Late in the game review: inFAMOUS 2

Game title: inFAMOUS 2
Console: PS3
Developer: Sucker Punch
Release date: June 7, 2011

Late in the game review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Game title: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Console: Wii
Developer: Nintendo
Release date: November 15, 2009

A newcomer's guide to sandbox games

Sandbox games are nothing new to the industry, but many non-gamers may not be familiar with the style or the games that use it. So, for all of you out there that are unfamiliar, welcome. Here's what you should expect.

Late in the game review: Dead Rising 2

Game title: Dead Rising 2
Consoles: PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Developer: Capcom
Release date: September 24, 2010 (PS3 and Xbox 360), September 28, 2010 (PC)

Flashback: Skate 3 raises the bone-cracking bar

The series that put Tony Hawk to shame is back to bring the pain. Skate 3 takes the players to Port Carverton, the ultimate skating utopia. This city has ramps and rails everywhere, and since it's a utopia, security guards won't be chasing you down and knocking you around this time.

Late in the game review: Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Game title: Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Consoles: PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: November 15, 2011

Flashback: Splinter Cell: Conviction makes its mark

Sam Fischer returns in Splinter Cell: Conviction to find out the truth about his daughter and crack a few heads along the way.