A Boy and his Blob [review]

One of the best things about the Nintendo Wii has been how it has invigorated Nintendo’s massive catalogue of games. It has been 20 years–for those that remember–since we were first introduced to Blobert, the amorphous white goo ball who works for jellybeans.

The Beatles: Rock Band [review]

The Beatles: Rock Band is nothing short of a masterpiece. Beatles fans span decades and this accessible yet challenging game bridges the generational divide. There is something for everybody to love in this game. The band’s original fans will get a kick out of seeing The Beatles perform in the Cavern Club or on the Ed Sullivan Show. Younger fans will love finally seeing Beatles songs released on the interactive Rock Band format. Parents can play with children to expose them to their favorite band, and children can play with parents to expose them to video games.

Little King’s Story [review]

Don’t let the cutesy graphics put you off, Little King’s Story is deceptively deep and at times frustratingly challenging. There is nothing little about Little King’s Story. Little King’s Story has a charming story with dark undertones. Your chief advisor, a knight who evokes Don Quixote, pushes you towards world domination. After a few days, a priest comes around and compels you to build a church. They both subversively discredit the astronomer who is investigating the cause of earthquakes that begin to shake the land. And it all begins with a little boy who stumbles across a magical crown while chasing some rats.