Games

"Mario Kart Wii," the latest reincarnation of Nintendo’s classic racing game, manages to capture the spirit of previous versions while making its own mark on the gaming world.

Spring is here, and the season for bike rides, barbeques and general outdoor fun is upon us. The April 29 release of the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, however, is reason enough to avoid Mother Nature altogether.  

"Super Smash Bros. Brawl" is the kind of game that delivers on nearly every level, making it a core component to the Wii library and a required purchase for any owner.

In a world of magic spatulas, timid bunnies and “very special” playing cards, the card game "Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magical Carrot" is a perfect outlet for stress in this gruesome final stretch of winter quarter.

Society has some choices to make, and presidential elections aside, it's plain to see the bigger issue at hand is the flaring “Guitar Hero III” vs. “Rock Band” conundrum.

“Boomshine,” a point-and-click Flash game, exploded onto the scene with bright colors and serene music. OK, it doesn’t exactly explode but beautifully expands. It is at once addicting, fun, relaxing and completely frustrating. It is also perfect for procrastination.

According to the back of the box, the card game “Pit” has been a “favorite since 1904.” With its kinetic, fast-paced action and bizarre, yet equally intriguing objective, it’s easy to see why.

For a Fall Retreat tradition, members of Ohio University's Campus Crusade For Christ hit the fields at Scioto Hills on Saturday to take part in a crazy twist on the game ultimate Frisbee. This innovative game is called ultimate pumpkin.

"Halo 3" challenges civilization to finish the fight. As Master Chief brings the epic conflict between the Flood, the Covenant and the entire human race to a heart-pounding climax, everyone needs to bear witness to history in the making.

Electronic Arts (EA)’s Pogo.com and Nintendo have teamed up to create "Pogo Island" for Nintendo DS. This game allows users to play Pogo.com’s five highest-rated games at their leisure anywhere. The games are “Poppit!,” “Word Whomp,” “Phlinx,” “Tri-Peaks Solitaire” and “Squelchies.”

The day-to-day games of flip cup and beer pong can grow old quickly as the school year progresses. However, in the world of Korean drinking games, extreme rules and a fast pace can take an average night to a whole new level.

The Mario franchise’s first foray into the Wii console, “Super Paper Mario,” combines the best of classic Mario with the usual characters, a 2-D and 3-D game and some RPG elements thrown in to create a unique, quirky experience.

Sam Fisher reprises his role as a “Splinter Cell” in the government’s black-ops division of Third Echelon in the latest installment of Ubisoft’s “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell” series of games, “Double Agent.”

Easter is a time for children to find colorfully painted eggs hidden by their parents. College students often search for Easter eggs, too -- on their software, DVDs, video games and CDs.

Halo: accessory worn by an angel or wickedly popular video game? The initial response of many people would be the former option, but the 16 members of the GRID Lab “Halo 2” league live by the latter definition.