DBO2 knows that audience that buys Dragon Ball games and simultaneously gives those players something a little different and all-too familiar. The problems with how characters are modeled during the cut scenes are minor in the grand scheme of things, while the gameplay is the real star of the show.

When all is said and done, High Moon has created a new Transformer game that will have core fans, as well as core gamers, begging for the sequel.

This is a game aimed for kids and families. What Toy Story 3 does so well is bring quality to a movie licensed game that anyone can appreciate.

By this point, potential buyers already know if they are going to run out and get this game. Either the sound of a Green Day Rock Band game is something to get enthusiastic about or it will put burnt-out music genre gamers back into their coma.

While this is a perfectly competent golf game with a couple neat new features there just isn't enough going on to warrant upgrading for players who already own previous editions to the game. Only the hardest of hardcore golfers need this year's version.

Don't hazard anymore guesses, Joe Danger is a must own on the PSN.

Peace Walker is a shining, golden example of great game design that's emerged during what many see as the PSP's last days.

All in all, Tiger Woods 11 is a great choice for fans of the sport, and a good time is guaranteed whether the player is a golf buff or a complete newcomer to the sport.

The unusual controls and music will intrigue most players, but like other music games, it will quickly fall by the wayside.

It is hard to imagine the Peanuts gang being relevant in 2010 but Flying Ace shows that a good idea, great execution and a little imagination can make anything possible.

The game is a RPG but that can't excuse it for featuring poor shooting mechanics since it was obviously an area of gameplay the developers wanted to include.

With all its trimmings Planet Minigolf is one of the best games of its kind on the market.

Soccer is a simple sport that relies on execution and precise play. Pure Futbol is executed poorly and is an imprecise mess.

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.

UFC Undisputed 2010 one of the deepest fighting games on the market, one that is every bit as nuanced and competitively sound as the likes of Virtua Fighter and Street Fighter.

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.

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype is a true arcade experience, gussied up and given an extra dose of approachability for the current generation of gamers.

TPD is essentially the retail boxed version of Tetris Party that is on the WiiWare store. This is a must get if access to the cheaper downloadable file is out of the question.

Super Mario Galaxy was a triumph, but the sequel manages to take things to a new level of excellence by adding new material as well as fixing elements that, in hindsight, did not appear to be broken.

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

From the beautifully crafted and finely detailed setting, to the intriguing characters that reside within, this game is definitely one that needs to be experienced.

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.

The Forgotten Sands won't win any awards this year, but for fans of the series it's a notable addition.

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

The big take away is that Rocket Knight is still a viable franchise in 2010 as it was in 1993 thanks to beautiful visuals, fun gameplay and a healthy dose of variety.

Skate 3 is the series highpoint in terms of accessibility, fun and features that will extend the life of the product long into the future.

3D Dot stands proud for offering both a charmingly familiar and sublimely unique experience.

When it all comes together with four friends coordinating attacks against a tremendous boss, Lost Planet 2 can be an absolute joy. Unfortunately, those moments are few and far between given the hurdles one must jump through to reach that point.