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No sign of intelligent life in latest ‘Star Trek’ adventure

The USS Enterprise’s mission is to boldly go where no man has gone before. Unfortunately, the latest “Star Trek” game isn’t particularly bold and goes where many have gone before.
13:43 May 20, 2013
Good, bad or just weird, DC stars unite for ‘Injustice’

The one-on-one fighting game from Warner Bros. Games features 12 of DC Comics’ heroic powerhouses and 12 of DC’s most maniacal villains. Gamers can play competitively online or on split-screen or battle their way through the storyline.
10:15 May 9, 2013
'SimCity' a nice place to visit, but you don't want to live there

Maxis, the developer of this 24-year-old franchise, and publisher EA decided to rebuild almost everything you know about “SimCity,” for better and worse.
17:16 May 6, 2013
'Heart of the Swarm' crafts a welcome makeover

It’s hard to teach an old zergling new tricks, but in “Heart of the Swarm,” the long-awaited first expansion to the real-time strategy titan “StarCraft II,” the Queen of Blades isn’t taking no for an answer.
12:46 April 24, 2013
‘Devil’s Cartel’ hurt by lack of creativity, storyline
'BioShock' and awe above the clouds
'MLB: 13: The Show' outshines the real thing
'God of War' continues to smash, entertain

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Can the rush in gaming help overcome the stress of combat?

Many servicemembers find respite in violent virtual combat games. Now, mental health experts are looking at the therapeutic value.
16:27 May 10, 2013
PC gaming leaps to TV

The brilliance of Big Picture is it takes all the advantages of a console — simplicity, plug and play support, and combines it with the best aspects of Steam.
What's up with that U?

“So, what, exactly, does it add?” Stripes goes hands-on with the WiiU.
USS Iowa: From naval dreadnought to floating gaming station June 26, 2012
Veterans advise Ubisoft on new 'Ghost Recon' game April 16, 2012

More reviews

Realism in 'Tomb Raider' takes gameplay, heroine to new heights March 18, 2013
'Antichamber': Playing puzzled in a house of madness March 8, 2013
‘Crysis 3’ pixel perfection that's only skin deep March 5, 2013
'Dead Space 3' on the event horizon of horror February 8, 2013
'One Piece' attempts to spice things up with new tricks February 2, 2013
'DmC: Devil May Cry’: A wild ride, born of heaven and hell January 21, 2013
‘Karting’ takes users on wild ride January 18, 2013
Latest 'Paper Mario' is a sticky mess January 11, 2013
Although ambitious, ‘ZombiU’ fails to reach greatness January 10, 2013
The zombies are dead, but your choices are very much alive January 10, 2013

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Geeking out at MAGFest

What's a bored gamer to do at the start of a New Year? Head to MAGFest and rock, man.
Our favorite games of 2012
Holiday rush
Fall diversions
The struggle with realism
No coddling, no mercy
Hands-on with the WiiU

Touch screens, zombies and asymmetric gameplay - oh my!

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Live now on the Tablet Edition

Germans prep for post-2014 role in Afghanistan

The German armed forces will continue an assist-and-advise mission in the Afghanistan's north.
For S. Korean police, a primer on Americans in 238 pages

New book looks to ensure USFK-Korean relations don't get lost in translation.
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From the archives: Cold War chronicles

Throughout the Cold War, Stars and Stripes reporters were at the ready to report every rise in temperature.
Improved grenade design on the way

Troops can soon look forward to small improvements, even a possible complete redesign, of the fragmentation hand grenade.

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Spouse Calls

Homeward bound

An Army wife writes about the journey she and her children shared with a soldier finally coming back to his loved ones
The Ruptured Duck

House Republicans push for backlog commission

The 15-person panel would weigh in on VA’s claims processing and evaluation problems.
Stripes Central

Busy lawmakers take time to help Muppets and the USO

When Cookie Monster asks for a favor, even Congress listens.
Europe Traveler

Hear some free music in Europe this summer

What beats an outdoor music concert? A free one! As summer kicks in, enjoy loads of musical performances at no cost during several weeks. Here's a hearty sampling.
Stripes Central

House moves to block another BRAC round

Defense budget language introduced by House lawmakers forbids DOD from planning or initiating another round of Base Realignment and Closure.
Good Game

All for One and One for all?

Microsoft unveiled the successor to its Xbox 360 on Tuesday and showed off a console that tries to do it all.

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