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Sim, Strategy
MySims

When MySims for Nintendo’s Wii first landed on my desk, I’ll admit I wasn’t excited. My disillusionment with the whole …

Role-Playing, Sim
The Sims 2

Most games are about winning. This one’s about experiencing sim-life.

Sim
Zoo Tycoon

Here’s a game where you can build up a zoo just so you can wash the hippos and feed the …

Rhythm/Music, Sim
Guitar Praise: Solid Rock

I’ll be completely honest. There are many video games that I’ve reviewed for Plugged In that I wouldn’t let my …

Rhythm/Music, Sim
Rock Band Unplugged

First things first: The latest entry in the enormously popular Rock Band franchise isn’t what you might think it is. …

Sim, Sports
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

There are three kinds of people in the world: dog lovers, cat lovers and car lovers. And in the latter …

Combat, Sim
HAWX

OK, I’ll admit it. Whenever I play a flight/combat simulation game, I usually pick up the controller expecting full-throttle action …

Sim
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise

Have you ever sat up from your in-depth studies of world philosophies and long-dead languages and thought, “Where do those …

Role-Playing, Sim
The Sims 3

I’ll admit it: I’m one of those grumpy gamers who never really liked The Sims franchise. Tell your sim to …

Sim, Strategy
Thrillville

There comes a day in every kid’s life when he or she sits on the front porch—brow furrowed, head in …

Action/Adventure, Arcade/Platform, Combat, Sim
Spore Hero

WARNING! Spores have now mutated and are capable of escaping PCs everywhere! They are, at this very moment, invading family …

Combat, Sim
UFC 2009: Undisputed

The first time I ever happened upon a televised Ultimate Fighting Championship bout, two things immediately came to mind. The …

Rhythm/Music, Sim
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol

I’m personally not a fan of American Idol. I know, I know, some of you are thinking, “What’s wrong with …

Rhythm/Music, Sim
The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles finally have their own Rock Band! So is our gaming guru crooning “yeah, yeah, yeah,” or moaning “for …

Sim, Strategy
Spore

A meteor from some unknown point in space crashes to the surface of a small planet and scatters bits and …