The controls and the gameplay just aren't what they used to be, and this has allowed "NBA Live" to catch up this year.

Take the great graphics and mix it up with the innovative HUD-less fighting system and solid boxing engine and the result is an excellent boxing game that is at the top of its class.

The computer AI is not quite as realistic as Konami's game this year, but is still very solid.

On the GameCube, you can count the number of racing games on your right hand. And with the 480p support for HDTV owners, it's a racer that stands on the more realistic side of the fence across from "Mario Kart."

The graphics in Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 look so much better then the first THUG.

I hate to say this after being such a fan of much of Peter’s and the Lionhead Studios work, but once again Fable turns out to be nothing more than a legend.

But the real star of this 2 disc set is DOA 2 Ultimate, which takes a game that I thought blew away the competition back then, and gives it a hypershot in the arm. It has become by far the best in the DOA series.

NBA Ballers is beautiful, glamorous, and brings a whole new style of hoops action to the field.

You can really never go wrong with Colin McRae Racing, and now with online gameplay it's even better. Now if we can just find out what actually happened to Colin!

The Xbox 360 version is where the biggest jump should have been, but fell a bit short. In fact, even in 720p/1080i High Definition, there only thing you gain over the Xbox and PS2 games is the clarity of the in-game textures. And clarity isn't strong enough a word! Borderline photo-realistic is probably a better word to use.

Does a great job of creating a game that simulates the experience of "Axis and Allies" the board game, just updated and enhanced with the power of a computer.

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that Future Perfect is the best FPS ever. But I will tell you that if you give me a choice between this game and any other FPS (including either "Halo" game), I'll choose to play Time Splitters.

Yes, the customizing of the cars is extremely sweet, and it does have 4 player split screen gaming which is good. But there is no soundtrack customization, no 480p support, and no online play. Everything else NFS: Underground does outside of customizing your car "Project Gotham Racing 2" does better, including Xbox Live support.

It's got the same magic that The Sands of Time had, and then just slaps you around with how great the new gameplay is. I'm in heaven once again.

It's deep on game modes, and while nothing is new in the gameplay department, it's still solid.

Take the great graphics and mix it up with the innovative HUD-less fighting system and solid boxing engine and the result is an excellent boxing game that is at the top of its class.

What I think is the most significant about the game is that it takes the movie's story, but it doesn't deviate from the gameplay that makes Spider-Man so fun. And this time it's very open ended.

By the time you get to experience the multiplayer, you’ve already hooked enough members of your family that finding a foe will be 2nd nature. If not, the single player mode has enough meat to last even the most driven of gamers, due to the ability to set difficulty and replay beaten levels.

The Lead Blocking adds an all new dimension to the game, the Superstar mode lets you live the life of a NFL player, and the countless number of options and features add up to hours upon hours of enjoyment.

What starts out as just another "corridor FPS", turned into a game that grows as you play, and sucks you in.

The graphics in Tony Hawk's Underground 2 look so much better then the first THUG.

Solid graphics with a consistent feel, one of the best story presentations I have seen in a game since the original Half-Life, mixed all together with a variety of puzzles and changing environments combine to make a knockout of a title.

If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.

Easily the best golf game to date on a console. The gameplay is solid and has been refined over the years. The course selection is great, and the Tiger Proofing adds more to those courses.

If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.

The return of the police is an excellent addition to the game, too bad that they are not available for online play.

The best Bond game since "Goldeneye." The gameplay is fun and exciting while the graphics are impressive.

Squad based action, super online gameplay, and solid controls make Tribes: Vengeance just about a must-have game, especially if you are an FPS fan.

It's overall a solid title with a couple little glitchy AI issues that don't take too much away from things.

It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.

So much better then the last version. And with saying that, the last version was also great. One problem I did find was how hard this game was. You can set the level of difficulty but damn even the easy is tough!

This is without a doubt the best Star Wars game ever created.

If your idea of a good time is rubbing your stylus across the screen of your DS to simulate petting your dog, then you’ll have hours of enjoyment, but most people will choose to play a real game, and pet a real dog.

Computer AI is the big problem, it's sometimes frustratingly hard, and unrealistic. But that's it. Everything else about ESPN College Hoops is gravy.

The graphics in THUG 2 Remix are incredible for a handheld system. It looks almost identical to the PS2 version with only a few drawbacks that are barely noticeable. With the great graphics, the game also sports a very solid framerate and smooth gameplay.

It's is familiar in gameplay, yet unique because you're a droid.

Tomb Raider fans finally once again have that must-have.

More characters? Check. New and better storyline? Check. Updates in gameplay? Well, half-check. Online play? Check, check, and MATE. Thank you Activision! You have finally given X-Men fans the game they were really waiting for!

My complaints are only two; the computer is too freaking hard at times, and Xbox Live was nowhere to be found. But other than that, NBA Ballers is all up in the hizzouse!

Better song quality and duets are what make Volume 3 a must have for fans of the series. And don't forget, this is a heck of a party game to pull out at your kids birthday party, or if you're just having some friends over.

Its quick learning curve, matched with not having to deal with a tedious training mission lends this game towards the vets.

GT is going in a good direction. If they can tighten the AI so the cars aren’t racing in the same line, clean up the catch up AI, add a damage model, and build on the weight physics than "GT5" will be a racing game to reckon with.

The voice acting is spectacular.

The replay value in this game is astronomical.

The voice acting is spectacular.

It's fast, it's intense, and it looks really good. But it's also very short, and slightly repetitive.

It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.

The return of the police is an excellent addition to the game, too bad that they are not available for online play.

A must have for anyone that is looking for an engrossing story or adventure and wants a change of pace from mainstream gaming genres.

It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.

One of the best online experiences that I have ever had on the Playstation 2. The interaction with other gamers is a blast and is critical to success in the game.

One of the big improvements from the original game that we found to be very nice was the open-ended story. You don't have to finish the game in a linear mode.

It's overall a solid title with a couple little glitchy AI issues that don't take too much away from things.

Tomb Raider fans finally once again have that must-have.

The action-RPG element really gave Raven Soft the ability to expand on the characters and give you more control than you've ever had with them.

The computer AI is not quite as realistic as Konami's game this year, but is still very solid.

From a top notch graphics engine to some really fun multiplayer, FPS gamers will enjoy this just as much as last year. The only knock I can say on the game is that it is maybe a little too much like "COD2."

Reminds me of what I loved about the older Sega Sports games. Despite a couple of things that should have been taken care of before it was released, the game is more than solid, and to me one of the better all-around Baseball games I've played in a long time.

The game has something that many games are missing these days, and that is emotion.

It’s a Myst game any fan should play or to see how the story family turns out.

Electronic Arts really has turned the Need For Speed series into something very special. The series was starting to get old with rehash after rehash, now each Underground title seems to get better and better with every release.

Anyone who is female and a fan of the series should pick this game up immediately. Cute characters and dialogue help add to the charm the series has had since its debut on the Super Nintendo.

My biggest gripe about the player models is that their heads are too big.

One of the sleeper hits of the holiday season. Certainly worth checking out!

This is a great game, be you avid rally fan or a novice to the sport, this game offers something fun for all takers. If you have a PC that can handle the game and you like racing games in the least I would have to recommend you take a look at this title.

So how do the graphics look? Well I must say I was wholly unimpressed.

It's a must have for any DDR fan, yet easy enough to get started with! With three difficulty levels, and tons of songs to play, anyone will enjoy this game!

I'm not happy with the online gaming, and watching it chunk-a-chunk on my screen at 640x480 isn't good either. But there is enough fun in the gameplay and the story is deep enough to keep you coming back.

A great break from the standard FPS, combining gadgets, thinking, searching and good old fashioned combat. This is a great game.

I love it. I became addicted to this game very quickly. My wife is starting to get jealous now.

A must have for the Nintendo DS system. It is extremely addictive and once you play it you will not want to put it down.

The controls in NCAA March Madness 2004 are tight and very responsive.

With the engaging storyline, deep character customization (both at creation and through the game), multiple gameplay options and exploration routes I can’t get enough of this game.

I might get chastised for giving such a high score on the first game I’ve reviewed since coming back to Next Level Gaming, but this is one that everyone simply must play.

This is a game without winners and losers. It's all about the personal satisfaction, and engrossing yourself in a wonderful game. Yes, I said a wonderful game.

Reminds me of what I loved about the older Sega Sports games. Despite a couple of things that should have been taken care of before it was released, the game is more than solid, and to me one of the better all-around Baseball games I've played in a long time.

It's a little short on replay value, but that's to be expected from a gun game.

It's overall a solid title with a couple little glitchy AI issues that don't take too much away from things.

At its core Age of Empires III is basically like any other RTS.

This game is almost perfect. There’s a large chunk of video game history packaged together in one disc. If you’re a Mega Man fan at all, you owe it to yourself to run out and buy this collection.

This is a game without winners and losers. It's all about the personal satisfaction, and engrossing yourself in a wonderful game. Yes, I said a wonderful game.

Easily the best golf game to date on a console. The gameplay is solid and has been refined over the years. The course selection is great, and the Tiger Proofing adds more to those courses.

If you ever played ping-pong a day in your life, you will have instant respect for this title. I just wish it had more depth to it.

It's easy to play, looks awesome, and is outright fun. Fore!!!

A great game. I love the flow that the game has.

The best thing about this title is that it was clearly made for the fans of the show.

This is a game without winners and losers. It's all about the personal satisfaction, and engrossing yourself in a wonderful game. Yes, I said a wonderful game.

SSX is missing a couple of key elements that would have put it on the same level as "Amped"; namely online gameplay. But the trade-off is a very good control system that you have to get used to.

It's is familiar in gameplay, yet unique because you're a droid.

Once my kids graduate the first thing I thought about was having babies so they could grow up and I could send them off to college.

With the graphics aside, this has to be the best version of Madden this year due to the control factor.

You won't even believe how nearly identical the game is to it's PS2 counterpart. If ever there was the "perfect port", this is very close to what you'll get.

The new Konquest mode is ok but nothing major. And I do wish the controls weren't so unforgiving sometimes. It's still Mortal Kombat though, and that's totally ok with me.

While I would have liked to have seen online gameplay (and I do take off points for that), the single player campaign is very stong, and the storyline will keep you sucked into it. The controls are great, and the presentation is great.

And it's backed up by authentic sound effects, some decent music, and the vocal stylings once again of veteran commentator Tim Kitzrow.

It's got more Marvel Superheroes and Villans than I knew even existed. It's got the same rock-solid gameplay I've come to expect. And it's got some nice new team focus additions that make the game even better.

The new Konquest mode is ok but nothing major. And I do wish the controls weren't so unforgiving sometimes. It's still Mortal Kombat though, and that's totally ok with me.

But yes, the graphics are better...insanely better. Better to a point that you should trade in your Xbox version to get this if you're getting an Xbox 360.