The PlayStation 3 has its own particular flavor of local multiplayer games. First-party experiences tend to focus on family-friendly entertainment, while downloadables on the platform like to experiment with various concepts. Sometimes a developer even takes advantage of the system’s 7-controller support! (Just not that often.) Here’s the cream of the crop on the system, including some that should work for any group. READ MORE
This column’s usually dedicated to gathering with your game friends and playing together. Over the holiday season, though, you’ll be just as likely (if not more so) to find yourself with assorted relatives and family friends, many of which probably aren’t up to a Borderlands session or Awesomenauts match. You don’t have to give up on these people, or even relegate yourself to trivia and music games. (Though those can be very good.) Here are some suggestions for “gateway” party-friendly titles, that just may get people enjoying (or at least understanding) the hobby you love. READ MORE
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was a bit early in the development of the multiplayer experience, and as a result, the three-to-five-player options are rather limited. Still, there are some great games you should check out if you can, and one or two all-time gems. READ MORE
Hotseat matches, long a popular option in PC games for purely practical reasons, can be a lot of fun. The problem, usually, is that they tend to get boring, especially with more people. Most of the time, you’re just sitting around, and no one likes being the third guy in line while someone takes a turn in Civilization.
My friends and I have found a solution that only a crazy person would think is a good idea, but what can I say? We’re crazy people. The solution? Play multiple turn-based games at once! READ MORE
This column has done a lot of looking back at classic games and looking forward at our future, but sometimes we can love the games we have now. Here’s a look at a small slice of the local multiplayer experience on the Xbox 360, and the best and most interesting things to play on the system with two or more friends. READ MORE
