Cartoonish graphics and a smart sense of humor give Risk: Factions some life, although play remains awfully close to the shallow, dice-dependent board game.

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

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

Charming visuals and vivacious storytelling can't save this adventure game from some huge frustrations.

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

This sequel goes light on the role playing but still presents a compelling puzzle experience that's as enjoyable and addictive as the original.

A wrestling game shouldn't be about wrestling with the controls.

Space Ark is undeniably catchy, but too much repetition and too much cuteness can spoil the party.

This fun take on the Pixar movie has lots of entertaining content for younger players, but control issues and a lack of depth limit its appeal.

This fun take on the Pixar movie has lots of entertaining content for younger players, but control issues and a lack of depth limit its appeal.

Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.

Fun action, great audio, and multiple memorable moments make Mass Effect 2's latest add-on a winner.

Once clear of its port of origin, this clever, humorous tale unfurls its sails and becomes a thoroughly entertaining swashbuckling adventure.

Good songs can't save this poor attempt at a rhythm party game from being a dull and repetitive experience.

Earthworm Jim HD is just as weird and frustrating as its Sega Genesis inspiration.

With stellar presentation, great looks and sound, and deep, diverse gameplay, Peace Walker is an essential experience that raises the bar for portable games.

While it doesn't spring any surprises, Green Day: Rock Band packs high-energy rock into a solid package.

While it doesn't spring any surprises, Green Day: Rock Band packs high-energy rock into a solid package.

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

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

Tiger Woods' latest Wii outing is another great golf sim that adds a number of subtle refinements to its already fantastic swing mechanics.

This delightful stunt racer more than makes up for lacklustre multiplayer with an excellent solo career.

The prince's high-flying adventure is marred by camera issues and weak combat, but the excellent platforming is still loads of fun.

Snoopy Flying Ace is a great arcade flight sim that packs in a lot of action at a low price.

Realistic animations can only hide the sloppy foundation of this football game for so long.

Realistic animations can only hide the sloppy foundation of this football game for so long.

Alpha Protocol's astounding intricacies are tarnished by bugs, clumsy gameplay mechanics, and rough production values.

Alpha Protocol's astounding intricacies are tarnished by bugs, clumsy gameplay mechanics, and rough production values.