All in all, this is a great game for a casual gamer who loves a good puzzle. Roogoo: Twisted Towers is fun for the whole family, and it is highly recommended.

The Conduit is a solid FPS and should be a must buy for anyone who loves the genre and loves their Wii.

Volition has re-branded the Red Faction franchise in a big way with Guerrilla, changing the series from a first person shooter, to one of the most enjoyable sandbox games on next-gen consoles today.

All in all, Punch-Out!! is good fun for both fans of the classic Punch-Out games and those new to the franchise.

Sacred 2 is a title fans of dungeon hacks will adore and at times hate, due to its technical shortcomings. Even with its glitches, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is sure to keep loot whores playing for a long time. Just make sure to save often.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena manages to bring the best of Riddick together.

The Godfather II, even with its glitches and ho-hum visuals, is still an incredibly enjoyable experience.

Overall, Lux-Pain is a good, if not confusing foray into the world of text-based adventure games.

Trackmania's beauty lies in its simple and pure game play. It isn't fancy but it's solid, looks great (really, really great) and controls like a dream. For a racing game on the DS, Trackmania gets the checkered flag for racing goodness on the go.

With stellar production values, a storyline that ties many of the series lore together, a plethora of replayability in Mercenaries mode, unlock-able characters/costumes and the addition of online co-op; RE5 is one of the best in the series.

Despite being an RTS game made for a console, Halo Wars succeeds where most others have failed. While the game is missing just a few elements that could have really launched it onto another level, Ensemble Studios really poured their hearts and souls into this game and it's evident.

In many ways, Street Fighter IV feels a lot like a classic car that has been restored with a new engine, new paint and some snazzy custom tail fins.

Monolith's horror themed shooter is a dread filled 9 hour whirlwind of pure chaos, packed to the rim with heavy combat, spook filled jumps and fantastic visuals.

Even with the technical issues at hand (boy is there a lot), Square-Enix has to be commended for making (what is in my opinion) one of the most original and addicting RPG's in ages; certainly one of the finest this generation.

Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe is a strange combination that works; like fried chicken and waffles.

All in all, it is still enjoyable but could have been so much more. If you enjoyed the previous two installments, or you just like these lazy simulator games, I definitely recommend this game.

If there is one thing in Mirror's Edge that does feel a bit out of place, it is the lack of story elements.

Peter Molyneux and the rest of the team at Lionhead Studios have for the most part achieved what they set out to do with the original Fable.

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is an amazingly fun title.

While First Departure may not be for every fan of JRPG's it's really a must have for Tri-Ace fans that want to complete their Star Ocean collection.

While some of the battles can get tedious and take a couple of times to complete, Eternal Sonata keeps players hooked from beginning to end...and then beginning to end again.

Dead Space continues the charge for the new EA and in the process has turned out to be one of the most surprising titles of the year.

EA Redwood studios managed to make one of the most memorable games in gaming and this is partly due from how different it is from other games.

The game takes a lot of time to figure out how to complete but when you do finally figure out the puzzles, it becomes an experience well worth the admission price.

While Rock Band 2 did not create or redefine the rhythm game genre, it is a very worthy addition to any game library.

Overall, it is a fun game. Kids may need help from parents for reading. Other than that, anyone at any age can enjoy this game.

While it isn't in the same league as something like Final Fantasy, Infinite Undiscovery offers an enchanting adventure that will keep JRPG's fans more than happy till Final Fantasy XIII or Star-Ocean 4 arrive next year.

One of the best titles on XBLA, sporting huge production values, plenty of laugh out loud moments and some of the tightest most enjoyable levels of any game out there today.

Small problems aside though, this game is more than worth it for the low, low price of ten bucks.

Ultimately SC IV is a great fighting game, it won't revolutionize the genre nor is it the best fighter currently on the 360, but it sure is a hell of a lot of fun.

Drenched in 1940's art, stellar presentation and some tough boss battles; 1942 Joint Strike is one of the best shooters on XBLA.

Graphically solid, and an all around fun game, Commando 3 is definately worth a download for just about any gamer.

Cinematic, exciting and at times tiring due to some control issues, The Bourne Conspiracy manages to deliver a licensed game which keeps the spirit of it's source material.

If you're in an online gaming slump this summer and a burned out on CoD4 or the like; Colonies just may offer a reason to stay inside and enjoy the frosty chill online.

I think that fans of the game are going to get more out of this game than most others, though again I think fans of R-Type are more interested in playing a shmup than an SRPG. That fact aside, R-Type Command is a solid reinvention of the series.

After all the hype surrounding this game (or lack thereof), Mario Kart Wii is the same game we've been playing over and over again for years now, which either has you jumping up and down with glee or shaking your head in disgust.

If you're looking for something different in an RPG then do yourself a favor and give this game a shot.

If you like strategy role-playing games as a genre, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not picking this title up.

Digital Extremes has done a fairly good job with bringing a new IP to life, while not the AAA title that many expected, it's an incredibly solid action game with gorgeous graphics, intense combat, and a story that if done right could go places in a sequel.

Condemned's instruments of brutality may be blunt, but the game itself is not - despite what the inclusion of such frivolities as thugs attired in medieval armour might suggest.

At the end of the day, Ring of Fates is an entertaining multiplayer game that also houses a somewhat entertaining single player mode. The multiplayer mode though, seriously, that's where the fun is.

Everything about this game is beautifully orchestrated and flawless in presentation.

Overall the game manages to cram all these different game play elements into a single title and makes it work.

On the whole, Frontlines is the game to get if you're into multiplayer online skirmishes that are completely squad based.

In fact, I'd recommend this title to everyone, frankly, as it's just that much fun to play.

Try your hand at tactical, collectible, outstanding gaming at its absolute finest.

In the end, Burnout Paradise is as close to paradise as you're going to get.

In the end, Draglade suffers from a severe identity crisis, yet still manages to provide a coherent and competent experience that is enjoyable to play.

Mass Effect has, for me, lived up to my expectations and in some ways exceeded them -- doing slowly what KOTOR did. Drawing me into its world and making me feel comfortable; a place where everything just seems right.

The reason Rock Band works so well, aside from the instrumentation, is the intangibles that permeate throughout the entire game.

Overall, Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings is a solid game.

Its amazing blend of action and adventure make it far more than any simple clone of any one game and you'll simply walk away from the eight to ten hour jaunt feeling like a million bucks. Naughty Dog - congratulations on what is, quite simply, the finest Playstation 3 experience I've played to date.

Assassin's Creed is one of those games that could be considered for the "games as art" debate. A lot of times you'll stop for a second and just stare in awe at how beautiful and graceful the game is. The game is by no means perfect, but it does start to head into the right direction that most sandbox games should.

I like to think of the game this way: it's fun with no clean up required. You won't have to worry about losing tiny pie pieces or having the molding clay it comes with dry out. You just turn on your system, pick up that Wii remote and have serious fun.

It's rare to play through a perfect game or one that nears perfection, but Galaxy definitely fits that mold.

This game delivers a quick fix to any WH40K player that doesn't have the time to lay an army on the table and play.

For I want people to play this game as I have played it. With my only history coming from its previous incarnation, I went in fresh with no reservations with the single exception that I was about to embark on an epic battle that would either break me or rekindle my love for a genre that has since been forgotten.

The game isn't perfect, but in the end it certainly comes across as one of the most amusing music titles I've played in recent memory.

All things said and done, Neves offers some fantastic puzzle gaming action for your gaming dollar.

With a well presented campaign and a very fleshed out as well as a very evenly balanced multiplayer mode, this is a must play for even the most finicky gamer.

Another fantastic offering from the Game Factory and one that parents won't want to miss. Be it for a girl or boy, the title has something to offer everyone and doesn't get old as quickly as most games geared for the juvenile set. There is always something to unlock or something to do with your furry friend.

Buzz! The Mega Quiz is a great game for anyone looking for a video game trivia fix or just searching for a fun party game. The assortment of questions is quite diverse and while there is some repetition early on, the game maintains freshness for quite some time.

With a myriad of options through character creation, and a new twist on tactical combat with the "geo-system", this may be one of the foremost MUST-HAVE games for the PSP this year.

Visually, Dementium's divine and every facet is designed / To create a sense of ambience that offers frights galore.

Remember this kids, Clive Barker Mercury Steam and Codemasters have formed together to make what is in my mind one of the best shooters this year.

At the end of the day, Conan is a fantastically fun game, that doesn't take itself too serious and knows what kind of creature it is -- something that a good deal of games nowadays could benefit from.

Fans of the game will get it for sure because it successfully continues the overall hilarious plot that makes the series so great and it does bring the trilogy to a close with a nice bang.

With updated graphics, new weapons that are easily upgraded and a wonderful sense of humor throughout, you'd be stupid not to play this game.

This is a game that delivers to both the fans of the series and newcomers and it honestly delivers in spades.

In the end, Sims 2: Castaway is one of the more entertaining Sim titles to come out in a while and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot. It's certainly not a stereotypical Sim title and almost anyone can pick this game up and give it a whirl.

In the end, Sims 2: Castaway is one of the more entertaining Sim titles to come out in a while and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not giving it a shot. It's certainly not a stereotypical Sim title and almost anyone can pick this game up and give it a whirl.

Overall, Mercury Meltdown Revolution is a fun puzzle game that will probably be overlooked by many people but hopefully time will tell and this title will be loved for its ingenuity and sheer size.

Quite simply, if you own a 360 and love shooters; then The Orange Box is a must buy.

Coming in at ten dollars less that its console counterpart, you should be giving your PC some long overdue attention.

The DS has been around for three years and we finally have a fighting game worth playing!

In the end, Bleach: Shattered Blade is a great fighting game that takes advantage of the Wii contextual controls in a very good way - not perfect, but certainly a step in the right direction.

Overall, FFT: The War of the Lions is an impressive port to the PSP. A solid title is always welcomed in the rather hungry for games handheld and this game packs so much content you'll be busy with your PSP for a while.

Overall, I have to say I enjoyed this installment of the game far more than I did the first, as it all flows together in ways that the original simply couldn't.

Phantom Hourglass is still a solid title that fans have expected for a long time, and it does a great job to not only please the fans, but welcome newcomers who want to immerse themselves in this great adventure.

Halo 3 will not revolutionize the first person shooter, nor is it taking the Halo franchise to anyplace really new. What it does do is deliver the penultimate Halo experience with improved graphics and tons of MP features.

Soul Nomad isn't necessarily going to blow your mind, but if you want a change of pace in terms of SRPGS, well, this is easily the game to pick up at your local retailer.

While the storyline is certainly one that has been created solely for the purpose of amusing, it does so on many levels and is easily one of the more entertaining titles you'll find in the realm of role-playing games.

With a new control system, this title breathes new life into a genre that was really starting to feel like you've wandered into a skate shop and seeing nothing but an old Stacy Peralta Warptail board on the shelf.

In the end, I think the Playstation 3 has finally gotten another killer app in the form of Heavenly Sword.

Garfield's Nightmare isn't for everyone, but the intended audience, those under the age of ten, will find themselves enjoying the adventures of our tubby orange hero.

Other than that, you've got the first definitive RPG from Japan that shows what the 360 can do and it's just the start - there are more to come.

It's not for everyone but for those of you looking for a challenging game with a look and feel all its own with enough rewards to keep you going, schools open and Monster Hunting 101 is in session.

If you've been milling about in Pre Searing for months with that measly level 10 exploiting yourself as a gate monkey, may I suggest you level up and meet me in Far Shiverpeaks. It's a party over here of the highest caliber.

If you consider yourself a gamer, then drop the pretenses of the Wii being a kiddie machine, get off your HD loving ass and pick this up. Samus needs you, and I'm sure all you prepubescent young lads don't want to let her down now do you?

While Bioshock doesn't necessarily do anything remarkably new once looked at from afar, what it does achieve is a literal masterpiece of all the elements presented. Most shocking of all is the deep customizable weapon system which gives it an almost RPG feel.

All things said and done, Brain Age 2 is a very good sequel to an already entertaining title.

This is a rare case in which a budget minded title is actually of more merit than many full priced titles currently on the market.

A story telling masterpiece.

What I will say is this: When the RPG bug hits me, I always seem to stumble over the very game I need to satisfy the itch. Luminous Arc is my bug spray. Do yourselves a favor. Take off the elitist crown, get off your throne of indifference and play this game. You may actually surprise yourself and have fun.

Rune Factory might not be perfect, but it's the first Harvest Moon game to be released on the DS that doesn't feel old hat.

In the end, Brave Story comes as something of a surprise and quite a pleasant one at that.

Of the many puzzles games currently available, this is one of the most inventive and imaginative, offering up a tiny reward each and every time you solve a puzzle.

It may not be the next God of War, but it's a unique diversion and one that is amazingly fun.