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God of War III
By Fresno
Normally, we reserve our video game posts for big, crazy collector's sets that come with all kinds of neat, but ultimately useless crap like limited edition statues that come in unecessarily complicated tins. But, when it comes to the God of War series, no pomp and circumstance is needed. The bald demon-basher is back for the final chapter in one of the most brutal and, frankly, awesome series of video games ever pressed to plastic. The move to the mighty PS3 means it got serious upgrades in both the graphics and gameplay departments, but the bloody, nudity-laden spirit of the franchise still remains thankfully intact. If you have a PS3, you should probably have this in your collection. $60.
PC gamers take their mice almost as seriously as they take ther salty snack foods, which is why the Avatar is crammed full of all kinds of nerdy-sounding stuff that translates into super-smooth fragging. The 2600 DPI optical sensor provides crazy response and the design lets both righties and lefties point with supreme accuracy and quickness. If your fast-twitch muscles aren't as twitchy as they should be, you can dial down the DPI on the fly. Plus, it has seven programmable keys you can map to maximize n00b Pwning efficiency. $59.99.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GamePads
By Fresno
There's nothing quite like getting behind the wheel of a real Ferrari super car, but Thrustmaster has tried to match as much of that excitement as possible with their high-performance gaming controllers. They work with PC and PS3 and are full programmable with internal memory. Each controller is designed to mimic the aesthetic of a real Ferarri. The grip has a peach skin texture for awesome grip during intense sections, or to help you throw it more effectively out of frustration when you screw up the last lap of a huge race in Gran Turismo 3 and have to do it all over again. $49.
Razer Onza Xbox 360 Controller
By Fresno
If you regularly blame your Xbox 360 controller for sucking at video games, you probably won't want to pick up one of Razer's new high-performance pads. The Onza isn't wireless in an effort to get rid of any delay that exists between controller and Xbox. You can adjust the tension on the analog sticks and there are even a few extra programmable buttons for custom functions. It will hit shelves later this year for $50, at which point you can continue yelling hateful things at complete strangers over Xbox Live.
Aliens Vs. Predator Hunter Edition
By Fresno
Buying the collector's edition of a video game is a big commitment. Not only does it make the game more expensive, but it also means you're going to have a bunch of game related crap kicking around your place until you muster up the motivation to throw it out or sell it on eBay. But, the Hunter Edition of the upcoming AVP game comes with a fully articulated replica of an alien facehugger you can easily use to scare the crap out of unsuspecting house guests. Of course, they threw in the usual crap, like a patch and a lenticular post card, but the facehugger is awesome enough to make up for it. It looks like this edition will only be for PS3 and Xbox 360, which means PC nerds might be out of luck.
Besides being one third skinnier than the PS3, just what makes the 120 GB PS3 better? Like the newly trim Britney Spears, this seven-pounder runs faster, uses less power, makes less noise, and has higher, um, gigs? Guess the analogy only extends so far. $300
If your Wii has languished in dust bunnies ever since that elbow injury you sustained in 2007, Resort will give you reason to resurrect the great white console; for a limited time, the game comes with two MotionPlus add-ons. $60
Bioshock 2 Special Edition
By Fresno
It has become pretty standard protocol for game companies to do elaborate special editions for their biggest games and it looks like Bioshock 2 will be getting the full treatment. The limited edition package comes in a 13" x 13" box. Inside, you'll find the game itself (duh) as well as a heap of other collectible crap like three posters, a CD of the music from Bioshock 2, a 164-page book and a vinyl LP record of the original Bioshock score. It drops on February 9th and it'll cost $99. You should also factor in another $10 to buy a cheap record player at the thrift store if you want to enjoy the record.
KontrolFreek FPS Freek
By Fresno
Unless you're 11, you probably don't have 6-hours a day to practice Modern Warfare 2. That means that we, as guys with social lives, need to take every advantage we can get. These spiffy little caps snap onto the analog sticks of your PS3 or Xbox 360 controllers. By adding length, they'll increase your reaction time, which comes in handy when you're dodging grenades. They'll also make aiming a hell of a lot easier, which greatly lowers the likelihood that you'll end up throwing your controller through the TV. $10 a pair or $18 for two pairs.
Playcraft Weston Zoom 8' Air Hockey Table
By Stuff Video
Need the ultimate time waster in your man cave? Look no further than this sweet arcade-style air hockey table. (Yes, it even has a beer holder.)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
By Fresno
If you have noticed a lot of your friends called out of work today, you can probably thank the newest installment in the Call of Duty franchise. Well, it's either that or swine flu. But, the new CoD picks up where number four left off. The graphics look incredible and the game play is so realistic you might end up with flashbacks. Plus, the multi-player is still intact, which means everyone on your Xbox Live buddy list is going to have this game's title next to their GamerTags for a long, long time. See you on the battlefield.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
By Fresno
To be completely honest, it has been a while since there was a Wii game that got us excited. But, after riding out a long string of yoga games and whatever the hell Cooking Mama is, Nintendo is finally rewarding us with another side-scrolling adventure in the world of Mario. Yoshi is back and so is the frustrating, but super-fun game play that has been ruining our thumbs since the '80s. Plus, they've added a 4-player mode, which will be really fun, even though it will almost certainly cost you a friendship at some point when your buddy gets careless with a turtle shell and makes you lose your Yoshi.
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