The Big N is making sure everyone will find something they'll like in the 3DS.
Nintendo released two 3DS bundles this past weekend, but it looks like Nintendo has more in mind for consumers. On December 4, two new 3DS bundles will become available. If you haven't decided whether or not to buy a 3DS, here are some more options.
Crazy Taxi and Need For Speed's illegitimate, violent son.
Whether due to hardware limitations or a reputation for simpler fare, the Wii hasn't seen much of the sandbox/open world genre. Considering the drop in horsepower and the inability to implement the “switch to any car, any time” gameplay, I'm surprised Ubisoft bothered making this Wii version at all. Still, effort was clearly spent in building this version from the ground up -- it uses the pointer controls for shooting (which is very handy), and it's got DS connectivity (remember this feature, Nintendo?). It does a decent job creating a large San Francisco-looking city to drive around in, free of load times. However, too many bad ideas and cut corners make it all seem pretty average.
Who wouldn't like a classic game of kill the carrier?
Many of you may still be filled with turkey and stuffing, and even though it’s a holiday weekend it’s still a Friday and you know what that means. That’s right; it’s time for another explosive installment of Missing in Action!
Never laugh at live dragons.
The Elder Scrolls series is rightly famous for defining what an open world game should be, and Skyrim can arguably be considered the most worthy in the lineage. As the title suggests, the game takes place in Tamriel’s northern most province, a rocky and inhospitable land that is home to the Viking-like Nords. The assassination of the High King of Skyrim has precipitated the next prophecy found in the Elder Scrolls foretelling the return of dragons and the destruction of the land unless a destined champion can fight them off. Guess who you play as?
Now that turkey day is over, let the shopping spree begin.
If you haven't been paying attention, you might've missed the various deals that have been slowly leaking out over the course of November for today's big shopping day. Thankfully, we've kept track of everything and posted the deals along the way. For many, your shopping day has already started, but some of you may just be getting ready to brave the crowds. If so, be sure to check out a sampling of the deals and grab the best deals available!
Your children's children might like it.
Pac-Man has a lot going for himself, but most of it just isn’t in this game. The best point of the cartridge for older gamers will probably be portable versions of classic Pac-Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug. While there are a few saving graces to Pac-Man Party, the problems outweigh its finer points. After a few games in party mode, it becomes apparent that the game could have used a few more months of polish.
Something is fishy about Sonic Generations 3DS...
...And it isn't that I'm ranked #1 on the leaderboards for one of the stages.
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t stop it from offering one smooth ride.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 may just be their best game yet. While this game will by no means reinvent the genre it does provide a number of noticeable tweaks that help to refine the overall experience, while continuing to remain true to past iterations in the franchise.
Apparently John Carmack rewrites game engine code quickly.
Less than a week ago, we reported that the Doom 3 source code was approved for release, but temporarily delayed due to a potential copyright infringement. John Carmack stated an intention to rewrite the section of code in question to ready the source for release. Work must have been completed in a timely fashion, as the source code is now readily available through GitHub.
