Metacritic Features and Reports: Games
Six Picks for the Week of October 18-24
Published: October 17, 2010This week, a “Wire” actor switches sides — and continents — for a new British crime drama, while Jon Stewart hosts a comedy benefit. There’s also a new album from Kings of Leon, two potentially good new videogames, and a sequel to “Paranormal Activity.”
Six Picks for the Week of October 11-17
Published: October 10, 2010This week, a new book chronicles the making of everyone’s favorite Star Wars film, while movies “Red” and “Jackass 3D” bring different types of action to the big screen. There’s also a new Oscar contender, a live sitcom, and modern warfare from the “Medal of Honor” franchise.
Six Picks for the Week of October 4-10
Published: October 3, 2010This week, the Cylons come back to Syfy, while Secretariat races onto the big screen and Zach Galifianakis goes crazy. You can also catch a Bruce Springsteen documentary, celebrate John Lennon’s birthday, and welcome the return of “Castlevania” to consoles.
iPhone/iPad Games Guide: What to Buy This Month
Published: September 28, 2010September’s best-reviewed games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch include a visit to bullet heaven in “DoDonPachi Resurrection” and one of the best turn-based RPGs available on the Apple platforms in “Rimelands: Hammer of Thor.”
Six Picks for the Week of September 27-October 3
Published: September 26, 2010At the rate critics are friending “The Social Network,” it might just be the best movie of the year (so far). This week also brings a sequel to the game “Dead Rising,” a new David Cross comedy series, and a rare good horror remake.
Six Picks for the Week of September 20-26
Published: September 19, 2010Fall TV premiere week brings with it several notable new and returning shows, including “Dexter” and “Lone Star.” Plus, a sequel arrives for “Wall Street” (a mere 23 years later), while Sid Meier’s strategy classic “Civilization” gets a major overhaul.
Hardware Review: PlayStation Move
Published: September 16, 2010Sony’s new motion-sensitive controller is getting high marks from reviewers for its precision, though the current game lineup leaves something to be desired. Our review roundup has all of the details.
Halo: Reach: Inside the Reviews
Published: September 13, 2010If early reviews hold up, the newest installment in the ongoing “Halo” saga will be one of the year’s highest-rated games for the Xbox 360. Take a closer look at exactly why critics are so fired up about “Reach.”
Six Picks for the Week of September 13-19
Published: September 12, 2010It’s a busy week in the world of entertainment: Gamers have a “Halo” prequel and new PlayStation controller, while TV fans can finally get their first taste of Martin Scorsese’s “Boardwalk Empire.” Find out more about all six of this week’s picks inside.
Ranked: Best and Worst Movies Based on Videogames
Published: September 8, 2010This week’s “Resident Evil: Afterlife” is yet another film adaptation of a popular videogame. Everything you’ve heard about the genre is true: there are a lot of terrible movies, and a lot of Uwe Boll movies. (And those categories are definitely not mutually exclusive.) We look at the “best” and worst examples of games-turned-movies.
