I Want
Swords & Soldiers (Wii)

Soldier up for on of the funniest and overall best WiiWare titles of the year.

Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble! (PC)

An RPG set in the 1920s and featuring a gaggle of misbehaving young ladies, it's got minigames and wit to spare, even if the game is pretty short.

I'm playing
Pokemon Black / White (DS)

It may not break the Pokemon mold, but Black/White offers enough new content coupled with the series' classic, deep battle mechanics to make it endlessly playable. If you could ...

StarCraft II (PC)
One of the most legendary, beloved PC real-time strategy games is back after nearly a decade. It looks incredible.
Dragon Age: Origins (Xbox 360)

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 ...

Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (Xbox 360)

One of the most requested games of all time is finally on its way. Expect over-the-top special moves and reality crushing combos to usher in a new era of curly ...

I've Beaten
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 ...

Retro Game Challenge (DS)
An inventive collection of brand new old games that will charm every old school gamer.
Prince of Persia Classic - Xbox Live Arcade (Xbox 360)
One of the best values to be found on Xbox Live Arcade.
Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)
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 ...
Mirror's Edge (Xbox 360)

A unique and enjoyable re-imagining of the First-Person Action Adventure genre, though a little rough in some small bits (also be wary if you suffer from motion sickness).

Dead Space (Xbox 360)
The original and terrifying new IP from EA cribs tricks from all the greats of survival horror's past, but manages to do it so well that it doesn't ...
Collecting Dust
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.
The World Ends With You (DS)
This game's trip to Shibuya proves that Squeenix can actually put a real game on a handheld and the results are pretty awesome.
Deadly Creatures (Wii)
Deadly Creatures is a thrilling mix of brutal creature-crushing action and suspenseful exploration of vast 360 degree desert and man-made environments. Tarantulas, Gila monsters and scorpions... oh my!
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.
Bit.Trip Beat - WiiWare (Wii)

It’s unashamedly retro in all departments, from concept to sound and graphics, but the sheer speed of play and required concentration once you get a few levels in, coupled ...

Viva Pinata (Xbox 360)
Living pinatas ... yes, pinatas. And they're alive. But with the power of a TV show behind it, could everybody crave candy this holiday?
I Love
The World Ends With You (DS)
This game's trip to Shibuya proves that Squeenix can actually put a real game on a handheld and the results are pretty awesome.
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (Wii)
If you've played every pinball game from Soho down to Brighton, here's yet another for you to try.
Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)
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 ...
Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Wii)

Capcom should be applauded for having the confidence to bring TvC to the states - it’s an excellent fighting game that deserves to be played despite its commercial handicaps.

I Hate
Wii Music (Wii)
Control a six-person band using the remote and nunchuk, and bring along three friends for a collaborative experience.