Video games based on movie licenses tend to have a checkered past. For me, they fall into three categories: Obvious cash-ins rushed to meet the release of the movie, games that absolutely astound even if the movie doesn't do as well in the box office (Call me what you want, I enjoyed The Chronicles of Riddick) and then there's the quota of games that try to ascend movie tie-in status by aiming a l... more.

Quoted from "This Is Derbyshire" "An East Midlands Euro MP has backed moves for a "red button" that parents could use to disable their children's video games. Glenis Willmott says many games can help children but that parents should be given the chance to call a halt to any they consider unsuitable. The recommendation from Europe is for games consoles to be installed with a red button, whic... more.

Once more into the fray we go with one of the longest running beat 'em up franchises. Only this time, the mightiest superheroes and villains from the DC Universe are joining the fray. According to the story in MKvsDCU, after a confrontation with Darkseid, Superman accidentally opens a rift and causes the DC and MK worlds to collide. With this, Darkseid combines with Shao Kahn to produce Dark ... more.

For those not content with Spore or the multitude of expansions for EA's ridiculously successful The Sims 2, the publisher has recently release the minimum for the upcoming sequel. Taken from the Official Sims 3 website: "THE SIMS 3 MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS XP Windows XP (Service Pack 2) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent 1 GB RAM At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space w... more.