Air Battles: Sky Defender makes for a solid introduction to the flight combat genre for newer players, and the price is right too.

Updated visuals help Perfect Dark to wear its years well, but the outdated design could hamper your fun.

The Experiment overcomes its clichéd beginnings with original gameplay.

Nazis and necromancy mix once again in this flawed but fun sequel.

It's a much better version of Tetris than other recent incarnations, but it's still saddled with some unfortunate compromises.

Though it's missing some of the stylish action that helped make Budokai 3 so exceptional, Shin Budokai still stands as a fun and accessible 3D fighter.

An unusual game that might not have amazing graphics or sound, but its gameplay is unique and extremely fun.

An intriguing new creation tool and widespread refinements make it another good year for Smackdown vs. RAW, but it still hasn't received the overhaul that it needs.

If you have the patience to endure its myriad technical problems, you'll find a captivating portrait of urban existence in Cart Life.

Kingdoms of Amalur's combat and character advancement are fantastic enough to overshadow how bland everything else is.

Political junkies and board-game fans should love The Political Machine 2008, even if it is a bit too close for comfort to its predecessor.

Awesome controls and a bunch of fancy tricks make World Stage a lot of fun, but little has changed from last year's release.

These games may be about as homely as anything on the market right now, but NeoGeo fans kept buying them, and others like them, for hundreds of dollars a pop year after year for very good reason.

Nuclear Dawn is an intense first-person shooter/real-time strategy hybrid that has a lot to offer when it comes to teamwork.

Phenom has also added a two-on-two mode and a free-roaming story mode to its repertoire, but underneath those additions is a game design that hasn't changed much and a graphics engine that is beginning to show its age.

The old-timers out there may find that though the transition to 3D is novel, it doesn't really have much impact on the overall experience.

With its cheerful style and accessible gameplay, MySims Kingdom steps out of The Sims' shadow to stand on its own as a fun adventure.

Beer and blood spray punctuate the fun punk rock brawler Charlie Murder.

With numerous traps, weapons, and an endless supply of one-liners, Orcs Must Die! dispenses death with satisfying variety.

Mario's soccer sequel is a markedly more enjoyable game than its predecessor, especially for those who prefer the multiplayer arena.

New features aren't much more than reverb on this familiar riff, but Guitar Hero still rocks.

Serious Sam returns with another great HD remake of a gonzo shooter classic, this time on XBLA.

The DK Bongos are nice and responsive, the action can be genuinely fun, and though some of the music choices are extremely weird, there is, in fact, a little something here for everyone.

Small problems hold Infamous 2 back from greatness, but there's still a lot of electrifying fun to be had in Cole's latest adventure.

This mild-mannered adventure neatly captures the whimsical charm of Wallace & Gromit.

A respectable platformer that is held back somewhat by some annoying technical issues.

It doesn't give a good first impression, but Harmony of Despair delivers new and exciting gameplay opportunities for an old series.

You won't find much trailblazing action here, and the challenge is a light one for most of the way until you unlock the tougher game mode by completing the story. Still, there's enough charm on tap to satisfy diehard Kirby fans and younger players.