Fans of the original Rock Band will probably find Rock Band 2 worth it both for the large new tracklist and the numerous engine improvements, while newcomers to the series will enjoy one of the most polished music game experiences to date.

Despite some control issues, Lock's Quest may just be the sleeper hit of the year. Definitely worth checking out if you own a DS.

Castle Crashers is a great XBLA title that nobody should miss out on.

While it's hard to justify spending 60 dollars on a yearly series, Madden NFL 09 offers up just enough tweaks to make it worth consideration.

Braid is one of the best, if not the best, games I have ever played.

The new game modes and offline multiplayer are sweet enough additions that it makes Geometry Wars once again like candy – addicting and highly salivating for those who want non-stop action.

While it isn't the best fighter to come out in 2008, it does a lot of things well enough to keep fans happy and intrigue new-comers.

While it isn't the best fighter to come out in 2008, it does a lot of things well enough to keep fans happy and intrigue new-comers.

So here we have a sixteen game collection for thirty bucks, that won’t take up a lot of space on your Wii, packs in some good games, and whose only problems are various other locations to play these games and a bit of hoop jumping for some of them.

If you have some Olympic fever left over and don’t feel like shelling out for a certain Olympic game featuring two very popular gaming mascots, then New International Track and Field may be worth diving into.

The definitive version of FFIV….but just barely. Beautiful and containing a hardcore challenge, but other than the cosmetic changes there’s not much new here. If you’ve never played Final Fantasy IV before, now is the time.

Definitely created for players who've never played the series before, Civilization Revolution is a great entry title for console gamers.

Definitely created for players who've never played the series before, Civilization Revolution is a great entry title for console gamers.

Chocobo's Dungeon takes a strict gameplay structure, bends it for the sake of accessibility and then builds something new on it to enhance it further without entirely breaking the game.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift is an excellent game by all merits.

Very solid and well put together, though an odd choice for a handheld. Recommended for big GH fans and casual gamers.

A enjoyable experience all around; while perfect for 'retro' gamers, it packs enough style to reel in newcomers as well.

That about does it for Metal Gear Solid 4, it's an amazing achievement for the teams that worked on it and more than lives up to being a next-generation video game.

Don King Presents Prizefighter is a competent boxing game that is fun to play and which offers an entertaining career mode. That's all it is, however, and isn't really going to blow anyone away.

For $10, you get a great presentation, packing plenty of action, three difficulties, scoreboards, and online play.

It's fun to be Bourne. Great fighting moves and various takedowns. The story has some gaps, but you can fill them in if you're familiar with the movies.

Ninja Gaiden 2 may not be for everyone, but regardless of that it is still one of the deepest and most rewarding pure action games to be found on this current generation of consoles.

A fantastic game that bridges the gap of arcade and sim styles of the racing genre.

While Summon Night: Twin Age is a perfectly acceptable dungeon crawler, it has nothing that makes it particularly compelling.

Like Lego Star Wars before it, it's a worthy homage to a classic movie franchise.

If you're looking for a short diversion from other FPS titles, this will interest you for a little while, but you're not likely to be wowed by it in any way.

A worthwhile bargain purchase for hardcore LP fans and for anyone who missed the title the first time around, but this is not going to knock everyone off their feet nor is it a "must play" for anyone with less than a fanatical interest in the original.

Wii Fit is a good exercise alternative for those who can't afford or don't want to go to the gym. The variety of fun activities make it well worth picking up if you can.

A game that all LIVE Arcade players should check out, and a must purchase for fans of the original.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King packs a lot of depth into a small package just like Square-Enix intended it to.

R-Type Command makes for a great portable game for those who love turn-based strategy games.

A good puzzle game that disappoints with its many faults, but can and should be appreciated for it's unique gameplay.

Its artsy nature may not appeal to everyone, but there's no denying its many charms. For a paltry 10 bucks, it's a good value and an original experience.

It's a game of the decade contender. 'Nuff said.

Mario Kart Wii feels recycled and simplified from past installments, but it's saved by a handful of creative and nostalgaic courses and it's excellent 12-player online matches.

It's not a bad game, but it's not something everyone will enjoy. Price point is slightly high if you consider its lack of depth. Try the free demo first.

One of the most fun, addictive, out-of-the-box RPGs since Earthbound. If you can handle the hardcore learning curve, the payoff is terrific.

In closing, Dark Sector has familiar gameplay to Gears of War, using the cover system, perspective and excessive bloodshed, but it's addition of abilities helps animate the darkened world.

It doesn't matter who you are, if you own a PSP, you owe it to yourself to pick up this title. And if you don't own one, yes, Crisis Core and a few others will certainly make it worthwhile.

Vegas 2 would have worked better if it cut out the single player entirely and added more to he multiplayer.

What else can I say other than you simply owe it to yourself to buy this game and treat yourself to one of the greatest multiplayer gaming experiences of all time. The only thing that stops me from giving it a perfect score is the not so perfect online mode.

An excellent pinball title and a perfect dose of retro action that won't get old fast.

N+ is an exciting throwback to 2D platforming that improves upon the formula in almost every way.

A wholly satisfying and worthy entry into the Devil May Cry franchise that adds several new dynamics to the formula without messing too much with what made the series what it is today.

A very well-made sim game on the DS. Solid, fun, and worth checking out especially for animal lovers/younger gamers.

A great adult-oriented game for the Wii that takes the genre the farthest it can go on the console.

A new look with classic gameplay intact makes Days of Ruin a win/win for weary Advance Wars fans, purists, as well as anyone who enjoys strategy games.

A great title that with a little more time cooking, could have really been something special.

Undertow is a unique and addictive game. It really embodies everything I want to see in an XBLA game.

This isn't for action fans, but instead, those who are looking for an entertaining gaming experience from beginning to end.

Rock Band may be the perfect party game. Solo play doesn't stand on its own, but with a little help from your friends, getting the band back together is a blast.

An excellent casual shooter that remains intense. It isn't good for hours at a time but is damned fun for months to come.

Fans of the original game as well as those seeking a challenging game for their Wii owe it to themselves to pick up Trauma Center: New Blood.

A great game that has lots of great features, but is also lacking in the fundamentals.

A fun title that gets old just a bit too quick in single player, but is a strong addition to the series.

A true evolution of the platforming genre and one of the best videogames to come out in a long time.

Despite these minor flaws I found Switchball to be one of the better puzzle games based on rolling a ball around.

A great title that deserves your time and patience, so long as you have the intellect to match.

While the Mega Man series have seen some high points and low points over the last twenty years, Mega Man ZX Advent hits the bullseye. You can't go wrong by purchasing this well crafted title.

While it doesn’t do anything differently, if you enjoyed the first two Phoenix Wright games you’ll surely want to pick up the latest installment for more old-school adventure goodness with the same quirky sense of humor and quality writing.

A strong title. Kids will love the game and demand to play more while adults may be content with just a single run through.

A solid game with a few flaws, this shooter isn't the best of it's class, but it certainly stands out.

The poor AI and incredibly short campaign will make it boring quickly, but the online play gives a new meaning to portable gaming. Find a wireless connection and jump on.

A much improved game that harkens back to the old days, where hockey was a great console sport.

Another expectedly solid title from EA. Unfortunately, a few faults keep it from true greatness.

This is a nice revision of last year's version. No, it is not an essential buy. If you have to be on the cutting edge, then you need to get this.

Like Half-Life 2 before it, BioShock is a breath of fresh air in a genre that has been saturated with the same old settings, the same old abilities, and the same old lame storylines that mostly serve as just a reason to shoot things up.

Pigskin fans aren't going to go wrong with this purchase. This is the best football game on the market and this year it's not just because of the NFL license.

If you haven't picked the game up on another platform and fancy visiting a video game classic, lovingly restored for a new audience, then this is certainly a game worth checking out.

Destined to join games like GoldenEye and Super Mario Kart as an incredibly fun multiplayer experience.

Great blast from the past, although the experience mechanics could be a bit better. Overall, 2D has never looked so sweet

Online issues aside, EA has never released such a feature rich and incredibly polished college football game.

If you are jaded by more exciting modern games, this will definitely bore you. Otherwise, it's a great makeover of one of the classically addictive games.

I think this is pretty much a no-brainer if you own a PS3. If you haven't played the game yet, then all the better. This is the best version by a landslide.

Excellent graphics, simple controls, no tilt and just a really fun game, Super Stardust HD is the must have game for PSN.

With easy to learn rules, but surprising strategic depth, Catan gets some company in the “Turn-Based Fun” genre of XBLA!

Incredibly fun and unique, but it can become frustrating. A good bet for fans of old school twitch action.

DiRT seems to do just about everything right.

RE4: Wii Edition is the penultimate release of a fantastic game.

As good as a derivative puzzler can be. Puzzle Scape won't make you forget Lumines or Tetris, but it will offer enough variety to find a spot in your PSP puzzle game starting rotation.

While Tetris DS may have Planet Puzzle League beat in terms of presentation and in the number of players that can play it, the core gameplay in this game is, in this reviewer’s opinion, the pinnacle of puzzle gaming.

A good choice for gamers with young daughters, or Nintendogs fans who can't get enough.

Pick this one up if you know some of your friends are going to also. It's fun in multiplayer mode. Otherwise, be sure to try the demo before you grab the full version.

Shadowrun is far from perfect and the things that are missing will definitely be missed by many, but it is a very fun take on an old FPS formula and offers addictive gameplay that will make you overlook otherwise major flaws in game design.

Bottom line is that if you love Mario Party, you’ll still love Mario Party 8. If you don’t love the Mario Party games, this one isn’t going to do anything that will change your mind, even with the Wii controls.

A solid collection of 18 card games. It does not go overboard with extra features that don’t belong in a card game, yet it has a surprising amount of content.

Aegis Wing is a pretty decent looking and sounding 2D side-scrolling shooter with a nice twist on co-op multiplayer. The free price tag somewhat makes up for the lack of ship variation and small number of levels.

It doesn't have ultra-realistic CG cut scenes, it doesn't have memorable characters that will jerk a tear from your eye when they fall in battle, but Etrian Odyssey is the quintessential old school RPG experience.

A no-brainer purchase for hard-core fanboys but still priced a bit too high for everyone else. At least give it a rent for city-swinging fun and to try the New Goblin.

Captures the essence of the board game beautifully (quick to learn but hard to master).

The added platforming elements may come as a shock to some, but if anything, it makes Super Paper Mario an even truer and more exceptional Mario game.

Buy it for the minigames.

With this much new content, I don’t see why anyone would want to blaze through it. There’s so much to see and do in this oddly wonderful world.

Test Drive Unlimited is certainly in the upper echelon and offers an overall quality experience that is perfect when you're on the go.

Solid racing and a good online premise save this game from being a ho-hum racer. It may not be jaw dropping and great, but it is good and that's all that some games need to be.

The newest installment in the Elder Scroll series is as polished and addictive RPG you'll find on any platform. With so much exploration and adventure at your fingertips, this is just what the doctor ordered for the struggling PS3.

Graphical upgrades, adjustments to the combat system, new missions, and additional content (there are more warehouses, hubs, rackets and such) make it the version that offers the most bang for the buck.

A lengthy and enjoyable GTA clone that is actually improved upon thanks to the great use of the Wii's unique controls.