Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chris Campbell

‘Tekken 6’ full of new, enhanced features

I’m neither a novice nor an expert combo-maker when it comes to the “Tekken” franchise. I’ve always enjoyed the games, but never spent enough time to get to know their …

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ennis commands world of WWII stories

It’s said that Garth Ennis is the best writer of World War II stories in the comics biz today, and “Battlefields” ($29.99, Dynamite Entertainment) is convincing evidence of that reputation. …

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Chris Campbell

‘Crack in Time,’ ‘Motorsport 3’ are big hits

As trilogies go, at least the build-up to this latest “Ratchet & Clank’’ game has more rewarding enjoyment and satisfaction than, say, “Star Wars Episodes I-III.” Gamers will appreciate that …

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Andrew Smith

Nightmarish walk through ‘Luna Park’

“Luna Park” will haunt you. A graphic novel by best-selling author Kevin Baker (“Dreamland”) and artist Daniel Zezelj (“Loveless”), “Luna Park” (Vertigo, $24.99) begins as a noir crime thriller but …

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Table for Two

T-Bones celebrates 25 years with new menu

It’s T-Bones 25th anniversary, and since it’s our own local, southern New Hampshire chain, we felt it was right to check out its 20 new menu items and all the …

Thursday, November 12, 2009

George Pelletier

Thanksgiving: A cornucopia of things to be thankful for

This week I’m fighting a cold or the flu, so after reading this column, please wash your hands. I don’t want anyone to catch what I have. Like so many, …

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Chris Campbell

‘Borderlands’ best when played with others

What better way to spend a fall evening than by joining friends for a trip to a desolate planet where all the mutated inhabitants want to dismember you and gorge …

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Andrew Smith

Johns may be greatest hero of DC’s Legion

Forget turning lemons into lemonade; I’m beginning to think writer Geoff Johns can turn lemons into fine wine. Johns has gained a reputation for fixing characters that have become radioactive …

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Teresa Santoski

Halloween candy gathering: It isn’t what it used to be

This Halloween, Youngest Brother and Younger Sister finally smartened up: Both of them decided to go trick-or-treating with friends who live in other neighborhoods. Our street is not exactly trick-or-treater …

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Andrew Smith

Pleasant diversions – and some to avoid

Most of us have never wanted to go to Turkmenistan, nor could we find it on a map. But the graphic novel “Joe and Azat” ($10.95, NBM/ComicsLit) depicts it as …

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Chris Campbell

‘Uncharted 2’ sets bar for holiday season

If you missed out on Nathan Drake’s first adventure, then please wise up and get ready to grip the controller on “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves,” an astonishing game you’ll want …

Thursday, October 29, 2009

George Pelletier

Scare ’em up: The best (worst) flicks for Halloween

With Halloween creeping upon us, forget the harmless hayride and wander into the spooky realm of truly scary movies. (Tacit memo to self: Directors Ed Wood and Russ Meyer have …

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Neil Gaiman’s novel adaptation is a dream

One word: breathtaking. That’s the best description for “Sandman: The Dream Hunters” (DC/Vertigo, $24.99), a hardback collection of the recent miniseries written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by P. …

Sunday, October 25, 2009

New ‘Kingdom Hearts’ explores the dark side

The refreshing “Kingdom Hearts” franchise never seems to rest on its laurels. This series has churned out several quality games over the years, and the Square Enix team has done …

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Teresa Santoski

The whole family gets into the Autumn Bucket List

This summer, I had one simple goal I wanted to achieve before the season’s end: go to an outdoor ice cream stand and celebrate the warm weather by ordering an …

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Strong new ‘Alliance’; ‘Halo’ universe revived

While I’ve often harped on poorly designed games that rely on too much button-mashing and not enough “cool stuff,” I can safely say that if you’re looking for some raucous …

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Academia’s take on Captain America

Just as Steve Rogers is returning from the dead in “Captain America: Reborn,” he’s also conquering academia. Robert G. Weiner, associate humanities librarian for Texas Tech University Library, has just …

Thursday, October 15, 2009

George Pelletier

Brothers (up) in arms: Rock ’n’ roll and sibling rivalry

In my book, there are two unwritten rules in rock ’n’ roll: No. 1: Never ride with Suge Knight. No. …

Thursday, October 1, 2009

George Pelletier

Learning how to be the original pranksta

We all know that Halloween is still a few weeks away, but it's always been my philosophy that clever trickery shouldn't be limited to just one night. As haunted houses …

Thursday, September 17, 2009

George Pelletier

September: On the other side of summer

Many people consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end of summer. The kids are back to school, the pools begin closing, lawn furniture is relegated to a winter stint …

Sunday, October 11, 2009

‘Scribblenauts’: Infectious fun for DS

Games for the Nintendo DS may not be crafted to perfection, but this platform almost always presents gamers with great experiences. “Scribblenauts,” one of the best DS offerings in years, …

Sunday, October 11, 2009

‘Blackest’ days ahead for DCU

At DC Comics, the dead are rising. And so are sales. And so are some canceled titles – just for one issue, and just for fun. …

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Teresa Santoski

A winter of Oldsmobiles, the tragedy continues

Hopefully, two weeks was a long enough intermission for everyone to stretch their legs and pick up a commemorative program in the lobby. Once everyone has returned to their seats, …

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Learning how to be the original pranksta

We all know that Halloween is still a few weeks away, but it's always been my philosophy that clever trickery shouldn't be limited to just one night. As haunted houses …

Thursday, September 24, 2009

'The Winter of Oldsmobiles -- A Tragedy in Three Cars'

Wikipedia, that greatest of online encyclopedias, defines tragedy as "a form of art based on human suffering that, paradoxically, offers its audience pleasure." This pleasure generally comes from the experience …

Thursday, September 17, 2009

September: On the other side of summer

Many people consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end of summer. The kids are back to school, the pools begin closing, lawn furniture is relegated to a winter stint …

Thursday, September 10, 2009

I'm a modern-day anachronism

Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, you can now be in near-constant contact with everyone you've known since preschool, and even forge connections with people you've never met in …

Thursday, August 20, 2009

George Pelletier

Par for the course: My life on the links

"Golf: You hit down to make the ball go up. You swing left, and the ball goes right. The lowest score wins. …

Thursday, September 3, 2009

George Pelletier

A sign of the times: Mind your grammar

One of my favorite people, New York feminist writer Fran Lebowitz, grew quite disenchanted with storefront signs that were plastered out and around Manhattan. Business owners with a less-than-savvy economy …

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Teresa Santoski

Some vacations just have the knack of making history

Thanks to my parents' strong interest in American history, most of our family vacations have had an educational purpose. Even when Oldest Younger Brother and I went to Disney World …

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Teresa Santoski

Broken bones and other genetic issues

Younger Sister holds the distinction of being the only member of our family who hasn’t broken a bone. At least, that was the case until this past week, when she …

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Teresa Santoski

Sometimes, you have to wonder who's in charge

Every week when I do my grocery shopping, I feel a pang of sadness as I pass the displays of bouquets and potted plants. I would love to pick up …

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