The cool thing about games like this is the never-ending factor – you drive around Springfield forever exploring all the ins and outs.

Hardcore RPG/strategy gamers should love Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn. Along with some stylized visuals the game has simple and streamlined gameplay including very basic control which really makes the game easy to pick up and play.

The extensive Pokedex and library reference guide are almost worth the price of admission alone. Add to that, the capability of the Transfer Pak to access Pokemon from the Game Boy versions and things really begin looking up.

THQ has done a pretty good job at brining the whole WWE experience home once again.

At the end of the day fans of 2D platform games and newbies alike should absolutely love Wario Land: Shake It!.

I suggest you get some chew and have some shine, then have a seat at your computer and throw up some dirt.

The great difficulty is a good challenge to the hardcore shooter fan, and the extras are well worth the effort.

Alice in Wonderland for the DS is a unique yet delightful game for Nintendo's dual-screened wonder.

I approached Top Spin 3 with open expectations and walked away rather impressed.

The all new draft and practice modes allow the armchair coach and manager in all of us to experience the pressure of running an NHL hockey team.

Overall, Ghost Recon Shadow Wars for the 3DS is one of the better Nintendo 3DS games available at launch. This turn-based Ubisoft experience is an enjoyable ride from beginning to end. While the pace of the game can take some getting used to, the results are satisfying and any fan of turn-based or Ghost Recon games will inevitably want to pick this one up if you are one of those 3DS early adopters.

Excitebots: Trick Racing is a fun and exciting racing game that provides quite an enjoyable experience with some added mini games and crazy stunts thrown into the mix.

The new challenges in this sequel are creative, addictive and pretty enjoyable and the addition of the multiplayer content is a great bonus.

As far as NBA Live 09 on the Xbox 360 is concerned it continues to fall short of being considered an elite basketball game.

Taking all the great game elements from the original board game and enhancing them and adding online play makes Risk: Factions a wonderful Xbox LIVE Arcade title.

Overall Bound in Blood is one of the best western shooters we have seen in sometime.

The graphics leave a little, well actually quite a lot to be desired, but with the addictive and entertaining gameplay and quality sound, you'll probably let that slide.

This game is based on a great idea but it suffers from poor execution. Gameplay counts and this one misses the mark big time in that respect, which is the reason for why I scored this game as I did. A real shame considering the pedigree of Sony exclusives. This one could have been so good.

Although not a bad game, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat did not live up to my expectations. There is nothing original about the game and in many ways I felt that this was a poor man's GRAW.

The music is tight, the game's easy enough that newcomers can quickly get the hang of it, the visuals are downright beautiful, and, overall, I'd say buy this game.

It may not be everyone’s game of choice but for me I enjoyed the vast level types and the actual storyline isn’t half bad either.

Just don't expect the replay value to be very high, as most experienced gamers will likely not take too long to finish the entire game.

Return to Dream Land is yet another Nintendo title that should be bought by all, as it is a worthy holiday release for the Wii console indeed.

Although not graphically as good as the PC version, UT for the PS2 still offers up the same stellar sound and enough single player action to keep you satisfied.

Pikmin newbies and curious Wii owners alike should definitely take a look at New Control Play! Pikmin, especially if they have a craving for something a bit different.

Considering this is Ubisoft’s first attempt at developing an RTS game with consoles in mind, Tom Clancy’s End War is terrific game.

For those looking for a game with an immersive and riveting storyline, many gripping intense moments, a slick array of original weaponry, and some terrific nightmarish shooter sequences, then Metro 2033 is right up your alley.

It is like "Diplomacy," "Privateer," and "Space Combat" merged into one. The thrill will linger for a long time as the options seem endless.