If anything, Legend succeeds in assuaging frustration. Puzzles never encroach on the aggravation of yester incarnations due to a RAD (“Remote Analysis Device”) that identifies objects of note. It’s reminiscent of "Grim Fandango" in the sense that you’re not left to hunt around wildly for the key elements in a conundrum.

The Pitt is a worthy addition to the Fallout 3 name, but its enjoyable setting and storyline ends far too quickly for it to have any impact.

Perhaps the most notable improvement this year is the AI's adaptation, finally, to the new NHL rules.

Metal Slug Anthology does nearly everything right, however, those without GC controllers may not find a perfect control scheme.

The main issue between this version of the game and the console versions is simply personal preference.

Initially the control scheme seems overly complicated; extended play reveals it’s anything but, with the game often verging on the easy side.

This game just cannot be recommended to everyone for that price, but your decision should be based entirely on the demo itself.

Perhaps the most notable improvement this year is the AI's adaptation, finally, to the new NHL rules.

This game just cannot be recommended to everyone for that price, but your decision should be based entirely on the demo itself.

If you’re a fan of games like Breakout and Arkanoid, Magic Ball brings a refreshing new approach to that genre that most developers have avoided until this point.

Homecourt looks, sounds and plays greatly, but it seems they lost the essence of what made V3 so phenomenal.

While Guitar Hero World Tour might be a little rough around the edges, it is still a solid Guitar Hero game.

What you’re getting with Folklore is a solid game that takes a few chances to differentiate itself from the norm and gets most of it right.

On the whole, while a few elements of combat fall short, a decent story coupled with consistently delivered “Wow!” moments make Dark Sector enjoyable.

The main factor here in deciding whether to buy Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars or not is how much of a Crazy Taxi fan you are.

A game that can be enjoyed for its unique charm and accessibility. Viva Piñata is a friendly game with a startling amount of depth - you just have to take out your controller and take a whack at it.

While Guitar Hero World Tour might be a little rough around the edges, it is still a solid Guitar Hero game.

The Maw definitely succeeds in its quest to be a fun, charming, and simple game that anyone can play and enjoy for as long as it manages to stick around.

Roguelike fans will also like the depth they will find beyond the basics that will keep them busy throughout the campaign. Its $40 price point is well worth it for the amount of content you’ll find here. Basically, if you’re interested in roguelikes, this is one that you need to check out.

Overall, Stranglehold offers bang for your buck akin to purchasing one large firework instead of a handful of smaller ones. Except that the large firework turns out to be only slightly larger than a mediocre one.

The strategy is a welcome touch with the game’s fantastic controls and nice use of the touch screen. If you want a game that makes use of most of the DS’ key features, this is the game for you.

On the whole, while a few elements of combat fall short, a decent story coupled with consistently delivered “Wow!” moments make Dark Sector enjoyable.

When all's said and done, Top Spin 3 is very much the best simulation tennis game out there, though it’s not like there's much competition in that corner of the tennis market.

While Guitar Hero World Tour might be a little rough around the edges, it is still a solid Guitar Hero game.

The Bigs puts tons of great ideas to life to give players a much more fast-paced and turbo induced game of baseball that everyone will surely enjoy. While the fielding and base running could have used a little more fine tuning, the overall package is fun enough for all fans to enjoy a game of baseball without having to labor through hours of gameplay.

When all's said and done, Top Spin 3 is very much the best simulation tennis game out there, though it’s not like there's much competition in that corner of the tennis market.

Army of Two didn’t exactly deliver as a cooperative experience much better than Gears of War, but it made up for that by being a solid shooter in its own right.

Order of the Phoenix is without a doubt the best entry in the Harry Potter game series to date.