I'll always be thankful to my mother for teaching me to cook. Since both my wife and I know our way around the kitchen, we tend to eat pretty well. But for those who would just like to play "Air Spatula," take a look at Cooking Mama.  read more »

There is a particular pleasure in playing a game which lets you interact with beloved characters. For that matter, even when the characters are obnoxious and annoying, it's sort of fun to interact with them. Telltale Games' new Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner offers you a chance to be a part of the strange, animated world of Homestar Runner. (www.homestarrunner.com)  read more »

When I was in 7th grade, I used to play a game called "Howitzer Battle" on the Apple II. It was a turn-based game requiring you to calculate your shot angle to get the proper arc to hit your opponent. The Worms series combines that game with the arsenal of Wile E. Coyote.  read more »

If Fisher-Price ever made a Dungeons and Dragons game, it would probably look a lot like Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon. The bright-primary-colors-and-no-sharp-corners game design ensures that there is little which will offend or frighten younger gamers, but the real question is whether or not there is enough here to enthrall them.  read more »

It's not real money, so not quite as exciting, but here's a chance to have Howie Mandel talk to you.  read more »

Because Rock Band for Wii and PS2 suffers from no downloadable content, Harmonix has sought to rectify this situation by offering a series of Track Packs, including 20 songs for $30. While this is cheaper than the $2 per song you pay on the PS3 or 360, you don't get to pick the songs, which is a pretty major trade-off. Volume 1 is now available, so let's take a look at what you get.  read more »

It's time to get Back in the Saddle with another edition of the Amazing Guitar Hero game, specifically for the Wii. Because the collection of songs in Guitar Hero III Ain't Enough, Red Octane has released a special Aerosmith edition that we hope will be the first in a series of band-centric Guitar Hero releases.  read more »

I love Guitar Hero, but my biggest complaint about it is the click of the strum bar. Some people like the auditory feedback, but for me, it detracts from hearing the music, and the game is all about the music. So although many people don't like the Rock Band guitar, I love the fact that it's quiet so I can hear the music coming from the TV, or at least I can until the drums start tapping.  read more »

Sounds like a short diversion at best, but enough comedy will make it a decent game. We'll see.  read more »

It's good to see games for girls besides Barbie and Bratz.  read more »