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Gaming
February video game sales decline 15 per cent, software and console sales still slow

March 12, 2010

SEATTLE - U.S. retail sales of video games declined 15 per cent in February, hurt in part by an ongoing decline in sales of music games and lower sales of the Wii system.

'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' nabs 5 trophies at Game Developer Choice Awards

March 12, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO - "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" stole the show at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Fun and games

December 10, 2009

10 wonderful games for all ages.

Gifts for the gamer

November 26, 2009

This season is stuffed full of gaming goodness and Metro has made it wicked-easy for you by narrowing the choices down to the best of the holiday offerings (all under $60).

Call of Duty a blockbuster

November 18, 2009

This holiday season’s biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil.

Dream cars at your fingertips

October 27, 2009

If you’re 30 and under, and have even a small interest in playing driving video games, chances are you’ve heard of Forza Motorsport, Microsoft’s major-league offering on its XBOX 360 console.

A little taste of Heaven

July 02, 2009

Nintendo's latest game, Rhythm Heaven, for the DSi offers players a chance to train the hand-eye coordination and listening skills.

Parlez vous video games?

April 01, 2009

In Lara Croft’s latest action adventure the lithe heroine can demand of her evil doppelganger either, “What the hell are you?” or, “Qu’est-ce que tu es, exactement?”

More than a video game

March 10, 2009

First-person shooter role improves spatial skills

Gamers’ delight

December 04, 2008

Got a gamer on your list? I’ve saved you time and stress by playing a bunch of games for you (I know, tough life, huh?).

WiiMusic is a snooze

November 18, 2008

This week's game picks: WiiMusic, Game Party 2 and Star Wars: The Clone Wars — Light Saber Duels

Everybody can be a Guitar star

October 30, 2008

It’s official: Guitar Hero World Tour’s release this week means the war of the band games is on.

Star Wars game in works

October 22, 2008

The next chapter in George Lucas’ ever-expanding franchise will be Star Wars: The Old Republic, a massively multiplayer online game set thousands of years before Darth Vader was born.

Wario, Sonic and Kirby return in new games

October 09, 2008

For a self-effacing, portly little plumber, Mario may be the most ambitious guy in video games.

Holiday gaming coming to a couch near you

October 08, 2008

The garden furniture showroom in Toronto’s design district has been transformed into a dim, moody nightclub to showcase the holiday offerings for Sony’s PS3 and PSP game boxes, but it’s a bit of a...

Reviews of Order Up and Mystery Case Files

September 11, 2008

Two offerings from Nintendo's consoles go under the microscope.

Facebreaker

September 08, 2008

Go toe-to-toe in the squared circle as one of about a dozen pugilists in this no-holds-barred arcade-style fighting extravaganza.

Mario Super Sluggers

September 08, 2008

Step up to the plate as everyone’s favourite red-capped Italian plumber and over 25 of his friends (and as yourself as a Mii) and swing for the fences using your Wii-mote as bat and ball in this...

Madden NFL 09

August 22, 2008

It’s time to chuck around the old pixilated pigskin — 20th anniversary style.

Civilization Revolution

August 11, 2008

Plays as one of 16 of history’s greatest rulers and lead your civilization to dominance.


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