Nelson Schneider - wrote on 12/26/11 at 02:29 PM CT

Happy Yule, merry Christmas, and happy Hanukkah. At this time of year, the Bible is at the forefront of the thoughts of billions of people around the world. Many of these religious adherents in the civilized world are also gamers. Yet what games are available that cater to the Abrahamic tradition?

Nelson Schneider - wrote on 12/18/11 at 04:59 PM CT

Wii owners have lamented for several years their console’s lack of “True HD” output, that is, either 720p or 1080p resolution. It is important to remember, however, that in 2005 when the Wii first came into the world, HDTVs of any variety were fairly rare, dwelling in the rec rooms and man caves of dedicated enthusiasts. The government-mandated HD switch-over was continually pushed back, extendin...

Nelson Schneider - wrote on 12/11/11 at 05:00 PM CT

What started as an out-of-left-field stunt by the oldest of the three current console manufacturers turned out to be one of the defining characteristics of the 7th Generation of gaming consoles (aside from shooter domination). Motion controls started a gaming controversy: Are games more accessible when played using semi-natural movements instead of reflex-trained button presses? Are motion contro...

Nelson Schneider - wrote on 12/02/11 at 03:54 PM CT

Welcome back to another installment of the MeltedJoystick Review Round-Up. Here’s what our staff has reviewed since last time:

Nelson’s Reviews:
I reviewed two over-hyped – but frighteningly similar – RPGs that serve as examples of the nonsensical nature of the divide between Js and Ws, an obscure 3D Platformer th...