War, what is it good for?

Why does every game these days seem to devolve into another type of shooter? With two new consoles coming out, how about something new?

Oblivion Ennui

Chella finally gets into the world of Oblivion, but finds herself longing for her multiplayer roots. But if any game can bring her around to single player, this is it.

Waiting For Wii

Like waiting for Godot, info about the Wii launch has been a long time coming. But the news is in and it’s good. Expect the Wii soon!

A Blue, Blue Christmas

News that Europe won’t get the PS3 until March 2007 has Chella thinking about a sad holiday. But the rest of the world will have to share 500,000 units, so scarcity will be the norm the world over.

The Pink Fix

Sony is trying to make its PSP more attractive to women by painting it pink. But Chella knows the industry needs more than a coat of paint to attract more women.

Getting Shell Shocked ?

Chella declares unconditional surrender this week to all the unimaginative war-like titles coming out for the Xbox 360. Can’t we get something new?

Killing Or Role-playing?

Chella is getting ready to report the sad death of role-playing amid the huge upturn in online player vs. player killing zones. Do role-players stand a chance?

And so they fiddle"

This week Chella takes on the PS3 and whatever it is Sony thinks it’s doing.

Gaming Unplugged

Chella gets away from the wires this week and finds some challenges in the real world that no computer game could ever hope to duplicate.

The Name Game

Chella loves playing MMORPGs. But people with really bad character names keep bringing her down. And why is Obi-Won (or -One or -Juan) everywhere? Keep quiet Aragoon!