Because Rock Band for Wii and PS2 suffers from no downloadable content, Harmonix has sought to rectify this situation by offering a series of Track Packs, including 20 songs for $30. While this is cheaper than the $2 per song you pay on the PS3 or 360, you don't get to pick the songs, which is a pretty major trade-off. Volume 1 is now available, so let's take a look at what you get.  read more »

It's time to get Back in the Saddle with another edition of the Amazing Guitar Hero game, specifically for the Wii. Because the collection of songs in Guitar Hero III Ain't Enough, Red Octane has released a special Aerosmith edition that we hope will be the first in a series of band-centric Guitar Hero releases.  read more »

I love Guitar Hero, but my biggest complaint about it is the click of the strum bar. Some people like the auditory feedback, but for me, it detracts from hearing the music, and the game is all about the music. So although many people don't like the Rock Band guitar, I love the fact that it's quiet so I can hear the music coming from the TV, or at least I can until the drums start tapping.  read more »

Sounds like a short diversion at best, but enough comedy will make it a decent game. We'll see.  read more »

It's good to see games for girls besides Barbie and Bratz.  read more »

Come on down, but you don't get to keep the showcase.  read more »

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At the E3 Media & Business Summit today, Nintendo unveiled an enhancement for its iconic Wii Remote™ controller and new games that promise to further enrich and engage players around the  read more »

(With apologies to The Who)

Ever since I was a young boy, I played a silver ball
But now it's hard to find them when I go to the mall
Arcades once ubiquitous to home games now did fall
And video game consoles since have replaced them all.  read more »

You waited for it while all your friends who couldn't find a Wii bought MX vs. ATV Untamed for their non-Wii game systems, knowing that the Wii version would be beyond cool, right? Well, how is it, anyway?  read more »

Rhythm games have taken the world by storm, and following the success of the Guitar Hero franchise, Harmonix has upped the ante by adding drums and vocals to the mix, making the game a mix of Guitar Hero, Donkey Konga, and Singstar, all combined into one big game.  read more »