After years of not seeing a UFC game, it was well worth the wait.

The most innovative and unique title to be released in quite some time. There are many out there, like myself, who will find just what they were looking for: A thinking man’s game.

If you are looking for a golf game to get into that is new player friendly and instantly enjoyable, Woods 09 is a great entry point.

You will forget all about the sub-par graphics and sound. You just won't care, because you're having too much fun exploring and killing and moving.

When it's all said and done, Picross 3D is one of the most satisfying, unique, and charming puzzle games to be released in quite a while.

With Battlefield 1943, DICE has created an incredible environment in which a simple set of rules allows for infinite experimentation and destruction and can be just as inspiring when watching from afar as it is being smack in the middle of the gunfire an explosions.

The story, characters, combat system, theme and the overall weird factor of the game are the main reason to check it out. However, that you must face a very poorly designed hub world to progress into No More Heroes and experience these things is unfortunate.

Halo 3: ODST has left its humble DLC roots in the dust, and is definitely worth the $60 price-tag. It probably won't win over any new fans to the Halo franchise, but it provides an invigoratingly fresh experience and plenty of fan service for those that have lived and loved the series for years.

Despite a range of flaws both large and small, DiRT remains a worthy purchase for racing fans.

It's not refined enough as an action game to contend with the likes of Gears of War, it's been usurped in the survival horror category by the stellar Dead Space, and it's such a deviation from the franchise's foundation that it's almost certain to alienate a large contingent of diehard fans.

For what it is, however, Shift is a fun game and is probably the most accessible sim racer for casual fans or newcomers to the genre.

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection is a must-have for any fans of pinball, and well worth checking out by anybody who is just looking for a fun game that offers something different from the run of the mill shooters, RPGs, and action titles that dominate the holiday release schedule.

Despite the omitted tune, Final Fantasy XIII overall is a high quality RPG that is worth every ounce of the hype. It most likely won't change the minds of those who dislike JRPGs, but fans of the genre will love every minute of the 70-100 hours they will invest.

Cries to be played by fans of the series and fans of "GoldenEye."

The decision to take the franchise to a darker place was not a bad idea ' UbiSoft simply took it a tad far and the game has lost connection with series' roots, as anyone who looks at or plays the title without knowledge of its connection of the venerable series would probably require some convincing to accept that yes, this action game was an entry in the Prince of Persia franchise.

A solid and downright addictive open-ended action title.

Madden has finally entered the next-generation with a fierce new look and some ability to flex some powerful new features like Madden IQ.

Just Cause 2 isn't going to win any awards for its story, but it will pick up accolades for the astonishing amount of activities and collecting to do on the island of Panau.

The simple joy of web-slinging will be remembered as one of the best gameplay experiences of 2004. Easily the best use of the open-ended gameplay structure since the original "Grand Theft Auto."

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.

The story and classic modes both could've been much better, and the lack of online options puts this one leagues behind the PS2 version.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is a game that every PSP owner should go out and buy.

It's debatable whether or not this is the best Wario Ware to date, but it's definitely worth checking out for longtime fans and newcomers to the series.

With the inclusion of the two button gameplay for beginners, World Cup is a safe buy for soccer fans, casual and hardcore alike.

While there isn't a whole lot to compare it to, Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is still easily the best action experience on the DS.

There aren't a ton of sweeping differences between the PS3 and 360 versions of Ninja Gaiden 2 that were released a year apart from each other.

When you balance out the positive and negative aspects in Guitar Hero III, you're left with scale tipping very strongly in the positive.

Alan Wake doesn't revolutionize the video game medium, but it will definitely get inside gamers' heads.

It's not exactly Grand Theft Auto caliber, but Bully: Scholarship Edition is still an entertaining open-world romp through Bullworth Academy.

Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days is a great PSP title and the best strategy-RPGs available on the system.

This year, more than any other, it feels like NCAA won't be a stop gap until Madden hits the store shelves and can stand on its own by offering a different experience that the NFL can't match.

In many ways, Harvest Moon: Magical Melody is the best in the franchise. Why? Because it offers so many more options and choices than any previous title in it.

Even if the interface is over-designed, this is the closest thing to a true evolution to Mario Paint this generation might see.

This is the best WipEout game to date, make no bones about it.

Incredible controls, solid gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an engaging storyline.

The original Rainbow Six Vegas received a high score because it felt like an exciting step forward for the tactical shooter at the time it was released. The sequel doesn't bring the same sense of excitement, but that doesn't make it a bad game.

It would be totally unfair to judge Korg as a game. As a tool, it is surprising powerful and flexible. The limitations will become apparent once you start noodling around with what Korg can and can't do. Gamers who also happen to be musicians will get a lot of use out of the tool and will be in awe of the versatility of the DS.

Open Tee 2 is another welcome addition to the Hot Shots family.

The PS3 finally has its casual-player friendly titan that gamers shouldn't miss out on.

Viva Pinata 2 doesn't bring anything revolutionary to the table as a sequel, but it does fix most of the first game's problems and add some features that many felt should have been in the first game to begin with.

However, if you are looking for an excellent story and some awesome gunplay, the Darkness is a must try. Just don't turn the lights off

With the core gameplay intact and every key element that makes the game a pleasure still there, this is a solid DS pickup.

A decent racing game, but a great driving game. It's also the most important leap in racing game design since "Gran Turismo."

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.

Games like Hatsworth is the reason why the DS was made and the DS was made for games like Hatsworth.

Fans of the Trauma series are going to be quite pleased with the new gameplay elements, and newcomers should easily find something interesting to grab onto while learning the ropes.

When you have a formula that works, all you have to do is tweak it to make it better. That's exactly what RavenSoft did, and the results will not disappoint fans of the series.

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.

Even if you played the original title back on the original Xbox, you might want to take another stroll through the game and assault the Dark Athena.

Generally, this game is a flawless knock-out.

The gameplay is fast, furious and addicting... unfortunately it can also get repetitive.

Despite a slow start, Thief manages to snow ball into a wonderfully unique experience that will appeal to some and not to others.

There are some problems here -- the removal of fully manual power sliding, rubber band AI, overpowered items, no voice chat, overall slowness -- but they're forgivable, for the most part. If you can get over them, Mario Kart is a truly great multiplayer Wii title.

You will find no better college basketball experience than College Hoops 2k8.

Like a Michael Bay movie, Split/Second is a must-see, but isn't worth more than a rent.

Sometimes it feels like the game plays more like Bungie's first-person shooter, "Halo," than "GoldenEye," however, which is somewhat of a surprise considering the last two TimeSplitters games followed very closely in "GoldenEye's" footsteps.

If you can grit your teeth and win races, you'll appreciate the digitized city of LA.

As a tool, ModNation is an amazing game. As an entire package, ModNation gets held back by some inescapable technical issues of long load times and brutal AI that keep it from becoming the end-all, be-all Kart racing game but is still great.

If you're a die-hard Halo or RTS fan, Halo Wars is a must own. For everybody else, I highly recommend, at the very least, a rental.

The gameplay has been expanded but not evolved over the last in the series but there is plenty of destruction and mayhem to go around to care.

Lots of fighters and lots of action make the game digestible in small portions. Most of the “fluff” has been cut out of this version to make it more like the arcade game.

Bizarre Creations knows how to make a game with cars. Blur takes the kart racing genre a step forward with addictive progress bars and an evolved take on using weapons strategically.

Pulling off a Resistance game on the PSP sounds like a monumental task, but Sony Bend was up for it. In one swoop, they have expanded Resistance's universe while making a great game that can stand on its own.

Out of Bounds thrives in an abundance of style, personality and soul. The game injects a healthy dose of fun into the golf genre where it is badly needed.

Ubisoft knows what it's doing.

The sounds also add a lot to this game. From the odd noise of your footsteps to the breathing of psychotic people trying to hunt you down, it’s all here and creepy.

With its great animation and the new nail a trick mode in tack, fans of the series will have no beef with Project 8.

The game has just a pristine sheen all over it. It makes full use of the graphical horsepower of the 360. Tons of explosions or cars on the screen don't contribute at all to any slowdown.

All of the games control well using the Xbox controller.

Phantom Dust sets the bar for action games to come for this generation.

Killing bad people for money without being noticed is still as enjoyable as ever.

Assassin's Creed oozes potential from every pore, but Ubisoft has failed to capitalize on a lot of it. Honestly, it feels as though Ubisoft spent the bulk of the game's development cycle building the foundations upon which later games would stand - elements like the catch-all control-scheme and the graphics engine.

An atmospheric first-person adventure that is plagued by its length and sometimes rigid flow.

This is an opportunity for casual gamers to introduce themselves to what the pinnacle of Videogame quality used to be, and at the same time better appreciate the games we have available to play today.

PGA Tour 06 had our eyes wide with awe and we're pretty sure you'll react the same way.

Toy Soldiers is a unique game no matter what way it is sliced.

But much like a fighting game, Table Table tennis is meant to be played with friends, whether you know their real names or not.

The best arcade basketball game out there but just falls short of being legendary.

After the controls have been mastered, this baby handles like a sports car, so long as you keep a sharp eye on your map, and pay careful attention to enemy movement.

Hands down, this is a much better game than the original Patapon by leaps and bounds.

MadWorld is an incredible amount of fun and should be enjoyed and experienced by all Wii owners. Play this game.

I might not be alone in saying that Madden NFL 07 for Wii is the best version of all the next-generation platform versions.

This year, more than any other, it feels like NCAA won't be a stop gap until Madden hits the store shelves and can stand on its own by offering a different experience that the NFL can't match.

There are some issues with the game, its not perfect, but its still the most fun MK I've played.

MGO is a strong, stable foundation for a very promising online shooter.

Football fans will absolutely love what EA has in store for them but the PS3 might not be the best version across all the platforms due to poor framerate stability.

If you need one game to get for the launch, NBA 2K6 is the way to go, simply because "NBA Live" is more of a visual presentation with very little substance.

It doesn’t quite surpass or even meet the standards that Rare set with the original "Perfect Dark", but it’s still an incredibly fun first-person shooter that you simply must have if you own an Xbox 360.

Ninja Gaiden II doesn't provide the same kind of leap forward for the action genre that its predecessor did, but it's still one of the best action games on the Xbox 360.

This game's heart and soul lies in its Xbox Live play. If you've got Live, it would be a good idea to run out and pick this title up for the hours of online entertainment it'll undoubtedly provide.

The best soccer game on the market as of now. It has everything a soccer gamer could want, and more.

Its blend of great storytelling, great combat, and attention to environmental detail are enough for anyone to get hooked on.

This is highly recommended to anyone of any age who enjoys addictive gameplay and great game design.

However, so much of my enjoyment was based on admittedly subjective design choices that I can't give it an unconditional endorsement. As such, this is probably the highest score I will ever give alongside a strong recommendation to rent first.

A truly refreshing and innovative experience.

Don't be fooled by bounty hunters; Mario Power Tennis is one of the best games you'll play this holiday season. Alone or with friends, you'll have a ball.

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.

Despite feeling as aged as it is, Dragon Quest IV is still one of the most engaging and endearing RPG titles in gaming history.