AltWeeklies Wire
Stick to the Originalnew
If you're looking for a fun single-player D&D game with a solid storyline and wide-ranging side missions, Neverwinter Nights 2 may be for you.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
12-13-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
An Overly Meddlesome Papacynew
Medieval II: Total War is undeniably addictive.
Dig Boston |
Seth Mcm. Donlin |
12-06-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Mediocrity Is Not Compellingnew
After playing Family Guy for longer than I would have liked, I can tell you honestly: Don't bother. Take that $30 and put it toward a Family Guy box set -- at least that should be good for a laugh.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
11-29-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Two Words: Anal. Probe.new
If you were a fan of the first game, if you're looking for a new action-adventure title to waste all your free time on, or if you're just a sucker for campy, pop-culture humor, you can't go wrong with Destroy All Humans! 2.
Dig Boston |
Seth Mcm. Donlin |
11-22-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Party Like It's 1945new
Company of Heroes is a real win -- despite its handful of curious flaws, any fans of the RTS genre should definitely put it on their list of titles to pick up next time they've got a few extra bucks.
Dig Boston |
Seth Mcm. Donlin |
10-18-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
When In Romenew
It's doubtful that anyone has been waiting breathlessly for Glory of the Roman Empire to hit the shelves -- which is actually kind of sad, because it's a pretty cool game.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
07-05-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Splitting the Differencenew
Hitman: Blood Money will be instantly recognizable to fans of the series, but will still afford new improvements for gamers.
Dig Boston |
Seth McM. Donlin |
06-21-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
This Game Sucksnew
Don't rent this game, don't buy it -- don't even look at it in the store.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
06-14-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
No Hookers Herenew
Don't let the fact that Rockstar Games' Table Tennis lacks many of the features typical of sports titles turn you off -- it turns out to be one hell of a game.
Dig Boston |
Seth MCM. Donlin |
06-07-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Puzzlingnew
PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient is tailor-made for those who still crave the iffy validation that only an intelligence test can provide.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
05-31-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
'Pong' 40new

With Top Spin 2, you get the real bang for your buck as you work to get the hang of beating your opponent.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
05-10-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Redneck Heavennew
This week's new releases include titles about bowling, drag racing and Wild West freaks -- beer gut not included.
Dig Boston |
Seth McM. Donlin |
04-27-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Addictive Gameplaynew
It was with great anticipation that Xbox geeks awaited Major League Baseball 2K6, and the wait proved worthwhile.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
04-27-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Real. Addictive.new
Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers, is guaranteed to keep some geeks up past their bedtime.
Dig Boston |
Seth McM. Donlin |
04-19-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Giant Leap Forward for RPG Fansnew
Run, don't walk, to your favorite gaming store for a copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Dig Boston |
Adam Diamond |
04-12-2006 |
Video Games
Tags: video games