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.

The good outweighs the bad, and the developers get extra points for making the DS version unique without giving up the overall adventure and story.

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

While the multi-player is much more full-featured than the single-player, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam is nonetheless a great launch title that makes great use of the Wii.

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

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

A flawed first person shooter, marred by an incredibly frustrating control system, coupled with a dull combat experience.

A unique concept executed exquisitely, Trauma Center: Second Opinion is easily one of the strongest Wii launch titles.

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.

Its legacy will be the same as all the previous games in the series; a solid launch racing game that will tide you over while you wait for “the next big title.”

Avatar: The Last Airbender is, while not a horrible game, not nearly as good as it could have been. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the show, choose "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" instead.

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.

Gears of War excels for so many reasons it is impossible to count them all. Aside from the obvious things like graphics and gameplay, there numerous little touches like the roadie run and character dialogue that push it over the edge into video game greatness.

Featuring improved multiplayer and spiffed-up graphics, Call of Duty 3 is arguably the best game in the series to date.

A rock-solid music game (no pun intended) that includes a good number of improvements from its already-fantastic predecessor.

You'll be hard pressed to find a game that's as fun and as addicting as Elite Beat Agents can be. It's unique; it has a great sense of humor; and if you take the time to get good enough at it, you can rest assured that it will be in your DS for a long time.

Simply the best game available on any system right now and is the best Final Fantasy to date.

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.

While the game is fun, it just may not have the gorgeous graphics and complexity of control to keep gamers coming back for more. However, it’s not often you find a game you can share with random passerby #47.

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.

As enjoyable as any of the FIFA incarnations, but it just has not reached the level of simulation that hardcore soccer hooligans are looking for.

If I was handed this game and a rusty meat cleaver and told that I would have to cut off some part of my body with the cleaver or play the game again, I’d be wondering just when I’d had my last tetanus shot.

While some of the titles included may not scratch your old-school itch, the majority certainly will help you remember why you fell in love with video gaming.

Contact offers a refreshingly unique experience, but it certainly is not for everyone.

A thrillingly-fast paced puzzle game that should appeal to everyone. It provides an enthralling experience, but at a steep price point.

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.

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.

Unfortunately, the lack of unique tracks and insane AI will keep this title from competing with the upper echelon of PSP racing titles.

If you’ve downloaded Pac-Man, Frogger and the like already, you’ll have more of the same fun with Dig Dug, once you get past the less-than-perfect controls that plague all these games.

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.

Pick this one up if you want a fun golf game, but avoid it if you’re expecting something new and amazing.

Remarkably similar to the console version. The portable offering will no doubt find a home with fans of the series. Just a few more tweaks and it could draw an even larger, more enthusiastic gallery.

Mortal Kombat: Armageddon is an MK fan’s wettest dream, but even those few new to the series will find it hard not to love this game.

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.

A must-have classic. If you consider yourself a shooter fan, you simply must get this game.

A completely broken team racing feature and other minor annoyances quickly add up to make this a game for diehard Ford fans only.

You will develop a new hatred for the words “disc access” five minutes into this game. Stay far away if you value your time or your sanity.

It’s a solid turn-based strategy game that’s easy to pick up and fun to play, good for both fans and those new to the genre. The lack of multiplayer hurts, but it’s not a mortal wound.

The things that Godfather: Mob Wars does, it does well. There just should have been more similarity to the console version.

While it may not be perfect, its few flaws are, for the most part, covered up by its sheer immersion factor; I have never before been this drawn into a game's environment; I am literally happy just spending an hour wandering through the world of Okami, checking out the sights and doing various menial tasks - I'm ashamed to admit how much time I have spent running around in circles while barking repeatedly.

There is a lot of depth with the various gameplay modes and things to unlock to keep you busy.

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?

Mega Man ZX is a good, though not perfect, action game that does justice to the Mega Man series.

If you’re a survival horror fan looking for something that doesn’t involve zombies, genetically engineered mutants, aliens, or any of the other usual cliches of the genre, Rule of Rose might interest you with its 1930s setting, creepy children, and unsettling atmosphere.

It's like "Tiger Woods PGA Tour" but worse.

NHL 07 is more or less a replicate of last year, only with minor changes. However, its still the same old fun that we've known since 1992.

If you got some competition in your area, you might want to look into getting a copy of Mario Hoops because the game is tailor made for multiplayer. If not, stick with a rental.

Don't be fooled, a new year and a new number in the title hardly makes this a new game worth getting. It's time to add new tracks, or new modes, or something other than the same old, same old, recycled game year after year.

Its slower pace might put off the usual crowd, but those with the patience to explore the immense island and unlock its many secrets won't be disappointed.

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

The long awaited conclusion to a lengthy saga; stellar graphics; awesome battles; fantastic voice acting in cut scenes.

Save your twenty bucks for when you’re actually in Las Vegas. You’ll have more fun in the three minutes it takes to lose it than you will in all the time you spend with this piece of digital garbage.

Hudson Soft needed to add offline multiplayer, more customization, and beef up Act: Zero altogether. It feels incomplete and empty.

The bottom line is that if you loved the original Disgaea, chances are you will love Disgaea 2 with a burning passion.

The next-gen graphics capabilities of the 360 are definitely put to use here and the game simply looks gorgeous. In these kind of games you always want to blow stuff up, of course, but the way Saint’s Row applies particle effects and flying debris (and bodies!) changes it from mindless destruction into a true art form.

While lacking in many areas, Star Fox Command is easily the best Star Fox game in years.

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.

It’s got a badass main character with an interesting back story, amazing presentation values, and all of the outer makings of a AAA title. Unfortunately underneath everything on the exterior lies uninspired level designs, repetitive combat, and mostly boring gameplay.

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.

A by-the-numbers 3D platformer with some questionable design elements, awkward controls, and possibly the only protagonist ever who considers toilet plungers to be a fashion accessory. It’s best suited for inexperienced gamers, or those with high levels of tolerance and patience.

LarryBoy and the Bad Apple for the GBA is clever and fun but also far too short, and is best suited for younger/inexperienced gamers.

The conversion to the Xbox 360 isn’t perfect, but it does the job. For the love, everyone stop using Ryu and Ken!

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.

Blood, gore and lots of body parts make up ninety percent of this game and for this kind of an FPS, it should. This game is a nice little shooter that shouldn't be passed over without being given a second glance.

Cloning Clyde is one of the best games on Xbox Live Arcade to date. It’s an original idea instead of a port from the Atari age.

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

While a fairly decent attempt at a Dragonball Z game it does not live up to the legacy left behind by the Budokai games.

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

Battles are fast paced and can get extremely intense; simplistic controls that are easy to learn but tricky to master; Captures the look and feel of Naruto perfectly.

It's not perfect, but it's worth a look.

Typical compilation title, you’ll either love it or hate it. If you love everything Street Fighter, you will love this collection. If you have never really been a fan, there is nothing in this title that will make you change your mind.

One player will have fun with this for a week and then realize they need to find some friends.

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

All in all, however, Hitman Blood Money is a worthwhile experience. The satisfaction of seamlessly pulling off an assassination and raking in the highest reward makes all the trial and error worthwhile and, frustration aside, the act of playing through a mission again in an attempt to end up with less notoriety or more money becomes challenging rather than tedious.

Rogue Trooper is a pleasant surprise for those looking for a slightly different military shooter. What it lacks in glitz and finesse it makes up in sheer fun – and isn’t that what gaming is really all about?

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

There’s nothing here that warrants a buy. Fans that want to know why Nightcrawler wasn’t in the movie will want to check out the game from your local video rental store.

Overall, the single player game gets old pretty fast. Contrary to popular belief, it's not that satisfying to top "Allan Shortt's" score of 123. The multiplayer mode offers more entertainment for serious puzzle fans, but other gamers will probably tire of the game quickly.

The first true 2D Mario game since Super Mario World maintains the high standard set by its legendary predecessors.

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.

All things considered, this game offer more value than a puzzle book for those who are interested in sudoku. It's not flashy, but it offers a lot of puzzles and the extras are useful. If you're a sudoku fan or you're looking for a good puzzle game, I'd recommend checking out Dr. Sudoku.

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.

FIFA World Cup 2006 makes some impressive strides over FIFA 06 for the Xbox 360. Changes in graphics and game play are evident, but EA still has plenty of room to improve all aspects of next year’s football game.

Rather than focus on a cleanly executed adventure game, the designers poorly implemented a number of unnecessary gameplay mechanics like combat and stealth.

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

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.

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

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

Game play can become repetitive quickly, so only those who dream of joining Her Majesty’s Secret Service, or implicitly trust the quality of EA games need apply.

If you’re looking for an interactive mobster story, you’ll enjoy this game, but don’t expect the same sense of freedom and humor found in similar titles.

A surprisingly detailed game that will provide hours of enjoyment for those seeking a bit more depth than your typical naval warfare game.

A monster of an RPG that raises the bar for all future console epics; ‘Live another life, in another world’ says it all.

Tetris games have come and gone over the years, but Tetris DS is one version that easily deserves to be in every Nintendo DS owner’s library. Aside from being another Tetris game, there’s no real downside that can be identified in this game. It’s an almost-flawless application of the Tetris idea, successfully combining what we’ve all enjoyed about the game over the years with some new ideas… and it comes highly recommended.

The best handheld first person shooter on the market, the best multiplayer Metroid game, and one of the best reasons to own a DS.

Any role playing game fan should love this game. What’s more impressive is that even non-RPG fans can find many aspects enticing.

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.

Yet another PSP title that is held back from greatness due to excessive load times. Despite this, it's a must own for RPG fans.

All positives are undone by nasty technical problems like huge load times, slower than snail mail gameplay, and a story that wouldn’t hold the attention of a lobotomized bag lady.