Okabu gives new meaning to the term “Cloud Gaming.” I’ve heard of a game where you can play as Cloud, but not a game where you can play AS a cloud! Anyway, in Okabu, a new downloadable game for PS3, the evil mechanical Doza tribe is polluting the air, making life difficult for the cloud whales that live high in the sky. Two cloud whale brothers decide to descend to Earth to see what all the trouble is. Along the way, they meet the peaceful Yarubo tribe, who lives at one with nature. The two cloud brothers now must help their new friends and stop the polluting Doza tribe once and for all!

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The second season of Wipeout games is upon us! Based on the hit TV obstacle course game show, you’ll guide a cast of wacky characters through a crazy course as you try to not get knocked into the water. But is the second game better than the first? You’ll just have to read on to find out! (Wii version reviewed here)

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The biggest name in hunting games is ready for this year’s installment. Shoot big game on a tournament in Story Mode, or try some fun arcade shooting gallery modes with the included Top Shot Elite gun accessory (360 version reviewed here).

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If you want to take a vacation, but can’t afford one, might I suggest dusting off your Nintendo Wii and buying Go Vacation, a new outdoor sports game from Namco. Many reviewers have said that Go Vacation is a rip-off of Wii Sports Resort, but I disagree. Go Vacation is really more of a sequel to We Ski and We Ski and Snowboard, which were also great sports titles. Except in Go Vacation, not only do you get to visit a snow resort, you’ll also explore beach, city, and mountain resorts, too!

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In honor of Go Vacation on Wii being released this week, I thought I’d do a quick blog about video games that really make you feel like you’re on a vacation. And we’ll start with a quick preview of Go Vacation!

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SNK’s got some real treats for you this October! Two of their best Neo-Geo titles are now available for download on PS3 and PSP. First is the 2-D action run-and-gunner Metal Slug 2. And then there’s the iconic brawler The King of Fighters ’96.

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Spider-Man’s future is at stake! In the turn of the next century, an evil businessman named Sloan creates a one-way time machine, and uses it to go back in time so he can become even more powerful in the future. It’s up to present day Spider-Man and the Spider-Man from the year 2099 to work together in both time frames to save the fate of the world, and Spider-Man himself! Spider-Man: Edge of Time is available for all the major video game consoles, but here we’re going to look at the 3DS and DS version, for when you need some on-the-go web slinging.

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There’s a new table available to download on Pinball FX 2 on Xbox LIVE today. And it fits right in with the spooky month of October. Explore the delightfully creepy ghost-filled Sorcerer’s Lair and uncover its many tricks and traps in pinball-flipping fashion.

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The original Dead Rising zombie game starred photojournalist Frank West, but the sequel featured a new main character. But if you missed good ol’ Frank from the first game, well, you’re in luck. Just in time for the month of Halloween it’s Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. It’s the same game as before, but now you can play as Frank West and take pictures. My brother and Dead Rising fan, Jeff Orth, will be guest reviewing this one today (360 version reviewed here).

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If you like hunting and outdoor video games, you might want to check out your local Cabela’s store or Wal-Mart and see if you spot a big trailer in the parking lot all decked out to show off Activision’s new Cabela’s hunting game titles. I went to the Cabela’s in Allen, TX this Sunday and got a good look at the hunting games from Activision out now or during the holidays.

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