The End Is Nigh serves up light beat-'em-up fare with a Watchmen flavor. Those hungry for anything substantial will be disappointed.

The End Is Nigh serves up light beat-'em-up fare with a Watchmen flavor. Those hungry for anything substantial will be disappointed.

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

This strategy sequel is incredibly deep, broad, addictive--and a bit rough around the edges.

This arcade-style aerial-combat game has plenty to offer those flying solo, but it doesn't offer much in the way of competitive multiplayer content.

This arcade-style aerial-combat game has plenty to offer those flying solo, but it doesn't offer much in the way of competitive multiplayer content.

Sonic finds shallow, frustrating gameplay awaiting him in the legendary realm of King Arthur.

This accessible snow-sports game doesn't improve on its predecessor as meaningfully as it might have, but is a lot of fun nonetheless.

MLB 2K9 is a deeply flawed funhouse-mirror distortion of baseball.

MLB 2K9 is a deeply flawed funhouse-mirror distortion of baseball.

MLB 2K9 for the Wii is still a flawed distortion of baseball, but it's definitely a better bet than its Xbox 360 and PS3 cousins.

This superb video game adaptation of baseball knocks authenticity and realism out of the park.

Killzone 2 is an exceptional first-person shooter, not because it does anything particularly new, but because it does everything extraordinarily well. There's certainly no doubting its graphical superiority, but though its moody visuals invite incessant superlatives, it's the tight, electric action that will make this an off- and online haven.

Peggle Dual Shot is a faithful translation of the addictive peg-and-ball puzzler.

Eat Lead's humor carries its lackluster gameplay for only so long.

Eat Lead's humor carries its lackluster gameplay for only so long.

What Stoked lacks in frills it more than makes up for in snowboarding thrills.

Exit 2 doesn't add much refinement, but it does offer a formidable new serving of challenging, engaging puzzle play.

This isn't the best action game you'll play this year, but that doesn't mean you won't have a damn fun time playing it.

Blood on the Sand is better enjoyed with a friend, and the well-implemented drop-in/drop-out Cooperative mode is a solid addition. It's easy to let people join your game, and just as easy to keep them out or boot them should they become a nuisance.

An addictive, strategic combat system makes Star Ocean: The Last Hope worth playing despite its cliche storyline and annoying characters.

Dead Rising veterans might see a downsized port, but for newcomers this is an enjoyable horror-themed action game.

While the console versions are solid, the PC version of this unique strategy game is too stripped to stand out.

ShellShock 2: Blood Trails spices up Vietnam with a liberal application of zombies, but the controls and the generic shooter gameplay leave a lot to be desired.

ShellShock 2: Blood Trails spices up Vietnam with a liberal application of zombies, but the controls and the generic shooter gameplay leave a lot to be desired.

The sequel to Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords takes everything that was great about its predecessor and ruins it.

This epic role-playing game has great depth, but is hampered by a number of significant design flaws.

Noby Noby Boy lacks structure or challenge, but this whimsical little game is still a captivating delight.