It may remind you of Burnout, but this is no wannabe or knock-off. It’s a solid racer with lots of destruction, good physics, and awesome online play.

It doesn’t get boring and keeps supplying new ways of freaking you out while still supplying you with a decent dose of coolness.

It is certainly the most fun you’ll have had killing zombies since "Zombies ate My Neighbors" debuted on the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis way back before many of you were born.

If Battlefield 2: Modern Combat was already a great game on the “old” systems, you’d have to expect it to be great on the next-generation of consoles, and you’d be right.

An amazing, if in some ways generic, RPG that should easily please almost everyone. It is definitely one of the best RPG’s of this year, if not the best.

The single player campaign along with the insane online multiplayer modes provides a rollercoaster ride you won’t soon forget.

Id Software and Vicarious Visions have painted a hellishly beautiful portrait with graphical nuances that illustrate just how much effort went into the console version.

A rare game indeed - excellent writing and voice acting, an intriguing story, great characters and solid platform gameplay.

One of the best games for Wii thus far, which challenges on a hardcore level, and pays off with time and dedication.

Minus the online racing, Colin McRae 04 is a flawless video game replication of rally racing. The graphics, car physics and attention to detail are on par with any console racer currently on store shelves.

My eyes hurt, it's so beautiful. Microsoft ups the ante with the follow-up to its original RalliSport Challenge with more tracks, more cars, and more polygons. Way, WAY more polygons.

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

Great use of limited buttons on PSP.

Lego Star Wars represents the combination of two of mankind’s coolest creations. Throw the original trilogy into the mix and what’s not to love?

Bully raises the bar concerning what a video game should be about and what it is capable of saying. This is a fine experience no gamer should miss.

Hands-down, the Gametrak system provides the most realistic home experience of the sport, even if the game itself isn't revolutionary.

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

All the elements are here and there are only a few quirks that keep it from greatness.

Gurumin should definitely be on your list of must-have PSP games. Action RPG fans will enjoy playing the role of a cute little girl with attitude.

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 control; amazing visuals; addictive gameplay; lots of multiplayer modes.

The combination of good graphics; great sound and intense action makes for a very immersive game that will be hard to put down.

A great game for the PSP and one of the few that make good use of online play. Although a bit stale here and there, Liberation is still a really fun game and a worthy time killer.

A cute, violent and funny action platformer. It's not serious, realistic, logical, or politically correct. It's just fun. Plain and simple.

Whether you're scaling skyscrapers to nab those elusive orbs or kicking thugs halfway across town, it never gets old despite its lack of story content and mission variety. If you love sandbox games, you'll get back everything you put into it and then some.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is packed to the brim with heroic good times. It manages to be the least tedious of any Action RPG I’ve ever played, and the Wii edition makes good use of the new console’s unique strengths.

Addictive fun for action platform gamers with the desire for a real challenge. Good graphics and engaging, tough gameplay.

Finally there is a solid football title for the Xbox 360!

Acclaim doesn’t exactly hit one out of the ballpark, but legging out a triple in a crowded market ain’t too bad.

If you find that you're the kind of person that is willing to sacrifice a lot of gameplay for a compelling and engaging storyline, then you will absolutely love Hotel Dusk.

A must have for two audiences: those who have been looking for a game that lets you play around with a virtual version of an illegal substance, and those who enjoy a great puzzle game that takes a lot of skill to master.

You simply will not find a more complete driving simulator for your PSP.

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.

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

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.

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 really doesn’t bring anything new to the genre, Tales of Legendia is an excellent RPG worthy of any RPG fan’s time.

A very good boxing game that doesn’t quite score a knockout, but definitely something you would want to watch on pay-per-view.

Better than all previous offerings, an awesome football experience, but still not quite on a par with "Pro Evolution Soccer."

Black may not be the definitive FPS the PS2 world has been dying for, but it is a competent shooter with a few moments of spectacular content.

A good, deep baseball game with plenty of options to challenge the most extreme college fan.

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.

In terms of quality of minigames, Raving Rabbids is probably the best the party game genre has ever seen.

Buy it for the minigames.

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.

As wrestling games go it’s fairly solid and will be loved by fans and generally accepted by everyone else.

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.

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

An entertaining, albeit unoriginal Zelda title that fails to be revolutionary yet still has the classic gameplay elements that make the series so great.

For those expecting more of the same platforming greatness that they found in the original Yoshi's Island, you'll most likely love this game. For those expecting more of an evolution of an 11 year old game, you may be somewhat disappointed.

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

Its challenging difficulty and immersive design will keep players on the edge of their seat from start to finish.

Despite some minor flaws, Yourself! Fitness is a fantastic first effort from publisher Respondesign. Available for a meager $35, it's a cheap way to keep your New Year's weight loss resolutions. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in staying fit.

Though the game may be wrapped up in a brightly colored 'E' rated package, it is intended for any and all who love the micromanagement and collection heavy games. Whether you are putting together a pristine garden, collecting every species of piñata, protecting your critters from evil piñatas or even each other, it’s hard to get bored and even harder to put down the controller.

On the whole, Top Gun is a solid game. Even though it does not use the DS to its fullest capacity or really add anything new to the genre, it is loads of fun.

Elebits makes wonderful use of Wiiconnect24 and the Wii remote, something all third party companies (heck, even Nintendo) should keep in mind in the coming months.

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.

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.

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.

Number one in Japan for 46 weeks and counting. That's got to mean something.

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.

If you're looking for a new twist on an old genre, give F.E.A.R. a shot. You'll piss your pants with delight. Not for the faint of heart.

Here's to the simpler things in life, and to Mega Man on his 15th birthday.

It is cheap on your wallet, an addicting party game, and Xbox Live play is great.

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

This one plays out like a summer action blockbuster with exotic locales, motorcycle chases and intrigue.

A fun diversion for longtime fans of the series. It offers the same addictive gameplay as the PC version.

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

A package that fans of the series will want to snatch up immediately, though people with a casual interest in the genre may not find enough new content to interest them.

While Snake Eater is still highly cinematic in it's presentation and design, it's based on a bad movie. To paraphrase from the Indiana Jones films: you'll beat it, kid, but that doesn't mean you have to like it.

While Knights of the Nine is a pricey piece of downloadable content, it's highly recommended for diehard Oblivion fans. Casual players who have yet to unlock all 1,000 Achievement points from the core game should hold off on buying new content until they've run out of things to do.

Casual gamers looking for something fast paced and fun will enjoy this one immensely.

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

A great little platforming adventure that is humorous, well crafted and bubbling with personality.

Runs a close second to Pocketbike Racer for best of the three Burger King games, with bumper car fun for gamers of all ages, on- or offline.

Not as pure as its prequel, but Warrior Within is still a gritty masterpiece.

By all accounts it is great fun and adds a lot to the game, but I don’t know anyone who owns Lost Magic (or a DS, for that matter), and I’m averse to playing with strangers. Still, I’ve gotten a lot of value from my purchase already.

A must buy for all serious X-Men fans. It should also be thoroughly enjoyable to anyone who enjoys RPG's and action adventure games.

The Akrid will really catch you off guard at times. Sometimes you know they’re around, but don’t know where they will pop-up from and sometimes they’ll scare the sh@# out of you.

The expansion is only $29.99, and well worth it for the hardcore FFXI player.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a great Star Wars action game, with an interesting story and a lot of potential for fun, so long as as you can look past some moderately annoying issues.

Strides have been made as far as gameplay modes are concerned, but there is still plenty of room to improve the frame rate and online play.

If you can't get enough karaoke gaming, then Karaoke Revolution Party is the perfect remedy, with many new and great features to keep you coming back for more.

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

New features improve on the game and while I wish there were more varied songs offered from the start, this is probably the best Karaoke Revolution game to date.

The limited online mode and lack of a course editor are lamentable, but the new characters and courses are quite nice.

Mercury Meltdown offers a new twist on an old board game and does it with a style and pizzazz rarely seen in the PSP’s somewhat narrow world. This is definitely worthwhile for anyone who likes challenging puzzle games.

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.

If you’re a gamer that is itching for a challenge, God Hand will deliver. It’s not the most brilliantly made game ever, and in fact it actually feels very unpolished, but once you get over the initial learning curve you’ll have a blast. Just make sure you start on easy mode.

It's unique, sports great visuals, and is a blast to play. With a free downloadable multiplayer component slated for release in the coming weeks, it's a good value, too.

One of this year’s improvements also happens to be a disappointment. Last year, we were only given 6 licensed golf courses to choose from. This year, the number has been doubled to 12. However, the PS2, Xbox and PSP versions all contain 21.

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

One of the greatest RPGs to come out in recent years, far surpassing most other attempts at the genre, even by famed Squaresoft. The storyline, characters, combat just blow everything else out of the water.

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

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

Top notch graphics, immersive game play and sound all add up to another solid, but not revolutionary first person shooter.

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.