NBA Live 08 offers quick offensive gameplay, but the difficulty of implementing solid defensive maneuvers leads to high scoring games and frustrating moments.

A good laugh the first time through, but there's little to no replay value other than an interesting replay editor and an impressive number of unlockables.

Halo 3 is fun, and its Forge and Theater modes will provide hours of multiplayer entertainment, but nothing could've prepared us for our slight feeling of disappointment. The game's far too reliant on old gameplay tricks and recycled levels, and it really lost its narrative power.

A fun, addictive skateboarding game that's just a little camera work and a few control refinements short of stardom.

Not a good game, but not a bad game by any means either. A surprisingly entertaining romp of repetitive mini-games that might surprise you by forcing a chuckle out once in awhile.

A fun, addictive skateboarding game that's just a little camera work and a few control refinements short of stardom.

With production values rivaling the best Hollywood films and diverse but short gameplay, this could very well be the PlayStation 3's killer app.

The improved accessibility is welcome, the deepened career mode is great and the overall presentation quality can't be overlooked.

The graphics are clearer and the framerate is steadier on the PlayStation 3, and the approachable gameplay is intact from the Xbox 360 version. It sure would've been fun to actually play against some real, live gamers online, though.

Drawn to Life makes excellent use of the DS touch pad by allowing you to easily design your own characters, weapons, and various transports. Unfortunately, the rest of the game can become quite a chore and often becomes redundant.

It's not often we see 2K scrambling, but the controls feel like a panic move. With a bit more focus on the controls' convenience and practicality, NHL 2K8 has laid the groundwork for an intriguing season--in 2K9.

It's not quite as open ended as we'd hoped it would be, but the taste of freedom has whet our appetite for more, and the weapons upgrades keep gunplay fresh throughout the campaign.

It's not quite as open ended as we'd hoped it would be, but the taste of freedom has whet our appetite for more, and the weapons upgrades keep gunplay fresh throughout the campaign.

Lair looks phenomenal and is an ambitious and novel concept, but its horrible controls and linear environments kill the fun faster than a dragon can cook up a burger.

More of a solid foundation than a groundbreaking game, Blue Dragon still offers plenty to do. Here's hoping for a bit more punch to the sequel.

The simple pick-up-and-play mechanics embody everything the Nintendo Wii is about -- and they make for a fun experience, too.

Not enough features or updates stand out to warrant this quickly released update to Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07. Outdated graphics, spotty controls, and lack of online support hinder an otherwise solid golf sim.

The straightforward nature of the game certainly doesn't hurt the final product, nor to the great Wii controls.

You owe it to yourself to experience BioShock, by far one of the most compelling games of 2007.

You owe it to yourself to experience BioShock, by far one of the most compelling games of 2007.

Jeanne d'Arc mixes history with fantasy in one of the finest strategy RPGs to grace the PSP.

Poor presentation and a steep learning curve hinder what would have otherwise been a fun bowling sim.

Multiplayer is a nice addition, but it definitely takes some getting used to, and the updated graphics don't really do much for me other than give me a headache while trying to create clusters.

The controls are sketchy and I can't understand why humming with lips press against the microphone earns a better score than actually trying to sing.

There are also too many Mega Strikes and tackles, but the game still provides a lot of fun.

Avoid boarding this ship altogether and aim for the horizon's next bright star instead.

Hot Shots brings its fantastic gameplay and cutesy characters to the tennis court. We would have liked more character customization, but the fun factor does not disappoint.

Entertaining and charming, but a little on the "incredibly short" side.