AltWeeklies Wire
'SSX' proves innovation and adrenaline can go hand in handnew
Sports games are one of the most tired genres of the video games industry.
San Antonio Current |
Grayson Hamilton |
07-20-2012 |
Video Games
'Star Wars: The Old Republic' deliversnew
When it comes to Star Wars, a massively-multiplayer-online world not unlike World of Warcraft seems like a no-brainer.
San Antonio Current |
Grayson Hamilton |
03-05-2012 |
Video Games
The Best Games to Gift in Decembernew
Ask any gamer out there what the biggest problem with the holiday season is and most of them will say, "There's too many games to choose from!"
San Antonio Current |
Grayson Hamilton |
11-30-2011 |
Video Games
Even if you hate Microsoft, Gears of War 3 is worth buying the 360 fornew
From the Michael Bay over-the-top explosion set pieces, to the near constant onslaught of juggernaut Locust soldiers, to the bro-motional, albeit predictable finale, Gears of War 3 is a symphonic bloodbath co-operative shooter that masters the Epic Games' formula constructed over the past five years.
San Antonio Current |
Grayson Hamilton |
09-28-2011 |
Video Games
A Haven for Old-School Gamersnew
Eight-vs-eight online death matches, intuitive AI enemies that adapt to your tactics, destructible environments governed by real world physics, and deep, enriching narratives that weave complex characters into a singular goal to stop an overwhelming evil force.
San Antonio Current |
Grayson Hamilton |
09-01-2011 |
Video Games
Activision vs ‘Call of Duty’ Designers: Why CoD Will Lose its Lusternew
It seems like every other year or so, some no-name studio or company throws down the gauntlet against one of the major video game publishers with some kind of wishy-washy claim that they’ve been swindled.
San Antonio Current |
people's gamer |
03-25-2011 |
Video Games
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: 10 Years in the Makingnew
One game has been on the mind of gamers since the first time they saw it in the arcades and on the home consoles back in 2000 — Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes.
San Antonio Current |
Mike V. and the people's gamer |
03-07-2011 |
Video Games
Spittin' Game: Too Human and Rock Band 2new
Too Human is friendly to role-playing newbies while Rock Band 2 adds a few tracks for everyone.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
09-24-2008 |
Video Games
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
Spittin' Game: Unreal Tournament 3 and Guitar Hero: Aerosmithnew
Exploring space marines and the white-trash version of the Rolling Stones.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
07-30-2008 |
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
The Incredible Hulk Games Gets Tediousnew
The outrageous annihilation physics provided by the Havoc engine aren't enough to hold this open-ended game together. Also reviewed: Lego Indiana Jones.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
07-09-2008 |
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
Don't Mess With the Formulanew
Burnout Paradise loses some of its party appeal and the Simpsons finally have a decent video game.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
02-13-2008 |
Video Games
Tags: 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
