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| Headline to Appear HereVideo game review: 'New Super Mario Bros. Wii' (VIDEO)Even before it refined family fun with the Wii, Nintendo was dedicated to creating satisfying multiplayer experiences. Games like "Mario Kart," "Super Smash Bros." and "GoldenEye 007" encouraged everyone to join in, and you missed the real action if you played them alone. Full Story 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' game review (VIDEO)"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," almost certain to be the year's best-selling video game, has also become its most notorious. That's because of a prerelease leak showing a terrorist raid on an airport -- exactly the sort of thing that's guaranteed to rile up anti-violence watchdogs and generate free publicity. Full Story Z-Trip mixes up 'DJ Hero' video game (VIDEO)While working on "DJ Hero," DJ Z-Trip nearly broke the upcoming rhythm video game.For one of his musical contributions to the "Guitar Hero" offshoot, the mash-up maestro crafted a strand during his mix of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise" and Justice's "Genesis" that would have required wannabe disc jockeys to scratch on the game's turntable-shaped controller for several seconds. Full Story Chad Ochocinco to launch Twitter news networkChad Ochocinco is used to making news. Now, he's trying to break some. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver is planning to form his own social news network on Twitter, using his player contacts around the league to develop news about other teams. Full Story 'Modern Warfare' doubling the fun"Modern Warfare 2" is doubling up the rapid-fire fun. While other shooter sequels such as "Halo 3" and "Resident Evil 5" added a buddy system to their single-player experience, the developers at Infinity Ward didn't want to sacrifice their game's story -- about a Russian baddie named Makarov -- in order to add a cooperative element. Full Story Survey: Cell phones more important than sexWho needs foreplay when you have a cell phone? According to a recent online survey of Chicago residents, three out of 10 people said they'd give up sex for a year rather than sacrifice their mobile phone, officials said. Full Story PSP go: Tight handheld gamingSony's PlayStation Portable is the most high-powered handheld video-game machine on the market, but it's usually my third choice when it comes to on-the-road action. Full Story iPod announcement: Apple brings the boringWell, the last-minute rumors were true: we got iTunes 9, iPhone and iPod Touch OS 3.1, a 160-gig Classic, price drops on the Touches with a 64-gig model added at the high end for $399, cheaper shuffles and a camera on the nano. Full Story 'The Beatles: Rock Band' review (VIDEO)"The Beatles: Rock Band" has produced more buzz than any video game since the last "Grand Theft Auto." When Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr took the stage at Microsoft's Xbox press conference at E3 this summer, they were greeted with a standing ovation. Full Story Apple telegraphs iPods; fans see Beatles, tabletsOnce again, it's time to peer into Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs' cup and try to read the tea leaves. Apple, as usual, has said almost nothing about the new products it plans to unveil at an invitation-only affair Wednesday in San Francisco. Full Story Timbaland puts the beats in 'Beaterator'Timbaland is not afraid of wannabes stealing his flow. The producer-singer, who has collaborated with musicians ranging from Justin Timberlake to Nelly, has found a new duet partner in Rockstar Games. Full Story |  | |
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