Turns out many of the programmers and artists were fans of the series, and they not only did a remarkable job of bringing the characters to life, they also kick-started a potentially huge game franchise, as future titles will no doubt be even better.

I spent a few good hours with friends from the ages of 17 to 48 playing this game, and everyone had a total blast.

I'd like to see Zed Two possibly do some sort of follow-up and expand somewhat on the alien variety and aiming controls and add even more mission types and locations. At twenty bucks, any and all console SRPG fans should run out and give Future Tactics: The Uprising a try.

It’s a good game, but a taxing game experience. Overall, the game left me feeling like it was worked on for so long and overly tweaked for online play, with not too much attention paid to the single-player campaign.

Great character art and solid plot aside, it’s really all about the gameplay and SRPGs don’t get much better than this.

A fantastic racing experience. Its accomplishments and improvements over the original far out-shadow the game's minimal flaws.

The game spends too much time focusing on characters other than Red and wildly veers off into too many directions at once, an obvious sign of this game’s strenuous development cycle.

The game spends too much time focusing on characters other than Red and wildly veers off into too many directions at once, an obvious sign of this game’s strenuous development cycle.

While Samanosuke’s sword play is second to none and impressive in itself, Jacques’ energy whip is where the real fun is at. Jacques has the ability to grab his enemies, throw them around and even use his pistol in between to keep the combo rolling.

If you’re patient and relish a good challenge, hear the call of the Siren, open your mind and prepare to be utterly terrified.

It’s best to think of Hitman: Contracts as a mini game to keep fans of the series satisfied until a true sequel is released.

It’s best to think of Hitman: Contracts as a mini game to keep fans of the series satisfied until a true sequel is released.

Definitely a niche purchase rather than a must buy, but those that dig this stuff will find that EyeToy: Groove has got a good beat, and you can dance to it, as the kids always said on American Bandstand.

It’s best to think of Hitman: Contracts as a mini game to keep fans of the series satisfied until a true sequel is released.

The ultra-deep Career mode will keep you playing for weeks.

More experienced gamers who’re used to intensely challenging stealth action games will probably give it the old stinkeye, but the game is worth a solid rental just because you’ll probably find yourself like me, with a grin on your face as you’re playing through some of the missions.

Rags to Riches mode is a solid, funny "reality" show feature in Ballers, and it's a great combo of simulation and sports action elements that just adds more to the package.

With a little work, a much better career mode, some hammering on the controls, and definitely the addition of custom cars and upgrades, this game would bring this series back to life with a stellar pulse.

The lack of communication options seriously hurts the overall experience and only five scenarios, with no hope for any downloadable content or levels in the future, is certainly not a cause for celebration. Outbreak is still a solid survival horror experience.

This is one huge game, and I’m still discovering people and places some 80+ hours in...Simply put, what makes Final Fantasy XI so great is that it allows you to do almost anything you’ve wanted to do in a FF game and then some.

Equally as impressive as the game's visual flair, is Pandora Tomorrow's audio. Michael Ironside reprises his role as Sam Fisher, and we couldn't have it any other way.

But you’re really missing the point if you pick apart every negative thing here without seeing the big picture the developers intended. There’s enough tension and thrills here to beat any Hollywood action movie you’ll see hands down.

A game with endless replay value, a solid single-player campaign and challenge missions, and plenty of random levels with changeable options for both single and multi-player matches.

I’m in awe of any developer that can create and sustain a mood of unease and sheer terror, and this game nails both to a T.

EA Canada knew what they were doing with this title, and it has authenticity and entertainment written all over it. The revolutionary idea to add over 60 minor league teams is huge, and helps boost an already very robust Dynasty Mode.

EA Canada knew what they were doing with this title, and it has authenticity and entertainment written all over it. The revolutionary idea to add over 60 minor league teams is huge, and helps boost an already very robust Dynasty Mode.

The graphics are worlds better, but there really isn’t enough new here to make it worthwhile for those who owned it on the PlayStation.

EA Canada knew what they were doing with this title, and it has authenticity and entertainment written all over it. The revolutionary idea to add over 60 minor league teams is huge, and helps boost an already very robust Dynasty Mode.