I Want
Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360)

Master Chief takes a backseat as a new UNSC hero is drafted in for this standalone expansion that explores the fate of Earth before the events of Halo 3. More ...

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (Xbox 360)
Sorry, we're too busy joygasming over awesome graphics and ball-busting missions to come up with anything coherent to say besides: Go. Buy. NOW.
Armored Core for Answer (Xbox 360)

Only for true mech maniacs, this entry in the Armored Core franchise is incredibly insubstantial to be a real sequel.

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles (Wii)
A mere ghost of the fear we felt in Resident Evils of years gone by, but a pleasant way to fill in plenty of plot holes.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Snake's next adventure takes him out of the jungles and corridors he's used to, dropping him into the middle of full-on futuristic battlefields as a mercenary superspy.
I'm playing
Armored Core 4 (Xbox 360)
A fantastic giant robot construction kit that just can't find a decent action game to make it complete.
The Orange Box (PC)
The Orange Box has five big sections - Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2, Portal, Half-Life 2, and Half-Life 2: Episode One - and they're juicy, delicious, and priced to ...
Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
Graphics are sharp and the story is one worth multiple plays - even if it only has one ending. This RPG/Shooter gives an actual sense of space exploration.
I've Beaten
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC)
The fourth Elder Scrolls entry is utterly brilliant and should not be missed by any adventure-spirited gamer.
Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
Master Chief returns to fuel another round of alien-smashing blood-bathery. What are you waiting for? Finish the fight!
Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360)

Has just enough changes, including the amazing online co-op, to keep this feeling new while drawing heavily on all the good in RE4. A Gold Edition that includes DLC content ...

Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)

While fixing the tiny problems of Gears, the sequel gives you all you wanted and more, occasionally feeling like too much more. Still this is the explosive bloodfest you've ...

Fallout 3 (PC)
The freedom may scare people used to more linear shooters and the simplified customization might disappoint hardcore RPGers, but if ever a game was worth broadening your horizons for, this ...
Collecting Dust
Call of Duty 3 (Xbox 360)
Another year, another WWII shooter - but this year's model includes enhanced online play and tweaked gameplay.
Devil May Cry 4 (Xbox 360)
The reins get passed to a new hero named Nero in this slash-bang sequel.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Four-player fighting returns with new characters like Wario, Pit from Kid Icarus - and yes, Solid Snake.
Red Steel (Wii)
A cool idea that just doesn't work. Word is there's already a sequel in the works for this sword-happy shooter, so let's hope it turns out better ...
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Wii)

It's a cute assortment of minigames, but is only as fun as the group of players around you. The balance board support is great, though.

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii)
We're as shocked to say as you are to read that this game doesn't suck. Huh.
I Love
Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP)

Dissidia: Final Fantasy delivers a great experience to fans with its deep storylines and presentation. For non-fans? One of the best fighting games for the portable system.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Snake's next adventure takes him out of the jungles and corridors he's used to, dropping him into the middle of full-on futuristic battlefields as a mercenary superspy.