Do not believe the negative hype. I cannot recommend Bionic Commando enough.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is just your typical everyday hack-and-slash RPG title.

Mysterious Times is a competent Animal Crossing clone. If you are sick and tired of woodland creatures, you should give Mysterious Times a try and be pleasantly surprised at how well the game was done.

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

Klonoa is one of the best platforming games on the Wii.

I'm all for games that are well built and don't overstay their welcome but the length of this game is horribly short.

Strikeforce is one of the better Dynasty Warriors games to date.

Fans of the Gundam franchise will love the idea of piloting their favorite characters, but that's the only audience this game will appeal to.

The game isn't fun. The load times, graphics, presentation, and lack of readable fonts and radars makes this game unplayable.

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.

Electronic Arts has made another offer that you cannot refuse.

The gameplay is too simple to hold a captive audience for a long time.

In theory, the world needs another beat-'em-up game, however, the world doesn't need Tokyo Beat Down. Anytime spent with Beat Down will feel more like a novelty rather than something you have to experience.

Gardening Mama and Cooking Mama might as well be the same game. The change of setting is nice but that alone doesn't differentiate it enough from past Mama games to make Gardening Mama feel completely home grown and fresh.

Even if you aren't a fan, it is undeniable that GH: Metallica is the best version of the Guitar Hero franchise to date, from a technical standpoint. GH: Metallica is guaranteed to exceed your expectations.

Even if the game wanted to be slightly more interactive than a book, the story is so convoluted that making sense of it takes more effort than playing.

You'll quickly discover the game runs out of tricks and you'll grow tired of the drudgery of plowing through missions. Just like any good adrenaline rush, you'll come crashing back down.

Stormrise is caulk full of good ideas that don't amount to much. RTS innovations alone can't save Stormrise because thinking great thoughts doesn't always equate to a good game. Any redeeming factor is marred by sloppy construction and ideas that sound much better on paper.

Attention Universal: This game demands a sequel! Not only does Wanted offer a stylishly sordid universe begging to be explored, all of the core gameplay mechanics have first-class potential and deserve to be pushed harder.

It seems like keeping it simple worked out for Monsters vs. Aliens.

Red Alert 3 is the best console RTS game available.

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.

In terms of content and things to do, Frontier is a slam dunk.

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

Despite the overzealous police presence and mostly pointless Social Club, fans of the series will find plenty to like in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

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.

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.

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

Some RPG fans will fall in love with the story and characters, while others will curse the loading times and slowdown. It's a niche game, and it appeals to a niche audience.

Watchmen sets a nice story and puts forth some interesting characters but it can't outrun the repetition of pummeling the same few enemies for the entire game.

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.

Some extraneous features like voice commands are nice features but don't add much to either help or hurt the game. The meat of the action will make your gamer heart soar but ends far too soon.

Just don't buy, rent, or play this game unless you want a good laugh.

For such an all-star season last year, The Show is more about maintaining what worked so well with 2008's edition than rocking the world with massive changes.

Cook-Off is a shell of a game that isn't close to being filled out.

This is the definitive gaming experience of the year so far. This is the total package from top to bottom and worth every single penny you spend on it.

Hazard walks the line between poking fun at games and being a game fairly successfully. The problems come from the wide net that the game cast and a few things slipping through the cracks.

It's fun, funky and action loaded game with addicting gameplay to warrant a purchase even for the most skeptical gamer thinking that this rap mogul couldn't pull off a worthwhile game.

With Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords being one of the best puzzle games ever, Galactrix isn't. The result is a game that is unique and interesting but leaves much to be desired for lasting appeal.

This is one of the best RPGs on the DS and it's a treat for Blue Dragon fans to enjoy on the go.

Street Fighter IV is the culmination of two decades of learning what works, correcting what does not, making good things better, and discarding baffling missteps.

Prinny, can you really be the hero? The answer is an astounding yes.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride is the best DS RPG.

Fans of the FPS genre should definitely give the game a shot for the stylish, adrenaline-pumping firefights, but they shouldn't expect anything as groundbreaking as the first game felt.

It is hard not to like LocoRoco 2. It relishes in a happy mood and does its best to spread the happiness to everyone that picks up the game.

NASCAR is a fine little kart game. The speed is representative of the actual sport and the gameplay is solid enough to warrant you pulling out the Wii Wheel for a spin around track a few times.

Retro Game Challenge is a unique collection of newly made retro games.

When it's all said and done, this is an excellent value in gaming and something that goes a long way toward preserving many excellent titles from the 16-bit Golden Age.

I haven't had this much fun with a House of the Dead title since House of the Dead 2 on the Sega Dreamcast.

If you are a Wii gamer, don't miss Deadly Creatures.

For a visual showpiece, Afro Samurai is outstanding but for everything else, you can safely pass.

It is refreshing to see a game that knows who it is and doesn't back down. There is a lot to get from experiencing Fever if you have the balls to try.

Big Bang Mini comes together nicely with a great combination of simple yet addicting gameplay, innovative design, catchy music, great production value and unbelievable price point.

Skate 2 takes the great start that Black Box and EA got with Skate and elevates it a few notches.

Now, it's a WiiWare game so it is not going to be as expansive as one might expect of a disc-based game, and as a quick diversion played in short bursts it's enjoyable, but it will grow stale far too soon for most core players.

Conquest is very uncharacteristic of what Pandemic is capable of. Playing through Conquest, it was surprising to see the attention to detail in the visual department and the failure to execute in creating a smooth experience juxtaposed in the same game.

Moon will come as a surprise to those that aren't familiar with the quality work that Renegade Kid did with Dementium: The Ward on the DS. It's becoming clear that this is a developer that has a solid grasp on the DS hardware and that they're very interested in pushing the DS to its limits while offering a good gameplay experience at the same time.

Neighborhood Games doesn't stand out from the crowded field of mini-game compilations. It misses the simple elegance of Wii Sports by a mile and tries to cover it for it by throwing more at you. That "more" isn't better and will only be a fun diversion for a few plays until it sets in that better options are available.

This is a fantastic invention of the Elebits series on the DS. Everything on a mechanical level is really well done.

SPRay is an uninspired game fails to meet its potential from a publisher that should know better than this.

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.

Since the winning SingStar formula remaining untouched, this Abba version is a winner.

Consider this one highly recommended. Chrono Trigger does not disappoint.

Had the development team taken another six months and perfected their use of the Unreal 3 engine and the tools at their disposal, this title would be one more of Square Enix's instant classics.

If you're a true hardcore Sonic fan, give the game a rental and enjoy the day stages. Otherwise, don't bother.

Sonic Unleashed has some stellar moments that remind me of better Sonic games from days gone by, but players will have to slog through the repetitive night stages to reach them.

It is hard to tell what the purpose of Judgment was, and how it would further increase the franchise's legacy. Yes, there is one interesting thing, but it is buried underneath a subpar game. It is hard to recommend this one.

Tomb Raider Underworld gives us our beloved Lara Croft in her best outing in recent years.

Metal Slug 7 is a great installment of a classic franchise.

Left 4 Dead is one of the most unique titles to release in quite some time.

Undercover is a great way for the NFS series to get back on track.

Not since the heyday of the Mortal Kombat series has the core game mechanics shined so well.

Shaun White is a game that is almost there, but doesn't quite make it.

Animal Crossing: City Folk is not a bad game, and is in fact a very good game. The only problem is, it's ultimately the same game as before, and to a greater degree than any Mega Man sequel ever was.

A solid addition to the Guitar Hero family.

Avatar is aimed towards kids but anyone will absolutely love the clever puzzle. While they are never frustratingly hard, you can tell that care and thought was put behind.

Mirror's Edge is a beautiful and immersive title that simply must be experienced.

Tales of Symphonia 2: Dawn of the New World has a great battle system, voice-acting, and nice new elements like the monster gathering. Unfortunately, the linear story, dull characters, lack of exploration and mediocre graphics hold back the experience.

It's a shame that the game falls into some decidedly old-school design traps, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.

Call of Duty: World at War is an excellent shooter.

World at War is such an impressive showcase on the DS.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is a relatively simple game which has its charms, but may not be deep enough for some players.

Gears of War 2 isn't quite the landmark title that first game was, but it's still one of the best third-person shooters ever made.

Regardless if you like Naruto or not, this game has some serious production values behind it.

If you want a focused single player game with a heavy reliance on strategy that blends genres in a unique way, you need to play Chronicles.

This is the best Bond game to hit shelves in a long time.

This is the best Bond game to hit shelves in a long time.

Resistance 2 is perfect example of epic storytelling at its finest. It innovates the FPS genre with a unique twist on co-op modes and large scale, and its 60 person fragfests breathe excitement into the title. It does fall into some conventional FPS trappings, like linear level design, but you can't fault the game too much because the entire experience from front to cover is so polished, you can practically see your reflection when you look at it.

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.

This is one of the best games of this generation, and a must-have for anyone with the slightest bit of interest in the post-apocalyptic genre.

Collection is a fine fighter to add to your collection.

LBP is one of the most important games to be released this decade. A tall order with the hype machine running overtime for the game but the way it reinvents how video games are played is sure to have lasting effects indefinitely. It is impossible not to fall in love with all the charm LBP oozes.

This Guitar Hero might be on its first World Tour, but it is assuredly world class.

This Guitar Hero might be on its first World Tour but it is assuredly world class.

Fable 2 achieves significant milestones for game design as a whole, forcing players to face their own internal conscience to receive the punishments and rewards for their behavior.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is a must buy for any fan of the 2D Castlevania games or for anybody looking for a solid action/adventure experience.

BioShock is still the game it was a year ago and is an amazing entry for the PlayStation 3's line-up.

Despite some of the more flagrant errors, I'm still slinging webs around New York City enjoying the thrill of being what boils down to an urban Tarzan.