such a fun game, building on the successes and failures …
Crash, Bang, Boom
A Review Of "Burnout Revenge"
After playing "Burnout Revenge," I have to simply sit back and ask myself something: Why has no one thought of this before? The concept seems simple. What's more fun than …
Vampire Cowboys And Zombie Indians: A Review of Darkwatch
I'm surprised by "Darkwatch." I don't think you could blame me for being skeptical about a game that can't even decide what stereotype it wants to use, but after looking …
Supernatural
Razputin, the psychic son of a circus trapeze artist, runs away from home to enter Whispering Rock Summer Camp, a training facility for possible psychic secret agents, the "Psychonauts." Using …
Going To Hell In Style
A Review Of Romance Of The Three Kingdoms X
I'm screwed. Really. Maybe it's because I constantly overwork my entire population of peasants into revolt, or because I flip a coin to decide if I execute the enemy officers, …
He Is The Night: A Review Of Batman Begins
After a string of boring, ugly, repetitive games, it's good to see Batman get an interesting, pretty, repetitive game. "Batman Begins"—the movie—blows the previous films out of the water, and …
Noooooooooo!!!!: A review of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith"
You know, sometimes the gaming industry confuses me. I'm really not sure how you can take the concept of "Star Wars"and make a bad game. It's one of, if not …
I Came, I Saw, I Nuked
: A Review of Empire Earth II (Platform: PC)
Strategy games are a mixed bag. Some find them impossible to get into, others can't stand the slow pace, and some just can't get the tactics down. But when you …
Not Even A Game: A Review of "Gran Turismo 4"
Image Courtesy of Sony
I've always enjoyed racing games. They're fast-paced and easy to get into. The environments and cars are often beautiful, and they lack much of the baggage that other games have. …
[Geek] Human Nature 101
A Review of "Faces of Mankind"
One of the most intriguing yet frustrating games I've ever played, "Faces of Mankind" is based on a concept that would crack up most developers: a completely player-run world. There …
