Bringing something extra to card games
Culdcept Saga and Poker Smash are just the things to get casual gamers interested in paying for card games
Tension and horror
Penumbra: Black Plague is wonderfully engrossing and in spite of its ultimately unsatisfying plot, is a very enjoyable experience
New Street Fighter focuses on strategy, nostalgia
game developer Capcom hopes to draw back old fans -- and their kids
Indie game developers face risks
Most small developers are simply not in a position to risk thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars on a project that might not sell
GTA IV adds drunk driving, strip clubs
Long known for pushing buttons and fuelling gaming controversies, next edition in popular franchise readies for April release
Fire Emblem shines despite lack of flash
With no motion-controlled gameplay, this Wii title is old-style but is still a challenge that will appeal to role-playing fans
BlackSite: Area 51
It's flawed and uninspired, but this sci-fi shooter is sufficiently diverting to while away a cold and lonely winter weekend
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GameBytes
Aerosmith storms 'Guitar Hero'
Plus, a home for gambling gamers
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Shooters
‘Gears' sequel coming in November
Timing of release coincides with year-end holiday shopping season
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Consoles
Canadian Xbox 360 prices cut
Console down to $349 from $399; Elite model with larger hard drive drops to $449 from $499


