What were the year's top video games? Here are five
By Scott Sloan ssloan@herald-leader.com
It was a good year for gaming. Well, almost every year is a good year for gaming because we undoubtedly get at least a few innovative titles that push the industry to new heights.
New releases: Week of Dec. 25
The following game is among those scheduled for release next week, according to GameStop.com and Vgreleases.com.
'Need for Speed: The Run' keeps the cops on your tail
By Delano R. Massey dmassey@herald-leader.com
Need for Speed: The Run doesn't break any new ground for the NFS franchise, but it's a decent racer that has quite a few flashes of brilliance.
New releases: Week of Dec. 18
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to GameStop.com and Vgreleases.com.
'Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim': Total freedom at last
By William Wood Jr. Special to the Manifesto
There is only one thing you need to know about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: You've never experienced anything like it.
New releases: Week of Dec. 11
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to Gamestop.com.
'Legend of Zelda' is 25 but never grows old
By Scott Sloan Resident Nerd,By Scott Sloan
It's fitting that Nintendo's top holiday game release is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, because it has been 25 years since the debut of the franchise that helped usher in a new era of gaming.
New releases: Week of Dec. 4
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to GameStop.com.
'Uncharted 3' has minor faults but is awesome anyway
By Josh Kegley jkegley@herald-leader.com
The Uncharted series is well-known for its over-the-top, awe-inspiring moments — moments that make you want to lay down your controller for a minute and reflect on how awesome and immersing video games have become.
New releases: Week of Nov. 27
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to Vgreleases.com.
Stewart adds much to 'Worlds'
By Pablo Alcal palcala@herald-leader.com
Recently released Xbox Live Arcade game The War of the Worlds combines a side-scrolling puzzle-style game with a top-notch orchestral soundtrack, imaginative graphics and a well-written story narrated by acclaimed science-fiction actor Patrick Stewart.
New releases: Week of Nov. 20
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to Vgreleases.com.
The high quality of holiday releases makes gift-shopping for gamers pretty easy
By Josh Kegley jkegley@herald-leader.com
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception seems less likely to stand out from the crowd of blockbuster games competing for the coveted title — and for your holiday dollars.
New releases: Week of Nov. 13
The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to VGreleases.com.
First-person shooter fans will find it hard to get into a half-hearted 'Rage'
By William Wood Jr. Special to the Manifesto
After hearing for years about what the new id Tech 5 game engine could do, I frankly couldn't wait to see the development powerhouse's new Rage title in action.
