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On The Line: Alfonso Ramirez Of Pinot Provence, Part Two

Chef, husband and father. Alfonso doesn't have time for a cold. We manage a few more answers before he disappears back into the kitchen.Read our interview with Alfonso Ramirez of Pinot Provence, Part One.And now, on to Part Two . . . . Hardest lesson you've learned:You'll never really grasp what yo ... More >>

Ninendo Wii Game Thieves in Fullerton Face Federal Judge

Two members of an Orange County trio caught illegally selling more than $12,500 worth Ninendo Wii games in a 2010 undercover sting learned their punishments this week inside the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse in Santa Ana.David Anthony Olivo and Alex Michael Sasser escaped prison but will be on fe ... More >>

10 New Year's Resolutions Gamers Should Have

​It's a time-honored tradition. At the beginning of each calendar year, people from all over the world make resolutions to better themselves. What better time to make commitments to improve your health, ability to save money, and chase your dreams than the start of a new year, right? Whether or no ... More >>

The Best and Worst Video Games of 2011

​It's that time of year again. After drudging through the torrent of great and not-so-great video games that consumed just about every minute of my free time, I've narrowed down what I believe is considered to be the best and worst games of 2011. Which games are considered gems? Which aren't even ... More >>

Report: Best-Selling Video Games of Black Friday 2011

​Like watching football or having a nap after stuffing yourself with turkey, Black Friday shopping has become a Thanksgiving tradition for millions of Americans. If you're a smart shopper and a gamer, there's no doubt that you've saved many of your video game purchases for the weekend following Th ... More >>

Nintendo Alienates Their Biggest Fans: 5 Nintendo Games that May NEVER Be Released

Pandora's Tower: A game that you may NEVER get a chance to play.​This year's lineup of games for Nintendo's systems are running a bit thin. Sure, we've got The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and a few 3DS games to look forward to, but the number of games that are targeting the experienced gamer cr ... More >>

Three of Nintendo's Awesome Japanese Services That We Will Never See

​Recently available to Nintendo 3DS owners--of Japan and Europe, for now--is the Nintendo Video service. The service is expected to release "Nintendo-approved" 2D and 3D content to the 3DS with cartoons, comedy clips, and even music videos. Working alongside another application known as SpotPass T ... More >>

E3 2011: Hands On With Nintendo's Newest Console, the Wii U

Peter Mai/OC Weekly​Only hours after the official announcement of their newest gaming console, Nintendo opened the doors to their booth and allowed attendees of the 2011 Electronic Entertainment Expo to get their hands on the Wii U. Don't let the name fool you. This is not a mere update to their p ... More >>

6 Years Later: Did Nintendo Keep its Promises With the Wii?

Satoru Iwata unveiling the Wii during the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo​Believe it or not, but it was six years ago when Nintendo unveiled the very first details of the Nintendo Wii. Known only by its code name at the time, the "Revolution," Nintendo showcased a lot of promise for the system ... More >>

Five Games That Are Not on the Wii Virtual Console-- But Should Be

​With all of the anticipation of a new console from Nintendo to be unveiled at this year's E3, we can safely say that the Wii is on its way to retirement. Within the past five years since its release in 2006, Nintendo's Wii system supported many great features that have pleased casual and not-so-c ... More >>

The Wii 2: Fact vs. Rumor

​News in the video game industry is typically slow within the few months leading up to the Electronics Entertainment Expo, since video game companies want to save their surprises for the biggest gaming event of the year. In a way, this is like the "calm before the storm." Nintendo, however, doesn' ... More >>

Five Video Games to Convince Non-Gamers They Can Play Video Games

Flickr user ChelseaCharliWhite​Many of my friends don't play video games too often. Sure, they'll pick up a casual game once in a while, but gaming is mostly a solo hobby of mine. Unfortunately, most of them are also extremely competitive. That means whenever we do play games together, I have to ... More >>

This Year's Creepiest and Cutest Video Game Valentine's Day Cards

​ Valentine's Day has come and gone, and for those of us with that "special someone" in your life, the romantic holiday is all about buying expensive flowers and going out to expensive (and crowded) restaurants in order to show your significant other how much you care. However, if you're lucky eno ... More >>

The Best and Worst Video Games of 2010

​The year has come to an end, and that can mean only one thing: awards for the best and worst video games of 2010! It has been an exceptional year for gaming, more than most gamers have time to even experience. However, there are only a few games out there that stood out above the rest. What were ... More >>

The PROS/CONS of Wii's Epic Mickey: Is it Worth Your Time?

Epic Mickey: Darker... but is it better?​With the release of Epic Mickey for the Wii this week, Disney fans will have the opportunity to once again enter the world populated by Mickey and his motley crew. However, everything's not as colorful and jolly as the Disney that we've all grown to love. T ... More >>

The Best Video Game Black Friday Deals

Flickr user markhillary​Black Friday is just around the corner and it's a perfect opportunity to stock up on discounted video games for your family, friends, and--if there's any money remaining in your budget--yourself. However, with so many different stores offering so many different deals, how w ... More >>

Learn Real-Life Skills by Playing These Video Games

This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (or E3) was all about motion control. Each of the major consoles during the annual event proudly featured new technology that involved players getting onto their feet to move, jump, wave their arms, and point in order to control their games. Because motion c ... More >>

E3 2010, Day One: Sony's Press Conference Wrap-Up

Chris Victorio/OC Weekly​Click here to see a slideshow of photos from Day One of E3!Sony Computer Entertainment of America just held their annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) press conference at the Shrine Auditorium earlier today, showing off the games and technology that they will have to ... More >>

Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination

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PRESS "X" OR DIE!: The Most Hilarious Uses of Quick Time Events in Video Games

"Press X not to die!"If words like these are familiar to you, then you know exactly what a quick time event (QTE) is. A QTE, very simply, is an interactive cutscene. Players watch a scene that they have no direct control over, and are prompted to press a button or two in order to "win" the event. Fa ... More >>

Best and Worst Video Games of 2009

2009 has come and gone, and with it we are left with the memories of all of the wonderful video games we have played throughout the year. Which game deserves Game of the Year? What games don't?Here we take a look at what went right in 2009, and what went wrong. Although there were numerous quality c ... More >>

[Game On] Old School's In Session: Want Quality Games? Look to the Past

[Game On] To Diner For: If You Can't Stand the Heat, Stay Out of the 'Order Up!' Kitchen

[Game On] From Wii Speak to 'Final Fantasy,' E3 Lets Gamers Glimpse at Their Next Obsessions

[Game On] 'Blast Works' Makes Blowing Stuff Up DIY-Friendly

[Game On] 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' Give New Meaning to 'Rock & Roll Excess'

[Game On] 'Castle of Shikigami III' Tests the Bounds of Wii Loyalty

[Game On] Nintendo's 'Wii Fit' Ignites Yet Another Fitness Fad

[Game On] Steven Spielberg Goes Direct-to-Video-Game With 'Boom Blox' for the Wii

[Game On] There's More of the Same in 'Mario Kart Wii,' and That Just Might be Plenty

[Game On] Undead On Arrival: 'House of the Dead' Returns for the Wii, Stiff As Ever

[Game On] Fuzzy Fights: The Combat's Cuddly in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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No amount of sharpening can save this dull blade

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Shift Happens: Indy Legends brings Brickyard history to life

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Keep Dreaming: NiGHTS' second coming feels more like a first draft

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Gaming's Greatest Hits: A look back at the best of 2007

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Barnes and Noble Holiday Book Drive

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WEB EXCLUSIVE! Party Pooper: The Wii’s latest pool game is a cue stick in the mud

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'Roid Rage Returns: Metroid Prime 3 is the best you can get for the Wii

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Bend It Like Bowser: Soccer gets a surreal twist in Mario Strikers Charged

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Star Dreck

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Mechanical Bull: A few more changes would’ve helped transformers

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All Class: The Wii’s Big Brain Academy makes summer school cool

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It Takes a Village: The terrorizing townsfolk of Resident Evil 4 shamble onto the Wii

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Bored Games: All the beer in the world cant save Mario Party 8

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Spider-Man 3 spins a web of mediocrity

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Balls of Fury: Marble Mania rolls out a winner for the Wii

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Super Paper Mario is flat-out fun

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Hot Mama: Cooking Mama for the Wii looks good enough to eat

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For the birds
Wing Island might make you cry fowl