Hands down the first great action title of 2004. The game will punish you with difficulty, but will keep you hooked with gorgeous eye candy, stellar and smooth game play.

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

The production values, the nuances in game play and the re-playability will keep you addicted well into the Fall and beyond.

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.

The environments (indoor and outdoor) all scream for you to search through them all and see the effort put forth to create this fantastic game.

No other RPG released this generation could match up to Jade Empire and I am glad Bioware had the balls to go through with the game.

NCAA 2005 is not without problems, but no other game on the market can compare to its authentic college atmosphere.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow is easily one of the greatest the series has to offer, building on the excellence of the GBA outings while maintaining the level of quality expected since the series' first debut 20 years ago.

A finely crafted gaming experience that will not soon be duplicated. The action, script and presentation are all worthy of the highest praise.

A true gem among the PSP launch titles, among handheld puzzle games, and among video games in general.

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

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

It's unlike anything you have ever played before. It's simply amazing. If you have a Game Boy Advance and consider yourself even somewhat of a gamer, go and do yourself a favor. Go out NOW and buy this game. You'll thank me later.

A truly one-of-a-kind experience. Pioneering the PSPâ??s superior technology, itâ??s one of the first portable racing games to sport such amazing graphics.

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

Multiplayer aside, this title is an outstanding display of next-gen gaming, and is easily the best Rainbow Six yet.

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.

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.

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.

Minus a slightly slow difficulty progression, Ridge Racer is a great bit of fun to play through. With great control, amazing graphics, and a kick-ass soundtrack, it is by far the most enjoyable of the launch titles.

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.

The complete package - high replay value, amazing graphics, and more realistic gameplay make this a superstar hit.

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.

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.

Great use of limited buttons on PSP.

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

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

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