Elebits makes wonderful use of Wiiconnect24 and the Wii remote, something all third party companies (heck, even Nintendo) should keep in mind in the coming months.

In terms of quality of minigames, Raving Rabbids is probably the best the party game genre has ever seen.

A great title that with a little more time cooking, could have really been something special.

If you're looking for a new twist on an old genre, give F.E.A.R. a shot. You'll piss your pants with delight. Not for the faint of heart.

While Knights of the Nine is a pricey piece of downloadable content, it's highly recommended for diehard Oblivion fans. Casual players who have yet to unlock all 1,000 Achievement points from the core game should hold off on buying new content until they've run out of things to do.

In closing, Dark Sector has familiar gameplay to Gears of War, using the cover system, perspective and excessive bloodshed, but it's addition of abilities helps animate the darkened world.

Buy it for the minigames.

A great title that deserves your time and patience, so long as you have the intellect to match.

While it doesn’t do anything differently, if you enjoyed the first two Phoenix Wright games you’ll surely want to pick up the latest installment for more old-school adventure goodness with the same quirky sense of humor and quality writing.

Pigskin fans aren't going to go wrong with this purchase. This is the best football game on the market and this year it's not just because of the NFL license.

If you are jaded by more exciting modern games, this will definitely bore you. Otherwise, it's a great makeover of one of the classically addictive games.

Fans of the original game as well as those seeking a challenging game for their Wii owe it to themselves to pick up Trauma Center: New Blood.

Very solid and well put together, though an odd choice for a handheld. Recommended for big GH fans and casual gamers.

While it's hard to justify spending 60 dollars on a yearly series, Madden NFL 09 offers up just enough tweaks to make it worth consideration.

A game that all LIVE Arcade players should check out, and a must purchase for fans of the original.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King packs a lot of depth into a small package just like Square-Enix intended it to.

Its challenging difficulty and immersive design will keep players on the edge of their seat from start to finish.

A package that fans of the series will want to snatch up immediately, though people with a casual interest in the genre may not find enough new content to interest them.

Despite some minor flaws, Yourself! Fitness is a fantastic first effort from publisher Respondesign. Available for a meager $35, it's a cheap way to keep your New Year's weight loss resolutions. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in staying fit.

This one plays out like a summer action blockbuster with exotic locales, motorcycle chases and intrigue.

A fun diversion for longtime fans of the series. It offers the same addictive gameplay as the PC version.

Casual gamers looking for something fast paced and fun will enjoy this one immensely.

An entertaining, albeit unoriginal Zelda title that fails to be revolutionary yet still has the classic gameplay elements that make the series so great.

A great little platforming adventure that is humorous, well crafted and bubbling with personality.

The expansion is only $29.99, and well worth it for the hardcore FFXI player.

Not as pure as its prequel, but Warrior Within is still a gritty masterpiece.

New features improve on the game and while I wish there were more varied songs offered from the start, this is probably the best Karaoke Revolution game to date.

By all accounts it is great fun and adds a lot to the game, but I don’t know anyone who owns Lost Magic (or a DS, for that matter), and I’m averse to playing with strangers. Still, I’ve gotten a lot of value from my purchase already.