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Contribution Games Review Editors: Kit Johnson; Alex Moser

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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising *
Over all, this game is the total package — it's a great strategy game that will keep you playing for a long time, and is definitely a title GBA owners should pick up right away [More]

Big Eyes, Small Mouth Fantasy Bestiary *****
Quoth the Chairman: "all killer and no filler." [More]

Do video games breed violence? *
Violent video games have a much more damaging effect on children than parents would like to believe, leading them to perform poorly in school, argue with teachers, condone aggression and get into physical fights with their peers, according to a series of new studies. [More]

Gadgets that made the grade *
Ian Johnson's top picks of the best gadgets of 2003. [More]

Game firms get creative to lure talent *
Organic cheese, bamboo trees, and even punk poetry readings are turning out to be the weapons of choice in Vancouver as rivals in an increasingly competitive video game industry try to hang on to their prized creative talent. [More]

Game Review -- Grand Theft Auto: San Andeas (Kit Johnson review) ****
You have muscle, stamina, sex appeal, vehicle skill, weapon skill, and the list goes on. If you have ever been a fan of the previous GTA games, you'll get to loving this game and pumping hours and hours into very entertaining play. [More]

Game Review: F-Zero GX *** 1/2
Arcade racing fans who aren't afraid of a challenge should check this title out. [More]

Game Review: Halo 2 (Kit Johnson review) *****
Xbox's Halo 2: Kit Johnson gives the multi-player version top marks. [More]

Game Review: Metroid Prime Pinball (Kit Johnson review) ****
Battle deadly enemies and experience a number of special modes such as Clone Machine Multiball and the Wall-Jump Challenge while you blast and bomb your high score into a state of pure pinball pandemonium. Play tables across two screens at the same time using the touch screen to nudge the pinball table. Four stars. [More]

Geek no more *
Wondering where your accountant is? He's probably at home with his buddies, the lawyers, teachers and MBAs, who've turned off the TV and turned on to Doom 3 and Ghost Recon [More]

Ideazon Zboard (Ian Johnson review) *** 1/2
A really cool idea to make life easier for those who want to get the most out of complex programs, and it can give gamers a big edge. [More]

Let's blast video violence *
As more violent games are linked to adolescent aggression, parents alone can't tackle the problem, says psychologist DOUGLAS GENTILE. [More]

Making computer games more real *
Today's software engines demand huge amounts of memory and processing power. Yet the action is still predictable. A Canadian company believes it has solved the problem. WILLIAM ILLSEY ATKINSON reports. [More]

Mario Kart DS (Moser review) ****
Mario Kart DS: Alex Moser gives this game a rating of 4/5 stars. [More]

Mutants & Masterminds ****
ISBN:0972359915
Author:by Steve Kenson
Publisher:Green Ronin
The rules for playing are very streamlined compared to such other D20 games such as Dungeons & Dragons or Spycraft. [More]

Notebooks make a play as game machines *
PC makers are gearing up to market notebooks more aggressively to PC gaming enthusiasts. [More]

Pirates of the Caribbean (Game review by Marc Saltzman) ****
Overall, Pirates of the Caribbean is an enjoyable, open-ended adventure that successfully combines combat with commerce — especially for those with an affinity for this kind of swashbuckling adventure. [More]

Robert Bateman 'Get to Know' interactive CD (Garber review) *****
This game teaches kids to identify different animals and to pay attention to their own surroundings in a way that games and television cannot provide. [More]

Robert Bateman claims kids are withdrawing from the real world *
Drawing on his personal observations, Canada's foremost wildlife artist insists something must be done to inspire children to return to some important touchstones of the natural world. [More]

Sony to release handheld game player *
After winning the battle for the living room, Sony now wants your pockets. [More]

Star Trek Elite Force II review (Ingram) *** 1/2
Some parts of this game are well done, and it is not unpleasant to look at or to play overall. But at the same time, there are some flaws that only a true Star Trek fan will be able to overlook. [More]

Study challenges video-gamer stereotype *
Roughly two-thirds of college students play video games, but the image of a nerdy guy who spends all day in a dimly lit room blowing up computer-generated bad guys is off base, according to a new study. [More]

The genius that spawned Doom *
It has taken four years, but the creators of the Doom video game series have finally reached the next level. [More]

Thousands of new product introductions underscore the strength of the consumer electronics industry *
A spectacular showcase of hot new products and trends in audio, home networking, mobile electronics, video and wireless packed the show floor as attendees from all over the globe gathered at the 2005 International CES to celebrate the tremendous growth of the digital revolution. [More]

What's with the new Halo 2. . .? **** 1/2
The Xbox game Halo 2 is out Tuesday. Does it deserve the hoopla? [More]

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Alex Moser *
evalu8.org's Contributing Editor, Games reviews [More]

Hey kids, it's true...video games make you sharper: study *
Action-packed video games may offer more than just entertainment: They may make you sharper, according to a new study. [More]

Last-minute solutions: Get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day (Garber round-up) *
Father's Day is this Sunday, so, if you haven't got a gift or card yet, here are some bail-outs. . . [More]

Rock Band for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (published by MTV Games) *
Tech news on the hottest game this season. [More]