Archive for February 23rd, 2011

Killzone 3: putting mad damage into it

, | Game diaries

Voice chat isn’t as ubiquitous on the Playstation 3 as it is on the Xbox 360. I get through entire matches of Killzone 3 without hearing a word. But between matches, a few of the 20+ players have hooked up Bluetooth headsets and I can hear them chat with each other. Which is how I heard what might be my favorite thing ever overheard in a multiplayer game.

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Scooch over, Angry Birds. A happier challenger approaches.

, | Games

In less than a week since its release, Tiny Wings has rocketed to the #2 spot for paid iPhone apps, nestled underneath longtime mega-hit Angry Birds. And deservedly so. What an adorable and lovingly drawn diversion, based on a simple gimmick. If you know how to ski in Tribes, you’ll be all set. If you don’t, you’re about to learn.

(Thanks Inhabitant!)