The campaign is the most intense ten hours I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing in videogame. Online the game has been vastly improved.

With the exception of an added online multiplayer component, there really isn’t that much of an incentive for those who have played this game at all and aren’t waxing nostalgic.

The game is damn good. Although there are still issues that need to be addressed, all of those things are overshadowed by the amazing gameplay.

The gameplay is smooth as butter and the Skill Stick System is easily one of the best additions to sports games in recent years.

Another technical point of the game that’s stunning is the amount of zombies that can be on the screen at any given time.

Cloning Clyde is a breath of fresh air that gives life back to the Arcade.

Yes, we’d love to see the ESPN license used to a greater extent and even have leagues online. But, we did get a game that plays extremely well and looks gorgeous.

Prey has a great storyline, although it seems basic at first. It’s innovative, looks gorgeous, and is extremely fun to play.

Where it lacks in number of total players in a game, Uno makes up for it in rule customization.

From early on in the game, it becomes very apparent that Tomb Raider: Legend has the heart of the previous games at its core.

Those of you that haven’t had a chance to check out the franchise yet owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, as it is one of the best online games available 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?

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

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

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.

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.

It’s a game no one who enjoys a good mafia theme should miss. With superb voice acting, a hell of a story and the ability to control an entire city, The Godfather is an experience you shouldn’t at least give a long rental.

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.

It's a game no one who enjoys a good mafia theme should miss. With superb voice acting, a hell of a story and the ability to control an entire city, The Godfather is an experience you shouldn't at least give a long rental.

As much as this review has so far been my picking apart Oblivion’s flaws, I’m compelled to get across to you the point that I do love this game and enjoy every minute I’m playing it.

The next generation of shooters has arrived. If you’re a fan of the series, or even if you’re just a fan of good military-style shooters, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is a must-buy.

Surprisingly, Full Auto controls quite well.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is easy to get into, fun, exciting, challenging and downright addictive.

The clean graphics, quirky music and amusing characters and situations you’ll run into help keep things fresh.

It’s fast, fun and absolutely gorgeous. If you’ve already picked up "Call of Duty 2" and are looking for another shooter to add to your game library, look no further than Quake 4.

Call of Duty 2 is easily one of the best war games I've ever had the chance to play. It features one hell of a campaign as well as a solid online game to boot. Infinity Ward has created a near masterpiece in this amazing sequel. Call of Duty 2 is a must have game, any way you look at it. What are you waiting for? Go buy it now!

Standing at a meager 10 hours, this game is cut down severely thanks to how quickly people will blow through this title, leaving the player wanting more.

It brings everything that was great about the first two iterations, while adding jaw-dropping graphics and even more Xbox Live goodness.

If a goaltender were to freeze the puck, probably 55% of the time the team protecting the goaltender will be faced with the ever popular glitch.

One of the strongest aspects of the game is the outstanding story.

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.

Do you want a near-perfect combination of both, and the game that takes on almost all the qualities of a successful launch title? Do you want this reviewer’s most enjoyed game on the Xbox 360? Get Need for Speed. Be the most wanted.

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.

A decent gem in a genre so diluted by horribly rushed games, or other games that maybe already done what this game does.

NFS: MW is still in the business of immersing you in the world of illegal street racing and it does a decent job of that.

One of the strongest aspects of the game is the outstanding story.

One of the strongest aspects of the game is the outstanding story.

One of the strongest aspects of the game is the outstanding story.

One of the strongest aspects of the game is the outstanding story.

It has everything a gamer asks for: a great story, art design, excellent graphics, HD support, excellent sound, awesome gameplay and a creative premise all rolled into a package that is extremely entertaining.

Replicating the playing of an actual guitar was no easy task, but Harmonix pulled it off with flying colors.

Although the online portion of the game is clearly the best part, the single-player hasn't been neglected by any means. If you are a Star Wars nut or looking for some hectic online action, go out and buy Star Wars Battlefront II, because it is quite possibly one of the best Star Wars games ever released.

For those of you sticking with the Xbox this holiday season, I highly recommend picking up Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, as it is most definitely one of the better shooters released on the Xbox this year.

When it comes down to it, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat lays a solid foundation for the series on the consoles, but doesn't quite live up to the high expectations we had for it.

The gameplay is surprisingly addictive and there's just the right amount of humor to remind you that this is, after all, a takeoff of just about every cheesy zombie flick ever made. The one thing I will say, however, is that the game was painfully short.

Although the new rock and roll theme is fantastic, there isn't really anything else that is new from the previous games.

The enemy AI is quite possibly the best I've ever seen in a console game.

It combines fantastic visuals with a solid story and, most importantly, the gameplay is top notch.

Those of you who loved The Suffering probably won't enjoy this title quite as much. The scares and suspense have been replaced with nonstop action, and a story that just doesn't compare.

A very good basketball game. There are things that could've been done better but doing one of the things just right, like the Superstar characteristics, seems to make all that moot. Even with the noticeably skewed player ratings, the game is quite fun.

It gets even better with the new feedback system that has been implemented. At the conclusion of each game you play online, you can either rate your opponent positive, negative or neutral.

I almost guarantee that if more games paid this much attention to narrative, the comparison of the gaming industry to the movie industry would become more valid than ever before.

Builds upon everything that was so spectacular about Burnout 3, and just takes it all to a whole new level. It's fast, gorgeous and just an absolute blast to play.

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.

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

A solid game, though nothing innovative. The story itself is decent, but is held back by poor writing and voice acting.

Madden NFL 06 ultimately turns out to be a mixed bag of tricks, and your impression of it will likely depend on a few different things - not the least of which will be your previous experience with the series.

As a whole, the Race for the Heisman mode is a welcomed addition to an already superb game.

When people get together and play as a team, the game truly shines. Battlefield 2 is the ultimate package. You’ve got gorgeous visuals, excellent gameplay and superb sound.

What makes the humor so great in the single-player portion of the game is the wonderful voice acting.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

One hell of a good platformer with an awe inspiring story to keep it going if gamers feel the platforming is getting redundant.

What is easily one of the coolest things about Unreal Championship 2 is the ability to deflect ranged shots back at your enemies.

The realism and authenticity of the game is amazing.

Although repetitive and flawed at times, Doom 3 is still one of the very best games to grace the Xbox.

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

Ubi has improved virtually every aspect of the gameplay from the previous two versions, and introduced even more new options and gameplay types. With the solo campaign, co-op campaign and online multiplayer, it's almost like having three games in one.

From the lackluster graphics to the terrible enemy AI, the crappy single-player and the generic online play, this game doesn't offer anything you haven't seen before.

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.

The squad based combat was a great idea and the developers executed it perfectly.

For a real challenge, you'll want to play on All-Star or Legend, because hitting in the other difficulties is just way too easy.

The graphics are amazing inside the ring. You can see cuts, gashes and welts form on the face as you are going along in the match.

I don't know how Kush Games could have implemented their use of the ESPN license any more, because the presentation in this game is unprecedented

If you're on FPS junkie, then I'm sure you'll have a hoot with the game and it'll be worth your time and money.

This year, the presentation has been upgraded very little, but the little changes made it look so much better.

In this game you have not one, but two choices of a season mode. We have the return of the Dynasty Mode, but we also have ourselves a second option: the Owner's Mode.

I've never had so many weapons available to me in a game before. It's almost overwhelming.

The gameplay is smoother than ever, the presentation has increased and the brand new Owner's Mode is a real delight to play.

The Owner's Mode is pretty nifty. You not only control the team rosters, but now you control absolutely everything on the team.

The graphics in Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath are breathtaking. The in-game graphics and especially the cutscene graphics are, honestly, the best graphics I've seen of any EA game that's been on the Xbox to date.

As you walk through eerie forests, spooky castles and haunted mines, the game pretty much thrusts you into the feeling of despair.

At first glance, NFL Street 2 seems simple to master. However, after you scratch the surface, this is one of the deepest games available for the Xbox.

You can't play a LucasArts game and not notice the sound. Even their other licenses are top notch and, of course, a Star Wars game is no exception.

Ubisoft is hoping this time around that a revamped, "free form' fighting system will address the repetitiveness of the first installment, and a darker tone will create more of an edge that will hopefully generate more sales out of the gate than with "The Sands of Time."

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).

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.

Now, don't think it's like The Jungle Book here; this isn't a jungle full of furry critters and swinging apes. In fact, it's quite the opposite.

The graphics are marvelous, the sounds enthrall you, the character models are remarkably realistic looking, the environment is engrossing and the controls are optimized to control Gordon Freeman and all of his actions.

The amount of choices you have to "do it your own way' are impressive. Things get even more open when you learn the art of intimidation, persuasion, seduction or domination.

The opening sequence screams "Saving Private Ryan" (or better yet "Medal of Honor") at you, as you're sitting next to several of your comrades on your way to storm a beach and capture some enemy bunkers.