Halo Reach – should it be T-Teen?
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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.
Game Review: Ivy the Kiwi? (Wii, DS)
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!
