Basically, the game is offbeat, which fits considering that these are the same people that developed Chulip, a game about kissing people, but unfortunately it didn't do anything to put a scare into me.

The new controls, new gameplay and new graphics have given an unexpected treat to gamers everywhere. Not to say that there aren’t issues like the awful manual, tough dynasty and some quirky things like being unable to select your favorite team like every other EA Sports game. This is a giant leap in the right direction.

NHL 2K7 really is the "Madden of Hockey." Baby steps every year that keeps the franchise moving forward slowly and steadily.

The gameplay itself is lacking, whether you walking on land, sailing a ship, or battling in any form, you aren't really battling because the gameplay itself is fun or interesting, you're playing to continue the experience of expanding your goals and reaping the rewards after it.

I've sunk north of 40 hours into this title and after achieving 100 percent completion I wanted to start it again fresh.

While the overall presentation may lack the visual punch of a next-generation title, there is no doubt that the innovation in the gameplay and control areas more than make up for it.

The driving model takes a little getting used to, but once you do the variety of vehicles will keep you racing for a long time to come.

Much like Katamari Damacy, the simple goals and controls pulled me in, and the high production values kept me playing.

The combat system is different and requires more strategy compared to other RPGs.

If you ever think about picking this game up, put it down and slap yourself for thinking such a thought. Run far, far away from Bomberman Act: Zero.

This is a solid contender for RPG of the year (along with "Oblivion" and the unreleased "Final Fantasy XII"), and is easily the best SRPG to come along since Disgaea itself, if not Final Fantasy Tactics.

Although there aren’t multiple endings, this game lasts for long enough on its own and creating a new character always adds something different to the game.

The game looks and runs great, controls wonderfully and is a perfect example of gaming done right on the DS.

While it’s a better game than it was last year for the 360, it really isn’t THE football video game that we hoped for.

Madden '07 does make an effort at improvements at the running game but everything else seems to be a bit stale. From the graphics to the defense to the lack of Madden himself, it seems like EA is almost playing out the string.

Good choice of rock music in the playlist.

One of the best, if not THE best game for the PSP. If you own a PSP and are a fan of fighting games, picking this up is a no brainer.

The main benefits are the intriguing single-player scenarios and the tweaks to make warfare a more feasible strategy.

While there is an addictive quality to the game, the bugs and bizarre behavior of your citizens can sometimes pull the game into the realm of frustration instead of enjoyment.

Everything is good, but could be better. The omission of features that are present in last gen systems is inexcusable.

You need to be aware that this is not the high-speed game like Virtual-On, or Armored Core tends to be, but more of a giant robot chess match. If you are up for that sort of war, we’ll keep a spot open for you on the GT Goonsquad.

If you are looking for something that you can play leisurely, then you might want to take a look at it. If you want something with a bit more depth, you would be better off looking elsewhere.

Disney may have a massive hit in the theaters but they have one heck of a dud for the PS2. This almost recalls the fabled "ET" in terms of rushing something, ANYTHING, out the door to cash-in on a popular movie only with better voice work.

Unfortunately, Over G Fighters doesn’t have the sense of speed, graphics, action, or mission structure to make you feel like you are flying the unfriendly skies.

It’s surprising that none of the developers noticed the glaring issues in the game. This is really too bad as the multiplayer is actually a lot of fun and a bright spot in this otherwise piece of garbage.

WTS has the chance to appeal to everyone and, for a handheld like the PSP, we could use more games like it.

The fighting game is fairly solid with several elements that, while not completely unique to the fighting genre, mix together for a unique experience. It takes the source material and does it justice.

A "Diablo" clone done right! With excellent balance, cooperative multiplayer, addictive loot gathering, and a great graphical presentation, it is easy to overlook the few flaws within the game.

It made me interested in tracking down the movie to play, and gave me a good number of hours playing an enjoyable RPG.

A chance to go out and have a taste of what it's really like in the world of NFL coaches today. It's a job, and a game that only a chosen few will really be able to embrace and get the most out of it.

The mixture of RTS and action game doesn't really mesh well, the game runs really poorly, and the game includes Starforce. Unless you've got a really high end machine and want to play something somewhat different, stay far, far away from this title.

Sometimes nostalgia can disappoint because of how childhood can blur how bad something really was. Gradius doesn’t disappoint.

It adds an incredible amount to the original product, and improves every aspect of your movies.

Games are for relaxation and fun – copy protection that impedes that and causes the user to spend time repairing their OS instead of enjoying their purchased product run counter to that.

The story of the Half-Life universe is propulsive in its own right and the sheer zeal Valve has for this world and the characters in it is a joy to experience. Partnering with a truly responsive AI also has to be seen to be believed.

While the AI has its issues as detailed above, it does a good job of helping players learn how to be better poker players as well as some of the basics on how to bluff someone.

A rehash of the previous game, so you won’t find anything new here, so you will want to consider that before purchasing the game.

One upside to it is that the game is roughly six to eight hours in length so if you have a weekend to kill then this one may be up your alley. It certainly looks pretty, sounds great, and the ragdoll physics are put to great use. It just would have been nice to play a challenging game instead of one where nothing is balanced out.

The difficulty and repetitive nature of the levels does eventually wear down on you.

It just never really sustained my interest after the first three to four hours, especially after running into Pyro and dying over and over.

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends features the best balance I’ve seen in an RTS – ever.

Sin Episodes: Emergence feels and plays like theater food. It’s a quick rush once you chow down, but as soon as the sugar starts digesting you start noticing things you’ve seen before.

This is the kind of game that you can play with your kids and not be bored to death. It is light co-op arcade fun that delivers on its promise.

If you have a young child who really enjoyed the movie, they will probably enjoy the game. It's a neat way to try to introduce them to some stealth gameplay as well. Unfortunately, if you aren't young, you will easily find the game too boring and repetitive.

This is not a title to sit down and play five minutes worth before you run out for errands. But if you devote some time to learning about horses and the racing itself, Gallop Racer 2006 is surprisingly rewarding.

There have been a lot of games throughout the last two decades that have pulled off great run-and-gun gameplay. The old school title Alien Syndrome comes to mind, as does Crusader: No Remorse. If you are looking for an updated version of either of those two titles, you can’t go wrong with Shadowgrounds.

Unless you have the patience of a monk, you’ll be better off getting one of the previous games in the series and playing that.

Developer Crystal Dynamics has done a fantastic job with a very damaged property.

It’s a solid game, but with GRAW for the Xbox 360 and BF2 on the PC, other better options are available.

Don't let the shortness of the game dissuade you from the experience, it's worth just about every second of it.

Those who are up for a challenge and don’t throw their controller in frustration easily are going to have a good time with Tourist Trophy.

Avoid high expectations, and rent.

While the first FSW was considered somewhat revolutionary, it was something different and unique, only one sequel later the game seems a bit one dimensional and stale.

The intuitive map editor can add a lot of life to the game.

Rumble Roses XX could have been a contender against DOA4 and still set itself apart from the fray. Instead, the game comes off as juvenile with plenty of moves that would only seem to be appropriate in movies you’d find in a dark hallway in the back corner of the video store.

This is the game I have been expecting to find in the previous titles, one that lets me make the battlefield and kingdom decisions rather than being pulled along by the story.

It is time to move into the Next Generation of hardware with both feet and create a new title from the ground up with new concepts and new gameplay elements.

Imagination will always substitute for visual splendor if a story is told in a genius way, and Space Rangers 2 does exactly that. This is one for the record books, and simply must be played.

Blazing Angels is a victim of its subject matter. Maybe this is why there aren’t many WWII air combat games.

At no point in your life should you ever play Monster 4X4 World Circuit. Even if there's money on the table, you'll come up a loser.

There is no real feeling of "competing for the conclusion" that most games have. This is really just mindless, goofy fun.

I was frustrated by the drawbacks in the title, especially the tiny text on the in-game radar as well as some of the differences in the tutorials between what was being described and what actually was on screen.

So little was changed between the two titles that it really feels like a quick hack job to make a quick dollar.

Tactical games never had it so good in the Ac!d series.

It's hardly a unique video game, but it is a very fun one and at the end of the day that's what counts.

While the game does have a few flaws, there is simply nothing else out there like Oblivion. This is your early contender for Game of the Year, regardless of platform.

Neopets could have been a fun game that introduces younger players to the action RPG genre. Instead, the game becomes boring because of balancing issues.

This is it, the first truly great game for the PSP. The entire game is just so polished, well-designed, and implemented that it could stand as an example of great gaming on any platform.

It absolutely boggles my mind that anyone could find watching a game for 10+ hours and interacting with it for less than half that a quality game.

It's a rush job, a disservice to the franchise, and its just not a very good game.

There are a lot of shining moments, especially in multiplayer, that make the game a lot of fun.

I would like to see some of issues addressed in the inevitable sequel along with: A 2nd squad of teammates, better friendly AI, a full time on-screen compass, and an opportunity to take direct control of some vehicles.

One of the first that really shows off the power of the PSP.

We’ve seen destructible environments before, but never to this degree. Unfortunately, with gameplay this shallow, it doesn’t bring the genre to a new level.

This game has a few mixed production values, but comes out on top in terms of being an episode in the 24 series.

Some will get bored with the RPG combat elements because of their simplicity. Some will get frustrated by the balance issues. Others will be disappointed at the length.

While the complexity of Generation of Chaos could have been a positive for the game, without a gentle learning curve and in-game assistance, the complexity turns out to be a negative factor for the game, restricting the fun that can be had with the game.

This game allows you to be involved as much as you would like to be. You can sit back and just play the games, and let the system make the team decisions for you. Alternatively, you can let the system control the players, and you can make the back office decisions about who to play, how much to pay people, etc.

It would take a Ruthian effort to send this game down to the wild card spot in a two team division.

It’s perfect for laptops since it doesn’t require a CD to be in the drive. The replayability of the game is almost infinite.

Put simply, this title is also amazing to look at. The graphical candy of this title will hold you for a while. My suggestion would be to just turn off the sound if you intend to show the game off.

For the Star Wars fan, this game quite easily shakes the shadow of Force Commander, and stands as a serious, fun strategy game in all gameplay modes.

State of Emergency 2 outright sucks. This is a game so weak in execution, bland, repetitively constructed and poorly balanced that one wonders how it made it out of testing alive.

It has a steep enough learning curve that it requires some definite determination to stick with the game long enough to begin enjoying it.

There simply isn't a better compilation of Command & Conquer material. You could buy each game individually and set up the appropriate hacks to make them work, but you can bet that EA won't be patching those - this compilation is where your future support lies...hopefully.

While you might find some enjoyment in a few of the mini-games, it just doesn’t justify purchasing the game.

The action sequences combined with the platforming elements really create a unique experience, especially with the different Morph modes and Gotcha Gadgets.

A robust online mode is available, but playing solo won’t leave you bored after a couple of play-throughs.

If you like Armored Core in general, and love the ability in games such as "Gran Turismo 4" to tune a car from the wheels up, then this may just be the mech-combat game for you.

The game is incredibly deep with a lot of different modes to keep you busy for a while with high production values.

The setting of the game and the interface were perfect, but the gameplay felt like something new was just around the corner, and never came.

Poor gameplay, sub par graphics, and some antiquated control mechanisms.

A stunning and wonderful conclusion to a magnificent storyline.

If you aren't expecting much in terms of graphics or sound or are looking for an old school RPG playing experience on your PSP, you won't be disappointed by PoPoLoCrois.

This is definately your classic strategy game, made by a team that really likes the genre.

If you are going to use it, it's an inexpensive investment that's worthwhile.

Gives a lackluster performance. The highlights of the game are few and far between, which make its flaws and mediocrity stand out.

An excellent movie adaptation that delivers one of the most immersive gaming experiences on the Xbox. While it isn't terribly challenging and perhaps a little too brief, exceptional art design and solid gameplay make Kong a game you don't want to miss.