Email Author Chris Ward

2007 Stories by Chris Ward

• Almost Famous

  published December 13, 2007

  At a Guitar Hero tournament a few months back, one kid complained to me that Expert Mode is "too easy." Then he demonstrated the game's secret... More >>

• PlumbTuckered Out?

  published November 29, 2007

  There's no surer sign that a franchise is in trouble than when it blasts into outer space. So you were right to be nervous when Nintendo... More >>

• Shred Cred

  published November 15, 2007

  Show of hands: Has anyone not heard of Guitar Hero at this point? You sir, in the back row clutching the Ratt cassette — you're... More >>

• Fun With Fluids

  published November 1, 2007

  It must've been a scorching summer day when the game developer stared at his thermometer and realized "Sweet sassy molassey, this would... More >>

• Playing Dumb

  published October 18, 2007

  Jackass: The Game PlayStation Jackass: The Game Love him or despise him, head Jackass Johnny Knoxville has made... More >>

• Party Pooper

  published October 4, 2007

  Billiards is one of the few sports that's as taxing on a computer screen as it is in real life. It's played in pubs, after all, and its... More >>

• 'Roid Rage Returns

  published September 20, 2007

  In space, no one can hear you scream "Jumpin' Jesus, this is one of the greatest games ever!" But that doesn't mean you won't try during... More >>

• Getting Medieval

  published September 6, 2007

  Funny how gaming's most epic genre — the role-playing game — often feels the most limited in scope. After all, how many ways can we... More >>

• Bend It Like Bowser

  published August 23, 2007

  The first worthwhile online-compatible game for the Wii has finally arrived. And in at least one way, Mario Strikers Charged is just... More >>

• Star Dreck

  published August 9, 2007

  Stupid videogame logic, rule number 154: When thousands of fugly, bloodthirsty aliens take over a spaceship, it's best to send in a lone woman... More >>

• Mechanical Bull

  published July 26, 2007

  Examining the roots of Transformers: The Game is deep stuff: It's a videogame based on a movie based on a cartoon based on a... More >>

• All Class

  published July 12, 2007

  Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii Price: $49.99 ESRB Rating: E (for Everyone) Score: 8 (out of 10) More >>

• Rolling Paper

  published May 3, 2007

  Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii Price: $49.99 ESRB Rating: E (for Everyone) Score: 9.5 (out of 10) More >>

• Hot Mama

  published April 19, 2007

  Publisher: Majesco Platform: Wii Price: $49.99 ESRB Rating: E (for Everyone) Score: 7 (out of 10) More >>

• For the Birds

  published April 5, 2007

  A video game about birds flying biplanes makes as much sense as a game about fish captaining submarines, but there are far bigger gripes to be... More >>

• Hell on Wheels

  published March 22, 2007

  Publisher: 2K Games Platform: PS2, PSP Price: $29.99 ESRB Rating: T (for Teen) Score: 2.5 (out of 10) More >>

• Channel Surfing

  published February 22, 2007

  So you've beaten Zelda and can hurl a 90 mph fastball in Wii Sports without shattering your 50-inch plasma. Now what? It's time... More >>

• Mustache Ride

  published February 8, 2007

  Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii Price: $49.99 ESRB Rating: E+10 (Everyone 10+) Score: 9 (out of 10) More >>

• A Legendary Outing

  published January 4, 2007

  Publisher: Nintendo Platform: Wii, Game Cube Price: $49.99 ESRB Rating: T for Teen Score: 10 (out of 10) More >>