I Want
No More Heroes (Wii)
This action-driven, lightsaber-whirling game steals liberally from the best of other genres. Even with its less-than-perfect presentation, it works wonderfully on the Wii.
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 ...

The Sims 3 (PC)
What EA has done is create a platform for a new generation of expansion packs and downloadable content. If you already have expansion packs for Sims 2 that add seasons ...
Prince of Persia (next-gen) (Xbox 360)

Featuring one of the best AI sidekicks around, this new edition of a Persian Prince is a great time, if a little on the easy side.

Street Fighter IV (Xbox 360)

With nary a problem to be found, Street Fighter IV is the definition of perfection within the genre. New characters fit in perfectly with those of old and there is ...

Tales of Vesperia (Xbox 360)
The granddaddy of JRPGs returns with amazing visuals and a more "mature" Tale of blastia and anime and angst - oh my!
I'm playing
Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
Drastically different and yet familiar, this role playing game strikes out its own path through the confines of the immensely popular series.
Warhawk (PS3)
This sprawling, multiplayer-only shooter delivers spectacular 32-player battles with drivable jeeps, planes and tanks across five gigantic environments.
The Last Remnant (Xbox 360)
Square Enix gives the 360 a go using the Unreal 3 engine, and after a rocky start, it comes together for a good time.
Skate 2 (Xbox 360)

This superb sequel only improves on this amazing skateboarding game. Has us saying, "Tony Hawk who?"

UFC 2009 Undisputed (Xbox 360)
The UFC returns to gaming with this fighting game featuring more than 80 world class brawlers, downloadble content, a robust Create-a-Fighter mode and more.
I've Beaten
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
The second instalment of Nathan Drake's archaelogical adventuring.
Saints Row (Xbox 360)
A Grand Theft Auto wannabe packing two concepts we can't get enough of: crime-based freeform gameplay and zoot suits.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas (Xbox 360)
Clean the filth out of Vegas - one headshot at a time - in this deep, strategic and intense team-based shooter.
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.
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)
The highly-anticipated sequel to the carjack-fest of the century is sure to satisfy all your mob and hooker related fantasy. Okay, maybe not ALL your hooker fantasies.
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.
Collecting Dust
Wii Music (Wii)
Control a six-person band using the remote and nunchuk, and bring along three friends for a collaborative experience.
Assassin's Creed (Xbox 360)
A beautiful, richly convoluted, sci-fi-tinged romp through the back alleys of Damascus, Acre and Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.
Tabula Rasa (PC)
MMORPG + FPS = a breath of fresh air in a genre that badly needed it!
Just Cause (Xbox 360)
Hijack any vehicle in your efforts to overthrow the cruel governmental overlords of San Esperito - GTA style.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (Xbox 360)
The squad-based military shooter returns with a better story, better graphics, better multiplayer and, of course, better explosions.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure (Wii)
It's a (sort of) long hard series of quick worthwhile adventures to become the greatest pirate in the world.
I Love
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
The second instalment of Nathan Drake's archaelogical adventuring.
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)
The highly-anticipated sequel to the carjack-fest of the century is sure to satisfy all your mob and hooker related fantasy. Okay, maybe not ALL your hooker fantasies.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
We're still not sure what war this is and the solo campaign could have been longer; but it's the same Call of Duty that we all know and ...
Castle Crashers (Xbox 360)
Castle Crashers has a lot of character but not much else, with grind-tastic gameplay that's wafer-thin and repetitive. This game comes nowhere close to justifying its hefty asking price.
The Godfather II (Xbox 360)

A commendable stab at living like a Don, The Godfather II suffers from last gen visuals and a clumsy menu system.

Killzone 2 (PS3)
This shooter is one of the most eagerly anticipated titles for the PS3, and we're hoping it lives up to expectations.
I Hate
Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)

Treyarch ditches the number subtitle and expectedly returns to WWII and the Pacific theatre of war. World at War has extremely brutal gunplay and amazing online multiplayer and co-op modes ...

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

As fresh as the XBLA-exclusive title Shadow Complex looks and feels on the surface, it’s really a cleverly disguised homage to the SNES heydays of a certain armor-clad bounty ...

Dragon Age: Origins (PS3)

Dragon Age: Origins is high fantasy role-playing at its finest. Its detailed world, memorable characters, meaningful choices, and engrossing combat system makes Dragon Age the sort of game you’ll ...

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.