Scooby Doo and the Spooky Swamp
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Posted on September 30th, 2010 by
I’m playing Scooby Doo and the Spooky Swamp in co-op and can safely say the game is good (for 10 and under anyway) and plays an awful lot like Lego Star Wars. Lego Scooby Wars? Meaning, the gameplay for two usually involves special abilities (Scoob can fit inside of small passageways, Fred has super-strong Ascot powers, Velma likes playing that old Simon electronic toy, Daphne is there to look pretty (no, really! She can climb up special glowing purple poles — oh, get your mind out of the gutter!) and Shaggy does his thing. You know, the grappling hook? Shaggy with his trusty grapple? Did you even watch the show like ever man? Zoinks!
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Posted on September 29th, 2010 by
Mysterio is up to no good in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. In fact, according to super-psychic, and nice old lady, Madam Web, only multiple Spider-Men from multiple dimensions can put reality back where it’s supposed to be. It’s a clever concept that allows Activision to showcase even less well known incarnations of the character. Add on some classic web swinging and a gorgeous graphics engine and it’s the perfect action game for teens and maybe even pre-teens.
Civilization V
Posted on September 28th, 2010 by
I’m buried in Civilization V, too buried to list all the changes (Go read their website for all the changes), and hooked in a way I haven’t been since I first met Civilization 2 and Alpha Centauri. Not only is it the best Civilization ever (AC above gives it some competition. it’s an almost perfect educational tool (for concepts rather than hard facts) one that smart of the brighter kids out there will love it.
Game Review: Cladun: This is an RPG (PSP)
Posted on September 26th, 2010 by
“Cladun: This is an RPG” is what it says it is…an RPG! More specifically, it’s a real time action dungeon crawling hack and slash RPG with classic styled visuals and sensibilities. You can download it on PSN for your PSP for only 20 bucks.
Game Review: Space Invaders: Infinity Gene (Xbox LIVE)
Posted on September 24th, 2010 by
One of the most popular and well-recognized video games of all time is the iconic Space Invaders. Games that have staying power for years are able to change and evolve with the times, and Space Invaders is doing just that. Space Invaders: Infinity Gene for Xbox LIVE is the next evolution of the shooter that started it all more than 30 years ago.
Cary’s Favorite Disney Themed Video Games
Posted on September 21st, 2010 by
In honor of the new Kingdom Hearts game recently released on PSP, and the upcoming Epic Mickey adventure on Wii, I thought I’d write a blog about my favorite Disney themed video games! So put on your mouse ears and let’s begin!
Halo Reach – should it be T-Teen?
Posted on September 17th, 2010 by
I get lots of letters about Halo. They always go the same way. Start with a child or parent asking why it’s Rated M, end with the child or adult asking me if the game is okay. Asking how bad it is compared to Call of Duty: MW or Grand Theft Auto. I can’t answer all the questions and I’ve written enough about Halo 1-3… so naturally, here comes a new one. Here comes Halo Reach.
Game Review: Family Game Night Add-Ons: Jenga, Pictureka, and Connect 4×4 (Xbox LIVE)
Posted on September 15th, 2010 by
Your virtual family board game nights just got bigger with three new add-ons for Hasbro’s Family Game Night for Xbox 360. Test your skills with Jenga, Connect 4×4, and Pictureka. Keep in mind that these are game ADD-ONS, though. You must own a disc copy of Family Game Night or have it downloaded on your 360 for these to work. You can’t just download these titles by themselves and play them. So do the newcomers earn the Mr. Potato Head Spud of Approval? Read on to find out:
Game Review: And Yet It Moves (WiiWare)
Posted on September 13th, 2010 by
No background story, no hype train, And Yet It Moves is just a simple, 2-D puzzle platformer on WiiWare. But there is a twist…literally! In the game, you shift the world around by tilting the Wii remote. So an impassible wall can become a floor, for instance. It’s a very creative concept and one of the few worthwhile WiiWare titles out there.
Metroid: Other M is for Mediocre
Posted on September 10th, 2010 by
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about my most memorable Metroid moments, in anticipation of Other M. Well, I’ve been playing the new Metroid game for about a week now. I’ve posted comments on message boards and blogs that I was rather disappointed with it, but I never explained why. So I thought I’d make a short blog and do just that.
