Gamers rejoiced this month with the news that Duke Nukem Forever was not only nearing completion; but it was also playable and fans enjoyed it. Alas, we can let out the longest video game sigh of relief knowing that Duke is alive and getting ready to kick alien butt and chew bubble gum...if he had any. But there are problems with Duke Nukem Forever, and we at G3 are not talking about technical or ... more.

When the combine strike and Gordon Freeman is just about doomed, who shows up? Alyx Vance, the resident vixen and renegade of City 17 and she is more than most guys can handle. In fact she's the total package when it comes to ladies because in addition to being very attractive and down-to-Earth, she's able to handle herself in terms of combat and she's very smart. Also: she gets major points for f... more.

Girls rejoice yet again, because this segment of Video Game Heroines is about femme fatale Mona Sax. For those who do not know her exploits, Mona Sax is a contract killer with a soft spot for Max Payne in the Max Payne video game series. The best thing about Mona is the fact that she just won't stay down! And she can keep up with the guys when it comes to a fire fight. Mona Sax is deserving of som... more.

If there is one thing that is well known amongst gamers, it is that video games based on movies are usually terrible. In fact, some are downright shameful (i.e. E.T., Star Wars: Obi Wan, Enter the Matrix etc.) and even go so far as to make the movie experience less enjoyable. However, there are some great movie licensed video games out there that deserve a great amount of recognition. Lord of t... more.