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Army of Two (Xbox 360)
A watched pot finally boils and it came out all right. Though not the AAA game it was built up to be many moons ago, Army of Two doles out ...
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 ...

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 ...

Eternal Sonata (Xbox 360)
Next-gen RPG pits light versus dark with a hybrid, turn-based and action-oriented battle system.
Halo Wars (Xbox 360)

Halo fans rejoice! RTS fans grieve!

Devil May Cry 4 (Xbox 360)
The reins get passed to a new hero named Nero in this slash-bang sequel.
I'm playing
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Xbox 360)
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 ...
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.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (DS)
Grimoire of the Rift improves on the already great gameplay of its predecessor, Tactics Advance. The addicting grid-based battles and robust job system make for 100+ hours of tactical bliss.
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 ...
Chrono Trigger (DS)

Still as revolutionary as when it first came out, this remake proves to be timeless.

Collecting Dust
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
When the gears start grinding, the cogs best come strapped ... firepower and tactics collide in Gears of War
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.
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gaming comes to the DS with 3D graphics, plenty of new monsters and the same turn-based battling and exploration that originally made its fortunes.
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja (Xbox 360)
Naruto's first foray onto the 360 proves to be a hit for more than just the fans. Finally, a kids' game that doesn't cause physical pain.
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.
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
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
When the gears start grinding, the cogs best come strapped ... firepower and tactics collide in Gears of War
Army of Two (Xbox 360)
A watched pot finally boils and it came out all right. Though not the AAA game it was built up to be many moons ago, Army of Two doles out ...
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.
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.
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja (Xbox 360)
Naruto's first foray onto the 360 proves to be a hit for more than just the fans. Finally, a kids' game that doesn't cause physical pain.
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 Hate
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.