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Video games, consoles & tech toys

Reviews, news, trends, and tips on the latest games and devices

Published: March 2013

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Video game reviews

Fitness video games reviewed
4 top new action video games
3 top sports video games for spring
3 new video games your kids will love
Tomb Raider game review
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance game review
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time review
10 great video games for the holidays

Games, gadgets, toys & more

Mobile game controllers

Mobile game controllers review roundup
Duo Gamer controller for iOS games
60beat GamePad: For iOS devices
Nyko PlayPad: Small and versatile
Moga Mobile Gaming Controller for Android
iCade Mobile: Games on Apple devices made easier

Highlights from Toy Fair

Six super tech toys at Toy Fair 2013
Skylanders: Swap Force preview at Toy Fair 2013
Mattel Apptivity line merges smart devices with toys
Hasbro zAPPed games mix Apple devices into board games
Apps add electronic twist to familiar toys
Buzzword: Augmented Reality
Popar Toys brings augmented reality to paper books

Video game consoles

Archos GamePad tablet review: A good idea with so-so results
Sony PlayStation Vita vs. Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo Wii U is a winner
Sony PlayStation 3D Display
Sony PlayStation Vita
Nintendo 3DS XL

Toys with technology

Nvidia Project Shield hand-held console
Roundup: Toys with a tech twist
New Fisher-Price Apptivity toys
Orbotix Sphero robotic ball
WowWee AppGear
TOSY SketRobo draws what it 'sees'

Gaming tips and advice

How to control your kid's in-app purchases
Choose the best TV for playing video games
Choose the best PC for playing video games
Tablet buying guide
Smart phone buying guide
Computer buying guide

PC gaming

Samsung NP700G7C-S02US
Dell Inspiron i17R-1316SLV
Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display MC975LL/A
Acer AM3970-UR14P
Sony VAIO SVL24125CXW

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