Yes, MX vs. ATV Untamed is more of the same. But at least it's a lot more.

The well-realized license in this third-person shooter can hide the myriad problems for only so long.

A crushing difficulty level and troublesome controls overshadow the unique block-busting tools of this DSi puzzle game.

There's some nostalgic gameplay here, but by and large GTA Advance just isn't much fun.

Brunswick Pro Bowling proffers dry simulation fare that only a big fan of professional bowling could love.

A pretty fun game that's a little short on options but not bad on offering up some well-rounded soccer gameplay.

Brunswick Pro Bowling proffers dry simulation fare that only a big fan of professional bowling could love.

This no-nonsense motorcycle racing simulation is punishing and inaccessible, but it's still fun.

Halo Wars is a fun strategy outing for fans of the universe, but it feels simplistic and short alongside other games in the genre.

With its main story mode clocking in at around five hours, there's little long-term replay value.

Marble Madness is literally half the game it once was, but Klax makes this two-pack worth the price of admission.

If Duel Masters already has its hooks in you, then the game will be inherently appealing because it executes most of the basics with just enough competence. However, it's otherwise fairly unimpressive and probably won't do much for the uninitiated.

The AirForce Delta series has always been of middling quality and has never really been able to live up to its contemporaries, such as "Ace Combat" and "Lethal Skies," and Strike does little to buck that trend.

Tolkien fans may enjoy the game's presentation of Middle-earth lore, but The Hobbit tends to rely too heavily on derivative, uninspired gameplay for it to stand up on its own.

Age of Empires Online effectively infuses its conventional real-time strategy gameplay with massively multiplayer online-style loot and leveling mechanics.

Go Vacation is a shallow, kid-friendly minigame collection with nice open spaces and overly simplistic games.

ProStreet is a solid racing game, but it's missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting.

APB delivers periodic awesomeness, but fundamental imbalances and repetitive objectives make this persistent-world shooter a tough sell.

The most glaring omission in Worms Forts: Under Siege! is some genuine enthusiasm.

Obtuse puzzles may hinder your enjoyment, but Lego Batman is still fun with a friend.

It plays fine, but other than some updated rosters, there's almost nothing new in NBA Live 08.

Fans of the movie will probably be satisfied with Cars for the GBA. The game is a competent movie tie-in and a good racing game in its own right. The limited number of events, though, combined with the lack of a multiplayer mode, means that those looking to add another racing game to their GBA collection should probably look elsewhere.

Everything positive that has been added to the game doesn't do anything to counteract the mechanical artificial intelligence and visual problems that plague much of it.

MLB 2K8 is full of new ideas; unfortunately, it's also filled with technical problems.

A by-the-numbers adventure game...and a pretty short one at that.

It's cute enough, but this Katamari clone won't blow you away.

Striking visuals aren't enough to save this shallow brawler from being monotonous and frustrating.

It's not another Mario sports gem, but Mario Super Sluggers still has a rough, unpolished appeal.

Striking visuals aren't enough to save this shallow brawler from being monotonous and frustrating.

This motion-controlled racer is fun, but it'd undoubtedly be better if you could play it with a regular controller.

But even its title mocks the Army, literally one-upping its slogan while glamorizing a sector that, if anything, deserves scrutiny--not macho fantasy.

This entertaining hack-and-slash game is best played with a few friends.

This XBLA update of the classic brick-breaker is let down by poor presentation and imprecise controls.

The combat is fun and the references are clever, but this incredibly short downloadable add-on lacks character.

EA's football series makes a moderately successful debut on the Wii, with family-friendly control and some neat minigames.

Boogie Bunnies is a fun, albeit shallow little puzzle game.

You can play through the game twice with little time investment, and as long as you take copious notes of what works, you'll be able to solve the game eventually.

Poor level design poisons Jericho's awesome but unrealized potential.

There is no suspension of disbelief due to the simplistic fighting mechanics and imprecise controls, and your dreams of feeling like an all-powerful Jedi remain unrealized. LucasArts gave it a great try, with faithful graphics, sound, and cinematic flair, but for legions of rabid Star Wars fans, it's do or do not. There is no try.

It hits a few rough patches on the slopes, but sweet controls help make this simple snowboarding game enjoyable.

A short campaign and the lack of online multiplayer hobble this ambitious puzzle adventure.

EA Playground puts forth a family-friendly assortment of games with a few absolute gems.

Breach delivers some excitement, but its generic online first-person shooter action and a number of performance issues prevent it from standing out from the crowd.

The manic rabbids are at it again, providing a solid helping of simplistic, good-natured fun.

This brutal and unusual fighting game is both sharpened and dulled by its attempts to realistically portray fights to the death.

With little notable improvement to the formula and steps backward in several key areas, SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a big disappointment.

The best of the Dynasty Warriors franchise struggles to compete with modern hack-and-slash games.

PDC 2009 improves on last year's game in many keys areas, but it still doesn't hit the bull's-eye.

This shallow and repetitive beat-'em-up is fun for a while, but doesn't last much longer than the movie that it's based on.

MX vs. ATV Alive has the potential to be a very good racing game, but right now, it's sorely in need of more content.

The missions themselves are fairly long, and you might grow weary of having to use the same set of units toward the end of the game.

This isn't the brightest puzzle game you'll ever play, but it's a quality distraction in short bursts.

Most of the micromanagement from the console versions is gone, but laying out parks and interacting with attractions is still fun.

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an exciting and action-packed way to experience Middle-earth, provided that you have the patience and fortitude to shoulder a few frustrating burdens.

MX vs. ATV Alive has the potential to be a very good racing game, but right now, it's sorely in need of more content.

Like a bacon-wrapped cerebellum, Teenage Zombies is a tasty appetizer that just doesn't quite satisfy.

Impressive multiplayer modes make WorldShift an engaging old-school real-time strategy game, but bugs and an afterthought solo campaign dampen the appeal.

Exciting for Ferrari fans, but take away the licence and you're left with a competent racer with only average looks, poor AI opponents, and not enough variety.

First-person shooter Xotic sure lives up to its name with surreal, fast-flowing gameplay.

NHL 08 offers up a few control tweaks and minimal updates to the dynasty mode, but that's about it.

It's cute enough, but this Katamari clone won't blow you away.

ProStreet is a solid racing game, but it's missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting.

The game is clearly best suited for hardcore fans of Capcom's fighting games, who might enjoy exploring some of the nuances here, but probably won't find much reason to keep coming back.

Despite feeling a little irrelevant in 2007, Jackass: The Game does a decent job of capturing the feel of the show.

Even the most ardent snowboarder will find it difficult to like the snail's pace at which the snowboarder mode unfolds, and the confounding controls make it almost impossible to enjoy the rest of the game.

There's really no shortage of games that pull off the action sports formula with more style and enthusiasm, making Whirl Tour somewhat irrelevant.

Shred Nebula is too stuck in the past to offer much excitement to the postarcade era. It's an okay diversion for a few hours, although at 800 points there are better bangs for the buck available over Xbox Live.

A game that <I>could</I> prove entertaining for fans of Nick Park's peculiar pair, but, as a 3D platformer, it's simply not that impressive.

Gratifying, gory combat contends with aggravating design flaws in this intriguing adventure.

Provided you're up to the challenge, Capcom's motorcycle racer is a decent debut on the PS2.

The most glaring omission in Worms Forts: Under Siege! is some genuine enthusiasm.

Gratifying, gory combat contends with aggravating design flaws in this intriguing adventure.

Smarty Pants is a fun, no-frills trivia game for all ages.

This math-based minigame collection works well as a revision tool for reinforcing what you already know, but is unlikely to teach any new skills.

This movie trivia game offers consistent multiplayer fun despite its limited feature set.

The combat is fun and the references are clever, but this incredibly short downloadable add-on lacks character.

The Sims 2 loses something in translation from PC to consoles. Namely, its addictive, entertaining gameplay.

Inconsistent presentation and licensing issues trip up Wallabies Rugby Challenge's run for the try line, but enjoyable gameplay and a wealth of modes give it a decent chance at life beyond the World Cup.

If you're a hard-core video game wrestling fan with a cadre of game systems, there are better choices.

Yes, MX vs. ATV Untamed is more of the same. But at least it's a lot more.

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes transports the series' problems to an open world, but winning humor shines through the clouds.

Although it's still as fun as ever to collect Lego bricks and watch the cutscenes, the lack of real change leads to the feeling that you've seen all this before. Batman is a meticulous self-improver; it would be nice if his Lego games had the same mentality.

Tries its best to be the next Punch-Out!!, but it falls well short of the mark.

This package contains the major hits that most fans are after.

Some minor issues aside, Season Two is a fun collection of sporting activities that everyone can enjoy.

The GBA game's multiplayer features are fairly limited and poorly organized. Its single-player component, on the other hand, is very nicely organized and offers a great deal of variety.

Thanks to a crash bug and features that don't work well or don't work at all, Tiger Woods 08 on the Xbox 360 is a big disappointment.

A decent first effort at simulating the chosen sport of wizards, it falls short of its promise primarily because of sluggish controls and shallow gameplay.

The gameplay in Conquest of the Underworld is very formulaic, despite the generally high quality of the map designs.

Online connection issues and a dearth of content keep this fun hybrid game from reigning supreme.

Technical problems mar this delightfully crass, immature, and over-the-top sandbox game.

This year's Pro Evo improves upon its predecessor in some key areas, but it does little else to keep up with the competition.

Tolkien fans may enjoy the game's presentation of Middle-earth lore, but The Hobbit tends to rely too heavily on derivative, uninspired gameplay for it to stand up on its own.

With little notable improvement to the formula and steps backward in several key areas, SmackDown! vs. RAW 2008 is a big disappointment.

It's safe to go back into the water with Undertow, an under-the-sea XBLA shooter with solid multiplayer modes of play.

The Redemption's varied missions and new powers are a lot of fun, but the predictable ending is a big disappointment for the series.

A strong sense of deja vu and poorly balanced combat loom over The Baconing, but smart puzzles and humorous dialogue entertain throughout.

To make a long story short, Madden NFL 07 for the GBA is simply the 06 game with updated rosters and five extra minigames.