Game Review: Ivy the Kiwi? (Wii, DS)
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Posted on September 10th, 2010 by
One day, in the Quiet Forest, an egg fell from the sky and out hatched Ivy the Kiwi. But Ivy’s mother was nowhere to be found. Help Ivy find her mommy in this 2-D action-platformer for Wii and DS (Wii version reviewed here).
Battlefield: Bad Company – Reader Review
Posted on September 7th, 2010 by
Reader reviews are from readers here at GamerDad. Many of them are written by kids under 15 and that makes them a valuable insight into how kids really think about games. So, without further ado, here’s Vincent’s (13) take on this Mature Teen rated wargame:
Mafia II
Posted on August 30th, 2010 by
The Mafia doesn’t exist, at least according to the Mafia it doesn’t, but game developers know different. Between the first Mafia, circa almost a decade ago, and the sequel, are games like The Godfather, Scarface and more, all built on Grand Theft Auto’s sandbox city concept. (What this means is that your character and the story take place in a virtual city where, dotted all over the landscape, missions and side missions abound.) Mafia I took us back to the roaring 20’s and prohibition. Mafia II brings the 40’s and 50’s to life and does that with style and panache, if not a few noticeable flaws.
Sam & Max Season 3: The Devil’s Playhouse Episode 5: The City That Dares Not Sleep (PC, PS3, iPad)
Posted on August 30th, 2010 by
Sam & Max aren’t your regular police force…they’re the Freelance Police. Sam is a no-nonsense dog detective and his pal Max is a hyperkinetic rabbity thing. For more than 20 years they’ve been serving their brand of justice on the pages of underground comic books, on a Saturday morning cartoon, and in some popular computer adventure games. Now they’re ready for their third season of crazy madcap episodic point and click adventures! (PC version reviewed here)
Game Review: Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns Arcade Hits Pack (Wii)
Posted on August 26th, 2010 by
Shoot your way down memory lane with two of Sega’s classic arcade light gun games. Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns are now on one Wii Arcade Hits Pack. Use the remote to aim at the screen and fire at enemy targets. It’s as simple as that.
Disney Sing It: Family Hits
Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by
When I had babies, I refused to play children’s music for them. If it wasn’t on television – The Wiggles, etc., – they didn’t hear it. Instead I gave them a steady diet of mild/pop/rap, some classic rock and a huge helping of Beatles. The closest I got to kiddie fare was the kind that wins Oscars. Disney signature pile of hits fit the bill and here it is, in karaoke form!
Game Review: Ys Seven (PSP)
Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by
Pronounced like ‘ease,’ the Ys series has provided gamers with fast action adventures and quests since 1987, even though it’s not as well received or recognized like Zelda titles are. In Ys Seven, join fiery red-haired Adol and his pal Dogi as they venture to a new land: Altego. Upon arriving, the two adventurers discover the area is being plagued by calamites and giant monsters. It’s up to Adol to harness the power of five legendary dragons to save this magical country.
My Most Memorable Metroid Moments
Posted on August 20th, 2010 by
Back when Super Mario Galaxy 2 was about to be released earlier this year, I wrote a blog in anticipation of it, sharing my most memorable and favorite Mario moments and games. With Metroid: Other M being released at the end of this month, I figured I would do something similar. So here’s a blog sharing my most memorable Metroid moments and games.
Starcraft II
Posted on August 18th, 2010 by
Blizzard always makes an impact. It began when Warcraft: Orcs vs. Humans and then Starcraft defined real-time strategy forever. Diable became the top action RPG and you’ve probably heard of World of Warcraft. Warcraft 3, many years ago, basically just updated the traditional gameplay and added better graphics. That’s exactly what Starcraft II does. Updates the formula without changing it.
Toy Story 3
Posted on August 18th, 2010 by
My love for Pixar is deep and abiding. They provide the best entertainment for my kids each year and all through the years and I admire just about everything about the company. Movie tie-ins tend to borrow adequate gameplay and then shoehorn it into the narrative and the results are typically mediocre. That’s not what happened with Toy Story 3, the game.
