The most unique Sam Fisher adventure since the original Splinter Cell game.

The island setting is realistic enough to make you start to sweat from the heat, and the advanced AI makes for some exciting action. It's just one of those games that is experienced as much as it is played.

So, in short, Dawn of War II is not Dawn of War, nor is it like a traditional RTS game. What it is, though, is a fast-paced, tactics-focused game that's a lot of fun to play.

It's probably as close to real combat as you would want to get. It's probably too realistic for hard-core shooter fans, and not realistic enough for sim fanatics, but everyone else will find it to be a thrilling game.

A hearty "¡Viva Tropico!" for giving gamers such an innovative and fun game to play. While play may get a little repetitive during long game sessions, you'll definitely want to come back for more before too long.

The intriguing, interwoven campaign games are excellent, and give the game a different feel when played from the different perspectives of the three races featured in the game. They may be a little on the short side.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent is the Exorcist of horror games, it will scare you and make you not real thrilled to go to sleep.

Even with the differences between the two versions, one thing is for certain among all hardcore fighting game fans in need of another Soul Calibur - you do not own Soul Calibur IV, Soul Calibur IV owns you and all of your spare time once it enters your house.

Its world is not as wide-open and free as it would have you believe and you can still see repetition and patterns in its AI, but the game is enjoyable nonetheless and well worth your time to play.

Once again, Gabe Logan sets out on another PSP adventure that plays just as smoothly as his last one.

Marvel VS Capcom 3 is definitely the sequel that you have waited all those years for.

A very enjoyable dungeon romp for players who prefer action to character development and storyline.

You're left wishing that the planets were a bit more interesting after you touch down on them, though. The RPG elements are not fleshed out too well, though, so don't expect "Morrowind" in space.

Outside of the new faction and a new free-for-all mode which is exactly what it sounds like, the multiplayer game remains essentially unchanged in Chaos Rising, which is probably a good thing since it is so enjoyable as it is.

It is innovative (well, as a game not based on "Dawn of the Dead") and well-produced, and a zombie killing good time.

The Wii U version isn't that much different than it is on other consoles, which makes it one of the better games in the Wii U launch lineup.

The game never seems to take cheap shots at you, it just happens to take a lot of shots at you. So when you die, you only have yourself to blame. Well, that and about a million bullets!

A deep and gameplay-packed treat for fans of racing whether they are looking for casual play or a more serious racing sim.

Great fun – so what are you waiting for? Grab your sledgehammer and have at it!

Its an important piece of gaming history, it's better than nearly every other DS RPG (Pokemon and Rocket Slime excluded) and its truly the only version of IV that's worth owning at this point.

F.E.A.R. delivers action that lives up to its name.

Imaginative levels, great graphics, memorable enemies.

I imagine that most people who go into Prince of Persia with an open mind will find at least a few things to enjoy.

If you're even the slightest fan of the original then you owe it to yourself to pick up this downloadable title.

You get a new faction that adds a new dynamic to the gameplay without disrupting balance and a new campaign that packs in a lot of gameplay.

The graphics in the game are serviceable ' not gorgeous but not bad either ' but then who plays a skateboarding game to look at the scenery?

You'll find that it will make its way into your collection of games that you always take on the road with you and that you'll pull it out for some techno-laced invader blasting fun time and again.

Probably the best boxing game ever to enter the ring of console gaming. It will appeal to both boxing enthusiasts and fighting game fans with its great gameplay and innovative and intuitive control system.

The multiplayer aspect is fairly average, but you’ll enjoy the single player game so much that you won’t care.

Saints Row: The Third certainly proves that the third time is the charm if your system is strong enough.

It has the magical ability to make hours melt away in gaming bliss without the player even really noticing the passage of time.

Exciting and great looking real-time strategy action. But what happened to the single player campaign?

Overall though, World Tour is a nice evolutionary step for the Guitar Hero franchise, and it's safe to say that if you're a fan of the series you'll enjoy World Tour.

Resident Evil 5 digs deep into the series' origins with its overall story and slightly enhances the overall addicting gameplay that left its mark with Resident Evil 4

PSP owners won't have a compelling reason to relive these games in HD unless they're hungry for more trophies, but all other God of War fans should jump at the chance to play these thoroughly enjoyable games on their PS3s.

Having not played a tennis video game, real tennis match, or watched much of professional tennis, I was able to pick up the mechanics quickly thanks to the training and became addicted to the career mode. But as is the case with all sports games, the longevity relies entirely upon your own interest in the sport. By using basic RPG elements, streamlined gameplay, and having robust options to choose from, Top Spin 4 is an easy choice for tennis fans and non-fans alike.

OK, so it's not a quantum leap forward in gaming, but so what? It's a heck of a lot of fun from the company that defined RTS.

It gives ME vets everything they wanted in the game's ending, namely a return on beloved characters and some effect on what their choices thus far hath wrought.

F1 2012 isn't without a small amount of bugs and areas to improve on (which Codemasters may have already addressed by the time this hits the site) but whether you're a current owner of an F1 title or are looking to jump in, this year's release is an easy sell.

The single-player campaign is a blast, but will leave you wishing that it was longer.

A fascinating game that provides a tremendous amount of gameplay.

This new MK truly deserves the title "Mortal Kombat" since it feels like a new start for the series in many ways.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted has every right to be on your most wanted wish list this Christmas.

The amount of detail, information, and control in SimCity 4 is nothing short of amazing - wannabe city planners and mayors will be in city management nirvana.

The setting itself and the very unique factions in the game are enough to make the game stand out from the crowd. Back this up with some solid RTS gameplay and you have a winner in Rise of Legends.

Madden NFL 07 delivers a good, enjoyable game of football and if you can look past the current-gen graphics you’ll find that it can be more fun than the sexier Xbox 360 version.

If you didn't enjoy Fallout 3 or are not a fan of RPGs in general, then you'll probably disagree with me. Everyone else should seriously consider taking a road trip to New Vegas.

A deep and gameplay-packed treat for fans of racing whether they are looking for casual play or a more serious racing sim.

Saints Row: The Third is a game that takes everything that's fun about gaming and turns it up to eleven.

There isn't too much to say at this point other than Skate 2 is without a doubt the best skateboard game ever created.

The visual artistry is second to none, the combat is tight and fun, and the world is massive, but Darksiders II isn't the game it could have been.

One of the great things about Borderlands is that there is always plenty to do. In addition to the story missions there are always a number of other missions available, either from characters that you meet in the game or from job boards in the friendly settlements.

Indigo Prophecy may very well be the best adventure game for the Xbox...not much more needs to be said than that.

A mind-blowingly good time.

Whether you play Summit Strike for the single player campaign, the multiplayer action, or both, you'll thoroughly enjoy the game.

Quake Wars takes team-based multiplayer shooters to the next level.

Warhawk's soul lies in its online battles and that's all it has to offer.

Our heroes from the Trine universe are back at it again, whether they want to be or not.

Civilization IV Warlords will please all but the most pacifistic of Civilization players.

If you enjoyed Zeus, you'll be quite happy with Poseidon.

If you loved Battlefield 1942, then you'll love the new maps.

A thinking person's shooter, and provides some solid, tense gameplay... The single player mode is good, the multiplayer outstanding.

It provides plenty of challenge for sim fans, and does a great job of giving racing rookies a chance to gain racing skills without the need for countless hours of frustration.

Vanquish is an over-the-top, insane shooter with some fantastic graphics and enticingly entertaining gameplay.

More of an incremental change over the original game than a full-blown sequel, but those increments are pretty good ones.

The game’s mission-based structures makes for a lot of opportunities to show cutscenes, and Jak 3 takes full advantage of this.

The controls become second nature rather quickly, the graphics are great, the animation is awesome, the sounds and voice acting well done, there are sexy babes, and there are some great looking attacks.

If you never liked the Sly games then this means that you’re not going to enjoy Sly 3. The rest of you will love going along with the gang on another adventure.

A grand slam of a portable baseball game.

Once the poor bot AI is replaced by human players, the game instantly becomes more challenging and thrilling.

Far bigger than Darksiders, but not necessarily better.

A great action-oriented RPG for those who like to spend more time killing hordes of monsters than reading screen after screen of conversational text.

Homeworld 2 has established itself as the benchmark game in real-time strategy space combat. Its intense difficulty will be a turn off to many casual gamers, though.

It may have the word "junk" in its title, but this game is a monster of a good time.

If you enjoy tower defense games, it's pretty safe to assume that you'll like Comet Crash.

The game does an excellent job of not only providing an enjoyable gameplay experience, but also of capturing the spirit of the Hulk.

Resident Evil 5 digs deep into the series' origins with its overall story and slightly enhances the overall addicting gameplay that left its mark with Resident Evil 4.

A truly complete gaming package. The multiplayer game is excellent, the expanded Zombies mode is an enjoyable and very welcome addition, and the single player campaign is a fun ride that will have you yelling "Josephina!" at random times for weeks to come. About the only miss is the addition of the Strike Force missions, but they don't drag down the overall experience with them.

While the game is heavy on urban hip-hop culture, the over the top gameplay also makes it fun for those out in the countryside or who aren’t sure whether having bling-bling is a good thing or not.

Grasshopper Manfacture and Suda 51 have dropped a true gem onto Xbox Live, and it's one that is well worth your time and money.

Need for Speed SHIFT managed to hook me to the point where I was looking forward to my next session with the game. Not all games can do that, and especially not all racing games, and that tells me that the designers did something right with this one.

Bangai-O Spirits is a great puzzle game, an extreme action game, a worthy notch on Treasure's belt and a discount priced experience with infinite replay.

Bad Piggies is certainly more challenging than the Angry Birds games that came before it. A three year old can play Angry Birds, but without at least a rudimentary grasp of basic physics Bad Piggies will be an exercise in frustration.

Sometimes it's good to play a game that succeeds so well in the entertainment category while remaining light and humorous and this is one of those times.

The levels are imaginative and at times surreal, infusing the game with a unique and compelling atmosphere. The cutscenes are excellent and if you've seen a scene before and want to skip it, the game uses an interesting mechanism to allow you to bypass it.

The Lost Chapters is a novel game and will draw you in in ways other games can't. It's an interesting experience and well worth your time.

MLB 06: The Show is a grand slam of a portable baseball game.

NHL '13 delivers a massive update to the series that has been long awaited by fans.

Overall, The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom is a rather unique game, both in terms of look and gameplay, and fans of puzzle games are encouraged to give it a try.

Darksiders is a complete game experience, and if you have even the remotest of fondness for action games you should make a point to play it.

There’s plenty of great RPG action to be found in this galaxy.

Sucker Punch delivers another knockout game.

Some gamers may be disappointed to hear that there's no multiplayer option in the game, but there's so much fun to be had in the dark reaches under Torchlight that you won't really mind.

If you're a fan of classic platformers, Ms. Splosion Man is going to steal your heart.

Fans of the original Tribes games will love to see that newest version delivers the same great gameplay, while those new to the series will find a lot to like with it and a faster and more in-depth shooter than most other games out there.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the best shooter of 2012, and also one of the best games overall.

There are a few things that I wish were different about Guitar Hero III, but they don’t diminish the fact that this game is as enjoyable as any in the series. PS3 owners, it’s time to rock.

Bad Company represents a new direction for the Battlefield series, and it makes its debut as a console exclusive with a building-blasting bang.

Even if you aren't into the genre, this game is worth a look.

Easy to recommend to adventure gaming fans. It is a great mix of puzzle solving and acrobatic platform action that makes for some great gaming fun. Finally, Tomb Raider has returned to the excitement that made it a legend in the first place.

I don't think it is any secret that Monster Hunter is one of my favorite gaming franchises, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is hands-down the absolute best Monster Hunter yet. There are literally hundreds of hours of stuff to do in this game, and the upgrades from Monster Hunter Tri make this an even more tantalizing treat.

MLB 07 adds even more to the series’ traditionally strong network support. In addition to Infrastructure and Ad Hoc games and leagues, you can also pick up roster updates and MLB news. Perhaps the coolest thing here though is the real-time gamecast support that lets you follow games in progress. Talk about a baseball fan’s dream feature.

I'll be honest: Saint's Row: The Third really surprised me. It had all the strikes against it: I didn't care for the first two games in the series, I'm not a huge open world crime fan and I've been feeling less positive toward games that are shocking for the sake of being shocking. Somehow, the game's huge ability to entertain and bewilder the player forgives all that in my book, and even after finishing the main game, I'm still having a blast just bouncing around Steelport.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting to see how the series developed before committing to it, then Reality 2.0 should be enough to convince you to go for it at this point.

A super-powered blast of a game.

Embrace The Darkness.

If you've had your fill of goofy kart racing and want to graduate to powered-up racing with real-world vehicles and tracks devoid of giant angry turtles, Blur's the game for you.

Shadow Magic carries on the Age of Wonders series' tradition of fine turn-based strategy gameplay, and the changes introduced by the game should please both Age of Wonders veterans and gamers new to the series.

The most bizarre of the games is ATV Hockey, but surprisingly it is a lot of fun to play.

Overall, SOCOM is definitely at the top-tier of PS2 games in terms of sound, and can hold its own in graphics.

When viewed as a whole, it is clear that Darksiders was made by skilled developers who truly love video games. If there ever was a game that could be all things to all people and tastes, Darksiders is it.

With his roots buried so deeply into the 8-bit era, Mega Man nearly has no problem whatsoever with turning back the clock in this installment.

If you have a dislike for metal I doubt that you'll appreciate the game that much and you'll certainly miss out on many of the in-jokes and celebrity cameos. To legions that appreciate the true power of rock, though, it's your one way ticket to midnight.

A very enjoyable game with an intriguing storyline, a captivating environment, and engrossing gameplay.

This could very well be a prototype for the next generation of city building games to come.

Sam and Max begin Season Two with a bang (and a giant robot).

C&C: RA3 is a polished, clean, and prime example of what makes real time strategy games still fun.

The Walking Dead: Episode 1 takes the zombie apocalypse and makes it a story about a man and a little girl trying to survive. It's well done with just a few odd things. It's not an action packed experience and that may turn some away.

FIFA 08 is not the first next-gen soccer game, but it's the first one to really feel like a full next-gen game.

SSX lands the trick of relaunching the much-loved snowboarding game series.

Portable RPGs have become pretty stale of late, and Puzzle Quest is just the breath of fresh air the genre needs.

For the money, I don’t think you’ll be able to find a more current racing game that gets any better than Blur.

Aside from the paint-by-numbers hero, music and voices, I can't think of too much wrong with the overall game.

Injustice is now among us and it serves up some sweet justice for DC comics fans that have been waiting for a great fighter starring their favorite comic characters.

If you’re a casual fan of the series or are interested in giving it a try for the first time, I think that you’ll find Project 8 as enjoyable as I did.

Painkiller puts the action back into action gaming and will pull you in, pump you up, and unleash the righteous demon-slayer buried within.

Probably the top puzzle game available for the PSP.

Ratchet: Deadlocked has a lock on exciting, over-the-top gaming fun.

Being a fan of almost every genre this game has smashed together into one has made it highly enjoyable, and the ending had me hoping that the next installment (should they choose to make it) gets in the development queue soon.

If most RPGs were as interesting as The Witcher, I would spend a lot more time playing RPGs.

Overall, Black Ops 2 on the Wii U is easily recommendable. It proves that the Wii U can handle a modern top-tier shooter with ease, and is easily one of the best titles in the launch lineup. Unless you're buying a Wii U for the kiddies this year, you'll want to add Black Ops 2 to your new console's bundle.

Classic real-time strategy action in a beautiful new wrapper.

Either way, if you can ignore the faults, you'll have a great time with this ambitious and entertaining game.

Echochrome is the epitome of great puzzle design in that a few simple rules are used to create a challenging and rewarding experience.

Overall, The Penal Zone's story does have the feel of an opening chapter, delivering more setup than self-contained story.

SSX is a return to the frantic trick-based games of several years ago with a modern online component. It is a heck of a ride.

An outRAGEously fun shooter.

NBA Street Homecourt is pretty much a no brainer for anyone looking for a fun exaggerated game of hoops.

Great Shooter.

Aside from two small control issues, this Goldeneye is every bit as good as its classic predecessor.

As I stated starting out, you've got to like side-scrolling action games in the first place to enjoy The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, but if you do you'll love the love. It has so much style and character that you'll thoroughly enjoy your time spent with it.

Patapon 2 is a bit different; the first was an excuse to break out the long dormant handheld, the second comes with marching orders - go buy this game. And if you don't have a PSP, make sure you pick one up while you're out… you'll need it to play Patapon 2.

The only complaint that I have about the music feature is that the only way to hear the music is to zoom in very closely on the ride or to ride it yourself.

A true strategy gamer’s strategy game.

Overall, Project Overlord is a fantastic piece of DLC that either extends Mass Effect 2 for those still playing it or reignites the fire in those of us who loved it but have moved on.

Moves the series forward by giant robot steps. MechAssault fans will love the enhancements added to the game.

If you've got a Wii and think you are up to the challenge, Rage of the Gladiator should be at the top of your list.

Two bucks. That's all you'll need to grab this PSP Mini, and it is worth every cent.

The game is packed with player animations with plenty of frames so the animation is smooth and realistic.

With 12 new fighters and tons of extras along with several tweaks to existing fighters Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 is quite a value for $40!

A second visit to the Unova region doesn't quite hit 100 percent perfection with this series veteran.

You'll have a blast with both the campaign and the great multiplayer support.

If you enjoy strategy games or RPGs, it's hard to imagine you not liking this game. In fact, it's likely to become your obsession for a while.

Spider-Man 2 can feel repetitive at times, but the webswinging aspect is simply fantastic. It’s the closest you can come to being Spider-Man without being bitten by a radioactive spider first.

If your eyes can take the color scheme, you're in for a top-tier shooter at a downloadable game price.

Overall, LEGO The Lord of the Rings is easily recommendable to anyone who's enjoyed LEGO games in the past or who has a love of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It does such a good job of creating a LEGO version of The Lord of the Rings, that I can only hope that a LEGO The Hobbit is in the works to accompany the new film trilogy.

Pure is just what the name implies, a game about pure fun.

Darkstalkers Resurrection is a great compilation of two of the most unique fighting games that have ever been made by Capcom.

Overall, God of War Ascension is another good game in a good game series.

If you love a lot of real-time strategy in your real-time strategy games, then Ground Control II is for you. It’s a great looking game that delivers some exciting real-time strategy action for gamers who need a break from base-building and resource collecting.

A second visit to the Unova region doesn't quite hit 100 percent perfection with this series veteran.

Immortal Throne takes an enjoyable game and ratchets up the fun a couple of notches, which is exactly what an expansion game should do.

The multiplayer game really is something different from other RTS games you’ve played online, and if you’re an RTS multiplayer fan it is well worth your time to give Dragonshard a try.

A must-buy in every sense of the phrase. A high challenge level, two games for the price of one and some very rewarding unlockables make this one of the best PSP games to date.

It's nothing revolutionary as far as Dawn of War II goes, but six excellent campaigns and great gameplay make this a must for both Warhammer 40K and RTS fans.

Anyone who enjoys pinball will probably be very happy with Zen Pinball and should definitely take the game for a spin.

Walking Dead: Episode 1 - A New Day is a great opening chapter to the game and I can't wait to see what happens in the next episode. I'm also curious to see if it delivers on its promise that the choices that I've already made will affect the way the story unfolds from here. Even if the impact of these choices is minor, I won't be too disappointed. The game weaves one hell of a story and I want to see how it turns out.

Those familiar with Westwood's prior strategy games will be very familiar with the game's controls.

X-Men fans rejoice! There’s finally a game worthy of your devotion.

LEGO Batman 2 certainly delivers plenty of gameplay for your money.

The Knife of Dunwall is the kind of DLC a game like Dishonored deserves.

Overall, Quarrel is an enjoyable game that word puzzle fans will really appreciate since such games are a rarity on XBLA. Add an extra layer of strategy from the Risk aspect of the game, and you have a great little game to play when you want to give your brain more of a workout than your reflexes.

A supercharged expansion for sims seeking the spotlight. You've really got to want it though, as achieving superstar status takes quite a bit of work.

Dead Rising 2: Case Zero gives Xbox 360 players a glimpse of what to expect from Dead Rising 2 and after playing it, Dead Rising 2 is looking really interesting so far!

A natural for online play.

It's hard not to rave about one of the series' best episodes to date.

Prey is without question my favorite Native American versus alien invader game ever.

Greed Corp's unique mechanic of balancing the need for resources with the need to keep your empire from crumbling into oblivion makes it an interesting and engrossing little strategy game.

Anomaly: Warzone Earth is one of those games that features a small set of simple rules and controls that give way to a surprisingly deep strategy game.

Totally packed with new features that Sims fans will love, and if you like animals, you'll absolutely love it. It is always great to see an expansion pack that adds so much life to a game - quite literally in the case of The Sims Unleashed.

Arctic Edge captures the MotorStorm spirit in a great little portable racer.

All RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 fans will certainly love getting "Soaked!"

It gives DOOM 3 fans more demon-killing gameplay set in a new storyline, while adding just enough new to ward off the “been there, done that” feeling. If you enjoyed DOOM 3 you’ll be very happy with Resurrection of Evil and shouldn’t hesitate to add it to your arsenal.

Support for three or four players would have been nice, but an online component is far more conspicuously absent.

Wonderfully entertaining.

Between the game's story mission, collectibles, secondary goals, and the pure fun of flying around town, there's a pretty decent amount of content here for a downloadable title. Overall I had a blast with InFamous: Festival of Blood, and hope that we see more PSN offerings like it in the near future.

WWE '13 changes up the gameplay controls and makes the overall wrestling experience more enjoyable than previous games in the series.

The atmosphere, action, and variety of special abilities make Project Snowblind an enjoyable experience.

Kudos to the development team for speeding up the build times, including a plethora of new structures and edicts, and adding even more great tracks to the excellent soundtrack.

Simply the best stealth action game available on the GameCube.

The best there is in portable golf.

The darkness will spread throughout Silent Hill as its origins are revealed but Silent Hill Origins is far from a nightmare - it is the best portable survival horror experience yet!

The Sims 2: Open for Business opens up an entirely new and utterly fascinating aspect of play for your sims.

Bulma, long cutscenes, skipped material and the control issues aside, the game is still really fun to play.

If you were around for the glory days of the NES and SNES or you simply disagree with the notion that all modern games need online play and 3D graphics, then Wario is the game for you.

A definite buy if you're a fan of the Dead Space series and even if you're not. If you are like me and had doubts about the game based on the demo that was released a few weeks prior to its release then just know that the full game is much better than the demo.

Rare is the game that can generate a truly creepy atmosphere – Call of Cthulhu is one of those games.

It's hard to pick out any particular aspect of the game and call it outstanding, but everything in the game just comes together nicely for a fun overall experience. Recommended for most gamers except for bowler-wearing city slickers.

The play is simple enough on the surface, but the real gameplay comes from the depth of strategy involved in the game.

The game is so off-the-wall and original, that it is worth a look even if you’re not usually into platform games.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a worthy fighter to check out whether or not you're a fan of the Naruto manga.

Send the kids to Grandma's or tell your squeamish friends to stay at home, put out the cat, lock the doors, turn out the lights, and prepare to creep yourself out.

Retro Game Challenge is a great way to relive your NES days, or to see what the NES days were like.

Soldner-X 2 isn't a perfect game, but it can be a lot of fun and even a stepping stone for those looking to hop into the genre.

During a somewhat dismal summer release schedule, Transformers: War for Cybertron is a bright spot and, like I said before, truly deserves a look.

The original game was good, not great. Dark Arisen adds content, fixes existing problems and offers a massive world to play in for a bargain basement price.

Fall of Cybertron is the best Transformers game fans have ever seen.

The graphics, the style, especially Toriyama's work, the gameplay and the barely quantifiable amount of stuff to accomplish come together to make Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 one of the last, best Nintendo DS games and the second greatest monster hunting RPG on the system.