Mario Galaxy 2 is a game that would sell the Wii if most gamers didn't already have one. It will amaze you, it will surprise you, and most of all it will be a game that you will cherish for years to come.

GTA IV seamlessly integrates open-world exploration and character-driven storytelling, unlike any other game to date. Liberty City is now a living, breathing work of art.

Clear your schedules gamers, this is it – the kind of masterpiece, showpiece, and trophy game that we wait years to obtain.

Doesn't only look better; it also offers more realistic and fluid game play, along with a currently unequaled multiplayer mode that will keep gamers coming back for more.

Metroid Prime is 100% Metroid. It may not seem like it at first, but believe me, it is.

Incredibly intelligent AI, a wide selection of well-balanced weaponry and vehicles, and audio/visual to do the Xbox launch justice.

The great graphics, incredible physics' engine, impressive sound/music and engaging story line all add up to a classic game.

You simply will not find a game with finer audio. From the murky and creepy background noises to the spot-on voice work, there simply is no better game on any system in any genre that sounds better then this.

The game has some repetition, but the look of the game is wonderful and the action flows well, drawing players through the game. This is an enjoyable game that keeps players on their toes, tantalizes with stunning vistas and some cool animations and keeps the story flowing well.

You may not realize it the first time you play it, and you may not be affected by the first gruesome battle, but by the end of this game Resident Evil 4 will have left a mark that can never be erased.

Finding another collection that matches the quality of The Orange Box is next to impossible.

The Orange Box is worth a hundred bucks; you will pay half that. So much fun and excitement packed into this collection, it should be a crime.

Mass Effect 2 is much more than a game. It’s an ominous sci-fi-mystery-action-epic that continues to provide thrilling moments around every bend.

The old-school feel of Super Quickhook is undeniable. It takes the best aspects of games we loved in the 80's and early 90's in a simple, 8-bit format, and puts it on a new device like the iPhone expertly.

The graphics are beautiful, the monsters are unreal, and the gameplay is the most action-packed a survival/horror game has ever been.

The most perfect game Nintendo has released since "Super Mario 64" came out in 1996. It ranks among the very few elite, unforgettable titles, including the original Zelda, "Grand Theft Auto III" and "Final Fantasy VII."

No gamer should miss out on this one.

The graphics are virtually flawless, down to the smallest detail - the interactivity with your environment and the attention to detail will have most people playing through multiple times just so they can find every little secret.

With the additional features, cleaner graphics, and slick $49.99 price, it makes the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.

This program intrigues, and delights. The characters have personalities, the game board is huge and the storyline is liable to go in almost any direction – or so it seems.

The word “massive” doesn’t begin to describe the entire state of San Andreas and exploring it without any load times is like the cherry on top of an overly sweetened cake. Driving has been tightened to perfection and the changes to the targeting system makes popping caps on fools so much better.

Often comical and always brutal, this is a game that isn’t afraid to get its hands dirty and gamers will absolutely love it for that.

LBP has managed to do what few other games have – it breaks demographic barriers easily. LittleBigPlanet is a robust game that is huge in concept, with endless replayability and a real sense of joy.

I get Goosebumps when I discuss this game, honestly. The genuine care that has been taken in making this game is awe inspiring.

Incredible eye candy combined with awesome game play and complete physical realism make this game stand out above the rest. It was well worth the wait.

It’s a lengthy, massive adventure that, no matter how long it takes you complete, will still be met with the response, “I wish it could’ve been longer.”

The addition of online play and Mini-camp are simply awesome.

With tons of content both online and off, stellar production values, and solid gameplay, Red Dead Redemption is an absolute blast to play, and a time-consuming one at that.

Ultimately, Portal 2 is pure genius. With gameplay that never stops becoming addictive and new characters that always threaten to steal the spotlight, Portal 2 is one of the best games of 2011.

The multiplayer is phenomenal, the special ops are addicting and the campaign is one of the best you’ll play. Only the relatively short length of the campaign and its accompanying story presentation issues keep this from being all it can be.

The challenges are now more plentiful, innovative and complex than ever before.

Devil May Cry will have you asking yourself, "Could this game be more perfect?" And you'll quickly respond, "No, it couldn't."

CoD4 is the best in a long and storied franchise. This is next-gen gaming in every sense of the phrase. This is an excellent game.

It's a game that's so feature-rich, so extremely customizable, and so realistic that I'd recommend this one even if you're not a football buff.

This is a game that melds story and action, philosophy and insanity, gives pause for introspection while urging you along a designed course. It is the high-bar in the field, on one hand, but on the other, it creates its own genre.

The pinnacle of Bioware's many years honing their craft, Mass Effect 2 is one of the most important and enjoyable games ever made. The PlayStation 3 port may be a greater value by incorporating a great deal of DLC into a single package, but it is still vastly inferior to the experience available on the Xbox 360.

Vice City is one of those rare games that effortlessly combines atmosphere, engaging gameplay, and great graphics and sound to make a truly unique gaming experience.

The online mode that is included is nothing short of "sweetness."

Gears of War has easy to grasp gameplay with solid controls and tons of action. Plus, the weapons are great (you just can't beat the chainsaw attached to a gun).

You can spend hours upon hours leveling up your character, doing various quests, customizing your character to however you want before you even get on the main quest.

A completely intense thrill-ride from start to finish, Call of Duty 4 grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go.

The online tear is a blast to play and with all the new bells and whistles they added to the game, you may not play anything else online for quite a while.

The quick reaction time that Ryu has when you press a button is simply amazing and truly feels like you are playing with a ninja.

One of those truly satisfying gems that show up every now and then, and one of the most brilliantly conceived role-playing games you will play this year.

The must-own Street Fighter sequel. SFII fans have been waiting more than a decade for a game like this.

Whether you've taken the journey before or have yet to play this unforgettable classic, you can't stop yourself from being consumed.

With gorgeous visuals, a great story and fantastic multiplayer modes, this one is a complete package.

The game's speed progresses from Andy Dick insane to Charles Manson insane, always pushing the envelope and always keeping gamers glued to their TV, white knuckling their controllers.

Metal Gear Solid 3 was a fantastic game as it was, but all the additions included in Subsistence just pushes it over the top. You must own this game.

Compelling and intense.

Game of the Year? Who knows. Experience of the Year? Almost certainly.

The PlayStation 2 controller is the best controller to play sports games with, and NCAA Football uses it to the fullest. The gameplay is extremely tight and the characters move with the slightest touch of the controller.

A phenomenal bit of storytelling, immersive and a truly incredible videogame in terms of graphics, sound and gameplay.

The storyline was fantastic, and there is a ton of replay value here based on two alternate pathways to follow and again, tons of side quests.

Hands-down the best turn-based strategy game of the year. It is emotionally satisfying and addictive.

This is the National Football League with all its unpredictability, athleticism, spectacular plays and game day challenges.

Great graphics and jaw-dropping speed, and includes impeccable interactive crash sequences that you won’t find in any other game.

This is a game that reaches a fun factor which few games dare even dream of. It is absolutely packed to the gills with content, and features enough improvements over its predecessor to make it the best installment in the series by far.

Company of Heroes couldn’t be any safer of a purchase than investing all of your money into your child’s bank account for college. Wait, take out $50 to buy this game and then invest the rest.

Pandora Tomorrow flirts tantalizingly close to gaming perfection. All of the components are here, so with a little tuning for the inevitable follow up, perfection and pure gaming nirvana should be well within their grasp.

An amazing and entrancing experience that lives up to the Grand Theft Auto name.

While the lack of an online mode does detract from the playability of the game, the new level and secret skater, which is not found in any other version, definitely help make amends.

I was absolutely blown away by UT2K4.

And while it might be visually unassuming, Braid offers players an experience (and a message about life) that few games have ever dared to offer.

It's not just <I>one</I> element that turned the game into a masterpiece, it's <I>every</I> element – the controls (perfection), world design (unbelievably creative), combat (exciting and challenging), and enemy selection (unreal) are just a few of the reasons why this is PS2’s best first-party release.

By building off the foundations and bolstering the series with memorable missions, an incredible story, and awe-inspiring visuals, Blizzard has assured StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty's status as one of the best RTS games ever created.

Street Fighter IV is exactly the type of Street Fighter game you’ve wanted to play for years.

The sound in GTA III is phenomenal - nothing was overlooked in this department.

Extremely fun. The gameplay is as good as snowboarding games come.

Features one of the smoothest, most precise, easy-to-use cameras that I have ever experienced in a game. This is perhaps the game's greatest innovation.

One of the most original puzzle platformers in years, Braid is an engrossing experience from start to finish.

Every moment is heightened by breathtaking beauty. At times you’ll forget that this game was designed for a current-gen console.

Not only is this one of the best RPGs of the past several years – on any platform – but Oblivion has set the bar very high for any PS3 RPGs that hope to follow. A truly magnificent game.

If the third-person perspective was better, Fallout 3 would’ve been an almost perfect RPG. Even with that said, everyone needs to spend time showing off how amazing VATS is since it is pure ecstasy.

Gears of Wars 2 is what epic masterpieces are made of and on top of that it raises the bar for all action games on the Xbox 360. It’s an over-the-top, action junkie’s dream come true that easily surpasses the much-loved original that still haunts the dreams of all Xbox owners.

With an in-depth franchise mode, advanced AI, ESPN style presentation, and online play, you can't find a better deal...on par if not better than "Madden 2003."

A terrific soccer game that adheres to the fundamentals of the sport really well, while offering depth of play.

Surprising the controller was really easily to use in this game, and not a hamper like in other fighting games. I am not big on using the analog control stick for fighting games, but Namco did a great job because every move performed worked flawlessly!

The VFX powers are just plain cool and the game is consistently satisfying and challenging. The fact that this game has been green-lighted in a day and age where perfecting the intricacies of 3D rendering is the holy grail of most development teams is a good sign indeed.

This game has got an extremely deep Quest mode that will keep anyone occupied for months on end.

It offers some pretty fundamental improvements over the Xbox version and stands as one of the best PC RPGs out there.

Not only is it bigger and better, but it looks and feels so good on the Xbox so if you haven't already bought this game this is the definitive version to own.

Accessible is one word that truly fits this game. Players can move into the world without a lot of trouble and the learning curve is small.

The crown jewel of GTA games. The most missions, the biggest cities and the most immersive character building of any previous GTA games makes this a sure-fire hit.

The best soccer game on the market. The animations are amazing and the gameplay is smooth. This is a blast to play.

Soul Calibur 2 is sword-fighting perfection trapped in a box.

Prince of Persia's exquisite levels, adventurous gameplay, deep music, and technology-defying graphics make it a must-own for every adventure-loving gamer.

This is a humorous and addicting casual game, far from the tense and gory experience found in most zombie games.

A completely intense thrill-ride from start to finish, Call of Duty 4 grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go.

God of War III is amazing and disturbing all at once.

A landmark release in that it is the first PS2 game to support Dolby&#153; Pro Logic and DTS&#153; sound. These surround sound technologies allow for realistic environmental surround sound like you've never heard it before.

The sound effects are all extremely accurate, whether carving in powder or carving on ice, the noise produced will make you think you're actually on the slopes.

There are a few minor problems, such as coloration of some uniforms (Vikings helmets are more blue than purple) and the helmets lack the sharp glossy look of other games. But when it comes to facial animation, NFL 2K3 is way ahead of the pack.

There are very few things in the world that a certain: death and taxes are two, a third is that you will enjoy rocking out to this game and living your rock-star fantasies. It is totally worth the $90 price tag.

A masterpiece.

While the build quality of the bundled peripherals feels a little flimsy and the whole thing is a bit pricey for many gamers’ budgets, the game is a wholehearted recommendation for any fan of music-based games.

If you have a semi-firm grasp on reality, don't mind the machinations of evil tugging at your own sanity factor, then you will enjoy this puzzle-riddled romp.

The Collectors Edition is the best buy. For several dollars more you will be able to get a soundtrack to the game, DVD of all the cinemas plus an inside look at the game, artwork of the game, four posters, and a really nice case to store all the extra items in.