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If you don’t mind a game that uses chest size as an indicator of success and happiness (we certainly don’t), The Movies packs a ridiculous amount of depth and replayability that’ll reel in gamers, creative types, and machinima fans. (Ma-shin-a-wha? It’s animation created by a 3D graphics engine, usually one from a videogame.)

Rogue Planet

Posted 01/05/2010 at 4:06am | by Zack Stern

This turn-based iPhone strategy game sticks closely to its genre, leaving something familiar and fun despite being derivative.

Skater Nation

Posted 01/04/2010 at 10:19am | by Zack Stern

This iPhone game promises a big ride but mostly takes you for one.

Catan

Posted 12/21/2009 at 4:10am | by Zack Stern

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Catan thumb Don't settle for this iPhone version of the vaunted Settlers of Catan.

Chuck Norris: Bring On the Pain

Posted 12/21/2009 at 3:06am | by Zack Stern

Fact: If Chuck Norris ever played this game, it would create a feedback loop of awesomeness that could tear space apart.

Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor

Posted 12/21/2009 at 2:10am | by Jan Hughes

Even if you think spiders are creepy, we suspect you’ll like Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor.

Classic Board and Parlor Games Move Into the Digital Age

Posted 12/14/2009 at 12:23am | by Leslie Ayers

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You know a game like Yahtzee has become part of the zeitgeist when the immortal vampire queen in HBO’s True Blood is featured playing the game with her minions (“We play to 6 million”). It’s true, and we must deal with it: Traditional parlor games like Scrabble, Monopoly, and even cribbage are hot.

BioShock

Posted 12/04/2009 at 2:52am | by jamor

Set in an alternate universe circa 1960, BioShock puts you in the role of Jack, a lone plane crash survivor stranded in the dystopian underwater city of Rapture. Your mission is to fight psychotic mutants and robot drones, all while figuring out what happened to bring the city to its knees.

Guitar Hero World Tour

Posted 12/03/2009 at 5:48pm | by jamor

World Tour is Activision’s response, ported to the Mac by Aspyr, and in most respects, it rocks. You can play lead guitar, plus lay down bass grooves, pound on the drums, or steal all the glory as the lead singer. Unfortunately, you’ve got to bring your own USB instruments--but we’ll get to that a little later.

Zuma's Revenge

Posted 11/13/2009 at 10:44am | by Susie Ochs

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The name might remind you of an unpleasant side effect of drinking the water in Mexico, but this Zuma’s Revenge won’t make you run for the bathroom. Instead, you’ll be glued to your chair, clicking away at ever-harder levels in four fun game modes.