NIER is a game that will undoubtedly appeal to a handful of RPG enthusiasts because of the story being told. For others, myself included, the game is a slapdash effort that fails to make good on its promise and it ultimately ends of falling into a pit full of worn-out RPG conventions.

With good visuals, good sound and average gameplay, this title’s overall score is hurt by some poor implementation of the touch screen functionality, which just did not do [as] good as job as it could [have].

It's a short, cheap, and fun game, and the difficulty curve seems just right.

Although the shot method utilized in this game is great, average graphics and other control issues, combined with some questionable A.I, bring down the overall score of this title.

The first is that this game is definitely not for diehard racing fans as the content and control will turn them off. On the other side of the fence though is the fact that I truly think this game is not that bad at all, and it could be a real hit when Kinect owners have friends or family over and they want to do something different for the night.

Disappointingly Secret Agent Clank falls short of its rich and storied past. The game is a direct port of the PSP game with very little if anything added.

For hardcore puzzle solvers, or fans of either the book or movie, I would recommend this game, but I think the average gamer won't give the title the time to really crack the code.

Echelon didn’t live up to its hype, and although the graphics can keep your eyes interested, the shallow entertainment of air combat will not.

If you only own a Wii and are looking for a football game for kids, then Backyard Football could very well be the game for you. Be forewarned though, with mediocre graphics and silly sound, it really doesn’t hold up when compared to any other versions on competing consoles aside from some token but fun motion controls.

I didn't feel that there was anything terribly new or revolutionary about the game, but it was undeniably fun to play.

As it is, "Getting Up" has some fun and holds a few surprises but may not be everyone's cup of tea.

At the end of the day I would have to recommend this game only to those families who want the chance to relive some of the movie, or to those looking for a game that won't challenge the little ones (or themselves for that matter of fact). Everyone else should be wary of what the game provides though.

The graphics are average and the sound is ok but the gameplay is engaging as it becomes more challenging the more you play and advance through career mode.

Considering the 20 dollar price tag, Roogoo Attack is not a bad little puzzle game for gamers on the go.

Overall, Sega's Rise of Nightmares makes valiant attempt at a creepy matured rated action horror game for the Kinect.

For fans of the Kung Fu Panda movie, and who happen to own a Nintendo Wii, I would recommend you head down to your local video game rental store and rent Legendary Warriors before you decide to put it under the tree for your little ones.

Fans of the original Viva Piñata game will likely be disappointed in Viva Piñata: Party Animals as the originality and depth of the first game has vaporized.

Overall, Kane and Lynch 2 is best left as a weekend rental. While the story and characters can be entertaining at times, the repetitive gameplay and lackluster visuals prevent this game from being considered a must buy for shooter fans and Xbox 360 owners alike.

Red Faction: Battlegrounds is enjoyable, but ended up being just like the rest of the titles in this genre. Fans will probably enjoy it and there is the nice perk of bonus content for the future Red Faction title. In the end Red Faction: Battlegrounds suffers from being an average game.

Overall, FaceBreaker is game with great intentions, but the execution disappoints.

All in all, PDC World Championship Darts is a decent dart game but one that could have done with a lot more polish, especially in terms of control and presentation.

At the end of the day, Brink for the Xbox 360 is a game best left for gamers who really want to immerse themselves in some objective based online missions with some buddies; and I have to note, Brink is not intended to be played alone nor is it a game first person shooter fans will necessarily embrace. Brink is a unique game and does not follow the typical shooter template we have become accustomed to. In many ways Brink is an acquired taste. Unfortunately, my taste buds didn't exactly warm up to this one, but your experience may not be the same.

At the end of the day, Quantum Theory is a poor man's Gears of War.

Overall, this is a great strategy game, with a lot of flavour, and it'll only take a bit of work from the developers to make it excellent. And both the devs and the community are working on it, so we look forward to lots of fun!

Fading Shadows is a not a bad game for those on the go as it is enjoyable in short stints. Unfortunately it wore on me after a period of time.

That being said, the franchise has made some improvements since its inception and many wannabe rock stars may find 'SingStar Rocks!' disappointing compared to more recent instalments out there.

The battle system is great, but the rest of the game is just average.

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.