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PlayWhat goes to GDC 2008

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PlayWhat interviews Alex Charlow, Associate Product Manager for The Simpsons Game, at the E for All Expo. EA's new Simpsons game may be the best yet.

The Simpsons Game

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PlayWhat's Todd Volz and a camera crew go to the new E for All Expo held in Los Angeles. Is it an acceptable replacement for the mighty E3 of yore?  See what you think.

PlayWhat goes to E for All

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What could be more fun than bashing zombies with a sledgehammer? If you don't know the answer, you haven't played Dead Rising. Watch PlayWhat's video review.<BR>

Dead Rising

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Warioware: Smooth Moves is a shining example of the abilities of the Wii-mote.  See why in this review by Todd Volz.

Warioware: Smooth Moves

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Saints Row takes sandbox gameplay to the next level. Or does it? Is it just another Grand Theft Auto clone?  Find out in this video review by PlayWhat's Todd Volz.

Saints Row

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Does The Godfather do justice to Coppola's beloved film, or is it just another movie license squandered? Watch the video review by Todd Volz.

The Godfather

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Assassin's Creed:
It's a generally accepted notion that Assassins assassinate people. That's their job - it's what they do. But what you might not know is that in 1191 AD assassination work involves lots and lots of climbing. Walls, houses, towers, cathedrals, you name it, an assassin must scale it - bare handed, mind you. At least that's how things work in the world of Assassin's Creed, the wildly original third-person action/adventure from Ubisoft. Set in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade in the...
Review - Battlefield 2142:
Nearly 150 years in the future another Ice Age will descend upon our planet, gradually destroying whatever is left of our natural resources and forcing the remnants of humankind to battle for supremacy and the right to live. At least that's Electronic Arts' version of our future in Battlefield 2142, the 2006 addition to their Battlefield franchise. BF2142 integrates the same do-anything, drive-anything sandbox style of gameplay that made the previous games such a success with a detailed...
Review - The Movies:
Almost everyone goes to the movies once in a while, and every moviegoer has ideas about how a film could have been improved if only they were at the helm. If you've ever wanted to get your grubby paws into the film biz in some way, shape or form, Lionhead Studios' The Movies will satisfy that urge and then some. On the surface, The Movies is essentially a real-time strategy/simulation game that lets you make all of the business decisions necessary to run a major movie studio - hiring...

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PlayWhat goes to GDC 2008

See Game Details Date: 04/02/2008

UPDATED: Narration - who needs it? Soothe yourself with our relaxing montage of highlights from the 2008 Game Developers Conference.

The Simpsons Game

See Game Details Date: 11/09/2007

PlayWhat interviews Alex Charlow, Associate Product Manager for The Simpsons Game, at the E for All Expo. EA's new Simpsons game may be the best yet.

PlayWhat goes to E for All

See Game Details Date: 10/31/2007

PlayWhat's Todd Volz and a camera crew go to the new E for All Expo held in Los Angeles. Is it an acceptable replacement for the mighty E3 of yore? See what you think.

Dead Rising

See Game Details Date: 07/02/2007

What could be more fun than bashing zombies with a sledgehammer? If you don't know the answer, you haven't played Dead Rising. Watch PlayWhat's video review.

Warioware: Smooth Moves

See Game Details Date: 06/18/2007

Warioware: Smooth Moves is a shining example of the abilities of the Wii-mote. See why in this review by Todd Volz.

Saints Row

See Game Details Date: 06/18/2007

Saints Row takes sandbox gameplay to the next level. Or does it? Is it just another Grand Theft Auto clone? Find out in this video review by PlayWhat's Todd Volz.

The Godfather

See Game Details Date: 06/18/2007

Does The Godfather do justice to Coppola's beloved film, or is it just another movie license squandered? Watch the video review by Todd Volz.

PlayStation 3 Update Boosts In-Game Interaction (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - In a move to compete with Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony is set to release the PlayStation 3 software update 2.40 on Wednesday.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Video Review

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (X360) Can Aerosmith still rock hard?

Wii Game of the Month: June 2008

Build first. Destroy later.

Libraries check out gaming

American Library Association receives $1 million grant to study games as a way to improve literacy, problem solving.

Sony patents new motion-control, touch-screen tech

USPTO applications detail alternative input schemes for "handheld electronic devices."

Blizzard's Sams: Microsoft Should Put More Emphasis On PC Gaming

At Paris GDC, Blizzard's COO Paul Sams has reinforced calls for Microsoft to "put more emphasis on the Windows operating system" as it relates to gaming.

Novint, Valve Bring Falcon Control To Orange Box, Portal

Closely following a similar deal with publisher Electronic Arts, 3D touch tech company Novint Technologies has announced a new partnership with Valve to bring Novint Falcon support to a number of the developer's, including Half-Life 2 and Portal.

WiiWare Adds Magnetica Twist, FFCC Content, VC Gets Fatal Fury 2

The company has also added Neo Geo fighting game Fatal Fury 2 to its Virtual Console offerings.

Xbox Live Arcade To Get Namco Fighter Soul Calibur

Microsoft has announced that its next regular Xbox Live Arcade update will see the addition of Namco Bandai's Soul Calibur, a port of its classic fighting game, as well as new content for trivia game Wits & Wagers.

Assassin's Creed03/12/2008

by Todd Volz

Set in the Holy Land during the Third Crusade in the cities of Jerusalem, Acre and Damascus, Assassin's Creed melds action with stealth gameplay in a gorgeous, convincing sandbox environment. Full Article..

Review - Battlefield 214207/27/2007

by Nathan Abdo

Nearly 150 years in the future another Ice Age will descend upon our planet, gradually destroying whatever is left of our natural resources and forcing the remnants of humankind to battle for supremacy and the right to live ... Full Article..

Review - The Movies04/27/2007

by Todd Volz

If you've ever wanted to get your grubby paws into the film biz in some way, shape or form, Lionhead Studios' The Movies will satisfy that urge and then some. Full Article..

The Future of Violence04/27/2007

by Todd Volz

Video games featuring realistic violence have been de rigueur since the advent of the premier first-person shooter, Wolfenstein 3D. And no amount of kvetching or blaming will even begin to solve the problem. But is it really a problem? Full Article..

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