AltWeeklies Wire
The Science and Force of Ass-kickingnew
A title like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed treats power like the gaming equivalent of $57 million in pure Palin Alaskan pork barrel--an unexpectedly generous switch for a developer like LucasArts.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
09-17-2008 |
Video Games
The Artistry of Metal Gear Solid 4's Cutscenesnew
They're not as long as anyone feared, but they do run the weirdness gamut, from the dusty Middle Eastern firefight that kicks off the action--watch cutscene, move Snake underneath a truck, trigger next cutscene--to some truly bizarre entries later on down the line.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
07-23-2008 |
Video Games
'Ninja Gaiden II' Dials Down the Difficultynew
Ryu Harubasa's not the only one dialing down the difficulty a notch or two these days, embracing the zen of a somewhat easier path. Hell, some games even give you the option of switching to the kiddie table in the middle of dinner.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
06-25-2008 |
Video Games
The No Fun League Tournew
I wanted bling. The NFL Street series gave me bland.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
01-23-2008 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Clutter, Thy Name is Gaming Peripheralsnew
Gamers were supposed to be better than this. Somehow, we've always aspired to the sleek, tech-savvy vibe of the video and stereophile, with shiny equipment complementing neat DVD cases in tidy rows. Then came Rock Band and the Wii Zapper.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
11-28-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
The Scare Factor of Silent Hill: Origins and Clive Barker's Jerichonew
Scary video games pack so much more visceral, immediate punch than their cinematic counterparts. Instead of watching some poor schlep being run down by a bloodsucker, it's you.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
10-24-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
2K Gets Back in the Game the Old-fashioned Waynew
Like most NFL teams this year, All-Pro Football 2K8 is a mixed bag.
San Antonio Current |
Aaron R. Conklin |
08-08-2007 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
