This spring, if you want to ditch the extra pounds you’ve gained this winter and turn into a leaner, fitter you, you’re going to need to get started somewhere. But in a world where commuting, kids, and extra long hours at work can take up all your time, how do you fit in a work out?
The answer is fitness games. These handy game titles work with your XBOX 360 and Wii U, and although you may not think they’ll get the job done, you’d be surprised at how you’ll break a sweat playing a fit game. In fact, after trying one of them out myself for 6 weeks, I’d say they feel much less ‘game’ and much more like pain.
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Everyone's favorite raider of tombs is back for her first adventure in this reboot/origin story by Crystal Dynamics. Washed ashore, untried and alone against the elements (and badguys) Lara Croft cuts her teeth and rises to the occasion in, Tomb Raider.
Following a couple quiet months (Playstation 4 announcement aside) 2013 gaming roars to life in March. Many beloved Franchises will see new installments, whether they be sequels, prequels or just reboots. Releasing this month you'll see new titles for old favorites like God of War, SimCity, Bioshock, Starcraft II and even the first major sports titles of the year. It's time to play ball! Come check out our look at some of the major titles you can expect to see on shelves this month.
Are you ready to cut the cable and start streaming your favourite films and show from the Net onto your TV? Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
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Crytek has long been synonmous with graphical performance, and excellence in First-person shooters, and the newest installment in the Crysis franchise, Crysis 3, is no exception. Running around an 'Urban Rainforest' of stunning detail, use your nanosuit and a pile of weaponry to crush your enemies.
Why settle merely for revenge, or vengeance, when you can have Revengeance! In this newest Metal Gear game, we follow cyberninja Raiden as he cuts his way through a sea of cyborgs. Utilizing a free slice mechanic, Revengeance boasts a 'slice anything' frame of mind, and I have a funny feeling that's just what we're going to do.
So, what does an engineer know about exterminating horrible undead monstrosities? More than a little, sadly, Isaac Clarke has to be the unluckiest dude in space. It seems everywhere he turns people go crazy, start getting violent, and then their bodies turn into crawling, climbing, jumping, acid spewing beasties. Where's my Plasma Cutter? The necromorphs are back, with Dead Space 3
Continuing on with some of the most anticipated video games of 2013, we now take a look at a prequel filled March, along with a list of some of the major titles you can expect over the next 12 months!
What are some of the most anticipated games of 2013? Well, check in as we take a closer look at some of the most anticipated games of the first quarter, and list some of the others which you can find available to pre-order and pick up at Best Buy this year!
Few games can rival the GTA fanchise for sales, storytelling, or scope of gameplay. Pushing the envelope since 1997, the much lauded criminal simulator has been five years since its last release, but that's set to change in 2013 with GTA V
If you’re wondering how to please the gamer in your life over the holidays I’ve got the answer for you. Are you ready? Games! …Didn’t see that coming did you?
Here’s what I consider to be the top 10 games for this holiday season.
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After the success of Spyro's Adventures, the Skylanders are back in Giant form for the sequel. Skylanders: Giants features easy drop-in, drop-out character swaps, a story-rich single player quest and even a battle mode for your friends. Check out our look at Skylanders: Giants!
When the weather outside is frightful, tis the season to hide out inside and play games with the family. Although board games can be a lot of fun, you just can’t beat a night gathered around the TV with the latest and greatest video games. This year, you can give the gift of family time when you pick up some of the best family games of 2012.
Check out a few of these great titles and get ready for some fun winter nights:
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Less for the racing enthusiast and more for...well, everybody else really, the second half of 2012s best racers is a little bit karting, a little bit carnage, and a whole lot of fun.
The first in a two part installment of 2012s best racing titles, our first five tackle the more conventional racers on the list, the straight vehicular goodness so many gamers crave. With some of the franchises race fans have come to know and love, we've got your rubber, road, and RPMs.
This is our continued look at 10 of the best Action/Adventure games to come out this year, with any accompanying Plug-In Blogs we did with them. Click here to read through, and we've included a link to Part 1 as well in case you missed it.
Hand gliding, jetskiing, swimming in azure waters, yes, the Rook Islands have everything you'd want in a tropical paradise... problem is they have a few other things besides, like pirates for example. A new open world romp from the folks at Ubisoft Montreal, why not join some rebels, fight some pirates, and punch a few sharks with Far Cry 3?
We take a look back at some of the more memorable Action/Adventure games released in 2012. From World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (Pictured) to Darksiders II, check out this list of 10 of the best games of the genre to come out this year. This is the first of two parts.
The remorseless Agent 47 is back. Six years since his last batch of assignments, and the perfect assassin is holstering his dual silenced pistols once again. Praised for its open ended gameplay and more sublte approach to mission completion, the Hitman franchise is back on the shelves with its newest chapter, Hitman Absolution.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is out, only one week after Halo 4 hit shelves. How has Activision's most beloved annual shooter franchise fared this year?
The little crime Sim that could, Sleeping Dogs had adversity step on its face, repeatedly, but still managed to rally and release. Capitalizing on the gap in the game shelf left by GTA V's 2013 release date, UFG has continued to support their open world crim sim with an ongoing series of DLC. With gaming gift season on the horizon, we outline the growing list of content that make this Canadian made title a great gift for the gamer on your list.
Every November, parents begin to enter their annual holiday panic mode. What do their kids want this year? Making the right choice can mean all the difference between a good holiday and the best holiday ever.
Whether you are hard-core fans like myself or new to the world of Call of Duty, you’re in for a treat with the latest edition, Call of Duty Black Ops 2. Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does!
One of gaming's biggest titles is back with the first of a new trilogy. Helmed by a fledgling studio, tasked with bringing Master Chief back at the end of one console generation, and into the next, can 343 Industries validate bringing back the big man in green armor, or should he have been left on ice?
11 years on, since Halo Combat evolved and changed how we looked at video game consoles forever, we have the fourth iteration of the Halo Franchise. Bungie has stepped aside, and 343 Industries have taken the helm, and aim to stamp their signature on this iconic IP.
The third (though technically fifth) installment of Assassin's Creed is upon us. The massively successful assassin simulator has always used periods of the world's history as a vehicle, but this time we're heading to the American Revolution, with what seems to be a more ambitious slice of history.
Come take a sneak peek at the Halo 4 Limited Edition Console, releasing at your local Best Buy and online at BestBuy.ca on November 6th!
The present day tale of Desmond Miles nears conclusion on October 30th, and Ubisoft is ready to transport you back to the American Revolution for the adventures of Connor Kenway. On which console will you play the story out?
It's only been 3 weeks since Gearbox Software dropped t Borderlands 2 on us, and already we have two pieces of DLC, a new character class and an expansion. It might seem a little soon, but for those of us who have been playing since release, is a great incentive to keep playing, lets take a look!
After having a chance to play Halo 4 before its November launch, there's some crazy new game content, modes and guns that everyone will love.