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'WorthPlaying's Top Games of 2008' - Countdown, 10-1

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:11 p.m. PST | Filed under News

So far, we've revealed the honorable mentions, top handheld and downloadable titles, top console/PC offerings, and the countdown of games 11-20. Today we're finishing up the countdown of the top 20 titles, including what WP considers to be the best game of 2008. Read more for the final results!

'Rock Band' (ALL) to Get Roy Orbison Six Pack

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 2:06 p.m. PST | Filed under News

Rock Band 2 builds upon the original to introduce co-op band gameplay, multiple instruments, online multiplayer, unparalleled downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features.

Xbox 360 Review - 'Tomb Raider Underworld'

by Jesse Littlefield on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:28 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Crystal Dynamics has made Tomb Raider Underworld more realistic with fluid movements due to motion capturing. Set a few years after the last game, it also features persistent destruction and lush locales across the globe. Lara gets muddy in the game, but with the weather system, rain will wash it away.

NDS Review - 'Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi'

by Matt Olsen on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:22 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews

Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.

'Skate 2' (PS3/X360) Demo Coming Next Week

by Rainier on Jan. 2, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PST | Filed under News

Set five years after the original, San Vanelona's been rebuild after it was hit by a natural disaster. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, gamers are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the New San Vanelona skate scene. A Skate 2 demo is scheduled to appear on Xbox Live next week, Jan. 8, 2009.