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.

While adults might become aggravated by obvious control and camera view issues, the kids find The Grinch very appealing.

The iPad and iPhone may not be quite the gaming machines Apple wants them to be, but this is one format perfectly suited for touch screens and The Smoking Mirror is a great adventure just waiting to be explored.

Great graphics driven by a good game engine results in smooth play even when the action gets hot and heavy.

Deliciously satisfying and utterly stylish, Midnight Club: L.A. Remix is a solid racing PSP racing game and another great entry in the Midnight Club series. Yes, the hardware limitations hold it back a little but there are enough features present to make this one hell of a hot ride.

EA Sports knows what they are doing. They create great sports games on a yearly basis, with just enough differences between years to get fans to buy them. FIFA Soccer 09 follows this method flawlessly, and is truly worth the purchase if you’re a soccer fan.

If you want a game to show off the number of different control options available with the Wiimote this is a good game for that chore. Play the single-player game up until the boss battles and then let out your frustrations in the mini game.

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.

The Be A Pro mode alone was worth a play-through – the enhanced controls only sweeten the deal.

MX Vs. ATV Untamed may not shine like a next-gen star, but it sure plays like one.

The control elements of this game were wonderfully ported from the PC to the PS2.

Joking aside, this is the Harry Potter game. If you have multiple systems, the Wii is the version to get. Young and old will enjoy.

If you have never really been a fan of this genre I urge you to give this one a try. It’s a breeze to play and will have any armchair General screaming Charge!

Heroes of Might and Magic has always been about strategy in a board-game setting, where players take their time making decisions on each turn. Building up a huge army, amassing tons of money and resources and beating those pesky enemy heroes is what it’s all about. People new to the Heroes’ universe who enjoy a good strategy game should definitely give this one a try, as well.

It won't blow your mind, but it will keep you busy during your next, "I'm bored and I need to kill time!" moment.

Eternal Sonata is a good RPG, not great, but good and worth the play.

A good follow up to an original RPG. Here's hoping Bethesda does "Gothic III" and fixes the inventory shortcomings.

One thing I particularly liked on this game, and hope to see more of in future releases is a quick save mode. This allows you to stop where you are and quick save before you do something difficult.

While certain aspects of the game could have been better (like the targeting system), the playground that is New York City and the mafia lifestyle are well represented.

Though we have seen many games like this, the choice of dropping in at any location on the battleground is a nice change from the linear maps most are used to.

While Contracts offers up some improved graphics and new levels, the gameplay remains untouched.

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.

No matter what frustrations the game may hold for you, there's no denying this is one pretty package of violence. Fight Night Champion is surely one of the best-looking and best-playing games of its kind.

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.

With existing content that is still great and a new stunt creation feature that is awesome and amazing, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage is a great sequel to a really great game.

This is a wonderful program that will challenge players to use their brains in ways that involve both logic and creativity.

Easy to control and jump into, the game itself suffers from missions schemes that are not out of the ordinary. The missions are of the ‘been-there-done-that’ variety.

I thought the humor alone was worth the price of admission. Every thing that Harry does or says is over-exaggerated to the point of absurd silliness.

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

For the comedy alone, Shrek 2 is a must-play.

Playing alone is fun, but the thrill is going head to head with opponents as would happen in a "real world" setting.

Anyone itching for an insanely long grindfest on-the-go with an immense amount of customization should look no further than Z.H.P. The amount of content included for the modest asking price is unmatched for a PSP game.

Uprising is for gamers who seriously enjoy punishing games.

The controls aren't entirely perfect, but they function well enough to get players through the game without wanting to quit.

A specialized game that fulfills the obsessive compulsive need for options in us all.

It’s not the sort of game that’s to everybody’s tastes, but for the old-school gamer who’s finished Contra 4, Legend of Kage 2 delivers a dose of good old-fashioned platforming action. Don’t worry if you don’t have nostalgia for the original — Kage 2 deserves to be played based on its own merits.

A huge improvement over its predecessor, Just Cause 2 is a blast to play, offering a vast island to explore and great ways to do it... Unfortunately, the repetitive mission design and lousy script keep this from being a truly classic experience.

Austerlitz will not dazzle with its graphical elements, but what it will do is delight fans of war games with its depth of play.

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.

Having a game that is so close to the real thing is a unique treat-- if you appreciate that fishing is NOT easy and something only for drunken rednecks to waste their days doing. It is challenging, unpredictable and requires strategy.

More than just a ho-hum straight port, GUN Showdown offers up a heaping of extras and multiplayer missions that fans of last year’s game would enjoy checking out, as well as those who missed it.

This game is fun, addictive and fast-paced. It may not be entirely original, but it does hold its own in the world of PS driving sims.

There’s no doubt that Korg DS-10 Plus is more application than game, but this speaks more to the intended audience rather than the quality of the product itself. Musicians will be hard-pressed to find a better piece of software for their DS.

Skate 2 does manage to pull of some refreshingly new and stylish moves that should please fans of the first game. Despite its few technical problems, though, it makes the trip back to San Van well worth it.

The game has a high replay value and the career mode is deep, frustrating, invigorating, irritating and satisfying – all at the same time.

This is a great strategy game for the DS, and one that strategy fans won’t want to miss.

Just like the title states, this is Guitar Hero “Encore.” Another great performance from last year’s tour.

For those looking for a strict flight/combat simulator be prepared to be disappointed but if you're looking for a more arcade-like, high-flying action game with a healthy campaign mode the game has the goods.

This program is not graphically the best on the market, but what it does provide is a terrific challenge on the purely mental level. If you think you have the right stuff, could have been a terrific military mastermind, then you will enjoy this program.

THQ and Vigil Games did an outstanding job creating an intellectual property that has weight. The voice-acting is top-notch, the combat is exquisite, the replay value is high, and the world they have created is fascinating. Darksiders is a marvelous way to start out 2010.

Even though Sonic Heroes has its shortcomings; it is really fun to play. At times this game offers the classic Sonic feeling as you zip through some of these levels as fast as a speeding bullet.

Some of the more glaring issues, like stiff controls and poor AI, are still present. Still, this is probably one of the best WWE wrestling games out there, warts and all.

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

Spider-man 3 doesn’t differentiate much from its predecessor in terms of combat, but the new God of War-esque minigames are a nice touch. The mission structure is also nicely laid out, not too linear but conducive to the film’s plot.

Outside of Mario Kart DS, this has been the most enjoyable racer on the Nintendo DS.

A Myst-like adventure with FPS controls. Now if they tuned up Beni's innate abilities, I would have been blown away. The uniqueness of the puzzles and how they work get big ups from this reviewer.

Tsunami 2265 is an interesting game with a lot to offer and while the action can grow somewhat repetitive the game is still an enjoyable treat that shouldn’t be missed.

Aside from Sonic Pinball and Devil's Crush, Pinball FX 2 is hands-down the best virtual pinball experience available on home consoles.

A brawny game without a huge emphasis on brains - although Viking warriors toward the end of the game are challenging enough. There's a lot of visceral, visual enjoyment here.

Army of Two has some great ideas and plays at its best in the multiplayer co-op mode. However, there are still some issues with the main game being a bit short and shallow. Still, the multiplayer elements are a great draw for fans of two-player action.

Super Bust-A-Move isn't the deepest game, it isn't as innovative as "Tetris Attack" and it doesn't have as many modes as "Tetris Worlds," but it is still an excellent game.

The humor and ever changing gameplay provides a rip-roaring experience that you’ll be hard pressed to find in another game. Remember games are supposed to be fun and Rabbids Go Home is a fun-filled experience that shouldn’t be missed regardless of the score.

A wonderful foundation has been set and it’s now time for Rainbow Studios to expand on what they have set up with their next iterations. The future is bright and fans should be rejoicing.

The Wii version of Tomb Raider Anniversary won’t pull in those who have already played the game on PS2 or Xbox 360. Everyone else, however, will be pleasantly surprised by the Wii remote implementation. This is one tomb that should be explored thoroughly.

While the short number of flaws may be too noticeable to ignore, missing out on a game with great characters and an interesting story would be a shame.

One of the things I like about the game is that you can earn coins while at the Grand Prix that you need to purchase upgrades to fine-tune your car.

Games like Echochrome only come around in a great while, completely devoid of anything controversial, yet full of gameplay and challenge that other games wish they had.

The storyline may be a reworking of a stock plot, but somehow feels fresh against this background.

If you didn't get GB the first time around go pick it up and play it loud.

The time control elements are so unique and the corresponding graphic effects are so cool that you'd be a fool to miss out on them.

With easy-to-get-into controls, fun mission scenarios and a highly addictive multiplayer mode this is a game that should not be ignored by those who have worn out their copy of "Full Spectrum Warrior" or "Rainbow Six 3."

Not only is it superior to the competition in every graphical aspect, it's superior in every gameplay aspect, too. Heck, it practically annihilates "Extreme G3" and the last two "F-Zero" games released.

Considerably challenging yet very straightforward, the game doesn’t offer enough variety but it still manages to remain fast-paced and action-packed. If you like a good portable flight combat game then this is the game for you.

In short, My Chinese Coach gives you the necessary tools to go as far with this language as you'd like.

Axel & Pixel is short and easy, and doesn’t really heap on the replay value. However, if you are looking for a fun night with a unique and charming title, then look no further.

Toy Soldiers is the best tower defense game on the Xbox Live Arcade.

A family-friendly, kid-targeted action/adventure that's packed with variety. Ice Age fans will love playing every stage.

For $20, this game is really pretty impressive. This is not Bioshock or Mario Galaxy, but it is what it is – and with the Wii-mote it is a lot of fun.

Deeply involving, lengthy and delightfully rewarding when it comes to battles, this chapter of the Blue Dragon definitely deserves a place in your collection.

While the flaws from the original are back and the game doesn‘t break any new ground, Overlord II is still a delightfully enticing and addictive game about being evil.

Lengthy and hard to master, FIFA Soccer 2005 has enough kicking power to knock the teeth right out of your mouth.

By combining a solid space flight/combat game with a solid mission structure, Battlestar gives players a fun experience.

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.

Into the Inferno won't speak to every DS owner simply because of the Avatar license. But Avatar fans aren't the only ones who should benefit from this upper-tier Zelda clone. Anyone who enjoyed Phantom Hourglass should at least rent, if not buy, this above-average Avatar sequel.

For a game that takes as long as this one does to complete, the production value, the price and the experience, its really a no-brainer if you are an RPG player.

Die-hard Dragon Ball fans can't go wrong with Origins.

A great edition of Sudoku and one that any puzzle enthusiast will enjoy.

The story of this expansion may, at first glance, appear to be relatively brief, but what this expansion brings to the series on a whole is a solid online resource, and editors that will give players tremendous freedom in creating their own scenarios and campaigns.

Viva Pinata is not perfect, as there are some control problems that get annoying and stability problems, but worth a look from PC gamers looking to get a hold of something a little different.

For real, genuine scares, this does not disappoint.

Aces of the Galaxy gets repetitive after a while, and the steep difficulty certainly isn’t for everyone, but those who are willing to enlist in a tough, fast, and intense shooter would do well to check this one out.

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

It could have been better in a couple of areas, graphics, and sound. However, I did enjoy the game, and loved the way it was presented.

Mount & Blade: Warpath can be a very overwhelming game given the sheer amount of complexity, but gamers who stick with it and get past the steep learning curve will have a good time.

Giants Citizen Kabuto has great central characters, choice camera angles, and a nice shooter perspective. But while the terrain elements are wonderful, the enemy (and enemy AI) is simplistic.

Stellar controls (analog or D-pad) and excellent competitions among virtual versions of real-life tennis players. The sport is presented very realistically, but not so much that it can’t produce a little fantasy.

Any fan of casual games is sure to enjoy playing, and the price is exactly right for this type of game.

Def Jam Rapstar may not have the ultimate killer presentation, and 45 songs may not be enough compared to the 80+ songs the Rock Band games carry, but it's a huge step in the right direction for Konami's musical approach, and we certainly hope more follow in their footsteps.