Many people purchase the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player that can double as a gaming console, but the PS3 is a gaming console that can double as a Blu-Ray player. This is backed by the huge list of great games available for the PS3. Here’s a look at some of the top PS3 games of the year.
There’s no question, Wii titles are among the most popular holiday purchases. Everyone loves Nintendo and think of it as the last of the classic gaming platforms. Xbox is fairly new to the console scene, and PlayStation has since lost the majority of its legacy games. The Wii is the last place for nostalgic gamers to be reminded of the games they grew up with; games that are fun for newcomers as well.
Just like console games, PC games make great gifts for the holiday season, and even though PC hardware is a bit more expensive than say an Xbox 360, it remains the preferred platform for state of the art games, first person shooters, and strategy games.
PC games are also excellent last minute buys since many of them can be purchased online as a direct download. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 saw some stellar video game releases, including several excellent sequels and prequels. In this post, I’ll round up some of the most popular and best-rated games for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. If you don’t know what to add under the Christmas tree for your favorite gamer, start with these suggestions – or have a look at the top-scoring Xbox 360 games on alaTest!
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So you want to be the best mom/dad/uncle/grandma/(insert generic family descriptor here) by getting your son/daughter/niece/nephew/etc a fancy new portable gaming machine, but you’ve noticed that there are quite a few versions to choose from and aren’t sure which one will be the best fit.
Fear not! Your holiday shopping woes are at an end (for gaming handhelds at the least).
With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, odds are many wish lists include one of the three big gaming consoles, but if you want to surprise someone or even just know a bit more about that shiny new game console your kids are asking for, it can be tough to know exactly what you’re looking at. This is our crash course for gaming consoles to help you with your holiday purchase.
As usual, the recent E3 2010 gaming convention had something for everyone: new games, new consoles & accessories, and there was even a automotive showcase that gave us a look at the cars and automotive technologies that we’ll see introduced in the next few years… as well as having an ultra-cool TRON lightcycle on display!
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