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1 hour 38 min agoFebruary 22, 2006
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GameCube's Chibi-Robo isn't challenging, but the game's vast array of zany tasks -- and a subversively serious story -- keep me coming back for more. By Chris Kohler.
February 21, 2006
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Some of the gameplay in Sega's stylish, sexy Nintendo DS game is brilliant -- but much of it is boring and frustrating, and the whole experience finishes prematurely. By Chris Kohler.
February 16, 2006
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From fantasy-enhancing tech innovations to everyday distribution problems, the adults-only video-game industry faces its future at the Sex in Games Conference. By Bonnie Ruberg.
February 15, 2006
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Food Force, created by the World Food Programme, tops the game download charts on Yahoo -- despite being more "edu" than "tainment." By Chris Kohler.
February 13, 2006
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Forget practicing tedious scales and studying counterpoint. A new generation of computer tools empowers legions of no-talent composers by making song writing a simple game. Commentary by Clive Thompson. This column is also available as a .
February 8, 2006
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Players are quitting their day jobs to make real money in the world of Second Life. Is it a good investment, or a bubble economy waiting for a virtual pin? By Kathleen Craig.
January 30, 2006
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Aching to see the weird new forms of gameplay? Check out the burgeoning world of free indie titles lurking online. Commentary by Clive Thompson.
January 25, 2006
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Who says your favorite video-game controller can't double as a sex toy? With devices ranging from the SeXBox to the retro Atari vibrator, innovative designers are turning up the heat on immersive play.
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A PC game called The Movies lets filmmakers script and direct their own computer-animated films. The result: a flood of user-generated shorts that range from the lewd to the sublime. By Annalee Newitz.
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Forget PDAs and personal blogs. The next "in" accessory for the techno-elite may be a realistic avatar built to curry favor with fans in virtual worlds. By Joanna Glasner.
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The tinsel town simulator The Movies is so on the money you'll -- hold on. Where's that kid with my latte?! I'll call you back. By Lore Sjöberg
January 23, 2006
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Ape Escape 3 for PlayStation 2 is a fun, monkey-chasing romp, but Ape Escape Academy might be the PSP's worst game ever. By Chris Kohler.
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Ape Escape 3 for PlayStation 2 is a fun, monkey-chasing romp, but Ape Escape Academy might be the PSP's worst game ever. By Chris Kohler.
January 20, 2006
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Wild Arms 4 attempts to blend platform action, puzzle solving, strategy and role playing, but does none especially well. By Chris Kohler.
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Wild Arms 4 attempts to blend platform action, puzzle solving, strategy and role playing, but does none especially well. By Chris Kohler.
January 12, 2006
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The undersea world of interactive music in the Nintendo DS title Electroplankton is mesmerizing -- but not if you're looking for a traditional video game. By Chris Kohler.
January 9, 2006
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Oh, Janus, how we love ya! As the new year gets started, guest columnist Lore Sjöberg takes a look at the shining future of gaming, through the dusty mirror of history.
January 3, 2006
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Gizmondo funnels venture-capital cash into top-exec bennies that spin out of control as the company spirals down. Plus: Zelda will be a little late. In Game|Life.
December 30, 2005
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Xbox 360, Video iPod, PSP, nano, Treo 650: How do they stack up? See our list (hot), with its five-point rating system (smokin'). By Robert Strohmeyer.
Plus: For more gadget news, check out the Wired News blog Gear Factor.
Plus: For more gadget news, check out the Wired News blog Gear Factor.
December 23, 2005
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The version of Animal Crossing: Wild World for the Nintendo DS boasts a few nifty new features, but in the end it's a lot like the GameCube version. By Lore Sjõberg.