Video Games

Rare Replay, a compilation of 30 games celebrating the revered 30-year history of developer Rare, is perhaps the easiest―and most difficult―review I’ve done in years. Easy because there’s an absolute irresistible amount of value in this collection, and challenging since it contains literally hundreds of hours of gameplay. While it would easily take months to play through all the games, you only need one night with Rare Replay to come to this conclusion: it’s worth the investment multiple times over.

Get ready to rev your engines and experience high octane action as Skylanders SuperChargers takes off—literally—this September with all-new vehicles and racing. Activision recently invited me to experience the new racing mode first-hand, which spans land, sea, and air. I also got a run-down of the new features in this year’s edition, and checked out many of the new Skylanders characters and vehicles!

Video gaming is for kids (and adults!) of all ages. But the LeapFrog LeapTV is particularly catered to kids aged 3-8, combining fun, active play with education in a variety of subjects. We tried it out with kids aged 5, 3.5. and 2. Here’s our take.

They say no matter what you do, you can’t fight the moonlight, and yes, the rhythm is going to get you. If you’ve been clamouring for a music fix on your next generation consoles you’re in luck: the reigning royal family of Rock and Roll is back. Guitar Hero returns as Guitar Hero Live, and Rock Band is back as … well, Rock Band 4. Want to know what each one holds? Read on.

From the makers of the widely acclaimed action-strategy games Toy Soldiers, and Toy Soldiers: Cold War comes the next installment in the franchise for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Play as iconic toys and action figures from your child hood including He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Cobra. Come find out what makes Toy Soldiers: War Chest Hall of Fame Edition unlike any other in the genre.  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for many a sports fan. The MLB pennant race is really starting to stir, the NHL pre-season is less than a month away, and in just a few short weeks, 32 NFL teams will kick off another long road to the Super Bowl. For many, this is the marker for the beginning of another season of exciting team sports action, and the “New Year” always begins with EA Sports’ Madden series. Time to pop the champagne and dig out the party favours, Madden 16 is finally here.   

After years of anticipation, Disney Interactive’s hit “toys to live” franchise, Disney Infinity, is ready to take us to a galaxy far, far away. Disney Infinity 3.0, set for release on August 28, will be centred on Lucasfilm’s iconic Star Wars Universe for the very first time!

When Bethesda Softworks announced Fallout 4 this past June, they described it as the “world’s most anticipated game.” Normally I’m a bit skeptical about such bold claims, but given the enormous popularity of this franchise and the long seven year wait since Fallout 3, this is a case where I firmly believe the hype. Fallout 4 is going to epic, no doubt, so if you want to be first in line to play this sure to be “game of the year” contender, pre-order and secure your copy today!

Lara Croft, the legendary archaeologist and treasure hunter, is back for another high-octane adventure with Rise of the Tomb Raider available this fall on Xbox One. Pre-order this highly anticipated video game online on BestBuy.ca and you’ll receive the exclusive Sparrowhawk Pack, containing a new outfit for Lara that boosts her hunting ability, a bow skin, and more!

It felt like E3 came to Toronto at Nintendo’s recent “Summer Celebration and Media Showcase.” Nintendo’s entire E3 show floor line-up was on display—and playable—for media, friends and family to try out. This was the perfect chance to get more hands on time with the incredible games Nintendo has planned for release this fall, and beyond!