GAME REVIEWS AND NEWS
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Want to go deep-sea diving? How about getting up close to a massive whale and its one-month-old calf? Even if you’re a licensed diver, you’ll enjoy the underwater adventures and the attention paid to detail in Endless Ocean: Blue World.
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When a new Zelda is released, it’s not simply an event. It’s a chance to savor the artful nature of one of the best game series ever made. -
It’s time for The Boysies, Boys’ Life’s yearly video game awards! After way too much game playing and some hard thinking, here are the winners. -
Three amazing new sports games give you better-than-ever gameplay. -
It’s here! The new installment of the Mystery Dungeon series is a must for the true Pokémon fan. The story is the same: Save the Pokémon! -
Mario returns! It’s always an event when a new Mario game is released. That’s because Nintendo always has surprises in store when it comes to the mustachioed plumber. -
The follow-up to Wii Sports is here: Wii Sports Resort. Is the package worth the $50 price of admission? -
Could the new Harry Potter video game use more magic? There’s some good news and some bad news, depending on which version you play. -
Can't get enough fishing this summer? These games let you fish inside and all around the world. -
Now is an exciting time for fans of games and golf. Not only is Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 out, the Wii version also ships with the new MotionPlus controller. So does the bundle, which costs $60, live up to the hype? Does it make your golfing experience more real and fun? -
This year, the video-game trade show known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, got big again. The giant booths with giant projections of action-filled videos were there. And so was a lot of news about upcoming games. -
Good news: Not only is there a new Boom Blox, it’s even better than last year’s version. -
From sports to comics, every kind of fun has its heroes. Here are some top video game heroes and their latest games. -
Should you spend $169 for the Nintendo DSi? Or will your current DS or DS Lite still do the trick? (Even better: Maybe you can win one. Find out how.) -
Sonic has had his ups and downs when it comes to starring in decent games. Sometimes he’s speedy and on target. At other times, he’s just so-so. Now he’s back in Sonic and the Black Knight, which is supposed to be something like Sonic meets The Legend of Zelda. -
Live all the glory of the Golden Age of video games with Retro Game Challenge. -
You’ve seen a lot of The Sims over the years. In this latest offering, you’ll find one of the most delightful simulations ever — especially if you’re into the outdoors and wildlife. -
Actors get Oscars, singers get Grammys and video games get awards from Boys’ Life: THE BOYSIES. The Boysies are dedicated to the age-old proverb that video games don’t have to be gross to be cool. -
Here's a look at some of the best downloadable games for your broadband-connected game system. -
All the imaginative dreams of everybody in the world float upward to a fantastical place called LittleBigPlanet. What if you could use all these things to make your own game, one that’s fun, easy and creative? That’s what LittleBigPlanet, the game, is all about. -
Swish! It’s basketball time again. Will Kevin Garnett and the Celtics triumph again? Will the Knicks ever get better? Most important, are the roundball video games worth your hard-earned $50 to $60? -
There's been a lot of hype about Spore, the big new game from Will Wright and his hardworking crew at Electronic Arts. It’s supposed to be the biggest thing he’ll ever do. But does Spore live up to the hype? -
Sega's Beijing 2008 keeps the excitement of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games alive with a game full of 38 Olympic events. But does Sega win a gold medal? Find out in this video game review.
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It’s Madden’s 20th anniversary. And, boy, the game has come a long way since John Madden and Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins conceived of the game on a long train ride in the mid-1980s. -
DAY 4, JULY 17: E3 is just about over. Overall, this was Sony’s year to shine (even though their press conference was underwhelming). In no particular order, here’s a look at some of the best games of E3 2008. -
Like the LEGO Star Wars games, you have the task of finding and collecting pieces of LEGO in a big, cute world in LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures. -
This is the most enjoyable racing game of the year. Tear through 32 wacky courses or race online with other Mario Kart fans from around the world. -
Ready to transform into a Pokemon? These two brand-new games put you into the skin of one of 16 Pokemon as you play a twisting, turning adventure full of dungeons to explore. -
It’s going to be an exciting year for real-life baseball and an exciting one for video-game baseball, too. Here's the Games Guru's review of two of the hottest baseball video games. -
Zack & Wiki is a very solid game that requires a lot of brain work and not much in the way of twitch and reflexes. This game isn’t for everybody, but if you enjoy knocking your head against some really fun puzzles, you’ll definitely get a charge out of it. -
Actors get Oscars, singers get Grammys and video games get awards from Boys’ Life: THE BOYSIES. The Boysies are dedicated to the age-old proverb that video games don’t have to be gross to be cool. -
There are pros and cons to every game system out there. What's best for you? It's up to you to decide. -
Super Mario Galaxy is the best game I have covered since I started writing about games for Boys’ Life. -
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is a well-made version of an old game-playing experience. It’s a bit on the short side, but the two-player aspect adds replay value. -
So many football video games, so little time. Here are reviews of the latest releases to help you choose the game that’s right for you. -
With incredibly fun puzzles and a timer to keep players hopping, this game gets your brain working. -
The video game brings the book and movie to life with an amazingly accurate 3D Hogwarts, but the gameplay often feels more like a scavenger hunt than an adventure. -
This game kicked off the rhythm game craze, and it's still great. The re-release is loaded with fun and funny music and graphics. But it's a fairly short game that many players will beat in a day. -
The best thing about Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl is that they look and feel like a good old Pokemon game. But the new monsters are not especially cool. -
Check out these basic concepts and tips to help you succeed in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. -
On the off chance that some of you have spent the past 10 years trapped in an outer space vortex, here is a brief explanation of Pokemon and Pokemon games. -
Watch a 1969 video of inventor Ralph Baer playing with a prototype of the first home video game console ever made. -
Actors get Oscars, singers get Grammys and video games get awards from Boys' Life: THE BOYSIES. The Boysies are dedicated to the age-old proverb that video games don't have to be gross to be cool.
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