Although some Rainbow Six veterans might not enjoy Lockdown, it's one of the best online games available for the Xbox. Those of you sick of shooting the Covenant should check out Lockdown, because it has a lot to offer.

If Madden NFL 06 is the blueprint of what’s to come from this series, then we as gamers are definitely in for a treat next year and even further down the line.

If any of you are old enough to remember legendary cult western movies like The Rifleman, Little House on the Prairie or any John Wayne classic, then you'll appreciate what Rockstar has tried to do with Red Dead Revolver.

The character models won't win any awards, but the terrain and weapons alone make sure that you won't mistake the environment for the present. Buildings, tanks and embankments are all very well done. There is a noticeable downgrade, however, with the Gamecube version which was a surprise.

Perhaps the most helpful addition for single and multiplayer is the smoke grenade.

Throw the slow pace in with the disappointing Read & Lead and you have yourself a recipe for disaster.

Playing The Emperor's Tomb is just like watching your favorite Indy movie; it's got everything, and strikes a wonderful balance of platforming, puzzle solving and combat.

The button configuration allows a fluid, effortless motion to pull of a trick. You don't have to be double jointed to land a simple grab trick.

I liked Pitfall: The Lost Expedition and I'm sure you old schoolers out there will too. It's a game that can be played and enjoyed by all ages.

After playing for about 30 minutes the first time I put the disk in, I had to actually force myself to stop and walk away. My adrenaline was pumping so quickly, I thought my heart was going to jump right out of my chest.

Pitfall: The Lost Expedition does indeed manage a few thrills and tense moments. It's an interested spin on the old character and there is some fun to be had with this one.

The short single-player campaign really puts a damper on what would have otherwise been a terrific experience. The lack of online play is puzzling.

The game packs plenty of playability, with easily 30 hours of gameplay under the hood, along with the expected mass hysteria whenever a gaggle of players shows up at your doorstep.

Throughout the game, you'll be thrust into different roles. Before it ends, you'll have been an American, Russian and British solider. Each of these soldiers will have their 'day in the sun' so to speak.

Primal is one of the best action adventure games I've played.

Like all Medal of Honor games, the sound in European Assault is top notch.

Bottom-line: Team Soho deserves every ounce of credit for having some of the best voice acting in a game ever!

You might want to keep a baseball bat handy to maintain order if more than four people are in attendance, as nobody will want to give up a controller and there is always a high probability of violence ensuing over who gets to play next.

The combat system really shines in Sudeki. This is not another slow turn-based RPG.

One of the highlights of Area 51 is definitely the weapons. There's a very good variety of weapons at your disposal, all of which are standard to most first-person shooters.

If you have other gamer friends that love Sonic, you'll play these games quite a bit, especially Race mode. Non Sonic fans, though, will fail to see the novelty.

Bottom line, those who do not care about graphics (when comparing old gen to new gen), and want to save money, I recommend picking up the Xbox/PS2 version of the game. It’s a game no one who enjoys a good mafia theme should miss.

I enjoyed this game, because it's one of the few games that you can take a few buddies and play through. It doesn't require much thought and in fact much skill. Anyone can seemingly pick up and play this game for some good fun.

This isn't a game for one person stuck in their basement with a busted water pipe. This is pure four-player action baby!

The AI itself makes a formidable opponent. While not perfect (it has problems using defense cards properly), it certainly will challenge you in many ways.

Reflections, the company that brought Driver to life, has come up with a next generation game that will stir your soul with that same love-hate relationship. Strap on your crash helmet and step into your firesuit.

The graphics in this game are second to none. The detail is absolutely gorgeous and the characters in the cut-scenes come very close to resembling real people, or as real as an elf would be.

Terminal Reality and Majesco prove once again that videogame sequels don't suck - that is of course, unless they're supposed to.

Where am I? What's happened here? Why can't I remember who I am? These are some of the questions you'll find yourself asking, as you begin playing Breakdown.

The one thing I love about war games is that feeling that all hell is breaking loose and things aren't going to be getting better. European Assault captures that feeling perfectly.

Once you get past the little nuances, such as the fielding and spotty baserunning, there is a solid baseball game underneath.

It’s really a shame that EA pushed this one out the door to make launch because it truly shows. The lack of courses is pitiful and the game will get old quickly.

Once you get past the little nuances, such as the fielding and spotty baserunning, there is a solid baseball game underneath.

If you are a true fan of the movie, I'm sure you'll find a place for this game.

Surprisingly, Full Auto controls quite well.

The environments are for the most part, spectacular. War debris is everywhere, worn out tanks lay forgotten amongst the destroyed buildings. All of it does relate for one hell of a war feel and setting.

This is a new spin for the old time favorite that should give owners of this generation of consoles a feel of what we old guys and gals felt back in the day, or at least that's what Activision intends.

Most of the game is presented in the standard 3-D platformer presentation. However, when players must rely on the talents of little Sunny, the game shifts its perspective to that of an old-school 2-D side scroller.

You'll feel like 'Mr. No Depth Perception' from Saturday Night Live, as you struggle to tell how close to certain objects Crash is.

Really, my only complaint with Pariah is the enemy AI.

Well, grab your pencil and a notebook. It's time to make like a fish and go to school.

DreamWorks' Shark Tale is a Jack-of-all-trades for gameplay, but is a clear master for none of them.

Angry? Don't make me angry! You wouldn't like me when I'm angry!

Ubisoft had an excellent idea with the squad idea and the squad controls, but I never really felt like they were a big part of the game.

The realism and authenticity of the game is amazing.

Powerdrome appears to be just another futuristic racer. One advantage it does offer over other similar racers of the genre, however, is the ability to race against others on Xbox Live.

Players will have the choice of either running through the dance card by sitting on their behinds, or actually get up and bust a move using a system compatible dance pad.

Tsugunai: Atonement is another interesting import conversion brought over to the North American market from the Land of the Rising Sun.

The game is a spin-off from the original Fallout games for the PC. Fans of the original will appreciate and recognize the campy retro-50's sci-fi feel of the in-game jokes, music and cut scenes.

If you are looking for a game that is reminiscent of your standard shooter coin-op that used to be found in your local arcade, then look no further because Terminator 3: Redemption will be right up your alley.

The sound is just as good as the visuals, mainly because the actors from the film lend their voices to the game.

If you love World War II games or flying games, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of Blazing Angels, as it is a very good start for flying games on the Xbox 360.

Is MLB 2K6 close to perfect? No. It’s far from it. Beneath the little kinks, however, there is a solid, fun baseball game to be played and, in the end, isn’t that what we all want?

Besides finishing first in your races, you will have other contracted duties from your race team. You need to accomplish these deeds while traveling at the speed of sound. Every race will be something different.

I learned early that when Namco puts a racing game together, you need to treat it as if E. F. Hutton had just given financial tips; pay attention and rush out to experience it for yourself.

Monopoly Party! has just about every rule variation known to man included in the game, and players can customize their playing preferences by going through the option section in the rules.

For a game that is supposed to be a stealth game, it doesn't progress the stealth action genre at all.

The artificial intelligence is brutal in this game. The first few levels are okay but once you get deeper into battle, they learn your strategies and adapt to the way you play.

This game can only be recommended to flight fanatics or those into self-abuse.

For Xbox users, you get additional Battle Mode maps and you have the advantage of having your friends know when you are on the game.

Then the game is extremely linear, which really puts a damper on everything.

For those concerned with the legitimacy of the game, Godzilla: StE has the full backing of Toho behind it. This means that all of your beloved monster calls are authentic and have been simulated to the best of Pipeworks' ability.

The storybook presentation is truly wondrous and the way that the scenes appear as if they are being drawn solely for the gamer really reaches out and touches something inside in a great way.

All of the different battlefields have a degree of variation and utilize the elements very well. You can expect to have altercations on the land, in the sea and even flying through the air.

I personally can say that I am looking forward to The Incredibles 2.

One of the most important factors of gameplay is the layout of the controller. Square Enix has done an excellent job of making all of your tasks simpler by utilizing the DualShock 2 efficiently and naturally.

Mr. Incredible has the power, but Elastigirl has the cooler moves. It’s like you can kill them in your own style.

For those concerned with the legitimacy of the game, Godzilla: StE has the full backing of Toho behind it. This means that all of your beloved monster calls are authentic and have been simulated to the best of Pipeworks' ability.

From all of the available characters that could have been drawn upon, Infogrames really left a lot on the table with this title.

Have fun with the loading screens. It might be a good time to replenish your liquids and reach for a tissue, because you were crying from laughing so hard.

Imitation is the finest form of flattery, and Sammy Studios has gracefully given a nod to the previous masters and has moved on in its own direction.

The premise of the game is actually very intriguing. However, while being a 'bad guy' in the Bond universe is a great concept, somehow things just don't feel quite right.

This is a totally new and different game (notice the capital "E' in Eye), and to that I say thank God, because why make a sequel to an already perfect game (especially since an entirely different developer and publisher created it (Nintendo/Rare) almost 8 years ago).

If you are looking for a quick, cheap overnight gaming fling, then Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is right up your testosterone alley.

A collection of Namco's most popular arcade games from the decade of big hair, and valley-speak, is now available on your Xbox video entertainment system (Like, totally!).

Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick tells the story of cult classic hero Ash as he tries to rid the town of Dearborn from the evil creatures known as Deadites.

I'm here to set the record straight. Read the following sentence aloud while waiving your hand across your face: "This game is not the atrocity that most would lead me to believe."

You have to take to the streets with novelty riders you would associate with inner city and prostitution rings. Have you ever seen a crackhead do a 540 Superman off an outhouse?

If you want a gritty, no holds barred, bloody action packed war game with enemy upon enemy coming at you then this is definitely a game to play.

For a long time, DRIV3R was one of mine and many other gamers' most anticipated titles this year, and, with all the publicity and hype it was receiving, it was one of the biggest letdowns I've ever experienced.

All in all, the game felt more like a task I had to complete rather than something to be enjoyed.

An entire shopping list of weapons are at the player's disposal. From the simple 9 mm handgun, to the sophisticated laser guidance bombing system and antitank weaponry, you will have more than you could ever need for finishing what Saddam Hussein started.

Vampires are cool. If you're reading this right now, there's a good chance you probably think games are cool. Therefore, a game about vampires should automatically be cool just by default, right?

Okay, I know what many of you are sitting there reading this wondering. Why would an adult male play a game like this? Well I did it for you!

Vehicle customization would have been a welcomed addition to a very shallow game.

We are not quite sure that he has kicked the monkey from his back and he must now prove himself worthy in the eyes of his peers.

We now take a break from our busy schedule to hitch a ride on the Reading Railroad. Let me introduce you to Monopoly Party!

Fortunately, even if you are not able to have some human companionship, you don't have to worry about falling prey to a lack of scruples. Even on the lowest setting, the computer will not allow unfair trades for property and stands its ground when its back is against the wall.

Catwoman tries to play off as a Prince of Persia-like action/platformer, but its shotty controls and poor combat mechanics leave you feeling like Garfield rather than Catwoman.

The flirty protagonist lacked personality, and the nifty wire weapon wasn't quite nifty enough.

Having studied martial arts myself for a few years, I'm aware that multiple drunken styles exist, but I did not realize ninjas were allowed to hit the sauce.

EA Games’ Catwoman will continue to disappoint gamers that are hoping movie-based videogames are actually seeing a turnaround.

Halle Berry does the voice acting for her character, but she over-delivers almost every cheesy line.

Basically, there's nothing to like about Catwoman outside of the graphics. At the very most, the game deserves a rental.