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'The Sims 3: World Adventures' lacks Simlish artist selection
By By SCOTT POTTER
“The Sims 3: World Adventures” expansion pack came out this week, and it had some familiar voices on the in-game radio.

Odd game topics get 'bizarre'
By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ
Video game genres used to be entertaining; action, adventure, sports and puzzle games, but now some of them have transitioned into somewhat odd topics, such as some of the new games for the Wii.

WiiWare Channel offers free demos
By SCOTT POTTER

Wii is finally jumping on the free-ware bandwagon. It was a welcome surprise when Wii users turned on their system this week to discover free demos in the WiiWare channel.

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'

'Modern Warfare 2' gets explosive happy but still 'immensely entertaining'

By JOSHUA MICHAELSON

Infinity Ward has once again taken the helm of the “Call of Duty” franchise and released “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”


'Excitebike' brings fun update to Wii	New 'Jak and Daxter' for PSP falls short	Rabbids shouldn't 'Go Home' any time soon


'Dragon Age: Origins' sports impressive story, gameplay	'Tekken 6' doesn't measure to the greatness of predecessor	'Revenge of King Piccolo' can't attract gamer's attention	Gamer has high expectations for 'Dragon Age: Origins'

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'The Sims 3: World Adventures' lacks Simlish artist selection By By SCOTT POTTER “The Sims 3: World Adventures” expansion pack came out this week, and it had some familiar voices on the in-game radio.

Odd game topics get 'bizarre' By BRIDGET ORKFRITZ Video game genres used to be entertaining; action, adventure, sports and puzzle games, but now some of them have transitioned into somewhat odd topics, such as some of the new games for the Wii.