The volleyball is worse than in the first game. [Feb 2007, p.82]

Ace in Action is not one of the best looking games out there and its gameplay is a bit on the derivative side, but overall it is a surprisingly enjoyable game.

Gears of War is one well-oiled machine.

Every Extend Extra is a bit too difficult and fast-paced to appeal to everyone. However, it is quirky and enjoyable enough to attract a legion of diehard fans. If you’re looking for a little more twitch and pressure in your puzzle games, then be sure to check it out.

Great multiplayer gaming will have you hearing the “call” again.

If you’re a casual fan of the series or are interested in giving it a try for the first time, I think that you’ll find Project 8 as enjoyable as I did.

Combined Assault continues the SOCOM tradition with the added bonus of a campaign that can be integrated with that of U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 for the PSP.

If for some reason you didn’t like the original Guitar Hero, then there’s probably nothing new here that will change your mind about the game. For everyone else, new songs, new animations, and the new practice and co-op modes make Guitar Hero II a no-brainer.

It may not satisfy the hardcore fighting fan or impress those who aren’t fans of DBZ, but anyone who enjoys the Dragon Ball series will find it thoroughly enjoyable.

Probably the top puzzle game available for the PSP.

The game’s battles muck up what otherwise would be an enjoyable and lighthearted economic and trading sim.

Scurge: Hive can be a little frustrating at times, but the overall experience is enjoyable. If you’re in need of some more Metroid style action on your DS, then Scurge: Hive is a good choice to scratch that itch.

The series' best game yet.

F.E.A.R. delivers action that lives up to its name.

Need For Speed Carbon takes the lead among next-gen street racers.

FIFA 07 is an evolutionary step in the transition to next-gen gaming. Those looking for a revolutionary leap will have to wait at least another year.

Infrastructure play even supports leader boards so that you can see just how well you stack up against the world.

With more action and more engaging levels and storyline, Dark Messiah may have been a great game. As it stands though, it feels like a demo in search of a full game or a game brought to market a year before its time.

A super-powered blast of a game.

A decent racer but it doesn’t feel like as much of a skateboard game as do previous Tony Hawk games.

Extraction Point is good because F.E.A.R. was so good. If you want to extend the experience for a bit it certainly does that, although with less of an impact then the original. You’ll probably find that you expected more out of a F.E.A.R. expansion, though.

A good game for the casual gamer and a great game for the comic lover.

The game is designed to be the opening episode in a collection of related games, but its story is still self-contained and there’s no cliffhanger designed to compel you to buy the next episode in the series.

The most unique Sam Fisher adventure since the original Splinter Cell game.

An incremental step forward for the series, but the new Titan mode is sure to appeal to many of the series' veterans.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 is like a drive that lands on the edge of the fairway. It’s a good shot and you’ll certainly take it, but there’s still a little room for improvement.

Zoo Tycoon 2 is still pretty easy to play and while it may not provide a lot of challenge to sim and tycoon game experts, it remains very accessible to kids who are more than likely the game’s core audience.

Destroy All Humans 2 is a crazy trip, but is not as far out as it could be.