With 75 levels, a few challenging achievements, and, of course, leaderboards, Lazy Raiders has got enough content to keep players occupied for hours on end.

Heavy Rain transcends the current definition of a video game and blazes a beautiful, artistic trail with a psychological thriller that features shades of Hitchcock.

All-Stars Racing is the go-to kart racing game on the Xbox 360. There isn't an experience like it on the system.

Last Rebellion is a niche RPG that only hardcore RPG fans will enjoy.

Risen's sometimes engaging story and realistic characters aren't enough to save it from being benched as the stars take the field in this year's first quarter.

Fans of Twin Peaks and survival horror especially will find a lot to love in this flawed title.

There's a fabulous Xbox Live Arcade game with stellar art and music, compelling gameplay about time manipulation, and no, it's not Braid. Comparisons to 2008's Xbox Live darling Braid are inevitable, but The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is no simple copycat.

If you're a loyal Resident Evil fan, this DLC is right for you. It gives you another perspective on the story. Even if you didn't enjoy the main storyline, this will make up for it.

The moments where teamwork is highlighted are the best moments in the game. It is curious why those weren't capitalized on more throughout. Even the co-op is compromised from FTB3 being designed with grander battles in mind.

Loyal subscribers to the online game might find this side story charming, but a gamer coming to this world without any prior knowledge of the online world it stems from will likely miss the point.

Strikeforce is a monumental step in the right direction for the series.

The combat is more intuitive, the narrative exceeds almost all in its genre, the plasmid and gun customizations are richer, the multiplayer certainly stands on its own, and the nods to the first game is undoubtedly valued.

God of War fans will enjoy Dante's Inferno but will most likely pass it over right now given the timing between the adventures of Dante and Kratos.

Chime is an inexpensive, fun music game that results in helping someone in need; can you ask for something better? The value for the asking price is excellent even without the charity piled on top. Chime is definitely worth checking out.

WKC isn't a bad game. It is a disjointed game. There are so many things included that none of them were able to get the attention they deserved.

This monster-hunting game will not disappoint.

In short, if you're looking to get your culinary fix on Nintendo's console, you're better off looking toward Cooking Mama.

To anyone with the ability to read and even a small English vocabulary, this game is going to become boring in a few minutes. The lack of multiplayer hurts, too, but not as much as the $10 price point.

Unless you are already a Blood Bowl fanatic, do not buy, rent or waste any of your time with this game.

The game fulfills the obvious but unfulfilled potential of its predecessor in grand fashion, with a bigger adventure, a richer universe to explore, more visceral combat, and conversation mechanics that actually make character development a captivating piece of the experience.

Developer Grasshopper Manufacture went above and beyond in creating a game that features some tightly packed pacing and fun, mature gameplay that the Wii doesn't see as often as it should.

Tatsunoko vs Capcom is a solid entry in the Vs Capcom line and certainly worth experiencing for die-hard Capcom fighting fans, but has a few little rough spots that could have benefited from extra effort.

If you are looking for an action packed, top caliber shooter, consider deploying with MAG.

However, if you're looking for a fast little RPG and you don't mind some grid-based combat and you can ignore the chibis, then Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment is just what you're looking for.

All in all, Dark Void falls short of the expectations set forth by largely ignoring what makes itself stand out and muddling with gameplay mechanics that are average. The inclusion of the ground sections makes it feel like Dark Void wasn't confident enough about the jetpack to really drive the gameplay with its use.

Glory of Heracles kicks off with a lot of promise. The intro video gets you pumped, the tutorial gets you ready to explore the deep combat system, and the combat visuals impress right from the start. Unfortunately, once the initial excitement wears off, the game becomes a bit repetitive and boring.

TFD is so much fun to play with others that, at the end of the day, small problems or critiques with design choices won't matter. And, by all means, this is how TFD is meant to be played.

The redeeming features are fun to carry the game so far but, unlike the Olympics, this isn't memorable in the least bit.

Sands of Destruction has all the tools to make it a great JRPG, especially with its complex dungeon mazes, but it unfortunately falls flat due to the simple gameplay and boring characters.

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces does a lot of things right. Unfortunately, the game also falls a bit short in a few areas, and doesn't even get off the ground in others.

Divinity II aspires to be so much, but unfortunately its shortcomings overshadow what positive points this game has.

Matt Hazard: Bloodbath and Beyond isn't a terrible game, but it doesn't offer anything new.

The puzzles, sense of exploration, epic battles, and vast arsenal of weapons are all truly sensational. The year may be young, by Darksiders will certainly be one of the best titles to be released in 2010.

The game is far from perfect, but its few faults are buried deeply under a game that shines brightly with its strengths.

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth is loaded with traditional old style pre-Symphony of the Night gameplay and elements, and while it's not the best that the series has to offer, it's certainly worth the time and ten dollar entry fee if you're a fan of the original action format in which the series began.

The Oregon Trail may not be as difficult as the original, but it's still as addictive to play.

Between the lackluster visuals and uninspired gameplay there's very little to like about 0 Day.

Paying $8.00 (800 DSi points) for a badly pixelated and poorly executed game is never a good idea, no matter how great the nostalgia is.

If you consider yourself a gamer and fancy the online stores, there is no excuse not to play Shooter.

At $9.99, this game is extremely difficult to recommend. While there's a lot of game here with more than 20 levels and local co-op play, what's here just isn't that good. There are better brawlers current and past, and the cultural issues with this one just guarantee that if it's not forgotten entirely, it'll be in someone's Worst Of list.

When it comes to The Saboteur, come for the art style, stay for the gameplay and leave the script behind.

A mature, unique story populated with interesting characters and locations make Silent Hill: Shattered Memories an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a title that earns its rating without decapitations and nudity.

A generic shooter that offers up nothing new, Rogue Warrior falls flat.

If you play this game with low expectations, you'll be impressed but if you're expectations are any higher than that, prepare for disappointment.

Capybara Games needs to be commended for taking a franchise that nobody cares about any more and turning it into something that deserves undivided attention by using an innovation, beautiful art and smart game design to keep the gameplay addicting.

Fortix is unfortunately another PSP Mini to have intriguing gameplay and then fail in execution.

Blast Off is yet another game from Halfbrick that shows that PSP Minis can be cheap and be just as entertaining and well done as games that cost thrice as much.

If you already own it, there's nothing new here, but it's the same incredibly addictive game with all the noises and the Ode to Joy and all those great things, making it definitely worth picking up otherwise.

Echoes has already made its debut on Xbox Live Arcade, but it fits quite well in the PSP Mini library. In fact, it's one of the best PSP Minis available, which may not be saying much due to the scant library filled with sub-par games, but it's definitely a crystal in the rough.

Fans of Bejeweled will love this game. Fans of Square Enix's stories and art have a lot to enjoy, too. If you like both, I'll go call rehab.

Assassin's Creed 2 is an amazing sequel. It outclasses the original in almost every way, but in doing so only enhanced my appreciation for the original game and the foundation it provided.

This is one of the finest examples of how on-rails shooters can put gamers into the action without having them always in the driver seat.

RIDE is a blend of two worlds: one that tests your patience versus one that feels surprisingly interactive. With some bugs and controller issues RIDE does come across as a bit unfinished, but Robomodo has fearlessly taken on the role of changing the genre and with that comes a learning curve.

While Telltale's latest LEGO venture sets the bar high for co-op-based titles, the recycled material has indeed passed its expiration date.

The game translates well on the PSP and is almost an exact carbon copy of the technical achievements brought forth by its bigger brother.

This game package goes to show how far ahead of its time the God of War concept was in terms of execution and production values. These games haven't lost much punch as they collected dust on the PS2's shelves.

Do not buy this game. If you're craving a movie trivia game, try one of the older Scene It titles or look into a new genre. There is really nothing here that you can't find elsewhere in a more complete and enjoyable package. Believe me, the announcer will drive you nuts.

This is the finest example of an exercise game available.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is the latest in a long line of grade-A Nintendo side-scrolling platformers. Loads of warm nostalgia mixes with fresh level design to form the most fun you'll have with the Wii this year (and probably well into 2010, too).

While the cumulative experience derived from the campaign may be disappointing, the underlying gameplay is still fun and the set pieces are still exciting, at least the first time you play through them.

It is worth it to give Phantasy Star 0 a shot, and it is just hard to recommend across the board.

The addition of the masterful Spec-Ops modes goes a long way to making up for the uneven campaign though, and the competitive multiplayer is as addictive as expected.

There isn't anything truly innovative brought to the table and the gameplay suffers from poor design.

Attack of the Saiyans is the truest game to the DBZ Anime I have ever seen. Not only it is true, but it is really good as an RPG.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex Edition is what you'd expect to find out of it. It doesn't live up to the HD versions because the severe graphical hit the game takes, but the multiplayer is still a lot of fun to experience and that alone may make the game worth it for you.

WireWay tries very hard to be a great game and I often found myself wanting to give it the benefit of the doubt, but the lingering camera issue hits too close to home.

The game is cute with charming LEGOs but there isn't as much of a game as even Rock Band 2. The family-friendly soundtrack is sure to broaden the appeal of this game but there are better options available if that isn't a primary concern.

There is a lot of combat and, overall, COP is good, it just lacks some of the elements that pull you deeper into the world.

Dragon Age is a cinematic masterpiece that incorporates action at all the right spots to keep you firmly interested and dedicated to saving the world from the Darkspawn. You can't go wrong with Dragon Age.

Band Hero can stand apart with being aimed squarely at the angsty tween crowd.

While on paper, Academy of Champions: Soccer sounds like the perfect title for young gamers, it's not. The imprecise controls, lack of depth and repetitive single-player results in a game that won't adequately entertain children, nevermind the general public.

It is that addicting and, because of it, it is easy to overlook the faults and focus on the satisfyingly simple nature of the game.

As far as arcade racers on the Wii go, Need for Speed: Nitro isn't a bad experience.

If you have any inkling to play this game, you are likely to be caught in its zany madness and love it the more you play it.

The drawings you create make the game's name ring true and brings life to the game that is mostly a story. The levels are over in the blink of an eye and feel like stop gaps for telling the story.

The big takeaway is that DJ Hero reinvents how music games are defined by the innovation brought forward and, in the same stroke, revitalizes the genre with a fresh approach.

Forza Motorsport 3 is the best racing simulation ever made and as close to a flawless game as I've ever played.

Insomniac has created another Ratchet and Clank to top the last one.

A good old fashioned college try was given to Vegas Party but it still ended up being just another faceless mini-game compilation in the vast ocean of Wii releases.

The game is decent for an on-rails shooter.

The games that are fun are very fun, it is just too bad the entire package is so hit-or-miss.

Overall, Vempire really does try to stick out from the block elimination crowd, and it succeeds in that matter, but its gameplay problems will most likely keep you from getting hooked.

And there you have it. Gearbox has conjured up something special, and it's not just another Brothers In Arms sequel.

Super Hero Squad does a lot of the small things right, sacrificing some larger issues that should have been addressed. It is backwards game design in that regard since mechanics like combat and super powers needed to be adjusted along with fixing the camera trailing the heroes.

With the beat 'em up genre making a resurgence lately, future developers need to take some notes from this great, but flawed, tale from Dragon Ball.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 may have its flaws, but it is still overall a very fun, entertaining, and perhaps even addictive experience.

Despite its flaws, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 is still a very good game and a lot of fun to play.

In all, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 for the Nintendo DS is a simpler game than its console counterparts. Despite a shallow Career Mode, it remains a fun diversion which captures the feel of some older, classic wrestling titles.

I love the new dribbling system and many of the other improvements that FIFA 10 brought to the table this year, but in the end it's unforgivable for a developer to harm an online mode so blatantly and for a glitch to literally bring down the house on what is arguably the game's most important mode.

GTA fans that might not have been satisfied with past iterations of the franchise on handhelds may want to give Chinatown Wars a closer look because the experience translates very well here.

Fans of Bakugan will certainly like this game. There are some liberties taken with the rules but that is to be expected and they only enhance the game rather than take away.

Don't worry about missing anything worthwhile here. There are some gamers who might find the game so bad it's good but, even then, it would be best to rent the game to see if it will appeal even in that, "we're not laughing with you, we're laughing at you," sense.

The drum-beat of the gameplay may be a little erratic at times, if only because the drummer's creativity and ambition overwhelmed his finesse, but it delivers the hard-driving goods when they're needed most.

Uncharted 2 can't come with enough rave recommendations. This game has something for everybody, no questions asked.

WayForward and Majesco have produced a top notch title that carries the spirit of the original game and brings in plenty of new material.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is a good break from more serious sports games, but it falls far short of the mark it set for itself.

MagnaCarta 2 is a generic RPG. If you want to play a RPG and want to indulge in a generic, very straightforward experience, then MagnaCarta 2 will give you some fun.

JU-ON: The Grudge has very little to offer anyone. It'll scare you a couple times, but they're just cheap scares that even the lowest budget B movie would be embarrassed to have to resort to.