I don’t know many guys my age that didn’t grow up playing with LEGO blocks. At work, frequent discussions break out about the colored little blocks (which just goes to show what type of work environment I work in). So to see so many of my favorite movie franchises get the LEGO treatment is a real joy. LucasArts could have stopped with Star Wars and I would have been a happy gamer. That Indiana Jones was the next franchise to hit our consoles is just gravy.

So how does LEGO Indy stack up against previous variations of the game? Very well is the short answer. Travellers Tales did a bang up job keeping the same visual simplicity as LEGO Star Wars while creating a whole new set of abilities that keep the experience fresh. It really gives me faith that LEGO Batman, which is due later this year, is going to be another blockbuster game.

At about 1/3 of the way through the game I can safely say that it is a worthy purchase. I’ll also direct you to Costco for your purchase, where it is much cheaper than any other store I’ve seen it at.

What is your favorite part about the game so far? Hit the discussion thread to see mine.

Dreamworks’ newest animated film, Kung Fu Panda, hits theatres today and it’s accompanied by a multi-platform release of the same name. Featuring Jack Black as a martial arts Panda named Po, the movie is sure to have a boatload of humor in it, but how does the game stack up?

I only had about 45 minutes of time with KFP before my 360 decided to begin overheating and end our gaming for the day, but it’s surprisingly entertaining. It plays much like you’d expect any generic action/adventure game and it’s fairly well polished.

The controls were tight and responsive, for an 800 pound panda that is. The visuals were very crisp and bright and the voice work was top notch.

I’m going to work on rectifying the hardware issues I am seeing and then I’ll see about getting the formal review online.

In the meantime, don’t be afraid if your kids as for this after seeing the movie as it’s not a terrible game.

I’ve always considered the Jason Bourne movies some of the more entertaining action movies to be released. When I saw that there was a Bourne game on the horizon, I was a little skeptical as most of us that remember the horror of early movie/game crossovers used tend to be. Because of this I intentionally kept my expectations low.

Heading into The Bourne Conspiracy, I honestly had no idea what type of angle Sierra and High Moon were going to take with this series. After playing through 2 or 3 levels last night, I can safely say that I am actually very impressed with the way this game has turned out.

My initial comparison would be that it feels a lot like Stranglehold, only really good. Stranglehold wasn’t horrible, but this game is just feels so much better.

I won’t spoil the forthcoming review, but it really is a very solid title from what I can tell. I’ve barely scratched the surface, but I am really enjoying it so far. It’s so rewarding doing a multi-person takedown while surrounded by enemies.

2K Sports announced today that the upcoming boxing title featuring Don King, Don King Presents: Prizefighter, has gone gold for the Xbox 360. Slated for a release on June 10th, Prizefighter is a boxing sim that features action inside and outside the ring.

Versions for the Wii and DS will be released later this fall. READ MORE