I admit, I was a little concerned about how Silent Hill: Downpour would turn out.  When I played the game at Konami’s booth last year at E3, I couldn’t quite get the hang of it, even though I’ve easily gotten into Silent Hill games in the past.  And considering the disappointing treatment of Silent Hill HD Collection last month (two games for $50, and with all kinds of glitches), I was fearing the worst.  But despite a few problems, Silent Hill: Downpour weathers the storm well enough to please fans of the long-running survival horror series.  Don’t expect a miracle by any means, but do expect plenty of scares and a good, engrossing story.

Recently, Sony Computer Entertainment of America announced that it was looking to go with a more abstract library of games for its PlayStation Network service, stuff that was original while, at the same time, appealing.  So far, it looks like the job is getting done, with Dyad in the works and Papo & Yo coming soon after that, among other games.  But one game that should certainly be included in the group is Closure, a stunning example of black-and-white design, perfectly recreated for the downloadable front.

The creative mind behind Counter-Strike, Minh Le,was in San Francisco for GDC 2012 to unveil his latest creation, Tactical Intervention. The new first-person shooter is being designed as a free-to-play game with input from fans of Counter-Strike. Le talks about this latest interactive experience in this exclusive video interview below.

PopCap Games is on a roll, aren’t they?  It seems no matter what they release as of late, it’s destined to suck up hours of your time without any hesitation.  That’s the way it was with Peggle, Bejeweled, Plants vs. Zombies, etc. etc.  But one of the earlier games they got started with, Zuma, remains just as fresh as the day it came out, thanks to sharp ball-shooting physics and diverse levels.  So when we caught wind that the company was releasing a sequel, Zuma’s Revenge HD, for iOS devices, we – ahem – jumped at the chance to check it out.

Over time, unused programs clogged my memory and slowed down my computer considerably. I currently run windows vista on my Mac Pro, which is stacked with 8 gigs of ram and two Radeon graphic cards. I love my current set up, but I haven’t been able to get everything out my system that I would of hoped for. So where is the answer, how can I finally dethrone this problem and finally rage against the machine? The answer is simple with the latest software from iolo technologies called System Mechanic 10.7.

A lot of people enjoy fighting games on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, we’re sure, but very few use regular controllers when taking on others.  Every time we go out to a tournament or some MLG-sponsored event, we always see folks carrying around these special FightSticks, as well as FightPads that are much more comfortable when it comes to executing techniques and special moves.  (Try doing that with a typical analog controller.)  Mad Catz is a master in this specialty, and while its new Street Fighter x Tekken-branded S.D FightPad may not replace the superior FightStick model, it’s an affordable alternative that fighting fans will truly love.

Sony Online Entertainment has expanded its popular PC and PlayStation 3 MMO game, DC Universe Online with The Battle for Earth. The new pack includes three Duos, an Alert, two Raids, new gear and rewards and an incredible new power set – Earth Powers – that lets you deal damage or play the Tank role in an exciting new way. Jen Anderson details the new expansion in this exclusive video interview below.