Over the Wire

Feeling morbid? Check out Monolith Software’s Condemned 2: Bloodshot demo, available now on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. A demo of the sequel to the 2005 smash hit Condemned: Criminal Origins, Condemned 2 puts players back into the role of Special Crimes Unit agent Ethan Thomas as he attempts to track down a mysterious cult responsible for a number of violent murders. The game can best be described as a mix of 28 Days Later and CSI, and this mix is definitely not for everyone—so try the demo before you buy. Players use a variety of forensic tools to discover whodunit and why, but adding the element of horror and suspense into the formula can create one tense environment. Play it with the lights off for the ultimate scare.