All in all, the work and innovation that was put in to this game really shows.

All in all, the work and innovation that was put in to this game really shows.

There will likely be some songs you don’t like, but jamming along with them just might give you a whole new appreciation for the subtle nuances of classics like "Cherry Pie."

While you're obviously not going to get the same experience available on your Xbox's big brother, the 360, the game is no slouch here.

The work and innovation that was put in to this game really shows.

All in all, Elite Beat Agents is easily one of the best games on the DS and just about everyone should like it, whether they enjoy rhythm games or not.

Liberation allows you to play co-op with another friend, heading out together on the same boring missions that comprise the campaign.

This game is a ton of fun, and feels like a definite improvement to some of GTA’s core elements. Rather than just smush a GTA game onto the PSP, it seems like some thought was put into this one specifically to make it a great handheld game.

Really, anyone that loved those side-scrolling beat-‘em-ups from arcades past owes it to themself to give Marvel: Ultimate Alliance a spin.

If you tossed "Geometry Wars," "Lunar Lander" and "Joust" into a digital blender then the result would come pretty close to Jetpac Refueled.

If you had any fun with GTA whatsoever, or enjoy the game play of a sandbox type game but long for tamer content, you’ll have a great time with this one.

They want their multiplayer and this is where it shines, though hardcore fans of previous installments will most likely not be very pleased with some of the changes.

So it’s simple: if you’ve played every version of Tiger Woods, then there’s really no reason to pick up this latest one, especially given the amount of bugs and completely borked online play.

If you already own FS2004 and have a moderate computer, my suggestion is to put the $70 towards some addons to extend the life of FS2004, and wait to see how the DirectX 10 patch fares.

Skip this one and check out Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story instead.

With its deep yet surprisingly simple gameplay, DEFCON is an addictive title that deserves a spot on any strategy gamer’s hard drive.

I had a blast playing it for the first hour, and the next hour or two was still fun. But as time went on, it quickly dwindled into something stuck between a linear action title and a sandbox game, with neither of those done well.

So if you think a very traditional RTS covered in mini-guns and mammoths, energy cannons and iguanodons sounds good, be all means, go buy Paraworld. However, if you were just excited by the peanut butter cup goodness of video games and dinosaurs, you are in for a lot more than you bargained for, and that may not be a good thing.

We do have our own contemporary saga, and it’s called Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria.

NBA 2K7 brings together the total package for any gamer.

This game is just absolutely beautiful, and I can’t wait to see what types of things this will inspire over the next generation.

It certainly has enjoyable moments, but overall just doesn’t deliver the visceral experience that hunting should be.

Company of Heroes has revitalized the concept of what an RTS can be, positioning it as a contender for game of the year. Strategy gamers rejoice!

If you’re looking for a portable Mario Party fix, minus the Party aspect, be sure to pick up Cooking Mama.

The innovations and online aspects have shown that this series is once again a force to be reckoned with.

It may be too over-the-top for some, but if you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, this will keep you securely fastened in the free-form third-person action genre… just don’t let the kids act this one out.

While the gameplay is fairly easy, Starfox Command is a step back in the right direction for the franchise after the missteps during the Gamecube years.

With so many missions available, Dead Rising is sure to keep its players busy.