Comic-Con: A showcase for fall and winter video games
When it comes to selling video games, there's no better place than Comic-Con. Some of the most eagerly anticipated games for the fall and winter will be among those set up for demo at one end of the convention hall next week. There’s starpower in some games, such as Jack Black voicing the heavy-metal hero of Brutal Legend (that’s him at left). Click read more for Brian Truitt's list of what to try out at the con next week.
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May 15, 2009
Spielberg talks about his 'Boom Blox' sequel
Steven Spielberg has been hard at work on a sequel to his 2008 blockbuster.
No, it’s not another Indiana Jones movie — it’s the video game Boom Blox Bash Party, in stores Tuesday. Click read more below to see what our senior editor Craigh Barboza has to say about his recent talk with the Academy Award-winning director, as well as some screenshots from the game. Craigh's story runs in this weekend's issue of the magazine. And for those who want to get their game on, check out some exclusive Bash Party gameplay footage below.
Photos courtesy of Electronic Arts
January 14, 2009
Cheerleading with Wii and a man named Tony G.
When I was in junior high school I wanted to be a cheerleader in the worst way. I was the new kid in school and I tried out for the squad in 7th and 8th grade without success. Still, I didn't give up the dream. I tried again in high school, in 9th grade and 10th. Again, no dice. In junior year, I figured out it wasn't gonna happen and gave up trying. If only I'd known Tony G.
Tony G. is Tony Gonzales, cheer choreographer behind all the Bring It On movies. We had him try out the All Star Cheer Squad game for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS, both out now, and he tells us it's actually fun cheering via an avatar. (Maybe this is the game for me.) Click on read more below for our interview with Tony on both real and Nintendo cheering, and what each takes, as well as a trailer for the game.
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December 23, 2008
Tony Hawk talks charities, gaming and fruitcake
Tony Hawk may have retired from competitive skateboarding in 1999, but he never really left. Instead, the 40-year-old has built an action sports empire, complete with a production company, a clothing line, books, video games, charities and even a skateboarding tour. It’s a wonder how he does it all. As our Reyhaneh Fathieh recently discovered, Hawk multitasks much the same way as he multi-spins in the air. A father of four, Hawk gave us a phone interview while playing papa to his 6-month-old daughter, Kadence. Asked about the noises in the background, an embarrassed Hawk says, “I thought she would take a nap before I made this phone call, but she has chosen not to. She’s watching Yo Gabba Gabba.” Click read more below for Hawk’s take on his newest charity venture, upcoming video game and — of all things — fruitcake, and for a peek at his popular Guitar Hero World Tour commercial with Alex Rodriguez, Kobe Bryant and Michael Phelps.
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December 22, 2008
The best video games of 2008
It's been a regrettable year in music (Beyonce, the Simpson sisters and Nas all misfired) and at the megaplex (let’s just not talk about Speed Racer, The Women and The Spirit). Video games,
meanwhile, seem to get better and better. In fact, with all the economic crises we're in, video game sales are actually up if you can believe it. If you're still looking for something to get your favorite gamer for the holidays, then click read more below and check out senior editor Craigh Barboza's top 10 video games of 2008, in no particular order.
