Video Game Review: Scene It? Movie Night

/ Mike Chen, Video Game Reviews

It’s a quiz game, so what are you going to do? Buzz in (multiple controllers if you’re playing with multiple people), then select the right answer. The one part of the control scheme that really stands out is the fact that answers are presented in a list but corresponding button icons are overlayed in a diamond formation, just like on the PS3/XBox controller. Thus, you won’t have to worry about “Which one is triangle again?” when playing with your parents; it’ll feel intuitive based on the display.

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Video Game Review: Batman: Arkham City

/ Mike Chen, Video Game Reviews

Unlike the first game, you’ll encounter the elements too, whether that’s the snowfall (think about which character might be in that area) or the water. Just about every environment looks like a living piece of concept art — stylized, detailed, and full of malevolent wonder. Despite the grim tone and dark lighting, it’s difficult not to just sit around and enjoy the world you’re in.

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Product Review: NHL GameCenter App (PS3)

/ Hockey, Mike Chen, Product reviews

Let’s get to the biggest attraction in GameCenter — live streaming of every NHL game, in many cases with both home and away feeds. If you’ve used GameCenter on a web browser, you know the interface can be a little clunky at times. Fortunately, the PS3 version is actually fairly streamlined. After loading the app, you get a catalog selection of each of the day’s games, along with viewing options. You can view the home feed, away feed, a condensed version of the game (usually edited down to 10-to-15 minutes), or a highlight package. If you’re joining in during the game, you have the option to watch the game live or start from the beginning, and if it’s after the fact, all of the aforementioned viewing options are available. Note that the highlights and condensed versions do take some time to be made available.

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