The care and attention to detail evident in this game is a testimony to the designers' integrity, which is too often missing in children's games.

The interface is designed for ease of use, and the game boasts terrific sound and graphics. This is a wonderful game.

The songs are decent but just are not that long and the idea of the artists being ‘legendary’ is fine in most regards, but some of the songs selected to highlight that status hardly live up to the title.

The best console version released in North America. It's got everything that you love plus more challenges, a dance editor and a number of extras that DDR enthusiasts will go crazy for. Unlockables are plentiful and are not easily opened.

Savvy on style, The Sims 2: Pets is a worthy addition to the laundry list of expansions currently available on the market.

One serious issue remains though. The servers are completely empty. No one is online.

The Room is a frightening and disturbing jaunt even with its number of flaws you'll encounter along the way, but it is definitely a jaunt well worth taking.

It’s an old-school brawler with all the right moves and players despite the awkward 360 controller scheme and the seriously flawed online multiplayer mode. Really, consider this $10 or 800 points well spent.

Addicting and there are tons of unlockable items for gamers to come back to.

If you’re looking for a true survival-horror title that will literally force you to try and survive in the face of horror, a game that will leave you on the edge of your seat more than once, and a game that provides a solid story with some gore and disturbing images, this is one you should definitely check out.

A refreshingly different take on the series, with high-speed action and excellent online features.

I loved this game. It is rich, engaging and has a great repeat-play factor. I wanted to play it often, and for long periods of time. It's been a long time since I felt that drive from a game, much less a sim.

With close to 35 hours of gameplay, players will have a tremendous amount of replay value to hold them over at least for a month.

Ultramix 4 pulls in a bigger crowd now with the user-friendly modes to attract new players.

When it comes to a great program for younger gamers, Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure is a bonafide success. Older, more experienced players may get a chuckle or two from the animation, but will not find it much of a challenge.

It would have received a higher rating if the gameplay had been longer, but it is still worth the purchase price. A nice choice for families and all ages.

You’ll know the first time you play it whether this game is for you – you’ll either be immediately dissuaded by its complexity and depth, or you’ll fall in love with them. It might be the very definition of “niche title”, but for those who get it, Knights in the Nightmare provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Aion offers some new ideas and the whole wing dynamic is wonderful.

A few errors are made here, but the series has, nonetheless, been reinvigorated.

PotBS offers different fare from the usual assortment of MMOs in release, and that is a good thing. The game, though, is not one that can be truly appreciated inside a week. It takes time to delve into the nuances of the game mechanics and to explore the depth of what is offered.

Despite its dated gameplay style and way-too-numerous battles, Tales of Phantasia is an enjoyable role-playing game fans of the genre will certainly enjoy.

It's not the game it could have been. Fans of The BIGS 1 will come to this game with high expectations, and unless those expectations are as simple as the addition of a season mode (or something equally minor), they're going to be deeply disappointed.

The missions, even with secondary objectives, feel short but there is no denying that this is a fine-looking game that is accessible and a quite a bit of fun to play.

Consisting of Gradius I through IV, plus the illusive, never-before-played Gradius Gaiden (a game that was not released outside of Japan until now), Gradius Collection is by far the best handheld space shooter available for the PSP.

A strong and compelling entry in the Brothers in Arms series but it’s also a slightly flawed sequel that could have been so much better on the PS3. Still, even with its glitches, inconsistent visuals and so-so online multiplayer, this game has enough standout moments to be an enjoyable ride down a bumpy highway.

The game has a lot of cutscenes and load times interrupt the flow, but the story is intriguing enough to pull players through those moments.

Not for the squeamish.

I have to tell you that this game is one of those games, which makes you glad you decided to become gamer decades ago.

Comes close to being an excellent surfing title since all the right elements are present and accounted for, however small annoyances in graphics and challenge difficulties can become just a bit irritating.

There's no question that it brings a lot more to the table (in every department) than the previous (PSX) version, but it still isn't perfect.

As a flight simulator goes, this is as technical and detailed as it gets. For fans of warplanes and flight sims, you should look forward to getting this running on your highly advanced PC system.

A great game! We’re having a blast with it. It looks good, and plays great. There are a few things I would like added or changed, mainly to have a more zoomed out camera view, and to have more things to do that involve creativity like painting, drawing or designing. However, these are mostly minor quibbles.

If the training consisted of entertaining mini-games, then it might not have been such a big problem. But the training is so basic that the computer might as well do the training itself. Oh, wait, I forgot -- it does!

Lego Batman is a good game. The main problem is that the developers haven't bothered to fix many of the complaints that many people have had with their previous games.

It's made for kids, but you'd have to be pretty jaded and close-minded to ignore the fun that's to be had by playing this game.

Simple game mechanics, wonderful visuals and a good story all give Riviera compelling elements that should delight RPG fans.

It is a solid R&C release, despite its shortness.

The control scheme is solid and the balls system is an innovative way of rewarding risky maneuvers.

This is still a really great game, but it's unable to truly surmount all of the difficulties that Wii puts on an FPS. If you only play one FPS on the Wii, this should be it, but it's still got many of the same problems that the genre is known for on this system.

An extension of all the things that made Burnout 3 a success (soundtrack and multiplayer excluded). The steering and speed boost mechanics, course design, and unrivaled thrill-factor come together for another addictive and surreal racing game.

It is better played on the consoles so I advise that to be your first option.

This game is a lot of fun, there’s a lot to do, and Galactrix is a highly addictive arcade game that many players will enjoy.

I loved the approach they took in setting this game up. I see this as a fresh genre that I haven’t seen successfully implemented until now.

The real draw is the depth of the game. This is not a title for the casual turn-based strategic gamer. This is a title that requires thought, patience and a solid foundation in the game mechanics.

The number of gameplay modes really enhances the replay value of the game, and there is even an online mode included to go out and challenge opponents online.

Great storytelling aside, Hell’s Highway is an utterly gripping and action-packed jaunt into the hellish frontlines that might not be executed as well as it should be but is still worthy of playing. Its glitches and somewhat unspectacular visuals actually keep this from being a brilliant game but it doesn’t hold it back from being fun either.

It’s not a must-own for everyone, but the new pitching system should get your attention, if only for a rental.

Beneath all of the beautiful levels and endless bullets there is an emotional story, which is a bit surprising considering that most of the games in the genre don't have any. It's very melodramatic and reminiscent of a visual novel-style of storytelling - this Otaku's dream come true.

When you are so familiar with the characters, it is often difficult to switch from movie to game and still have the characters true to form. This game has done it beautifully. It is one of those games, which is for kids but also brings out the kid in all of us.

The graphics are very good, and the action is intense. This is a wonderful boxing game.

A great game...The only things that slightly detract are the shortness of the overall game, and the sameness of many of the mini-games.

The gameplay is well-designed and executed, and the multiplayer modes and mini-games increase the replayability. A great game for any family's library.

The best PS2 shooter I've played all year.

For fans of Penny Arcade, purchasing this game will be a no brainer.

The story is still scary and still a bit confusing but the action is good and that makes this a fun ride worth taking.

The Dynasty mode is still a blast, even though it isn’t entirely new. And the core gameplay mechanics cannot be beat. The new stick passing gives players so much more control over the puck.

More development time ultimately might have done wonderful things for this game, but Singularity is nonetheless fascinating if you actually take advantage of your full arsenal.

I really did like how you only have to manage time in this game as it gives you a greater sense of urgency on the things that have to be done.

I think this is a really fun, and simple minded game. Nothing like a "Bioshock" in terms of thinking and plot, but more like a 3rd person shooter that's got an arcade feel to it.

While it may not be neck and neck with the big boys yet, the series has however now become a legit contender in the RPG genre.

With fresh new cases to tackle this is another fun chapter fans will enjoy.

In spite of the minor issues, diehard Kirby fans shouldn’t stop themselves from inhaling Super Star Ultra.

It's such an uneven and eventually tiring experience, I think this is a good foundation on which to build a franchise, its just they need to make it so much more.

No other frustrating game has given me so much enjoyment. In terms of frustration without being cheap, Metal Slug 3's closest competitor is an ancient PSone game called Einhander.

Some of the controls are a bit unorthodox and admittedly they take a bit of getting used to. Though once you get them down, you'll never want to play any other way.

It’s a beautiful, deep, fun role-playing adventure, and certainly one of the best RPGs available for Wii.

I can not stress how much you need to stop reading this and go pick up this game now! There have been only a few good RPG’s released since GBA launch, this game makes it one more.

If you have a lot of friends, you'll be pleased with Beach Spikers.

Load and Fire batting is the first of its kind for a baseball game – you’ll grow to love it regardless of how difficult it seems at first.

Players will be able to tell that this game was made from the ground up with the PlayStation Portable controls in mind, because this game handles really well. Handling the various vehicles all felt natural and fun as you are doing various tricks in the air.

A must for players who have longed for a 3D Final Fantasy to be made for Sony’s handheld.

The Pitt is one of the more impressive Fallout 3 add-on missions that, despite its problems, should not be missed.

The Sims 3 commits the greatest crime a game possibly can: I want to have fun, but it just won't let me.

Bit.Trip Runner requires tremendous levels of patience, determination, and skill, probably more than most people can muster. If you have what it takes, Bit.Trip Runner is absolutely fantastic - a rare game that makes you truly happy to be playing.

One of the most addictive portable NHL games you’ll buy this year. No offense to the wonderful Gretzky games, but when it comes to a truly deep NHL hockey experience this is the series you will want to own.

Without a doubt one of the best games available for the GBA and one of the best reasons for owning the system. The characters, locales, and enemies from the original are all here, creating a compelling game and story on par in many ways with the original.

Its creative "evil mastermind" plans are undone by dull pacing, too smart AI and enormous maps. Don't be fooled. R.U.S.E. has some good ideas under its hood, but it's overrun by smart AI and bad battle pacing.

This game is what a zombie-killer game should be. It offered all the creativity, hilarity, and destruction any gamer could ask for and then some.

If Cars (the original video game that was a pseudo-sequel to the original film) can entertain adult gamers even though it was clearly designed for kids, what does that say about a Toy Story game that fails to amuse the fans who grew up with the franchise?

Multiplaying is both fluid and fun and will provide an added shelf life despite the inability to toggle the difficulty settings.

The PvP system is flawed and that dampens the experience and entertainment factor. Sure, there is an adrenalin rush, and you have to keep on your toes, but it does grow old after a while, and players who find themselves being ganked continuously by squads of PvPers who are exploiting the system may soon head for other pastures.

There are a few things missing, and long-term gameplay in the scenario mode may be a little repetitious but City Life does a nice job of creating a city management sim that has its challenges, but is entertaining and enjoyable.

The only drawback for this the fact that it will take only ten hours or less to beat, not including the bonus quests that are won through out the game.

The issues with the camera, no map, long backtracking at times to get to an item shop or safe zone, and bad AI indoors hindered what could have been a really great experience.

Though extremely difficult and loaded with useless features, Chessmaster is a good game to have for your GBA collection.

And while the game isn’t completely innovative--in fact, you’ll feel as if you played this game before--this is one of the most solid and entertaining mech games out there.

Even with the mildly troublesome camera issues, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is a smart-buy for comic book fans and action gamers. Its four scenarios will keep you busy for a while, and the swinging action shouldn't be missed. Take it for a swing.

Sure we would like to see a different approach to the game's story mode but what's here is not only better but still way too much fun.

With solid gameplay, a fun story, and a great online component, Undertow is a great addition to anyone’s Xbox Live Arcade library.

If looked at as a music expansion disc (one that can be played entirely on its own), Band Hero is a solid deal. Just don’t think of it as an opportunity to expand on the Guitar Hero franchise with something fresh – that, it does not do.

Vindictus is truly a huge advancement in free-to-play MMOs.

This is one of the better movie-to-game conversions I have ever had the opportunity to play. Even though it is on the easy side, children and adults will enjoy the story and the various challenges that will await them.

Wario Ware, Inc: Mega Party Game$ has offered some of the most fun 4-player gaming I have ever had.

As my duty of reviewing the games in the state they come out of the box, I can’t give a higher score with the lack of mouse support even though the story, pacing, and puzzles are great.

The first half the game isn’t nearly as enjoyable as the last half. If only they could have packed in more exciting moments to keep you interested in the story, maybe it would attract more people to the game.

Uprising is for gamers who seriously enjoy punishing games.

The content is not too different from that of a PG-13 movie, with innuendo and plenty of adult jokes. The story mocks the genre as a whole, not just one particular group of characters.

This game is still as fun as it was when it was first introduced and while the difficulty level might not stump gamers this is still a wildly imaginative and addictively enjoyable game.