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'Mass Effect' Sequel is Dark and Intensenew
Mass Effect 2 (Electronic Arts; Xbox 360; rated mature), the second installment in a planned trilogy, takes place two years after Commander Shepard saved civilization from destruction by a horde of machines.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
02-18-2010 |
Video Games
The Movie-to-Game Transition Is Improvingnew
Ghostbusters and The Chronicles of Riddick prove we've come a long way since E.T.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
07-09-2009 |
Video Games
Calgary Company Introduces a Quantum Leap in Headphone Designnew
Despite advances in audio technology, the design of the typical headphone speaker hasn't changed much in the past century. Until now, that is.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
05-07-2009 |
Video Games
The Touching Story of Three Brothers and Their Hermaphroditic Bird-Monsternew
Where most games endlessly crib the best bits of Aliens, Michael Bay films and the U.S. constitution's second amendment, Zeno Clash's art director and writer, Edmundo Bordeu, cites Frank Oz, Terry Gilliam, Hieronymous Bosch and John Blanche as his stylistic influences.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Kyle Francis |
04-02-2009 |
Video Games
Fantasy, Firepower and Fretwork for Xmas: A Gift Guide for Gamersnew
It's a great year to be a gamer. I've already written about some of the big games of the fall, including Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2, Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2. Here are some other great titles to consider gifting to the gamer on your list.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
12-11-2008 |
Video Games
Guitar Wars: Music Games Go Toe To Toenew
In under three years, music games have become the biggest segment of the video game industry. Kai Huang, president and co-founder of Guitar Hero originator RedOctane, a division of Activision Blizzard, says that the category's sales were $250 million US in 2006, and he expects the number will top $2 billion this year.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
11-10-2008 |
Video Games
Faceoff with Phaneuf in 'NHL 09'new
Dion Phaneuf scored his first goal of the 2008-09 hockey season a month before the puck dropped on the NHL season. The Calgary Flames player was in Vancouver when he put the puck in the net, helping celebrate the release of Electronic Arts' NHL 09.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Blaine Kyllo |
10-23-2008 |
Video Games
