I Want
BioShock 2 (Xbox 360)

Taking place some years after the original title, BioShock 2 features the first Big Daddy returning to Rapture to stop the Big Sister and her ilk. Also, some long-awaited multiplayer ...

Aliens vs Predator (Xbox 360)

This revival of the classic FPS is deliriously gory, unwaveringly confident and spectacular fun. And, at the very least, it’s far better than the horrid AvP films.

Halo: Reach (Xbox 360)

The mysterious new Halo title is rumored to be a prequel showing how the war between Earth and the Covenant began.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction (Xbox 360)
Sneaky people, slip on your three-pronged goggles and slink like a slithery snake in this splintery sequel.
Lost Planet 2 (Xbox 360)
Returning to the land of ice and snow, where death comes from giant bugs and mercenaries alike, Lost Planet 2 hopes to warm our hearts - and the rest of our ...
I'm playing
Skate 2 (Xbox 360)

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

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.

Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360)

Mass Effect 2 strikes a perfect balance between intense shooter action and gut-wrenching drama, set in a richly textured world on the brink of destruction. It's a must-own for ...

FEAR: First Encounter Assault Recon (Xbox 360)
F.E.A.R. arrives from the PC pretty much intact, bringing its intense brand of spectacular, slow-motion gunplay to the Xbox 360.
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.

FEAR 2: Project Origin (Xbox 360)

After a long battle, the official FEAR sequel is here, and the positives, like majorly creepy atmospheres and great AI, are back. Unfortunately the previous game's story shortcomings are ...

I've Beaten
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
When the gears start grinding, the cogs best come strapped ... firepower and tactics collide in Gears of War
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.
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 ...

Red Faction: Guerrilla (Xbox 360)

Guerrilla is the surprise summer blockbuster this year, filled to the brim with gaming superlatives and free of any pretentiousness or doubt as to what it wants to be. Volition ...

Batman: Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360)

This third-person action game takes Batman inside the iconic, ultra-creepy Arkham Asylum, and this stellar release raises the bar quite high for all future comic book games.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox 360)
The fourth Elder Scrolls entry is utterly brilliant and should not be missed by any adventure-spirited gamer.
Collecting Dust
Battlefield: Bad Company (Xbox 360)
Battlefield shifts its focus to a single-player experience and the results are thrilling, immersive and just plain fun. Multiplayer's still no slouch, though. Also: tanks!
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.
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.

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (Xbox 360)

With meticulously detailed realism applied to some great modern warfare and an amazing co-op mode, this one differentiates itself enough from others shooters for players to make room for it ...

Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath (Xbox 360)
Command forces across a global scale while learning about Kane's mysterious past and why he just can't stop trying to rule the world.
Saints Row 2 (Xbox 360)

This anti-GTA IV doesn't have the technical niceties (graphical hiccups abound) or Oscar-worthy story of Rockstar's magnum opus, but wins on pure fun factor and gleeful silliness. Co-op ...

I Love
Battlefield: Bad Company (Xbox 360)
Battlefield shifts its focus to a single-player experience and the results are thrilling, immersive and just plain fun. Multiplayer's still no slouch, though. Also: tanks!
Resistance 2 (PS3)

This amazing sequel expands in scope and action everything that was great about the first.

Gears of War (Xbox 360)
When the gears start grinding, the cogs best come strapped ... firepower and tactics collide in Gears of War
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.
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.
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.

I Hate
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Xbox 360)
Mercs 2 has many shortcomings; dialogue repeats annoyingly fast, vehicle handling is twitchy, and missions aren't involving enough to really grip you.