Video & Online Games

Launched in September, the Monopoly City Streets online game was scheduled to continue until January 31st 2010. In a shock announcement, it will now end on December 9th.

Dec 4, 2009 - Elaine Findlay

We all know at least one person who is our go-to friend in technology-related issues. With the holidays right around the corner, here are a few ways to say "Thanks!"

Dec 4, 2009 - Philip Davis

RPG fans looking for adventure on their iPhone need to download Zenonia Free. It's a classic role playing game that hearkens back to Nintendo's 16-bit Zelda series.

Dec 2, 2009 - Paul Williams

Wii Fit is a great exercise game, but its biggest problem has been the lack of activities - the user gets bored. The new Wii Fit Plus tries to remedy this problem.

Dec 2, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Blizzard are adding Worgen to the selection of playable races in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. This new race is bound to be popular!

Dec 1, 2009 - Stuart Cooke

Online and in-person are the main ways to rent video games. Getting the best deal on video game rentals depends on the needs and playing habits of the individual gamer.

Nov 30, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Sid Meier's legendary game designs stand alone in computer strategy gaming. His Civilization Revolution Lite is available as a free download from Apple's App Store.

Nov 30, 2009 - Paul Williams

A review of the Shockwave.com/PopCap Games Inc. game Plants vs. Zombies. There's hours of fun and here's why.

Nov 30, 2009 - Deborah Chantson

While awaiting the port of Season Two, fans of Sam and Max can check out the Telltale Games release of the first season on the Nintendo Wii console.

Nov 30, 2009 - Jason Schneider

Trials HD is a challenging, and rewarding, 2D platformer Xbox Live Arcade game; one of the best Xbox Live Arcade games, and one of the best Xbox 360 games of all time.

Nov 29, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Farmville is a popular game on Facebook. The aim is to make money, acquire farm items, and move up the experience levels. Here are some tips on how to do this faster.

Nov 29, 2009 - Helen Krasner

The raid has now reached the final challenge. Trapped underground, they have no choice but to once again face Anub'arak, king of Azjol-Nerub - and this time, he's angry.

Nov 29, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

Review of the new version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition for Xbox360

Nov 29, 2009 - Dave Swinfen

The Unique bows in Diablo all have special bonuses; some of these are more useful than others.

Nov 29, 2009 - Amelia Hill

The fourth boss in the Trial of the Crusader raid encounter, the Twin Val'kyr are the Lich King's lieutenants. This fight is all about paying attention to surroundings.

Nov 28, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

Free Rider 2 is a free online game through Flash, a 2D motorcycle platformer with track builder and track sharing options.

Nov 28, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

The Hellfire expansion for Diablo adds four additional unique armors. One, the Bovine Plate, is only available through a hidden quest.

Nov 28, 2009 - Amelia Hill

Zynga has some of the most popular games on facebook.com, but not all of them are the best or most enjoyable online.

Nov 28, 2009 - Judith Bakley

Ranged attacks can be frustrating for Barbarians in Diablo: Hellfire because Barbarians cannot use magic or ranged attacks of their own.

Nov 28, 2009 - Amelia Hill

4x Games (short for "explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate") offer a middle ground between casual and hardcore gamers, meaning almost anyone might enjoy the genre.

Nov 28, 2009 - Frank Yeats

It has been called the best Batman game yet. The caped crusader must face off against the Joker yet again as he runs loose in the insane asylum.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jeff Labine

SSF4's new characters are from the old school. Adon appeared in the first Street Fighter while Guy and Cody headlined Street Fighter's sister franchise, Final Fight.

Nov 27, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

The MMORPG game of MapleStory has different character types. Learn about the warrior and magician on the road to getting the most MapleStory Mesos.

Nov 27, 2009 - Armand Famiglietti

After defeating Lord Jaraxxus, the raid will face Champions from the opposing faction. A "PvP" raid encounter, this can be a challenging fight.

Nov 27, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

Of all the games on facebook, Mafia Wars is the least like a game. It is a complicated multi-level experience that requires strategy to master.

Nov 27, 2009 - Judith Bakley

Facebook Mafia Wars Moscow has players choose which side of the Russian Mafia they want to play on, the Vory or the Mafiya, each with very different characteristics.

Nov 27, 2009 - Sharon Chapman

Borderlands The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC, an all new adventure for Borderlands, features new enemies, new bosses, and new quests with an undead, zombie theme.

Nov 26, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Video games are popular sources of entertainment, but they also defy the laws of physics.

Nov 26, 2009 - Gaurav Bhatia

Dragon Age: Origins is a game that focuses upon high fantasy. Bioware's game is truly stunning to behold, but fails to deliver an ideal gaming experience.

Nov 26, 2009 - Stuart Cooke

Popular MMORPG World of Warcraft celebrates Thanksgiving in its own way with the event Pilgrim's Bounty. Fun activities are available for players in late November.

Nov 26, 2009 - Allison Russo

Originally released as a full price game, Battleforge has increased its fanbase by becoming 'free to play'. But is it really free, and more importantly, is it fun?

Nov 26, 2009 - Stuart Sumner

Left 4 Dead 2 is the sequel to the hit co-op zombie FPS on Xbox 360 and PC. Details on the difficulty, new special infected, melee weapons, new campaigns, and more.

Nov 26, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

Enhance MMORPG game play by finding basic cheats in MapleStory that provide more MapleStory Mesos and allow the player to skip MapleStory levels.

Nov 26, 2009 - Armand Famiglietti

Sucker Punch Productions have taken everything great about the sandbox genre and created an amazing game that will have players hooked for ages.

Nov 26, 2009 - Mark Timlin

There are four available Quests in the Hell levels of Diablo. Two, The Archbishop Lazarus and Diablo Quests, are present in every game and must be beaten to win.

Nov 25, 2009 - Amelia Hill

Having vanquished the Northrend Beasts, a raid's next challenge will be the Demon-Lord Jaraxxus. This guide gives a quick rundown on how to handle him.

Nov 25, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

Increasing sexual content in video games is also illuminating another progressive trend in video games and gamer culture - the inclusion of gay and lesbian themes.

Nov 25, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

With more mature rated games than ever before hitting the market, it seems that the long standing taboo against graphic romance in games is ending.

Nov 25, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

Sony's PlayStation Network sometimes gets lost in all the noise about Apple's App Store and its cheap game downloads. The PSN also has great gaming deals worth a look.

Nov 25, 2009 - Paul Williams

Classic windows and freeware lovers will adore this winter skiing game that was originally made in the early 1990s. Skifree features several ski courses and a monster!

Nov 25, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Buying games new costs a lot of money. Learn about online video game rental services Gamefly, Gamerang, and Gottaplay, and how to save money renting games by mail.

Nov 25, 2009 - Bradley Kairis

With unique themes and fast-paced gameplay, Jet Set Radio Future is a welcoming change in video games.

Nov 25, 2009 - Heather Ashley

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a cherished classic that is still held in high regard on many top ten lists.

Nov 25, 2009 - Heather Ashley

On the Nintendo 64, Super Smash Bros. did the unthinkable by placing all of Nintendo's most popular characters into one fighting game.

Nov 25, 2009 - Heather Ashley

The newest raid dungeon to be released, and where all of the good gear comes from until patch 3.3 launches, getting through Trial of the Crusader can be a tricky task.

Nov 24, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

There are only two quests in the Caves levels of Diablo, but one - The Black Mushroom - is the game's most complicated.

Nov 24, 2009 - Amelia Hill

There are five different quests in the Catacombs levels of Diablo. All of them are only available in single player games.

Nov 24, 2009 - Amelia Hill

Farmville is a fun Facebook game, in which your can grow and sell crops, then use the cash to buy trees, animals, and farm buildings. Here's how to make money quickly.

Nov 24, 2009 - Helen Krasner

Epic Mount farming in Outland raids and instances can be good fun and help boost a player's reputation with various Burning Crusade factions.

Nov 24, 2009 - Fiona Allison

The release of this year's editions of EA's NHL and FIFA sports game franchises mean last year's highly-rated versions are currently the best deals in sports gaming.

Nov 24, 2009 - Paul Williams