Classic toy brand Hasbro thinks game night is in dire need of a tech edge, based on their just-revealed spin on classic games Monopoly and The Game of Life. At this year's Toy Fair, the company is previewing tech savvy versions of the games that use iOS devices during play. Monopoly zAPPed plays generally like the classic real estate game you know, but instead of fake paper money players tap Read more

Last week, I asked you about which games I should load up on my iPhone, and you guys totally came through for a geek gal in need. I already play Plants vs. Zombies on my computer, but more than a few of you suggested that I start playing on the go. Consider it done! What other games did you suggest? Just read on to find out! "Right now: Words With Friends. I think it's excellently set up for Read more

I feel like a sham. Even though I call myself a gamer, my 4-year-old godson was quick to say otherwise. Why? Because my iPhone isn't jam-packed with portable games. I guess that's not entirely true — I have a few notables buried on page three of my apps. And while I was a little hurt by his comment —  I mean, c'mon, I own a Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, DS Lite, and a vintage Commodore 128 — he's Read more

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Remember when Plants vs. Zombies was taking over my life? It's officially been ousted as my number one time-suck, replaced by Words With Friends, a game for the iPhone very similar to another popular word game to play with your friends. You can play up to 20 games simultaneously with different friends, or if you're really in need of a Words With Friends fix (trust me, you'll get there), the game Read more