I Want
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 ...

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).

Brutal Legend (Xbox 360)

While the combat is merely competent and the RTS mechanics clunky, the humor, world, and characters of Brutal Legend make the tour one well worth taking.

MadWorld (Wii)
Take any old side-scrolling beat 'em-up, blanch it black and white like Sin City, dump gallons of bright red blood on it, and make it so violent it becomes funny ...
I'm playing
The Orange Box (Xbox 360)
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 ...
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
Four-player fighting returns with new characters like Wario, Pit from Kid Icarus - and yes, Solid Snake.
Burnout Paradise (Xbox 360)
The fifth installment to the series arrives promising "a truly next-generation game" and a seamless open-world environment.
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 ...

Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
Graphics are sharp and the story is one worth multiple plays - even if it only has one ending. This RPG/Shooter gives an actual sense of space exploration.
I've Beaten
Okami (Wii)
Despite its gorgeous updated visuals, the otherwise great Okami fumbles with its awkward implementation of the Wii controls.
Portal (Xbox 360)
This surreal puzzler will mess with your mind. The fact that it comes bundled with Half-Life 2, Episode One and Two, and Team Fortress 2 is the icing on the ...
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Wii)
When you actually get to bust out a Rage Against the Machine song by Rage themselves, there's nothing like it. It's another step in air-guitar fantasy fulfillment.
Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360)

An incredibly tense multiplayer experience like no other. A must buy for shooter fans.

Half-Life 2 (Xbox)
The first Half-Life is often called the finest first-person shooter ever made... this sequel is often called better than the first game.
Collecting Dust
Black (PS2)
This definitely lives up to the term 'gun porn.'
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core (PS2)
Fast-paced, hard-hitting, and deep, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core is even more fun than the original XX. Although it lacks originality, it's as near a perfect fighter as we ...
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
A remarkable adventure in a melancholy world unlike any you've seen before
Guitar Hero World Tour (Xbox 360)
Guitar Hero branches out for its fourth core installment by adding drums and vocals to the mix, as well as allowing us to unleash our own musical creations upon the ...
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (Xbox)
The second installment of Max Payne's run from the cops failed to sell as well as the first game. Too bad, because it was a fairly decent game for ...
I Love
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.
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
A remarkable adventure in a melancholy world unlike any you've seen before
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
It's the same Zelda we've been playing since 1998, tweaked and balanced to perfection.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two (Xbox 360)
Continues the Half-Life 2 legend with a whole chapter of brand new content. Can't wait? Neither can we.
Ikaruga (GameCube)
Be a retro-hipster gamer by downloading this Cult-classic arcade shooter from your nearest Xbox Live connection.
I'm Tracking
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.

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 ...

Half-Life 2: Episode Three (PC)
The finale of Valve's attempt at episodic gaming is coming one of these days, but we will be G-Darned if it isn't 100% worth it.