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‘Razor’s Edge’ a cut above in ‘Ninja Gaiden 3” series
It must be tough to be a ninja. To come flying off rooftops as if you had invisible wings, only to grab onto the neck of a nearby assailant, snap it within a nanosecond…
‘Far Cry 3’ Gets Back in the Hunt
As much as I liked the idea of “Far Cry 2” and its open world exploration, something always felt off to me with that game. I’m not sure if it was the African setting…
‘Need for Speed,’ ‘Forza’ hit the gas
Holiday-season TV ads would have you believe that lots of people get brand-new cars for Christmas. With giant bows on top.
‘Karateka’ kicks it old school
Many years ago, before gaming took off mainstream the way it did, I was easily entertained by any titles we could muster for the Apple IIe during computer club. Among these was a classic Jordan Mechner game called “Karateka”…
Nintendo Wii U blows up dual-screen gaming
When Nintendo first broached the idea of multiple-screen video games in 2004, many critics were skeptical that players could focus on two images at once. Yet the handheld DS, blending one touch-sensitive screen with a slightly larger …
Shooter fans get mixed bag with ‘Black Ops II’
“Call of Duty 2” kicked off this console generation when it released alongside the Xbox 360, and the series has been an annual juggernaut ever since. This sustained popularity has put the series in a tough spot creatively…
‘Skylanders Giants’ bigger in every way
When I was a kid, my favorite toy was the Bag of Animals, an assortment of plastic critters gathered from various discount stores in my neighborhood. It was an unlikely mix of farm animals, wild beasts and the occasional monster…
‘Assassin’s Creed’ tackles a new frontier
Most players will likely spend the first six hours of “Assassin’s Creed III” wrapping their heads around the profound size and ambition of the game.
Clever “Xcom” is Chess With Plasma Rifles
Video-game aliens have gotten bigger, uglier and meaner over the years. Think of the Covenant warriors in “Halo” or the Locust Horde in “Gears of War”: huge, dumb, slobbering brutes who can soak up plenty of bullets before they pounce on you and crush your skull.
‘Dishonored’ Serves Up Revenge With Stealth
By LOU KESTEN, ASSOCIATED PRESS Midway through “Dishonored” I killed someone. I didn’t intend to; he spotted me as I was trying to sneak past, and I had to shut him up. But even though I was able to complete my mission, I felt like I had failed. That’s unusual in the violent world of […]
