This style of game doesn’t work on the higher-end second-gen consoles, but does work here. The only unfortunate aspect is that the control scheme could have been a little tighter in allowing players to unleash the special attacks.

Slightly innovative and very addictive, Wakeboarding Unleashed seriously scratches our extreme sport itch and brings us a game filled to the brim with unique challenges and perfect controls.

While it is fun in single player it doesn’t even hold a candle to when you are playing multiplayer. The game can (and it does) get repetitive during some of the dungeons.

The game does open up new areas of the island, and does challenge players. It is graphically strong, and a welcomed addition to the Morrowind realm.

The most realistic golf video game I have ever experienced.

The PS3 version clearing outshines the PS2 iterations, and the incorporation of online multiplayer, as well as the wireless controllers, is a definite boon. This is a whole lot of fun.

The best part of Angry Birds, however, isn't just that it's inexpensive and offers hours upon hours of fun and puzzle-solving - it's that the game is still being built, and that your $1 investment will continue to pay off as more and more levels become available.

The game’s setup and interface are excellent, but the game falls down in some areas, notably the AI.

This is the best game yet in the Smackdown series, and the best WWE game on any system. It has its share of problems, but when taken as a whole, this game is almost impossible not to enjoy.

One of those RTS games that gives you enough to be familiar with it, but leaves enough extras and surprises to make it a unique and fantastic experience unlike other games in the same genre.

Beyond the radioactive bread products Bioware has created and intricate and bizarrely funny game that should delight followers of the series and newbies alike.

It would have been easy to throw out a repeat of last year’s title considering there is no competition, but it is nice to see that EA Sports has actually improved the game. Well done, and a lot of fun.

You can’t really go wrong with this one.

Even though the game has a good mix of real and arcade, it may still not be what the simulation fan is looking for in a baseball title. Newcomers to baseball may get a little frustrated with it as well.

Skate 3 takes one step back for every step forward. Creating custom skate parks is a blast, especially now that vert works without a hitch, but that doesn't substitute for an uninspired city-scape.

It is a shining example that sometimes games based on movies can be just as good as the movie but still be able to show us a different and interesting take on a story we’re already familiar with in the first place.

This is one of the best games I have ever played on a computer. I find myself "missing it" when I am not able to play it.

Its gameplay is genre-bending, its visuals are intense and demanding, and there’s enough content here to keep you returning for an obscene amount of time.

It is tailored to you - based on your input and actual play. Of course you can play above your actual ranking if you wish, but if you let it operate honestly, it will keep you at a comfortable level with subtle, incremental challenge as you progress. It really, really thinks.

From the detailed graphics, amazing music, excellent tutorial, and excellent concept, everyone should find something to enjoy with this game.

Hardware limitations aside, Test Drive Unlimited for the PSP does an amazing job of bringing all the elements found in the console version of the game to make this a fun racing title.

Soccer fans rejoice! FIFA 06 is, by far, the best soccer game EA Sports has ever produced for the Xbox.

Love basketball? NBA 2K7 is all you need. It’s faster, more realistic, and more naturally executed than the competition.

Red Steel 2 is everything the original game should've been and more. While there are some lingering control issues and a linear feel, this is one of the best shooters you can find on the Wii.

A must-have for strategy game fans everywhere.

It’s a tough road ahead, but it’s one you won’t be able to resist, with many rewards and much satisfaction to be had.

This is a stunning PC game. It features real stars, with actual player features and characteristics, gifted and amazing action, and the joy of the best squaring off on the sport’s greatest stage.

There is a lot of solid game play here, great challenges and a persistent online world that is as intriguing as it is inviting.

Worth a purchase by anyone who loves mini-games, and certainly worth buying as a Balance Board bundle if you don't own the original, Wii Fit Plus is an upgrade that'll satisfy one audience but could disappoint another.

Graphically, "Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX" is about the best that you're going to see in a Playstation title.

The levels are fast-paced and exciting, with lots of non-bloody mayhem. However, the game offers limited replay value, and will be too difficult for many younger players.

The gameplay is what you would expect, with a well-designed AI ensuring that there is plenty of challenge.

A surprising amount of detail from a game that shouldn't be so visually distracting.

The graphics are amazing and the supporting cast of controls and sound do a good job. Online needs a little tuning to run smoother, but the elements are there for fun and challenge.

Chu Chu Rocket looks and sounds as charming as the Dreamcast original. The graphics are simple, consisting of playfields with running mice and cats, but they're designed with the same Sonic Team charm.

Dragonshard has a great mix of solid gameplay, good features, and a beautiful world.

Castlevania fans will certainly find a lot to love about The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP and, while the different versions of these classics are still too hard, these classics are just way too good to pass up.

I can’t help but feel this is a slight step backwards from Battlefield 2. Removing features players are used to just seems strange to me, and the levels don’t really provide an interesting backdrop. But the improved interface is a plus.

To say that this game is addictive would be an understatement. To say that it's infectious would be one as well.

An excellent and highly original puzzle-infused joyride of near-epic proportions.

From downright creepy to challenging, Vampire: The Masquerade ' Bloodlines has an immersive story and maintains a foreboding tone throughout.

Truly marvelous. Game Boy Advance owners take note: this is a must-buy fighting game.

With smooth controls, stellar graphics, a killer soundtrack and enough extreme challenges to make Tony Hawk jealous, this is a title sport gamers will love.

It may be based on a two-year-old game, but Retribution looks, sounds, and plays brilliantly and is virtually impossible not to recommend.

Thankfully, an intense multiplayer mode saved this game and will have pinballers everywhere trying to find that score of 1 billion.

The solid foundation residually left over from the original and the new hybrid weapons system create a basically appealing package from which a decent amount of fun can be derived, but the lackluster presentation, uninspired story, outright broken multiplayer, and atrocious amount of glitches makes Dead Rising 2 less of a flawed gem and more of a somewhat polished pile that incrementally smells worse the longer you let it sit in your disc drive.

It provides solid online multiplayer, a career mode bursting with life, and addictive mini-games fans have come to expect.

A no-brainer, especially for hardcore basketball fanatics. Although displaying its fair share of problems, the overwhelming fun factor of the game more than overshadows the lack of realism.

A fast, frantic, and high-octane style of tennis. If this sounds like fun then you will feel right at home. Anyone looking for a more realistic approach will want to find another source.

An incredible and original game of operation.

The game controls smoothly enough offline as well as online and HotSwapping is a wonderful feature you’ll make use of quite often.

To the diehard fans, those who love soccer and/or can't go through a year without playing the latest FIFA, this is a must-buy.

Even hardcore RTS fans will be torn about this one, adopting a “take it or leave it” approach. Those that take it will be fighting an uphill battle, one that will reward the persistent tactical player above all others.

The fact that the mountain is alive and teeming with other skiers makes this game that much better because it has a feeling of more realism in comparison to the other games in the series.

With good gameplay, amazing sound and absorbing atmosphere, Frontline is a great title not to be missed.

The game mechanics and general feel of the game are not overly different from what gamers are used to, but that this is brought to such vivid life on a console is a tribute to the diligence of the developers.

There is so much to do, so much to unlock. You'll have fun with the two-player mode, but the heart of the game is really the single-player experience. It's addictive from the start, and the fantasy courses are so good that you'll want to race them again and again.

Sure, this isn't the most realistic-looking game on earth, but it's definitely one of the coolest. I don't think I have ever seen destructive effects this good before!

The improvements do not make for an altogether new game but what is offered here definitely adds to the enjoyment of a truly spectacular motorcycle racing series.

From the opening sequence, I could tell this was special.

ASB 2004 was made for baseball fans that run four or five fantasy baseball teams simultaneously, look deep into stats, and check the box scores from the Cactus League during the spring.

I recommend everyone to at least rent Tiger Woods to play around with the character creation tools. You’ll be amazed how close it can provide a likeness to the user. The gameplay doesn’t falter and holds up reasonably well to bring forth an all-around polished game.

The new content does its job of keeping the appeal factor high, but the bugs, lack of story depth and uninteresting characters don’t exactly invite in newcomers.

Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny for the PSP is an impressive portable fighting game that is just as amazing and just as addictive as the console games. On the single-player front, we wish there was more but there’s enough here to keep fans more than happy.

Blends sterling graphics with solid animation and golf dynamics to make for an enjoyable outing on some of the nicest-looking courses in the genre.

EA has definitely shown improvement in their second soccer effort on the Wii since there’s plenty of variety in the gameplay and game modes. Also, the graphics are about as good as can be for a Wii game.

Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment is a pretty good, and any die-hard Sins of a Solar Empire will definitely obtain. The only thing that might shun players away is the $9.95 price point for only a couple new upgrades and units. Although playing with the new star bases makes this purchase well worth it.

For those who do play frequently, Spider-Man 2 comes across as a game that was rushed to market as soon as the developers perfected the one thing that mattered most. As it turns out, however, that one thing is just one small part of a big picture. Great web-slinging does not equal great fun.

A unique game that’s perfectly suited to the DS.

Not a must-buy for everyone, but definitely a stocking stuffer for those who love the series and can’t live without the latest in interactive wrestling entertainment.

The action moves quickly and the presentation outdoes everything Extreme accomplished last year. Even if you've never heard of the Space Invaders, you owe it to yourself to splice in this Gene.

Shooter fans will be sure to find this a very intensifying enjoyable experience. If you have a monster of a machine to game on, this title will be sure to please.

A non-traditional RPG that comes out feeling traditional. The exploration, pre-enemy encounter elements give the game an instant hook to newcomers.

Keep expectations a bit on the lower side in regards to graphics or a ‘career’ mode, and you will enjoy this outing at the ol’ ball field.

Issues aside, Snoopy: Flying Ace is a triumph for one reason above all else – feel. Once you get the hang of it, there's a connection with the controls and a sense of mastery that few games pull off successfully.

The Darkness is a deep FPS game, giving you a nice world to explore and great Darkness powers to use. The controls are a little sluggish, however, and the AI leaves a little bit to be desired.

It exceeds even last year's excellent game in almost every way.

It doesn't have all the mini-games of Virtua Tennis, the lovable characters of Mario Tennis, or contain any groundbreaking content that takes it above and beyond the tennis games you've played before. But its gameplay is simple and addictive, and when it comes to this genre, that is really all you need.

An enjoyable outing in an historic time, Robin Hood offers solid tactical combat and delightful animation.

In additional to being visually stunning, WRC nicely captures the excitement and the general feel of rally racing and will surely appeal to diehard rally fans and newcomers alike.

The best part about LL is that Corkscrew Follies is packed in as well; so if you haven't purchased the first expansion, you are getting both in this title...My only complaint is that you still cannot ride the creations you make. What a bummer!

The developers did a fantastic job of utilizing a still great quake 3 Arena engine and GHOUL II technology that provides ultra realistic damage modeling.

A glance back and a look forward in a PS2 title that does not advance the series but maintains the momentum.

The play is solid, the graphics are good to excellent and program is delivered with an obvious appreciation for the sport.

The controls are very easy to pick up and get into, and the handling on the vehicles (even when they get upgraded or faster) was tight. The tracks can be repetitive, but still fun and most contain a number of jumps, powerups, and hazards to mess with.

Infiltrator manages to do what "Rising Sun" couldn’t: it innovates the series and moves it along in a new gameplay direction while maintaining the sense of atmosphere that made the Medal of Honor series so fun to play.

I can't think of any other series which so successfully takes satire and political commentary in such a delightfully twisted and fun way. Oddworld is to bizarre as the Monkey Island series is to humor.

The gameplay’s a bit straightforward and can get sickeningly boring without music, but under the right circumstances (I.E. Turn up the stereo, find some friends) PRD is an excellent title.

One of the best elements of the game is the presentation. Everything is put together extremely well, with no down time, boring level introductions, or yawn-worthy commentaries.

Does a great job bringing in the Bond-spy factor into the first-person shooter genre, and is a fun, although short, game.

Yeah, it's tough going at times, and the game doesn't possess the kind of deep RPG battle system that most folks prefer. But The Oath In Felghana is still a fine entry in the Y's series, and well worth the investment for the next time you're stuck on a long road trip.

UEFA EURO 2008 is a nice entry to the series. While the gameplay isn't quite a groundbreaking departure from the formula they created in FIFA 08, it’s still a cleaner experience and a lot of fun for soccer fans.

If you're a fan of hip-hop or electronic music and interested in creating your own tracks, then Beaterator is definitely worth a look.

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony’s engrossing story, lovable characters, and newly redrawn visuals make it a great on-the-go RPG for fans and newcomers alike, but the long load times and grind-heavy combat system keep it from being unbeatable.

There have been a few bumps getting here, but The Writer caps off the experience to near-perfection.

It’s short, but it is a delicious bit of eye candy and rather fun to play.

Quite simply, a good action game with some great scares.

This game is all about having fun and now with the community being the focus, gamers from around the globe can show their appreciation for the game.