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.

Helix has the potential to be a better title in future incarnations, but for now you’ll just have to enjoy the music and dance to the beat of your own drummer. Get it for the music!

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.

Try the Mario baseball game for cute, or a more realistic MLB title for robust realism.

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.

Great for friends looking for a fun co-op distraction, but the repetitious play and unsatisfying solo play make it mostly undesireable for the rest.

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.

The game by itself is average at best.

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

Stick with the PC version.

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

Fall of X.A.N.A. has a lot of problems that only fans of the series will be able to overcome.

Paying 800 points for this game nets you a pretty dry experience.

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

A decent casual title, as long as you don't go expecting another Tetris DS. Ideal for puzzle fans.

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.

If you’re looking for a good DBZ fighter, go to your nearest bargain bin and pick up Budokai 3. If you’re looking for the ultimate Dragonball Z simulation game, go pick up Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Both games are cheaper and provide better gaming experiences than Burst Limit.

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.

While LOL is a good idea and genuinely is a lot of fun, it lacks many necessary features and options to make it recommendable over just using Pictochat.

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.

While every series needs its foundation, Toy Shop feels like the blueprint of something better.

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.

While the game is fun in spots, Rocky and Bullwinkle is a wasted opportunity.

For a full game, Prologue is lacking very highly. Yet for its lower price, and the knowledge that it isn't the full game and is only a taste of what's to come, we're left embittered and wanting more, better, and sooner.

A terrible Wii-based Crazy Taxi clone.

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.

Even though it is supposed to appeal to die hard survival horror fans, most will find this game not only steals the best of their favorite games, but does it badly.

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.

Insecticide melds sloppy platforming/shooter action with lightweight adventure puzzling, cemented together by a derivative pseudo-film-noir plot chock-full of atrocious puns. Swat this one away.

Wild ARMs XF has potential, but poor mission design and some odd design choices make it mediocre at best.

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.

It can be fun with two players, but it's a real stretch. With Aggro, there is a sentiment to try it at least once, but we can't recommend more than that.

Fun for a little bit, but even die hard fans of the genre will be put off after an hour or so.

Not even the most devoted Homies fans should spend their hard-earned money on this.

Even at the budget price Ninja Reflex is an avoidable title.

Silent Hill and survival horror fans will like it for the most part. But if you played the original on PSP, there's not really any pressing reason to go through it again.

A half hearted effort that feels more like a compilation of demos for bad games than anything else.

Puzzle Guzzle is weird, but it’s a feature-packed bargain at 20 bucks. If you’re a fan of puzzle games, it’s worth the money despite its oddball quirks.

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

Even at $29.99, Agatha Christine: And Then There Were None has far too many visual and gameplay issues to warrant a purchase. Buy the book instead.

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 game that has much potential, but falls short. A good idea with poor execution.

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.

The whole experience just wasn’t very addictive and the super cute look and concept was just too much for me to stomach.

A pretty standard classics collection. On its own it's exceedingly average, but if you've got a soft spot for one or more of these games, the awards might make it worth your time.

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

It may retain a few redeeming qualities, but all in all Godzilla: Unleashed is a step backward for Pipeworks' Godzilla series.

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.

Not a full game, but nonetheless surprisingly polished and only costs $20 with the Wii Zapper.

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.

If you’re a die-hard Cooking Mama fan, or are looking for a DS game for your 7-year-old daughter/niece who likes cooking, then I would heartily recommend Cooking Mama 2. Anyone else though would be better advised to save your thirty bucks for one of the many other good games that have come out in November.

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.

An average shooter that has the ability to be great, but misses out by not using its namesake correctly.

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.

Take that 30 bones and either buy Tourist Trophy or burn it. Either way it will be better used than if you purchased this garbage.

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.

This poorly made game lacks focus, organization and any sort of elegance that would make it fun for almost any period of time.

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