Crusader Kings has a lot of potential: the underlying historical model is a gem. However, when all is said and done, games need to be playable: and there’s some way to go here.

Hard-core fanatics of the original will find this expansion somewhat appealing, although the aquatic shows are a bit flat.

The switch to 3D was a welcome addition, but one saddled with camera and control issues.

Aviation history buffs will absolutely love this game, but the rest of us should wait for the promised patches and upgrades.

The end result feels like a few mini games pieced together to make a whole that isn’t quite... whole.

The gameplay just doesn't have the excitement it could have without the lenient physics model.

If you have played the original Fable and still own an xbox, I would recommend waiting for the xbox release of The Lost Chapters. If you have not played Fable and won’t be disappointed by the relatively short time required to beat the game, then buy it.

A game with much to like, but not enough to enjoy regularly.

Despite a few flaws and a slight learning curve most people will enjoy Void War for what it is, a fast paced single player space shooter with gameplay reminiscent of Asteroids.

With graphics and play modes that live up to what you expect from an EA Sports title, but gameplay that is seriously lacking, NBA Live 06 is mediocre at best.

Definitely worth playing for adventure fans, or gamers curious for something different.

The controls are easy to use, the interface is informative, and the overall presentation is very good for this genre.

A good first effort from Rebelmind Games that is worth every cent of the twenty bucks it will cost you - but not much more.

A solid action game, however for the discerning gamer it's not something that really stands up next to it's film and book namesakes.

And while the campaigns are challenging and engaging, it comes down to the fact that it’s really just more of the same. Then again, if it isn’t broken, why fix it?

A rather uninspired add-on to a rather uninspired sequel, which could only really garner an uninspired review.

Easy to get into and not overly complicated.

Good if you’re methodical and like to play your games in short bursts. Not for twitch gamers or those who play to relax; it’s a surprisingly stressful experience!

For Harry Potter enthusiasts, EA did a semi-decent job at creating an imaginary sport.

Great for a weekend of Star Wars geekery with a bunch of friends, offering solid fun for the first four or five hours. After that, well, to impersonate Yoda: whether or not to own it you will want, only the future will tell.

This is the kind of game nerds play when they’re waiting for new Dungeons & Dragons campaign books to come out.

Though the Hobbit does decent job in recreating the events of J.R. Tolkein's famous book of the same name, simplistic objectives and an overall easy quest hurt an otherwise average game.

A buzzing, colorful and ultimately fun strategy game that lacks the bells and whistles to really turn it into something special.

An enjoyable RPG experience with some interesting game play elements provided you can get past the shortcomings.

A great way to add new travel options to your existing Sim City 4 infrastructure, with a somewhat gimmicky U-Drive-It mode.

Ultimate Baseball Online is an interesting idea, but technical and control issues hold it back from being any more than a temporary curiosity.

Far from an Editor's Choice game, but it's still fun just for the novelty of it all. Don't set your expectations too high and you won't be disappointed.

A great concept filled with potential butchered by its numerous problems.

The new additions lack enough substance to make Zero Hour worth the investment for those who weren’t sold on the original.

A decent game if you dig mystery fiction and have an itch to use forensic tools.

The story is as full of holes as a bullet ridden block of Swiss cheese.

I do not recommend Moto Racer 3 to anyone over the age of twenty-one.

Entertaining while it lasts, but not innovative in gameplay or storyline.

For those that are looking for just a little bit more of the genre, and love deep stategy games this could be right up your alley, but for the average armchair warrior this may be a bit beyond the range of your interests.

A disappointment. Not as good as the original. This is a series that has definitely lost something from its Interplay roots.

In the end Rush for Berlin is a less entertaining version of Codename: Panzers that looks a bit better and has a few moments of intense combat but mostly comes up short in this department.

An average title all-around. There’s no element about it that stands out and the gameplay is extremely repetitive.

With varied missions, nice visuals, and an awesome musical score Commandos 3 is a game you very much want to enjoy, but in the end there are too many issues to keep you from fully feeling satisfied.

If you’ve always wanted to play M.U.L.E. again without going through the trouble of using an Atari emulator, this is the game for you. For everyone else there are deeper, and more addictive, strategy games out there.

For "Giants" veterans, don't expect too much from A&D, as it isn't half as special as its precursor, but I would recommend playing it if only for the fantastic cutscenes.

A decent budget action game that will satisfy many gamers, yet is somewhat lacking in detail and environmental interaction.

Even if you loved The Matrix, the same may not hold true for this MMORPG. We're over it, and by the looks of it so are they.

The core for a good role playing game is evident, it just lacks the polish that we hardcore gamers have come to expect from our RPG's.

Island Extreme Stunts will give old Lego fans, as well as little ones who have just taken to these classic toys, the delight of finally seeing those little Lego guys come to life.

The best of its genre, which isn't saying a lot to be honest, but it will definitely appeal if this is the kind of thing you enjoy. Unfortunately, Enigma's niche appeal doesn't make it a particularly attractive proposition to anyone else.

Its many positives cannot escape the pull of its non-intuitive interface and plodding pace.

Though beautiful and relatively faithful to the books, it is not the most creatively accomplished game and does little to capture the genius of the novel.

There are plenty of modes, surfaces, and players, combined with some sharp visuals, but unfortunately, the slow gameplay and weak intelligence of opponents dampened the overall experience for me.

The great sim that could have been, Game Tycoon is instead a dull entry in a genre that is already overflowing with dull entries.

If you're looking for a game that is fun for a quick fix, but lacks any real depth then this is your game. Otherwise, don't waste your time and money.

There is a slight educational element to the game and it’s pretty enough to hold some kids’ interest for a little while. You could also, however, do much better.

A somewhat decent dog fighting game, yet the slow pace, dull story, and awkward controls bring it down.

Space fans should use the free trial, and science fiction fans might want to read the story, but paying for the game probably isn’t worth it in the long run.

It’s good to see Sam & Max back in action, but the fun is over all too quickly. Let’s hope the plot improves in the next episode.

If you’re looking for a quality tactical action game with loads of weapons, cool features, smart enemies, and polish, look elsewhere. But if your main interest is recent, real-world action (and the promise of at least two new missions each month), this may be your game.

There may be an audience for this game made up of hardcore fans of the point and click genre, but it’s not anything that the majority of us can’t live without.

If you can manage to recognize its underlying tongue-in-cheek nature, Postal 2: Share the Pain can become much more fun to play and maybe even, dare we say, enjoy – at least for a time.

One of those games that we see all the time. It’s not great, it’s not horrible, it’s ok. And that’s not always a good thing.

Its beautiful scenery and personable characters will definitely grab the player. However, its immediate lack of challenge and extremely short amount of playtime are definitely hurtful to the overall quality of the game.

Promises great things and delivers them patchily. Playing for any length of time is an exercise in frustration - especially since the concept is a great one.

A good game for PvP play, but thoroughly underwhelming in all other areas. Not a game worthy of monthly fees.

Will entertain for a while, but will become old fast. People interested in a chat room environment will find some fun here, but others, especially fans of the previous games, may feel cheated.

The Adventure Company's latest mystery has some good ideas, but is often poorly executed and frustrating to play.

They seem to have removed much of the delicate strategic balancing which made the original so much more than a squad-based tactical game, and many of the tactical elements which made it stand head and shoulders above resource-management games.

DTR’s good points are largely overshadowed by its enormous faults. Die hard fans of Max Payne and its sequel might find something to enjoy here, but then again it would be difficult for them to take such a big step down.

A worthy topic that may appeal to Korean War buffs, but this title will likely just frustrate the average gamer.

Despite some improvements, the series has clearly fallen behind the competition.

Just like that girl you've chatted with on the Internet but have never met, an up-close inspection reveals several character flaws that make the overall product an undesirable option.

The mold is nothing but restrictive, choking off a good idea with subpar graphics and a general feel of incompleteness. This idea deserved better.

Gets props for delving into WWI’s legendary Flying Circus, a part of history which, sadly, has been almost totally forgotten by most developers. It is just too bad the game itself has so many historical faux paus and extremely relaxed physics and flight models, even for an arcade flyer.

Average graphics and sound with repetitive gameplay, and you’re left with a mediocre product. SOV has it's moments, but is otherwise uninspired.

The combination of vehicles, weapons, and frontier features could make Soldner a hit series over the next few years. If you are a casual gamer looking for instant action, then this title may not be the best investment.

Stretching the imagination and delving into some virgin territory for the MMOG market, Avaria’s Endless Ages offers up a plate of new character types, travel modes and colorful scenery in a first person shooter MMOG, but sometimes being unique isn’t enough.

If you absolutely love story-driven horror type games then this may be worth a look. Otherwise, don't even think about it.

American Conquest: Divided Nation is an unattractive RTS game that could have faired better if it had been released a few years ago.

It seems very unpolished in its current state, and while patches might fix some of the more egregious problems, it’s unlikely that they’ll be able to pull the title up from its current mediocrity.

A sub-par lite simulation racing game that tries to be much more, but ends up falling smack on it’s ass at every attempt.

This game gets a low rating because it is basically the same game as last year. To top it all off, there is less content in the PC version than the other versions.

Those who want to break into the genre, and racing addicts, might want to pick it up, but everyone else can easily do without RC Cars.

This is one that only the hardest of the hardcore should consider buying. Even then, wait for a used copy to surface at your game store. Casual fans will want to wait it out and see what next year brings. EA certainly has a lot of room for improvement.

A potentially decent FPS that is marred by shoddy AI, repetitive gameplay, and some serious programming bugs.

Unless you happen to be stuck in a beach house on a rainy day and this is the only game disc around, I would have to say, skip it.

The game had potential written all over it and showed a lot of promise, but somehow it never quite made it to that point—the point where it could be deemed a "good" game.

The turn-based mechanic for combat feels very 1992 and the environments in the game are dull and lifeless.

Horrible writing, voice acting, graphics, and gameplay combine to make a less than memorable game that should only be purchased by the extremely hardcore strategy gamer.

Suffers from the same thing as most MMORPGs out there, a lack of things to do besides the monotonous.

I was utterly disappointed. The game looks great on paper, but was created with mediocrity in mind.

Infernal is not a good game. In fact, it's below average. Skip this one.

Paradise Cracked is not the worst strategy game ever developed, but PC gamers needing a solid story to push the experience along will want to look elsewhere.

This episode has the shortest playtime and smallest laughs-per-dollar-spent ratio, and it cribs many elements from the previous episodes. Only worth playing if the following episodes improve greatly.

It's the mechanics that ultimately bring Septerra Core down into the realms of mediocrity. The lack of auto-notes, the handling of NPC conversations, the fumbling around on the exploration maps along with feeling like you're advancing the plot more by luck than skill all contribute to whittling down the amount of fun you have in the game.

Suffers from a complete lack of polish, numerous bugs and crashes, and unintelligent AI.

The game is a big disappointment, as was Bode Miller's Winter Olympics performance.

Presents itself as a value title but in truth it’s really not a value title, just a very bad game.

Ingenious is a mediocre board game that isn’t as fascinating as it could be.

Unfortunately, this long-awaited sci-fi shooter suffers from sub-par graphics, simply god-awful controls, run of the mill third person shooter gameplay and a dull storyline.

You wouldn’t even know the game was from the Micro Machines franchise if it weren’t for the title. It could be called “Tiny Racers” and no one would know the difference.

If you absolutely must have a super hero game, do yourself a favor and pick up "Freedom Force" instead.