Gaming

November 6, 2009
By RON HARRIS - The Associated Press
I was never much one for "Guitar Hero." Playing "Smoke on the Water" 50 times while holding a pint-sized plastic guitar just never really got the blood flowing. I've been waiting for something better, and now it's here.
October 30, 2009
By LOU KESTEN - The Associated Press
ombax/robot duo now starring in their ninth video game, may not be as famous as some other lovable mascots, like Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog.
October 23, 2009
By LOU KESTEN - The Associated Press
Like most video gamers, I've wielded enough virtual weapons to equip a small army. We all have favorites, from the classic BFG-9000 in "Doom" to the chainsaw-equipped assault rifle in "Gears of War" to the awesome RYNO ("Rip You a New One") in "Ratchet & Clank."
October 16, 2009
By LOU KESTEN - The Associated Press
No style of music has taken more of a beating over the years than heavy metal. Critics don't respect it, kids are more likely to spend their allowances on hip-hop, and parents stopped worrying long ago about whether Black Sabbath was going to turn their teens into devil worshippers.
October 9, 2009
By DIRK LAMMERS - The Associated Press
EA Sports’ latest “NBA Live” installment shakes off the miscues of past years to provide a worthy competitor to the defending champ “NBA 2K” from 2K Sports.
October 2, 2009
By DERRIK J. LANG - The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES – The cast of the action-adventure sequel “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” are doing something most video game actors never do: They are rehearsing together in a room.
September 25, 2009
By LOU KESTEN - The Associated Press
The "Star Wars" movies should have taught all science-fiction writers a lesson: One trilogy is enough.

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