s Fallout 3 just Oblivion in nuclear winter, or is it the post-apocalyptic masterpiece fans have been dreaming about since 1998? This week, we finally get to find out — Bethesda's latest opus releases for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Activision is trying their hardest to convince you that Rock Band is so last year — sure, Guitar Hero World Tour may seem to mimic its competitor's core play mechanics, but this game's got cymbals! On a positive note, Activision and Electronic Arts have finally gotten their acts together and allowed instrument sharing between their titles. After all, how many sets of toy instruments do you need taking up space in your living room?
Little Big Planet is bound to be remembered, both for the controversy it stirred and the innovation it brought to the industry. A week later than planned (and, oddly enough, with references to the Koran still in tow), Sony brings its reinvention of the platformer to the masses.
In a game developer's perfect world, the Soviet Union would still be a powerhouse and Communism would be the greatest threat to American sovereignty. Not wanting to leave dreamland, the folks at Electronic Arts created Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Do cyborg bears win wars? No, but neither do nuclear weapons. Kudos, EA.
