As I was reviewing Summer Sports for Wii and Deca Sports for Wii, I found myself disappointed that the game supplied characters instead of allowing me to choose to play with my Mii like in Wii Sports. As I thought about it, I thought of many other games that don't use Miis. In fact, more games than not don't use Miis, from Mario to Nitro Bike.  read more »

One of the better memories of my misspent youth was playing the Alien pinball machine at the arcade during my lunch breaks. On one particularly notable day I was on fire and couldn't miss a shot. I rolled the table and faced the tough choice of being late back to work or leaving a half-dozen credits on the game. In the end, I made the right choice. I'll leave it to you to work out what that was.  read more »

Recipe for a Summer Movie Tie-In Game.

Begin with a huge star, preferably anthropomorphic.
Gather locations from the film, ancillary characters, recognizable story moments, and a happy ending.
Mix generously with puzzles and heartwarming cut-scenes.
Serve hot and fresh when the film opens.  read more »