Taking the Fifth
Civilization 5 has been hailed as the capstone of an amazing series, but our reviewer finds an interface that’s too simplified to impress Civ 4’s legion of fans. Still, casual gamers may flock there in droves.
Nowhere Games Goes Somewhere Fun
Letters From Nowhere is a game that is certainly going somewhere. Awem Studios have taken the casual point and click adventure format and added a compelling plot.
Take A Roman Holiday
Building upon the popular matching type of casual game, Cradle of Rome 2 takes that simple concept and builds a more complex and fun title.
Cataclysmically Good
The Blizzard team has done it again with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, adding in new gameplay, revamping old dungeons, but keeping the same great flavor loved by millions.
A Hauntingly Good Time
Just a bit late for Halloween, Alawar releases Haunted Domains, a strategy title that puts you in charge of a haunted hotel where the ghosts tip big.
Comics And Games, Take Two
Reviewer James Maddox continues to explore the cross between comic books and video games with the hybrid Exile Number Two.
A Cataclysmic Preview
When World of Warcraft: Cataclysm strikes, the game will change forever. Even the starting classic” zones will be warped and twisted. Find out what to expect in our exclusive beta preview. Hope you’re sitting down.”
An Old School That Rules
It’s been a long time since we found a truly old school RPG worth the bytes that programmed it. But Eschalon Book II restored our faith and made us believe in classical magic once again.
StarCraft Returns To Glory Days
Twelve years was worth the wait, as StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty’s single player campaign earns a near perfect score in our comprehensive review of this hotly anticipated title. It combines RTS, RPG and a great story.
A Graphical Success
Exile: Issue One is the first graphic novel that attempts to truly combine comic books and video games. And while it doesn’t get everything right, it’s a step in the right direction.