Ah, the Lego video game series. Largely forgettable, marginal games until a little something called Lego Star Wars came along. Oh, what a fun thing that was! Colorful, entertaining, challenging and thoroughly … more
One of the best features on Nintendo's Wii console is the ability to download and play classic games...this is a feature missed by the X-Box 360 and PS3, I know, both systems have this feature, but not … more
Easily the most difficult puzzle I've ever had to put together, Dogmania took me several weeks of working for on average a couple hours a day, but I'm happy to say in the end I was able to finish it. … more
Quiddler is a card game in which the deck is letters. Like Scrabble, letters have varying values. The game is played in multiple hands, with each hand including a few more cards. You get points not just … more
I was hoping this book wasn't as bad as "everyone" said but, unfortunately... it was. It looks like all they did was take some screen shots, some coloful pictures, some moves and threw them in a book. … more
I own and have spent hundreds of hours playing this classic board game. It is loads of fun and great to play with your friends or at family gatherings.
Pros: +Fantastic graphics and art design +One of the most beautiful soundtracks +Deep engrossing story +Tons of mini-games and sidequests to undertake + … more
I just discovered Mancala a little over a year ago and I was sad that I had not learned to play much sooner. Mancala originated from Africa thousands of years ago and some historians … more
This is a great re-make of the original Super Mario Brothers. It is mostly the same as the original except it has improved graphics and some slight changes. I loved this game as a kid and my kids love … more
This game is a blast for kids and and adults too. As you play through the game you can unlock over 60 different characters to use which always make it interesting. You can even create your own person … more
Pros: A theme about religion and people who question it is involved Cons: I can't believe a designer can create such weak characters The Bottom Line: Nothing … more
In terms of storyline, I would say this was one of the best in the series. I felt part 9 was a bit childish and you didn't care much for the main character. FFX was the total opposite because … more
Guillotine is a card game based on the French Revolution in which nobles, of varying point values, line up for the guillotine. Players collect the noble at the front of the line on their turn, but first … more
Addicting, addicting, addicting. I find myself staying up all hours of the night playing this game. The other mini-games included are also amusing and a nice change to the pace when I need to take a break … more
Ah, Greek mythology. An endless well of public domain stories and characters that are perfect fodder for writers, movie makers and video game designers. It is to the credit of this game series that, rather … more
GOD OF WAR opens with a cut scene showing the main character of the story, a Spartan warrior named Kratos, jumping off of the highest mountain in Athens saying that the gods have rejected him. The game … more
A friend loaned me this book about the time we were attempting to create an intraoffice Scrabble tournament (and she was in the process of proving how very much better she is than I am at this game). … more
Yes, I call myself a geek but I have yet to check out the phenomenon known as Second Life. That changed yesterday when I finished the book Second Life: The Official Guide by Michael Rymaszewski, Wagner … more
Pros: Disk, explanation of the platform, warnings against the seedier aspects of SL Cons: Testimonials and at times the book feels more self serving than detached. … more
Pros: Wonderful classic board game, fun to play, great family/group game... Cons: ...this is the game that never ends. Yes, it goes on and on my friends... … more
I need to warn everyone that my wife and I are both old enough to have been fans of the orginal Mario... but we are still young to love the newest version in the series. Sometimes … more
"God of War" has finally pushed the envelope a little too far and has created a game that is completely unsuitable for children. While the game is very fun, and challenging, it has included too much gratutious … more
Glazing over some of the other reviews on this page, I've noticed that I'm something of a dinosaur compared to all of the other folks here. I remember the old Atari 2600 and ColecoVision. I was ecstatic … more