Gamers say it's beginning to look like Christmas

Companies are already releasing video games in time for holiday shopping. Yes, I know it's only October. But there are so many new titles dropping, I'd like to take a deep breath and start telling you about some biggies. Rock Band 2 for Xbox 360: If you like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, you'll totally dig Rock Band 2. It looks the same. It plays the same. The differences are mostly slight but important. There's a new online multiplayer mode, so you can compete against people online. And the Rock Band 2 bundle ($190) comes with wireless guitar/bass, drums and microphone. There are 84 songs and 20 free downloadable songs, which is a good set list. As usual, the tunes are a hodgepodge of rock subgenres, featuring one song by each band, such as Nirvana's "Drain You," Journey's "Any Way You Want It," Megadeth's "Peace Sells" and... [read full story]