From Dust provides a rich world full of engaging challenges, though there are some frustrations even a god must suffer.

Those who are up to the task will find I-Ninja to be a short but well-crafted third-person action game with a surprising variety of gameplay.

Survival in the woods is a creepy, fun challenge full of botanical terror in Miasmata.

Avencast balances the action-oriented and traditional RPG genres better than you might expect.

Practically flawless from a technical standpoint, the biggest thing missing from F-Zero X is that it lacks a soul.

Section 8: Prejudice explores well-worn territory, but a smart campaign and volatile competitive mode make this shooter rise above its generic aesthetic.

May not be the deepest game in terms of overall features, but it still has enough inherent playability to warrant the attention of both veteran and casual game players alike.

Prototype 2 on the PC is almost identical to its console counterparts, which makes for a brutal and exciting adventure.

It's a new twist to the series, but if you like stealth or strategy games, you'll probably like Tactical Strike.

The controls and overall presentation, while lifted from the Madden games of the past, are up to the current GBA standards and do a nice job of delivering NFL fun on the go.

It has a lot of things going for it, including beautiful graphics, oodles of detail, and lots of depth. Sadly, it's a game that doesn't quite hit the million-dollar jackpot due to some cumbersome gameplay, an unusually and often frustratingly high level of difficulty, and interface issues.

A new swing and excellent online play freshen up the Hot Shots experience just enough to make Out of Bounds worth the price of admission.

This comically savage action game overcomes its frustrations with liberal doses of blood and guts.

A new and effective pitching system makes MLB 12: The Show a solid baseball experience.

This classic platformer is as fun and good-looking as ever, but it's over before you know it.

Strike Suit Zero's thrilling combat and awe-inspiring world make space combat feel like a relevant genre after years of stagnation.

An engrossing team-oriented, turn-based RPG.

The older console versions of Madden 08 offer a few control upgrades and a couple of bizarre new modes, but otherwise, this might as well be last year's game.

Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey.

A short but well-crafted third-person action game with a surprising variety of gameplay.

FIFA Street 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor and is fun for solo players and small groups of friends alike.

The presentation is slick, the controls are great, and at times you really do feel like you're skateboarding. It’s unfortunate that things get dragged down by the occasionally frustrating and buggy challenges; that walking on foot isn’t handled better; and that the game’s physics and artificial intelligence aren’t consistent and sometimes get in the way of the gameplay; because Skate 2 has so much to offer.

The tennis action is fast and fun in Get a Grip, but a meandering story keeps you off the court for too long.

An adept fusion of music and gameplay.

This challenging minigolf game boasts well over 100 different holes as well as tools to create and share your own.

It takes some time to get off the ground, but this traditional-style role-playing game is an enjoyable flight of fancy and fantasy.

Twisted Metal: Head On has plenty to offer for fans of the series and anyone with an interest in vehicular carnage.

Even though it feels like worn territory, Makai Kingdom is still a charming and intelligent game with enough depth to sustain the gameplay long after the story is finished.