I Want
Pokemon Platinum (DS)

Lots of little things have been “freshened up” in Platinum, but there aren’t any major changes or additions – it’s really Diamond and Pearl again, dusted off, sprayed with ...

I'm playing
Mario Party 8 (Wii)
Mario Party hits Wii for the first time, offering loads of multiplayer minigames in the usual board game format.
I've Beaten
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gaming comes to the DS with 3D graphics, plenty of new monsters and the same turn-based battling and exploration that originally made its fortunes.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GameCube)
It's Mario Kart on vacation - plenty of friends, picturesque raceways and an all new experience for four players. But other than dual-riders, there's nothing new here.
I Love
Super Mario World - Virtual Console (Wii)
Super Mario World is the SNES's premier side-scrolling adventure available for the Virtual Console.
I Hate
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
It's bigger and better than Wii Play; if Pictionary and cheesy rolls aren't doing it for your party, there's a good chance Mario and Sonic will.