Why a series of mini-games about swimming, vegetables, and balloons is one of the more profound titles in recent memory. Michael Thomsen breaks down the expressive abilities of Nintendo’s Wii MotionPlus controller.
Don’t think too hard about the new run-and-jump game from Twisted Pixel, Ms. Splosion Man. According to staff writer Richard Clark, they’ve done the thinking for you. Let your hair down.
A steampunk take on Sir Walter Raleigh and Jamestown is more than speculative history—it’s a shared sensation. Read Lana Polansky’s take on how the indie shoot ’em up Jamestown takes its genre conventions a step ahead of the pack.
Goichi Suda and Shinji Mikami’s new horror adventure is rough and outright broken in places. Jason Johnson explains why that’s not so much a problem for Grasshopper Manufacture.
Looking for a quick distraction while waiting in line? A new iOS shoot ’em up has even less time for you. Jason Johnson reviews the murderous PicoPicoFighters.
