Excellent music and new creative opportunities make DJ Hero 2 one of the hottest rhythm games on the scene.

Stylish combat that is as challenging as it is exciting provides the backbone for this great role-playing game.

GoldenEye 007 is an entirely new and incredibly fun shooter that doesn't rely on its prestigious pedigree to provide thrills.

A striking action-packed shoot-'em-up that's up there with the best in the genre.

The huge number of options creates great diversity and replay value, although the options can be a bit difficult to deal with for the novice.

The game's excellent story, action elements, de-emphasis on repetitive base building, and largely automated resource collection ensure that even the most jaded real-time strategy player will find something fresh and exciting in Hostile Waters.

For the record, chicks dig PaRappa too, so if having a cute game means you can convince your otherwise game-loathing girlfriend to pick up a controller, "it's all good."

Alexander brings a lot to the table for its $14.95 price tag. Although the battlefield focus makes it a little too fast and furious for methodical conquerors who want their virtual empires to stand the test of time, this isn't what Alexander the Great was all about. So the expansion based on his exploits isn't about building something that lasts, either. Still, this is a must-play addition to the Rome: Total War family, especially if you're looking for a challenge.

Outrageously irreverent, eccentric, and self-aware, No More Heroes 2 is a giant robot full of fun.

At times shocking and always intense, Persona 3 is not a game you are likely to forget.

On its own terms, Meteos offers up a great, original experience that's plenty of fun whether you play it against the computer or against some friends.

Battlefield Bad Company is the most fun, addictive shooter released so far this year.

A profoundly personal experience that should not be missed.

The first FIFA for the PS3 is an impressive debut, and while it can be difficult at times, it's a polished and highly playable game.

The game requires quite some effort to learn, but once competition picks up against the aggressive AI, Capitalism II shows its colors as a great strategy game. Also, as if to help your own bottom line, the game's a real bargain at $20.

A boldly refreshing strategy RPG that is both beautiful to look at and fun to play.

Zack & Wiki is a delightful blend of the Wii's motion-sensing technology and challenging yet approachable puzzle design.

The fun and funny Fallout: New Vegas - Old World Blues gushes personality and is the game's best add-on yet.

A remarkable amount of replay value for a licensed racing game, and it boasts what's arguably the most precise control of any console driving game to date.

It's a wonderfully crafted adventure that presents a fun and focused challenge you can customize in all sorts of ways.

Between the various multiplayer options and the great single-player mode, Forsaken 64 comes out a real winner. Save for Rare's Goldeneye 007, it easily defeats the other first-person shooters currently available for the N64.

EA Sports' latest golf sim is a significant improvement over its predecessor in almost every way.

Astonishing atmosphere and great action make this add-on a no-brainer for role players across the galaxy.

Astonishing atmosphere and great action make this add-on a no-brainer for role players across the galaxy.

Incoboto's unique puzzles and charming visuals mesh beautifully with the lonely tale to ensure you fall hopelessly in love with a boy and his sun.

Out of the Park Baseball 9 doesn't add a lot to an already fantastic formula, but a host of small refinements make it the best game in the history of the franchise.

This set of sophisticated maps is a must-have for Splinter Cell: Conviction fans.

As you might expect, the PC version of Battlefield 3 still boasts better visuals and larger matches than its console counterparts, but competitive multiplayer on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 is incredibly addictive, immersive, and exciting.