Start your R&R with some D&D
One of the most important questions for any gaming group is, “What game shall we play?” Ultimately the answer to that question is, “do what you are interested in.” Here's a primer on where to begin:
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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
'Brothers' is beautiful in its simplicity
Find out why Starbreeze Studios' indie adventure is worth checking out in this review.
This week's free game: 'Death Rally'
Get your Road Warrior on in this week's free title, "Death Rally" from Finnish developer Remedy Entertainment.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015
Nintendo teams up with mobile gaming company DeNA
Nintendo announces a foray into games for third-party mobile devices, but don't get your hopes up yet.
'Apotheon' a heroic effort, but not without flaws 2
Alientraps' stylish indie platformer has a ton of great design ideas, but their execution leaves much to be desired.
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015
Moar free gamez: 'Bioshock Infinite' for Xbox, 'Carcassonne' for Android phones
We already gave you Bust-a-Move, but if you're an Xbox or Android gamer, you've got a few more choices of free software today.
Batman: The Ride makes me wish I was 13 again. 1
New Batman ride at Six Flags promises puke, puke and more puke. Did I mention you'll probably puke if you ride the new Batman roller coaster. Yeah, you'll puke.
This week's free game: 'Bust a Move'
The anime dinosaurs are here, and they want you to eliminate all the bubbles on the screen. Dive in to 'Bust a Move' (known as 'Puzzle Bobble' in Japan) this week.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
The Spokesman-Review guide to being a Dungeon Master
Everything is one in the DM; they are the past, the future, the present and the power. These masters of improvisation are driven by a desire to have a good time and in some, a tinge of megalomania. Bringing forth a world of possibilities for others, they are the story teller and the players are the active participants. Have fun.
Six games that need a remaster
With 8th generation consoles that have no backwards compatibility, remakes of classics with upped visuals and gameplay have become all the rage. Here are a few we'd like to see.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
Unleash hell in 'The Darkness II'
This gory shooter sequel isn't for the faint-of-heart -- or the queasy.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015
Secret Values: Why 'Pokemon' isn't just for kids 2
Pikachu's adorable appearance might make kiddos flock to 'Pokemon,' but the series contains some lesser-known underlying complexity to hook older gamers.
This week's free game: 'Syndicate'
Electronic Arts' "On the House" series returns with a new title, 1993's real-time strategy classic, Syndicate. Get it for free on PC now!
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015
What's your favorite cooperative multiplayer experience? 1
The hype around GTAV's online heists is building ahead of a release next week, with comparisons to Destiny and Splinter Cell being thrown around. What makes a great co-op multiplayer experience, and what was your favorite?
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015
We're extending the commenting period for stories and blogs 31
Just as an experiment, the Spokesman-Review is extending the commenting period for stories and blogposts from our current two day window to three days. The reason for this change is because we wanted to give people a longer opportunity to comment on our blogposts, which...
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015
This week's free game: 'Prince of Persia'
This week, the Tech Deck's free game takes you back to the fiendishly difficult days of early platformers; when Jake Gyllenhaal had yet to ruin a once-proud franchise.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015
'Smash Bros.' mod 'Project M' is fast, furious, and ferociously fun
How a 'Brawl' veteran was converted to the fan-made modification -- and why you should consider making the jump, too.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 2015
Extending the life of your favorite games 3
Software for most consoles these days will set you back about $60 new. How do you ensure you get the most from your games?
MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015
This week's free games: 'Command and Conquer' series
Dive in to the battle between the Allied Forces and the Soviets in an alternate reality where Nikola Tesla squares off against Albert Einstein. Yeah.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2015
Valley developers prep for relaunch of 'Blast Trivia'
Firecracker Software is rolling out a new version of their 2011 game next week. We sit down to play and ask about gaming in Spokane.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
A 'Mass Effect' trilogy retrospective 11
Looking back on BioWare's critically lauded science-fiction series through the lens of a gamer who played through all three games in quick succession.
Would you pay for ad-free YouTube?
Media giant YouTube, which touts a reach of more than 1 billion users, is looking to introduce a pay model that would allow users to avoid watching ads before videos.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2015
Ridiculous sale on Sega Genesis classics 2
Are you in the mood for some blast-processing-powered gaming? Forty-eight Sega Genesis classics are available today on Amazon for less than $5.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2015
How about I, Frankenstein? 1
A lot of people said that the Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies was the worst movie of all time. That don’t think, is a justifiable statement, especially when this “I, Frankenstein” exists.
