I Want
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.
Punch-Out!! (Wii)

It’s extremely difficult to craft a game that hits the “fun for everyone” mark without it also becoming a dumbed-down mess, but Punch-Out!! expertly walks the line between casual ...

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 ...

FIFA 10 (PS3)

FIFA 10 adding new dynamic dribbling to its already refined passing game is like adding Ronaldo to Chelsea. It makes a winning formula that much better. A brilliant, championship-conquering football ...

Super Street Fighter IV (PS3)

In this age of DLC and $2.00 costume unlocks, this upcoming Street Fighter IV update is fittingly old school, as it comes packaged as a whole new game with ...

I'm playing
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Virtual Console (Wii)
This was a near perfect game in 1998, worthy of the highest praise. But today, after the advancements of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Ocarina feels like a stepping stone.
The Orange Box (PS3)
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 ...
Red Dead Redemption (PS3)

This sequel to PS2's excellent Wild West outing looks like being a superb open-world experience in the beautiful expanses of the western frontier.

I've Beaten
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
The second instalment of Nathan Drake's archaelogical adventuring.
Shatter (PS3)

Even though it's basically Breakout in space, Shatter is smart, smoothly playable and super addictive. Another great PSN title.

Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS)
The near infinite amount of personalization makes it easy to get sucked up in this super cute, if familiar, world.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (PS2)
Tired of playing as just the X-Men? Now you can suit up with most of the Marvel universe in this action RPG basher.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
Mixes uneven platforming and Gears of War-style gunplay with one of the best-looking, most immersive stories on the PS3.
Pokemon Diamond / Pearl (DS)
The biggest series in handheld gaming comes to the DS with 3D graphics, plenty of new monsters and the same turn-based battling and exploration that originally made its fortunes.
Collecting Dust
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift (PS3)

Your motorbike can outrun the entire field, but it’ll get chewed up and spat out by a couple of monster trucks - lush landscapes with new hazards but it’s ...

Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii)

Just as addictive at its core, Animal Crossing makes the transition to the Wii looking almost exactly the same as on the GameCube, but with some cool online functionality.

Wii Sports (Wii)
Five instantly-accessible sports games with simple graphics and simpler controls.
Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Melee (GameCube)
Titanic beasts breathing searing plasma, stomping on each others' throats, and playing dodge-ball with buildings. Right on! !
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube)
It's a little derivative and probably won't convert non-fans to the GameCube but it's still one of the best adventures you'll ever play.
I Love
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
The second instalment of Nathan Drake's archaelogical adventuring.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
Mixes uneven platforming and Gears of War-style gunplay with one of the best-looking, most immersive stories on the PS3.
Pokemon Diamond / Pearl (DS)
The biggest series in handheld gaming comes to the DS with 3D graphics, plenty of new monsters and the same turn-based battling and exploration that originally made its fortunes.
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)

LittleBigPlanet is a game that’s virtually infinite in its content, and the platforming isn’t too bad either. PS3 finally has its killer app.

Madden NFL 08 (PS2)
This season's title is as familiar as an old baseball glove (wrong sport, right analogy).
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift (PS3)

Your motorbike can outrun the entire field, but it’ll get chewed up and spat out by a couple of monster trucks - lush landscapes with new hazards but it’s ...

I Hate
Halo 3 (Xbox 360)
Master Chief returns to fuel another round of alien-smashing blood-bathery. What are you waiting for? Finish the fight!