VIDEO GAMES

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Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron is the first Star Wars Battlefront game designed for handheld gaming systems. You are X2, one of twin clones, whose genetic "father" is a Jedi. Whether fighting enemies on a planet, commandeering a starship, or engaging in a dogfight in space, Elite Squadron brings the fun and excitement of the original games in a... Full story »

In Activision's Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, a clash of comic book titans occurs after a series of events leads to an unfortunate division in the Marvel world. Heroes fight heroes and friends become enemies in this game based on the Marvel "Civil War" comic book series. ALL THIS, AND STAN LEE Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 brings superhero fun Review... Full story »

NBC's popular weight loss show "The Biggest Loser" ventures into the virtual world with a video game that flexes more than 90 exercises. Players also get fitness tips from the show's trainers, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels. The game incorporates exercise and a healthy lifestyle to deliver real fun with real results. NOW YOU CAN BE A BIG LOSER,... Full story »

In Activision's Guitar Hero 5, you are once again thrust on to the stage in the midst of another far-fetched story of aspiring stars. You can sing, shred, drum, or groove your way to rock stardom in this music simulation. SAME OLD SONG Guitar Hero 5 still does the same old thing, but does it well Review by MATTHEW... Full story »

Last year's surprise hit "Left 4 Dead" taught us that surviving as one of four humans in a zombie-dominated world takes more than just a willingness to dish out the bloody carnage. Teamwork again is key in "Left 4 Dead 2" (for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 $59.99), which improves on its predecessor in nearly every way —... Full story »

The next version of Rock Band 3 will help players learn real instruments, says a developer.  Full story »

Musical video games are already family-friendly. There's no violence, and their developers have already weeded out most of the sex and drugs in rock 'n roll. And just about anyone can pick up a fake guitar, microphone or a pair or drumsticks and figure out what to do with it. But Activision and MTV Games, the publishers of "Guitar... Full story »

I stood in line shortly before midnight Monday with about 30 fellow gamers at the Gardendale Walmart, to get my hands on a copy of Activision's Modern Warfare 2 on its 11-10-09 release. I played through the first three missions when I got home, and then shifted to multiplayer to try it out. In my very first multiplayer match, I... Full story »

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The Lego Rock Band video game includes a Lego people version of David Bowie. Full story »

Borderlands, a combination of a shooter and a role-playing game, is a Wild West adventure in outer space. You are a mercenary, a hired gun in search of a rumored treasure on a wasteland world, shooting the crazy thugs and vicious critters who get in your way. As a role-playing game, Borderlands lets you choose your character class to... Full story »

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. Activision's new "DJ Hero" has solved my music video game plight. It's got better music, better action and is frankly just... Full story »

A Metallica game is available for the iPhone.  Full story »

In EA's Brutal Legend, you are the roadie of roadies, Eddie Riggs, who yearns for the glory days of heavy metal music -- the EARLY '70s -- and finds himself cast into a strange world like a heavy metal album cover come to life. Gameplay is hack-and-slash action, with a little bit of real-time strategy. BRUTAL LAUGHTER Review by... Full story »

Section 8 is a high-speed sci-fi shooter that encases you in shiny, powered armor. BAD TRANSMISSION Don't spend cash on Section 8 clunker Review by BRYAN CROWSON Game type: Shooter. Maker: Published by SouthPeak, developed by Timegate. Platforms: Reviewed on Xbox 360. Hits: Section 8 brings more variety to the sci-fi game field -- in other words, you're an... Full story »