Spirit walking and weird gravity are fun and fresh, but not having consequences for death takes away some overall suspense.

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

The BF series finally gets some decent single-player attention, and the fantastic results make us wonder why DICE didn't try it out before.

Deeper than your typical button masher, and it has the best Achievements list yet. The quirky save system can be a total annoyance, though.

The level of detail, the foresight that went into planning the Story Designer and character creator, the Training Facility to catch newbies up to speed without dumbing the game down for franchise vets...the title really has it all.

The level of detail, the foresight that went into planning the Story Designer and character creator, the Training Facility to catch newbies up to speed without dumbing the game down for franchise vets...the title really has it all.

The riotous cop chases and white-knuckle racing make for an enjoyable romp, even with the cheap catch-up system.

Despite the unpolished graphics and the less than perfect Live interface, MTX Mototrax is still a great experience, on or offline.

This prequel has a great narrative, great voice acting and improves upon most of the gameplay shortcomings from the original.

One of the best games in the series, but the return to platforming introduces a bit more linearity. The creativity and humor, though, can't be topped.

The free-roaming gameplay, expansive environments, fun combat and commendable graphics all make for a great experience, and the fact that it comes in a superhero game is just icing on an already-great cake.

The Wii's enormous "casual" gamer base will eat Mario Kart Wii up with its accessible pick-up-and-play controls. Veterans aren't left out either with online play they've been clamoring for well over a decade.

The shooter has outstanding graphics, addictive gameplay and solid multiplayer components, but it’s held back from becoming a true classic through its disappointing narrative and mediocre soundtrack.

If you're looking for a racing game on which to spend your holiday cash, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift definitely deserves a look.

The free-roaming gameplay, expansive environments, fun combat and commendable graphics all make for a great experience, and the fact that it comes in a superhero game is just icing on an already-great cake.

Getting out of the "Mech injects a level of strategy that was missing from the original game, and it also helps immerse gamers in the scale of the world Day 1 Studios and Fasa have created.

I never expected to see an arcade shooter translate so well to a console, but Ikaruga blew my mind from the first time I changed polarity.

A wonderfully fun romp appropriate for all ages. If only it had a few more levels to experiment with all the elemental warriors.

The presentation and feel of the game is near-perfect, but the actual gameplay, particularly on offense, comes up short and frustrating. Lock-On D is a nice feature as well, but it can be a crutch.

This prequel has a great narrative, great voice acting and improves upon most of the gameplay shortcomings from the original.

The presentation and feel of the game is near-perfect, but the actual gameplay, particularly on offense, comes up short and frustrating. Lock-On D is a nice feature as well, but it can be a crutch.

Gears of War 3 is a solid game and likely worthy of the praise it's received. I just happen to think it falls a bit flat.

For a guy like me who had to borrow a friends guitar to actually try the game – the fact that I'm now contemplating visiting a pawn shop to cash in on someone else's inability to make ends meet and buy my very own guitar should speak volumes to the titles power as a fun learning tool. Beginners, give this a shot – especially if you've already got a guitar collecting dust in the closet.

If you have played it and are wondering whether it's as good as you remember, it is. It may even be better than you remember.

That all of this fun is hampered somewhat by some noticeable bugs, which could have and should have been addressed before the game's release, is a shame. However, Champions of Norrath is still truly great, warts and all.

Some dedicated Dirt fans might feel slighted by the shift, but as a newcomer to the series this was a fantastic place to slip in.

If you enjoy games like Catan, this game goes a little deeper and offers a lot more, but with exceptional controls that give you a fun, action-based experience without all the memorization of various control schemes.

A chaotic ride through the Marvel world. Exciting, fun and even moreso when you play with friends.