GAMING DEVICE
Sony PlayStation Vita
$249 (Wi-Fi), $299 (3G/Wi-Fi)
While it still doesn't have many retail games (though it has tons of
downloadable games available over PSN), the Sony PlayStation Vita stands
as the strongest new gaming device on the market. In terms of hardware,
the Sony PlayStation Vita has no equal in the handheld space. Its
5-inch OLED screen is beautiful, its design is functional, and it has
the power behind it to offer a home console-level gaming experience. The
PlayStation Vita's library doesn't have many AAA titles, but its future
is bright.—Will Greenwald & Jeffrey L. WilsonXBOX 360 GAME
NBA 2K13
$59.99
Simply put, NBA 2K13 is the best pro hoops game ever made. It features a
startling amount of moves, excellent graphics, and a Jay-Z-curated
soundtrack that fits the title's mood. Some will naturally decry it as
nothing more than promotion for Jay-Z, the Brooklyn Nets, and Barclays
Center, but if you can overlook that you'll find an excellent basketball
game.—JWPC GAME
The Walking Dead: A New Day
$24.99
Telltale Games' five-part take on Robert Kirkman's classic zombie
apocalypse comic series is light on gunplay, but thrills with excellent
pacing, dialog, and a flexible story that changes based on the decisions
that you make.—JWPLAYSTATION 3 GAME
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
$59.99
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is a beast of a fighting game crafted with
hardcore gamers in mind—there's no watered down control scheme to
appease more casual players like you'll find in Ultimate Marvel vs.
Capcom 3. Gorgeous graphics, excellent mechanics, and environmental
effects round out this fantastic package.—JW3DS/VITA GAME
Mortal Kombat (PlayStation Vita)
$39.99
Mortal Kombat represents one of the most stacked PS Vita games to
date—you can even save directly to the cart itself, so a memory card
isn't required. Mortal Kombat's special brand of fighting may not rope
in the Street Fighter IV crowd, but if you're fond of the
sci-fi/supernatural/ultra-violent spin on brawling, this is a can't-miss
title.—JWIPHONE/IPOD TOUCH GAME
Final Freeway 2R
$0.99
Final Freeway 2R is a blatant Outrun clone, but it duplicates that
addictive, arcade racing style so well, that you can't help but to
wonder why SEGA hasn't produced an iPad Outrun. Final Freeway 2R is one
of the best games on the platform, and a must-have for those looking for
a fun, quick racing romp. (Note: This is a universal app that is
designed to run on all iOS devices.)—JWIPAD GAME
Crow (for iPad)
$2.99
Sunside, Inc.'s shadowy, mysterious action-adventure title impresses
with not only dark visuals and haunting soundtrack, but also an eerie
story that changes over the course of the game based on your decisions.
Crow's later levels become quite difficult, but don't let that deter you
from sampling the game.—JWANDROID GAME
Asphalt 7: Heat (for Android)
$4.99
If anyone tells you a phone can't play console-quality games, show 'em
Asphalt 7: Heat. The stellar visuals deliver a real sense of speed.
Between the races, time-trials, and position elimination modes, there's
enough variety to keep you engaged for hours, with 60 cars, 15 tracks,
and 150 events in all. Even the sound design is unusually well done,
with car-appropriate motor sounds and metal-crunching collision effects.—Jamie Lendino
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