The game looks good, and still plays well. The game does not substantially send the franchise forward with innovations, but rather adds to what is already there.

The single-player game is not that deep or compelling and the network portion is repetitive without a lot of variation in either missions or environments.

Dark Messiah feels like a missed opportunity, with some huge ideas but a definite lack of polish.

A light-hearted and entertaining aerial combat adventure. Snoopy Vs. the Red Baron soars above and beyond most other flight games, kid-targeted or not.

If they continue to improve the series as they have this time around, the final two installments of .hack//G.U have the potential to really make their mark in the RPG genre.

Certain parts need polishing, sure, including AI and level design. But anyone craving superhero action should pick this title up immediately.

If you ever wanted to have the opportunity to control over twenty Super Hero legends in one game then this is your chance.

There are some glitches, but the pure joy of unlocking that next hero and then trying to come up with the perfect team is reason enough to work through the game a couple of times.

Non-stop beat-‘em-up combat. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is unquestionably the best action/RPG available for PSP. It’s exciting, addictive, and very well paced.

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

A great expansion pack to a great real-time strategy game. Having a third faction that can stand up to the other two factions really helps give this game new life in the single player, and let’s not forget the multiplayer.

Capcom finally strikes retro gaming gold with Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded for the PSP. Not only does it cram in dozens of unforgettable classics into one tasty package but the games featured here still hold up wonderfully after all these years.

Clearly the license in which it is derived from is a complex and engaging one, but maybe there was just too much bitten off here.

Even though it’s short, even when compared to other expansions, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point is a fun and visceral experience in league with the original game.

Hammy Goes Nuts! may seem to be a bit too simple for most, young players should enjoy it.

A half-baked multiplayer mode and the same ‘ol gameplay mean that the Dynasty Warriors series is showing its seams.

Touch Detective’s old-school, slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone, but fans of the genre will enjoy the quirky aesthetic and witty story.

Kid gamers in Japan might find this kind of experience to be entertaining, but there is no way American kids will ever go for it. For one thing, there isn't an "action" element. Second, the camera is a mess.

Most gamers, however, will be turned off by its overly easy objectives, most of which involve the same few actions. Camera confusion ensures disappointment by all but the most forgiving players.

Apart from the music, this is a snore fest that’s best to be avoided.

The game is very repetitious. Colorful and bright but not exactly innovative.

If you're up to the challenge of dealing with the combat issues then Juka shouldn't disappoint.

Nicktoons Battle for Volcano Island presents some interesting concepts, but there isn't enough to any of them for the game to pan out. Hit-or-miss puzzles do, on rare occasions, hit a homerun. In most cases, however, they strike out.

There are moments when the button-mashing action gets a bit old but suddenly the game tosses in cool boss battles and some truly unforgettable moments Marvel fans will definitely love.

I was disappointed to see the developers add the fantasy elements, which threw me a bit once I started playing. The game is still entertaining and with the map editor and online play I still feel this is a decent game.

A must-own flight/combat game. It’s not just the best PSP has to offer – it’s the best any handheld has ever seen.

The excitement of playing the game for the first time, its replay value, and satisfying driving and racing styles are completely intact.

Contact has an easy to grasp control scheme, making it simple for anyone to pick up and play. However, the game is still incredibly deep, with tons of customization options for your journey.

This game just doesn’t compare to previous Nancy Drew games. It’s too short, too easy and doesn’t include enough variety.

Creature from the Krusty Krab will prove to be a stale patty even to hardcore SpongeBob fans.

Although a relatively easy game, Culture shock leaves you craving to play the next episode. Lets just hope that the villain of Episode 2: Situation: Comedy is more up to par with bad guy standards.

One of those rare treats that ignores the hype to bring us a truly entertaining adventure game that immerses players into its detailed world. It is a fresh and inventive game that, much like its main protagonist, is outright charming.

There is hardly a flow to the game and with the poor camera controls and poor animations this is a title that is better off passed on.

The movement and animation are as smooth as ever with only a few hiccups on the framerate. Swimming, running, and sneaking around never felt so natural as you are going through all of the various missions. The computer AI on in this game is much sharper and makes it more challenging for all players.

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.

There just isn’t enough challenge to make this the type of game that invites obsession.

While its dungeon crawler roots make for a slightly repetitive action game, Justice League Heroes is packed with all the right goodies to make this a fun new series with a lot to offer.

Justice League Heroes for the DS lacks intense battles and super heroics of the console version but at least it gives us a game with a lot of cool characters and a lot to unlock.

A must have expansion pack for any gamer who owns the original game.

The most realistic golf video game I have ever experienced.

Like Me & My Katamari, Japanese games might seem bizarre but trust me when I say that missing out on them or this game would be a real shame. Now if I can only get a job sorting out baby chicks I’ll be set.

It’s cool, entertaining, and strangely addictive.

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

Hands down, FIFA 07 is one of the best PSP sports titles of the year. Its content can’t be beat. The controls are top-notch, bridging the gap between console and handheld gameplay.

This is, bar none, the best consumer available flight simulation to date. Notice the word “simulation.” Flight Simulator has game-like elements, missions, online play, etc., but at the end of the day it’s a hardcore simulator that the average “gamer” probably won’t enjoy.

It’s short, not overly challenging, and is a little repetitive. But you won’t find a better twenty-dollar racer for PSP.

The humor in the game is very funny and could almost pass for a lost episode of the show. However the rest of the game just falls apart due to the gameplay.

A disappointing game from start to finish. Garfield would never work this hard for anything, not even lasagna.

This is a mostly entertaining platform game that combines a mix of simple platforming with a few mini-games, collecting and in-game challenges. The result is somewhat enjoyable, but parts of the game can be annoying.

A good addition to a great game, but one which could have offered more content at the price.

It is a good game for young players, but could have offered more actual gaming variety in the levels, than besides the different story elements in the levels. A decent game for families with young children.

At last, a game that features Superman and Batman that isn't awful.

This game actually supersedes the original in various aspects and the addition of a diverse number of side missions and multiplayer co-op make this game a blast to play so if you liked the first game you will love this one.

This isn't the best buy for those who have played the series to death. But if you haven't, then get on board with this animal update.

For those science-fiction fans that like to create their own mods should find this to be a rewarding title. The fact that the multiplayer capability issues have yet to be resolved leaves me wondering just how long this title will be enjoyed before ending up on a shelf.

If you’re looking for a different kind of PC game then you can stop looking with Evidence: The Last Ritual. Be prepared for a hard challenge that will surely creep you out and have you looking around the room for something going bump in the dark.

For it to be so repetitive, so easy, and so filled with useless interruptions – is a colossal disappointment.

Simple and short and not perfect. But it’s also fun, clever, and engaging, and will be worth every penny to a die-hard Scooby fan.

Is it perfect? No. But it does a good job of capturing the magic of one of Saturday morning cartoons most beloved characters.

A decent game for preschoolers, in a limited field. However, more could have been done with this program.

While this isn't a bad game, it isn't a good game, either. The designers went to some effort to make things different, but the end effect doesn't work.

The Guild 2 is an open-ended game that has a great concept and carries it almost to full fruition. Unfortunately, some frustrating bugs mar the package.

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.

It’s an action packed romp that has all the trappings of the Megaten series, but a bit less of the doom and gloom the series is known for.

TOA is a good game, just not the latest RPG masterpiece.

A fair rental for any kid who doesn’t mind excessive button-mashing with their adventure. That means the game excludes anyone who played the original at the time it was released.

It's a fun game that takes advantage of the DS touch screen without being gimmicky. Hats off to the developers for keeping the spirit of Spyro alive and well.

The challenging nature and plethora of attacks allows you to go back to the game quite a bit. While it’s a pretty wacky game, it’s all in good fun, and more importantly, it’s actually funny.

Same innovative control scheme as last year’s edition, now with a greater emphasis on using both analog sticks to land the best shot. The new courses were designed with a variety of layouts, ranging from easy to extremely difficult.

First and foremost, Tiger Woods 07 offers the best swing controls in the league. No game released thus far can compare.

The best thing about this one is that for about the price of a round of golf you will get great golfing at some pretty nice courses all year long. Still not a bad deal in my book.

While somewhat faithful to the cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender for the PS2 fails to capture the true essence of the show’s characters in a game that’s short and uninspiring.

It's an average title that could have been a bit better with a multiplayer option and longer storyline, still, any fan of the show will probably enjoy it once they have gotten over the fact that Aang can't leap around and kick butt like he does on the cartoon.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is worth renting if you're a diehard fan of the show (assuming you can find it. Few rentailers offer DS games). But you're better off with the GBA version – a game that spends more time on action and puzzles, and less time trying to re-tell a story the fans are already familiar with.

I expected the same level of quality from Spyro's new beginning – the game that would reinvent the series. But all we got was a rehash – a mistake I hope does not lead to the series' retirement.

RPG lovers take note: Avatar is one of the few original (read: not a port) action/RPGs made for the system.

Accessible, with an easy-to-learn control scheme, this game should appeal to younger players while still providing a minor challenge for slightly older players.

I had high hopes, but I was let down.

The environments are looking a little dated, graphically, but the swing mechanics are terrific and the game is a lot of fun, from the moment you tee off in your first PGA event to the host of mini games, to the team elements.

While this is one of the best-looking games we've seen and the combat, in and of itself, is designed well enough, the gameplay just isn't any fun after the first hour of play. If it isn't very fun, it isn't very good.

If the developers took a little more time and fleshed out the game more it would have been so much better, especially since Aang can fly in the television show but can't in the game.

Dark Crusade is a great entry point into the Dawn of War series for newcomers. It has an incredibly robust single-player experience and you also get a good taste of the online play.

With a charismatic and unforgettable lead character and a lengthy and diverse number of missions, the game will hook you into its great story.

With lengthy single-player modes and an excellent multiplayer mode there is little to complain about in this department but you’ll wish there was more excitement to the dull combat.

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

I just wished the developers could have ironed out the rough edges a bit more before releasing it, as it is, I am left unfulfilled.

It’s lacking in customization options, but there’s still a good deal of content to partake in. The episode-style campaign is an absolute pleasure and will no doubt please fans of the show.

Naruto fans will really enjoy this game and fortunately the way the game was developed, the rest of us will too.

The new game is frustrating, repetitive, and not as memorable as the first.

The game has some rubberbanding (where you bounce back a dozen yards or so while running) but that does not occur all that often.

A pretty dull game that can border on frustrating due to the clunky controls, lame missions and weak AI.

Anyone who thoroughly enjoyed "Yoshi’s Touch & Go" will find Rainbow Islands Revolution to be a worthy title in the vein of that game. The rest of us are left with an island that’s a little too monotonous to hold our interest.

Mercury Meltdown is not only a great sequel, but a solid puzzle game. The gameplay is easy to understand, and the difficulty slowly builds so you never feel like you can’t handle what’s ahead.

FIFA 07 has got the looks, gameplay, and features of a masterpiece – and it would be such if the majority of its content hadn’t already been introduced.

The game is lacking on the basic requirements that all games must have but it does possess the most important to it's target audience, fun.

Solid multiplayer support, great skill animations, smart AI and improved physics all add up to a game that is a marked improvement over the last iteration.

For a MSRP of 30 bucks I think it is a steal. I would like to mention that there is no multiplayer capability online. This will most likely be the most controversial down side of the game.