I have to admit that back in 2005, I laughed at the idea of "Lego Star Wars." The whole concept seemed too kid-friendly and too corporate at the same time. But I was quickly swept up in the game's quirky sense of humor, refreshingly tight game play and surprising depth. I enthusiastically embraced all the "Lego" games that followed ("Lego Batman" still gets plenty of mileage, and the new "Lego Rock Band" is amazing if only for the presence of Lego David Bowie). But I was disappointed with "Lego Indiana Jones," which felt too loose and not as sharply whimsical as the other games in the series.
Now comes "Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues," which incorporates elements from the first three "Indiana Jones" movies and augments it with a healthy dose of 2008's middling "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."
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With minimal hype, "Demon's Souls," quickly became a cult smash on the PS3. The action/adventure RPG has gained a reputation for its solid gameplay, unique cooperative elements and, of course, its extreme difficulty. The end result was way more demand than its publisher, Atlus, had expected, resulting in shortages. So with its new-found popularity, what does that mean for the future of "Demon's Souls"? MTV News corespondent, Joe DeShano, spoke via email with the game's producer, Takeshi Kajii, on that very future. Said Kajii:
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Review by Steven Roberts
The Basics
The "NBA 2K" series has been the strongest best basketball gaming sim on the market for the last 4 years. EA Sports "NBA Live" series has been struggling to keep up with "2K" as critics and fans a like have adorned the series with well-deserved praise. The series has been able to combine innovative game play and controls – the shot stick and Iso-Motion – with an immersing game presentation and graphics – expansive on-line features, create-a-player customization. Plus there's commentary Kevin Harlan, Clark Kellogg and Cheryl Miller!
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Review by Kyle Anderson
Football is the most-played sport in the world. And it's not the kind that Peyton Manning plays, either — rather, it's the one played by mono-monikered Brazilians and uncomfortably good-looking Brits. For devotees of Manchester United or the MLS, EA Sports' annual "FIFA" entry is the completist's standard by which all other soccer games are judged. "FIFA Soccer 10" has a bunch of new features and a handful of gameplay improvements, but some of the annoying details that have plagued the series are still there.
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Review by Joe Deshano
Playing "Demon’s Souls," you’ll be frustrated at first. You might even hate it, but give it a couple of hours and you might find yourself drawn in. This game has potential to be one of the key reasons to own a PS3 and definitely one worth talking about when listing innovative games for the console.
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Review by Kyle Anderson
Of all the sports that could possibly be made into video games, none of them are as simple as basketball. The rules are pretty straightforward, the skills necessary are not particularly complicated and the presentation is pretty basic. Enter "NBA Live 10," the latest entry into the venerable EA Sports franchise. It's just five guys, a ball and a hoop, right? Maybe not.
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Review by Eric Ditzian
Here is today's leisure time pop quiz: Do you enjoy shoveling dirt? Do you ever think to yourself, "Gee, ain't it a ton of fun to tape plastic wrap to a wall?"
If you answered yes to either of these questions, if for some nutty reason you genuinely dig household chores, by all means download "Dexter: The Game" off iTunes, because those are the first two tasks you'll face when you fire up your device and step in to control everyone's favorite TV serial killer. It's a confounding gaming experience that only gets more frustrating as it slugs along and as I kept wishing I'd been asked to review the Showtime series starring the gifted Michel C. Hall rather this game.
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Review By Kyle Anderson
The NHL's Boys of Winter are already skating in preseason action, which means it's time once again for this year's versions of the two big hockey franchises to hit consoles. While EA's "NHL 10" is so faithful to the sport that it almost collapses under the weight of completion, 2K Sports' "NHL 2K10" takes a more, "Hey look! Hockey is awesome!" approach. While hardly a classic and certainly not on the shortlist of best sports games of 2009, "NHL 2K10" still delivers enough variables, alternate modes and Canadian wackiness to keep puck enthusiasts high sticking into infinity.
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By Nick Neofitidis
My brother Dan and I have played over 300+ games of "FIFA 2009" so I was pretty eager to start testing "FIFA 10" so that I could get the edge on my flesh and blood. Here are some of the major points that seem to have been improved this time around, as well as some elements that could use a bit more polish.
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By Ben Hockin, MTV News Intern
Cheap beer and Bon Jovi has never been enough to keep bar-goers happy. In the past, a billiards table, shuffle board, and a pinball machine would usually do the trick. But now technology has taken over, and every bar should be equipped with these three games.
“Golden Tee Live”
Although “Golden Tee” has appeared in bars since 1989, it has kept up with technology and become an interactive drunken golf experience. In the past you could only slam the spinning ball against other people in the bar, and if no one else wanted to play, it could be a lonely night in the corner. Now you can join tournaments that connect to bars around the country. Another perk is that you can actually make money for placing in these contests. That’s right, if you are good enough at drunken virtual golfing, you can make enough money to cover your bar tab.
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