I Want
Scribblenauts (DS)

While there are a few puzzles with satisfyingly original solutions, the freedom to write anything you want is outweighed by the limitations of the core mechanic and the lousy controls.

Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue (Wii)

Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue missions include rescuing animals in need, diagnosing and treating them before releasing them back to the wild, wildlife photography, sight seeing adventures and even hot air ...

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)

Expanding on the original’s brilliance, this ingenious platformer only gets better by embracing the Wii’s limited capabilities and adds so many ideas, big and small, that we can ...

New Super Mario Bros Wii (Wii)

Nintendo saved the industry with games like this, so we’re sad to say the latest lacks the imaginative spark found in past entries. Easily the weakest of the 2D ...

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (DS)
It’s got all the heart, some of the soul and a lot of missing plot pieces from the rest of the series, plus a unique gameplay concept. Too bad ...
Red Steel 2 (Wii)

The first let so many down, while part two succeeds in just about everything it set out to do. Maybe it’s the bundled MotionPlus, maybe it’s just better ...

I'm playing
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii)
The Wii Remote lends itself well to the aiming and to the online deathmatches. Too bad we can't say the same for everything else about the game.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC)

This great game is ridiculous and it knows it, so just laugh along while playing a deep strategy game with humor to spare.

Wii Sports Resort (Wii)
Welcome to Wii Sports Resort, a great place to stay because at long last the Wii Remote does exactly what it was supposed to do from the beginning. And it ...
Modern Warfare 2 (PC)

Let’s keep it good and simple: Modern Warfare 2 is this year’s must-buy first-person shooter.

Mario Strikers Charged (Wii)
Sequel to the mega-popular GameCube soccer smash-up. Wii controls and new moves should make this a party game to watch.
Rock Band 2 (Wii)
This refined entry replaces the original Rock Band as quite possibly the most fun-filled four person co-op game in creation. Just don't go looking for a huge evolutionary jump.
I've Beaten
Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Mario's first appearance on Wii launches him into outer space, where you tilt, bob and shake him across spinning globes in Mario 64 fashion.
Kirby Squeak Squad (DS)
Has more in common with its old-school, platforming predecessors, but a new mix 'n' match power-up system could keep things fresh.
New Play Control! Pikmin (Wii)

It may be nearly 8 years old, but Pikmin is still the adorable RTS masterpiece it once was, just a little older and with motion control added.

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 ...
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
It's the same Zelda we've been playing since 1998, tweaked and balanced to perfection.
Mario Superstar Baseball (GameCube)
Mario Superstar Baseball diverts from the pick-up-and-play style of previous athletic outings, and ups the difficulty.
Collecting Dust
Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix (GameCube)
Fans of DDR and Mario: Be prepared to kick it like a koopa shell.
Wii Fit (Wii)
The next great outreach program from Nintendo uses a balance board to test your physical fitness.
The Conduit (Wii)

Finally a well-put together third party FPS for the Wii. Although the environments can be drab and enemy AI is undoubtably weak, this is bar none the best multiplayer experience ...

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time (DS)

This time the super brothers team up with their younger selves to save the Mushroom Kingdom in this classic RPG.

Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)
It's back: that mystical merger of Disney characters, Final Fantasy cameos and Action RPG combat against sub-human agents of nothingness. Weird? Oh, yeah. But also wonderful.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Four-player fighting returns with new characters like Wario, Pit from Kid Icarus - and yes, Solid Snake.
I Love
Medal of Honor Heroes 2 (Wii)
The Wii Remote lends itself well to the aiming and to the online deathmatches. Too bad we can't say the same for everything else about the game.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC)

This great game is ridiculous and it knows it, so just laugh along while playing a deep strategy game with humor to spare.

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Mario's first appearance on Wii launches him into outer space, where you tilt, bob and shake him across spinning globes in Mario 64 fashion.
Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix (GameCube)
Fans of DDR and Mario: Be prepared to kick it like a koopa shell.
Wii Sports Resort (Wii)
Welcome to Wii Sports Resort, a great place to stay because at long last the Wii Remote does exactly what it was supposed to do from the beginning. And it ...
New Play Control! Pikmin (Wii)

It may be nearly 8 years old, but Pikmin is still the adorable RTS masterpiece it once was, just a little older and with motion control added.

I Hate
Wii Fit (Wii)
The next great outreach program from Nintendo uses a balance board to test your physical fitness.
The Conduit (Wii)

Finally a well-put together third party FPS for the Wii. Although the environments can be drab and enemy AI is undoubtably weak, this is bar none the best multiplayer experience ...

Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube)
Years after its release, Sunshine's still one of the most complete, entertaining, lovingly wrought platformers for the GameCube.
I'm Tracking
Scribblenauts (DS)

While there are a few puzzles with satisfyingly original solutions, the freedom to write anything you want is outweighed by the limitations of the core mechanic and the lousy controls.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)

Expanding on the original’s brilliance, this ingenious platformer only gets better by embracing the Wii’s limited capabilities and adds so many ideas, big and small, that we can ...

New Super Mario Bros Wii (Wii)

Nintendo saved the industry with games like this, so we’re sad to say the latest lacks the imaginative spark found in past entries. Easily the weakest of the 2D ...

Disney Epic Mickey (Wii)

It’s a life-affirming tribute to both forgotten characters and game genres well worth remembering, with an all new added twist.

Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (DS)
It’s got all the heart, some of the soul and a lot of missing plot pieces from the rest of the series, plus a unique gameplay concept. Too bad ...
Red Steel 2 (Wii)

The first let so many down, while part two succeeds in just about everything it set out to do. Maybe it’s the bundled MotionPlus, maybe it’s just better ...