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New MacBook Pro Boot Camp Gaming Benchmarks
As expected, the new MacBook Pro's 9600M GT video processor does slightly better than expected boosting the system's real-world game performance.Reviews
Mirror’s Edge Review: A Wild Streak of Brave New Gaming
It's a first-person shooter minus the shooter, a bold new direction from the creators of the bestselling Battlefield series that turns the genre on its head.Reviews
Gears of War 2 Review: Dizzying, Breathless, Relentless
The sequel to 2006's Gears of War for the Xbox 360 offers a harrowing, ultimately satisfying campaign along with several thrilling new multiplayer modes.Casual Friday
The Best New War Games
Ready to become an armchair general? This week, get a tour of several virtual warfronts. We'll help you pick the right battlegrounds for the holidays.Reviews
A Tour of Windows 7 Beta
Senior editor Denny Arar takes a look at the beta version of Windows 7, and talks about interface changes, performance enhancements, and other new features.Casual Friday
Rock Band vs. Guitar Hero, Round 2
With Rock Band 2 and now Guitar Hero World Tour now on store shelves, it's high time for a music videogame jam session. What should you buy?Reviews
Fallout 3 Review: Incredible Roleplaying Game, Lousy Ending
If you want to enjoy the best bits of Bethesda's dazzlingly desolate Fallout 3, just resign yourself to not quite finishing it.Reviews
Hands On with Microsoft’s New Xbox Experience, Part Two
Microsoft's extreme console makeover for the Xbox 360 arrives on November 19th, and it's already a huge improvement.Reviews
Hands On with Microsoft’s New Xbox Experience, Part One
Microsoft's extreme console makeover for the Xbox 360 arrives on November 19th, and it's already a huge improvement.Casual Friday
The Nintendo DS’s Dirty Little ‘Secret’
Over 70 million Nintendo DS portables sit in gamers' hands. It's an awesome success, with tons of great games–but what is it that Nintendo doesn't want you to know about the best-selling handheld?Reviews
Fable II is Peter Molyneux’s Smartest Game Yet
Lionhead's whimsical and deeply beautiful adventure for the Xbox 360 is a masterful rehabilitation of the role-playing genre.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Geek Gadgets
Kick back, relax, and check out some geeky gadgetry that you might actually consider buying–if you had the extra cash.Reviews
Hands On with Sony’s New PlayStation Portable 3000
Sony's portable video game powerhouse gets an improved LCD and integrated microphone.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: High-Tech Travel Tips
Practical–and impractical–advice for the casual traveler.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: The Nerd Quiz
Whether you're a big fan of trivial pursuits or earning big bucks, it's time to try your luck–and maybe even create your own trivia video game in the process.Reviews
Rockband 2 Brings Down the House!
Senior associate editor Danny Allen gets his hands on Rockband 2 and decides it's time to get the band back together again!Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Free Game Remakes
Who doesn't like free games? This week we pile on more fantastic finds–plus a series of game remakes you need to see to believe.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Why Spore Won’t Work
Having trouble getting Spore to work? You're not alone. This week, we've got the solution–and a few free games to ease your pain.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Star Wars, Episode 3.5
Some of the best Star Wars stories aren't told on the big screen. As this week ends, watch some videos, play some games, and get a taste of the dark side.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: LAN Party Survival Guide
Crazy PC case mods, nonstop gaming–and the occasional Cylon babe. Learn all the ins and outs of prepping for the biggest nerdfests around: LAN parties.Reviews
Vigor Gaming Force Recon BT Gaming Desktop
While not a world-beater, the Force Recon BT offers good performance at a reasonable price.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Game Gambling
This week, tap your inner gambler with in-game casinos and learn how every video game is really a slot machine.Reviews
5 Movies Starring Computers
Homicidal. Amorous. Vengeful. Yearning. Cute. Anyone who says that computers aren't emotional hasn't seen these five films.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: The Madden Curse
This week we look at the Madden curse to see whether there's anything to it. And then we find out if we can make Brett Favre pay.Reviews
Madden: The Man, the Game, the Curse
We sort through the myths of Madden mania to find the deeper truths about the man, his videogame franchise, and the misfortune said to beset those whom it honors.Reviews
20 Years of Madden
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Casual Friday: Obama vs. McCain–FIGHT!
This week, Barack Obama and John McCain square off in the one arena where it truly counts: video games.Reviews
In-Depth and Hands-On: Nintendo Wii Sports Resort and Wii Music
Here's a detailed look at Nintendo's next two powerhouse casual gaming titles.Reviews
Hands-On with the New Sony PlayStation Video Store
The PlayStation Video store is now live with some 300 movies and over 1,200 slices of TV content.Reviews
Microsoft, Netflix Team to Bring Movies to Xbox 360
Microsoft has announced an exclusive partnership which will bring select streaming content to the Xbox 360.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Top 10 Free Games
This week, we list a bunch of fantastic free games (and then link you to hundreds of other time-killers). You're welcome.Download This
Software for Webmasters, Wordsmiths, and Whodunnit Fans
Learn about your Web site's visitors, find the right word, and unearth clues to a puzzling crime.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Virtual Vacationing
Can't see the world? We've got some cheap ways for you to explore the great indoors this summer.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Spy Games, Spy Gear
Get re-Bourne in a video game, enjoy some free online espionage, and check out sneaky gadgets to play gumshoe–or to avoid prying eyes during the work day.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: GTA Bore
You may have heard of this game: Grand Theft…Auto…something. Plus we score you a couple free GTA games and take a spin with Mario's new ride.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Gran Turismo Edition
Take a Gran Turismo 5 test drive, make some hard turns with new hardware, and check out the hardest (and easiest) games you'll ever play.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: BD-Live Goes Live
This week we check out the first BD-Live disc to see what the big deal is, and then we go game-mod crazy.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Putting the ‘Video’ in Video Games
This week we tune out with more free TV, watch some classic full-motion video games, and celebrate 13-plus years of commanding and conquering the world.Casual Friday
Casual Friday: Playing Games With Your Music
This week, music draws you into the game, Hulu beams up everything in sight, and the Brothers Karamazov of the Nintendo universe form a fight club.Reviews
War Machine M1 Elite Desktop Computer
This exceptional performer's extreme expandability will appeal to power users whose storage requirements are extremely high.Reviews