Review: 'Pokémon Visual Companion' impresses

It's hard to believe that "Pokémon" red version came out for the Nintendo Game Boy back in 1998. It's been 15 years since the animated series made its television debut in North America, and it has lasted longer than most other shows with the exception of "The Simpsons" and "Dr. Who." Did you know that through all that time Ash Ketchum has only worn four different pairs of pants?

Wash yourself clean with these classic Super Nintendo and Game Boy soap bars

Do you love videogames so much that you wish you could take them into the shower with you? Firebox.com is now selling soap bars shaped like classic retro videogames from the Super Nintendo and the Nintendo Game Boy. You'll be able to scrub yourself clean with "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" after a long day of adventure or just wash your hands with "Pokemon Red" before dinner.

Review: 'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Second Quest' astounds

Last year "The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” concert series helped celebrate the 26th anniversary of one of the most beloved video game franchises of all time. This year's tour, appropriately subtitled "Second Quest," somehow manages to surpass expectations, delivering a masterful journey of sight and sound through the rich 27 year history of "Zelda" games.

Review of 'BandFuse: Rock Legends'

Realta Entertainment Group's newest music video game "BandFuse: Rock Legends" teaches players how to use a real guitar, bass, and microphone, along with how to read authentic tablature. It's a fantastic learning aid for those who're willing to put in the time and effort, and there's several unique features that definitely make this title worth picking up.

Review: 'The Bridge' for Xbox LIVE Arcade will twist your perception of reality

"The Bridge" is a mind-bending Xbox LIVE puzzler published by Midnight City with jaw-dropping art in the style of M.C. Escher, who's known for creating impossible designs. In "The Bridge" you must "unlearn what you have learned" as Yoda from "Star Wars" would say, because you'll have to figure out how to transverse through inconceivable problems.

The 'Rocksmith' 60-day challenge

According to Ubisoft you "can now learn to play guitar in just 60 days" with "Rocksmith 2014 Edition" by spending just one hour a day with it. Examiner's David Leavitt is putting that claim to the test over the next couple of months. Bookmark this page and check back often to follow his progress.

Hands on preview of 'Alteil: Horizons'

We caught up with Boston Mass. based video gaming start-up Apocoplay for a first hand look at their upcoming video game "Alteil: Horizons." Currently in the middle of a Kickstarter, "Horizons" blends the deck-building components of "Magic: The Gathering" with the strategy of grid-based units found in "Might and Magic: Duel of Champions," however there's several key differences that set this digital collectible card game apart from its competitors.

Gunnar glasses aren't just for gamers

We caught up with Curtis Silver, brand ambassador for Gunnar Advanced Computer Eyewear, to find out why Gunnar glasses aren't just for for gamers.