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Military action is tailor-made for video games, whether it’s a historically accurate first-person shooter game like the “Call of Duty” or “Medal of Honor” series, or a futuristic, sci-fi extravaganza like “Gears of War” or the now-classic “Halo” series. Our reviewers get the latest combat titles to hit the PlayStation 2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360 and PCs and push them to their limits. Read our reviews here.

Game Review: ‘Rainbow Six Vegas 2’ and ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’
OK, I’ll say it: “Rainbow Six Vegas 2” is a better first-person shooter than “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.” But then, I think “Abbey Road” is a greater...
Game Review: ‘Frontlines: Fuel of War’ and ‘Army of Two’
Here’s a look at two of early spring’s most-hyped first-person shooters, “Frontlines: Fuel of War” and “Army of Two.” Both are competent, enjoyable games worth...
‘God of War: Chains of Olympus’ brings mythic gaming to your PSP
Sony PlayStation Portable gamers in search of an intense, action-packed adventure — with graphics so good you’d swear it was a console game — should run out and buy “God of...
Game Review: ‘Turok,’ 3½ stars
While not as groundbreaking as the original late 1990s “Turok: Dinosaur Hunter” for the Nintendo 64, the new “Turok” 3-D shooter for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony...
Virtual play can result in real Wii wounds
Sweat beaded on the reddened faces of 12-year-old Jakob Njos and 15-year-old Emily Njos, evidence that they had raised their heart rate while holding remote controls and punching the air as they...
Game Review: ‘Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games,’ 3 stars
It sounds like a surefire hit: Two of the most recognizable video game icons in the world, Mario and Sonic, team up for the first time in a video game.
Game Review: ‘The Nightshift Code,’ 3½ stars
It was quite the night for Mike. Not only does this young security guard catch someone breaking into the museum after dark, but he also discovers that the rare artifact the intruder is after is tied...
Game Review: ‘Call of Duty 4’ and ‘Ace Combat 6’
If you’re looking to blow off a little steam after a long day, two new and exceptionally good modern-day war games let you wield weapons of mass destruction.
Game Review: ‘Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune,’ 4 stars
By the time Nathan Drake — the smooth-talking, treasure-hunting descendant of famed privateer Sir Francis Drake — arrives on a teeny island in the middle of the Pacific, you will agree...
Gamers hold out hope for Wii bit of luck
If the holiday season’s hottest game system is on your shopping list and you’re desperate to find one, a window of opportunity may open a Wii bit this weekend.
Deathly grip: Action, graphics in ‘Assassin’s Creed’ put gamers in a stranglehold
If you ever doubted a video game could deliver a movie-like experience, pick up Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed” for an adventure so engrossing it should’ve come with a...
Game review: ‘America’s Army: True Soldiers,’ 3 stars
Honestly, it’s not that surprising that the new “America’s Army: True Soldiers” console game feels a little flat when compared to its competition.
Game Review: ‘Manhunt 2,’ 3 stars
If the talented developers who created “Manhunt 2” put half as much effort into making the game fun as they did shocking, it might be worth picking up. But this is not the case, as this...
After series of hit-or-miss releases, a ‘Simpsons’ game done right
Fans of “The Simpsons,” the longest-running animated television series, have played through related video games worthy of yelling “Woo hoo!” (such as 2003’s “The...
‘Bioshock’ and awe
Microsoft Xbox 360 owners in search of an intense 3-D shooter need not wait until Sept. 25 for “Halo 3.”
‘Ratatouille,’ ‘Shrek the Third’ games offer educational twist
This summer’s animated films, “Ratatouille” and “Shrek the Third,” both have video games associated with them that play on the major gaming consoles; but those games...
New racing game a ‘dirty’ delight
NASCAR enthusiasts and Formula 1 fans might turn their noses up at off-road and rally racing, but they should reserve judgment until after they’ve climbed behind the wheel of Codemasters’...
A look at the hottest titles from E3 2007
So many games, so little time.
Take ‘Touchmaster’ along for family fun on DS
If traveling with kids is in your plans for the summer, you might want to pack “TouchMaster” and a Nintendo DS into your suitcase. A compilation of 23 mini-games,...
New games come out swinging
Video-game announcements for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s PlayStation 3 dominated most of the news from last week’s E3 Media & Business Summit in Santa...
‘Halo 3’ to combat Xbox 360 woes
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Microsoft is counting on the biggest weapon in its video-game arsenal, “Halo 3,” to boost the Xbox 360’s fortunes after the company’s warranty...
‘Transformers’ game short but sweet
With movie-based video games, as with movie sequels, you hope for the best but brace for the worst.
‘Ratatouille’ is cooking on consoles
“Ratatouille” is quickly becoming the darling of this summer’s movie offerings. While clearly directed at kids, it’s a movie that is charming adult audiences as well.
‘The Darkness’ delivers chills, thrills
You might not think a mobster story mixed with demonic possession would be a good idea, but it doesn’t take long to realize the two themes can work together after playing “The...
New ‘Harry Potter’ game most magical yet
Calling all “Harry Potter” fans: Clear off your calendars and grab your wand — I mean your Wii remote controller — because you are about to enter Hogwarts’ heaven.
‘Sam & Max’ revives adventure game genre
There’s a new “Season 1” DVD causing quite a buzz among entertainment fans — and it’s not “Heroes,” “Supernatural” or any other television show.
Get schooled by your Wii with ‘Brain Academy’
If earning an academic degree could be half as fun as getting a “Wii Degree,” schools would no longer have dropouts.
‘Bargain bin’ PC games offer fun for less
Good news for those tight on cash or with aging PCs: Many video game retailers still devote a section of their store to “bargain bin” games, those slightly older, undersold or overstocked...
Game Review: ‘‘Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary,’ 4 stars
How does one improve on a timeless video game classic like the first “Tomb Raider”?
Game Review: ‘Pet Vet 3D,’ 3.5 stars
How cool would it be to work as a veterinarian in a national wildlife park in Africa and have a zebra as a patient? You can, if you play Viva-Media’s new simulation “Pet Vet 3D: Wild...
Game Review: ‘Shadowrun,’ 3 stars
If you listen closely, you might just be able to hear a confused video game struggling to find the single-player story mode in “Shadowrun,” the latest video game published by Microsoft...
Game Review: ‘Forza Motorsport 2,’ 4.5 stars
Racing fans, listen up. If you think you’ve got what it takes to drive competitively, you can put your clutch where your mouth is with Microsoft Game Studios’ “Forza Motorsport...
Xbox Live offers early taste of ‘Victory’
Hope you’ve been hoarding your ammo — the “Hour of Victory” is just days away.
Skip ‘Vanguard’ — deploy with ‘Airborne’ instead
Oh, how we hate the long pause between virtual conflicts.
Game Review: ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ 3.5 stars
“Dragon’s Lair,” the beloved laserdisc arcade game from the 1980s, has been kept alive on multiple platforms over the years, including versions for the Sony PlayStation, Microsoft...
Whip up dishes with ‘Cooking Mama’ on Wii
If you think the “Iron Chef” TV show serves up a wacky culinary experience, wait until you get a taste of “Cooking Mama: Cook Off,” a new video game designed for the Nintendo...
Gaming site is Army’s latest recruiting beachhead
NEW YORK — The Army is about to invade the online gaming community with an estimated $2 million sponsorship deal with the Global Gaming League Web site.
‘God of War II’ shines as last great game for PS2
You’d think overthrowing the Greek god of war would be enough for one lifetime.
‘Crackdown’ plays like ‘GTA’ on steroids
From the mind of Dave Jones of “Grand Theft Auto” fame comes Microsoft Game Studios’ ambitious “Crackdown,” another open-ended urban game for the Xbox 360 that combines...
The Ghosts ride again
Poor Capt. Scott Mitchell.
In ‘Medieval II,’ domination is in the details
In “Medieval II: Total War,” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from Sega. This is the company that brought us the hit game “Sonic the Hedgehog,” only to follow up with...
Seizing the high ground
This is uncharted territory for us.
Prove your phalanx skills in ‘March to Glory’
First, you have to accept that the odds are insurmountable.
It’s troops vs. troops on XBox
Troops looking for online gaming competition of their own caliber can now face off with each other, thanks to an airman from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Expand and conquer
Like catapults and mounted cavalry before them, the days of paper targets are officially numbered.
Shoot, move, communicate
When your long-distance provider is a Marine sniper, “getting dropped” means more than just losing a cell phone call.
The cold shoulder
That cold breeze you feel is us throwing “Lost Planet: Extreme Condition” out the window.
The mild blue yonder
Climb into the cockpit of more than 50 authentic World War II aircraft, including the famous P-51 Mustang and British Spitfire, in Ubisoft’s “Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII” for...
Games: Dueling shooters
Look out, Master Chief, there’s a new sheriff in town.
Gamer guide ‘06 — the year’s 50 hottest titles
Here’s our annual round-up of the hottest video games — some already on the street, some still in the works — for military gamers:
The holiday season’s 10 hottest games
With three hot-running next-gen gaming platforms finally on the streets and the three current-generation consoles still going strong, it’s a great year for video games.
Intel brief: Christmas of the consoles
Forget about peace on Earth — there’s a new arms race brewing this holiday season.
Inside ‘Overmatch,’ the latest edition of ‘America’s Army’
Calling all “America’s Army” fans: The wait is finally over.
Can’t wait for ‘Halo 3’? Get an early taste online
A few select fans of “Halo 3” — maybe a million or so — are getting a sneak preview of Microsoft’s highly anticipated video game.
Go east, young man
There should be something downright, well, shady, about using the Bible for cover.
Don’t make time for ‘Hour of Victory’
“Hour of Victory” apparently does not refer to the rollout of Midway’s new World War II shooter of the same name, because there is very...
Master Chief is back
Not only is Microsoft Game Studios’ “Halo 3” the most eagerly anticipated video game of the year — pre-orders hit a million two months ago — this sci-fi action series...
Game review: ‘The Orange Box,’ 4 1/2 stars
“Halo 3” might be all the rage these days among first-person shooter fans, but those looking for the most bang for their buck won’t find a better deal than the action-packed...

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