BlackBerry
BlackBerry
Crazy Taxi
Posted on 2/12/2010
This isn’t a perfect re-creation of the classic arcade racer, but it’s a fair game in its own right. Read more »
DS
DS
Bejeweled Twist
Posted on 3/11/2010
This explosive puzzle game is sometimes too chaotic for its own good, but it’s difficult to put down once you get sucked in. Read more »
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Posted on 2/26/2010
Smooth controls and a bunch of awesome tracks make this an exciting kart racer. Read more »
Glory of Heracles
Posted on 2/1/2010
Besting this generic role-playing game’s pushover difficulty and humdrum gameplay is no heroic task. Read more »
Glory of Heracles
Posted on 2/1/2010
Besting this generic role-playing game’s pushover difficulty and humdrum gameplay is no heroic task. Read more »
Dark Void Zero
Posted on 1/25/2010
This delightfully retro download packs an entertaining punch. Read more »
Sands of Destruction
Posted on 1/25/2010
It’s got an engagingly original story, but this throwback to bygone console role-playing games botches the gameplay fundamentals. Read more »
Maestro! Jump in Music
Posted on 1/13/2010
Maestro combines rhythm and platforming to make a charming little adventure that is enjoyable and rewarding, providing you like classical music. Read more »
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Posted on 1/8/2010
The puzzles aren’t perfect, but Clash of Heroes offers intriguing hybrid gameplay, engaging role-playing elements, and a great presentation. Read more »
Phantasy Star Zero
Posted on 1/6/2010
Phantasy Star Zero gives DS owners a taste of everything that made Phantasy Star Online great nine years ago–and also what makes it seem dated today. Read more »
Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
Posted on 12/16/2009
Abysmal controls and frustrating gameplay await you in the depths of Firetop Mountain. Read more »
DS PSP
DS PSP
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
Posted on 11/16/2009
Unless you’re desperate for a new Star Wars story, you’ll find nothing worthwhile in this shallow action game. Read more »
Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
Posted on 11/16/2009
Unless you’re desperate for a new Star Wars story, you’ll find nothing worthwhile in this shallow action game. Read more »
iPhone/iPod
iPhone/iPod
Zenonia
Posted on 10/6/2009
Though not for casual players, Zenonia is as lovingly crafted as the best 16-bit console role-playing games. Read more »
Zen Bound
Posted on 10/6/2009
Zen Bound is a masterpiece, and it couldn’t have worked on any other platform. Read more »
Wolfenstein RPG
Posted on 10/6/2009
This funny and exciting turn-based role-playing game will definitely get its hooks in you. Read more »
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Posted on 10/6/2009
The iPhone version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour is comparable to the great console games of the same name. Read more »
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Posted on 10/6/2009
There is no finer adventure game to be found anywhere on the App Store. Read more »
Star Defense
Posted on 10/6/2009
Star Defense makes excellent additions to the tower defense genre and is a true showcase for the iPhone platform. Read more »
Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor
Posted on 10/6/2009
Even if you’re squeamish around spiders, this excellent game will have you spinning webs all day long. Read more »
Space Invaders Infinity Gene
Posted on 10/6/2009
Space Invaders Infinity Gene is a best-of-breed shooter that sets the standard for arcade revivals done right. Read more »
PC
PC
Dawn of Discovery: Venice
Posted on 3/9/2010
This modest add-on to a great game is aimed at players who fancy some multiplayer competition. Read more »
Napoleon: Total War
Posted on 3/1/2010
This Napoleonic strategy game isn’t as revolutionary as its namesake, but it still improves upon previous Total War offerings. Read more »
Supreme Commander 2
Posted on 3/1/2010
This slick and fun strategy sequel bridges the gap between complexity and accessibility. Read more »
Star Trek Online
Posted on 2/17/2010
The space combat is short-lived fun, but everything else about this online role-playing game is bland and shallow. Read more »
Hotel Giant 2
Posted on 2/4/2010
Big-time micromanagement awaits those who check in to Hotel Giant 2. Read more »
Twin Sector
Posted on 1/13/2010
This dull physics-based puzzle game is neither charming nor exciting, and most importantly, it isn’t fun. Read more »
Divinity II: Ego Draconis
Posted on 1/8/2010
This role-playing sequel is a reasonably good time, but it doesn’t nail some important basics. Read more »
Fallen Earth: Welcome to Apocalypse
Posted on 12/23/2009
Clumsy combat, a glut of bugs, and ancient production values tarnish this otherwise rich and complex online role-playing game. Read more »
Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
Posted on 12/23/2009
This third expansion finally completes Europa Universalis 3. Read more »
Tales of Monkey Island
Posted on 12/18/2009
Once clear of its port of origin, this clever, humorous tale unfurls its sails and becomes a thoroughly entertaining swashbuckling adventure. Read more »
PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
PC PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Posted on 3/4/2010
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 boasts a fast-paced and thrilling campaign, as well as some of the most immersive and exciting multiplayer action around. Read more »
Dark Void
Posted on 1/21/2010
Zooming around with your jetpack can be a lot of fun, but routine shooter action and long flightless sections keep Dark Void from flying high. Read more »
Dragon Age: Origins
Posted on 11/2/2009
Incredible storytelling, great characters, and exciting battles are just a few of the things that make this fantasy role-playing game so extraordinary. Read more »
PC Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
PC Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
Aliens vs. Predator
Posted on 2/18/2010
This return to a beloved series is brutal enough, but it doesn’t pack the punch of its forebears. Read more »
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Posted on 11/12/2009
Modern Warfare 2 boasts an exhilarating campaign, engaging cooperative play, and addictive multiplayer, but the high price and limited multiplayer features may tarnish its appeal. Read more »
PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Posted on 5/15/2009
Fun combat and an intriguing story make up for the dull detective drudgery in this atmospheric period adventure. Read more »
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Posted on 4/22/2009
This bot-filled sequel delivers all of the mind-numbing monotony that we’ve come to expect from the Dynasty Warriors franchise. Read more »
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
Yakuza 3
Posted on 3/11/2010
Yakuza 3’s compelling story, great atmosphere, and abundance of extracurricular activities make it the best game in the franchise so far. Read more »
MLB 10: The Show
Posted on 3/10/2010
MLB 10: The Show may still be the best overall baseball game out there, but it’s in a holding pattern this year and has some serious problems with online play. Read more »
God of War III
Posted on 3/8/2010
Exhilarating combat and an imposing sense of scale provide a fitting end to Kratos’ saga. Read more »
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
Posted on 2/25/2010
The PlayStation 3 version of this intergalactic quest has a few extra surprises that fans of Japanese role-playing game will appreciate. Read more »
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Hoth Mission Pack
Posted on 2/23/2010
Plain visuals and bland action make this overpriced downloadable add-on The Force Unleashed’s least appealing mission yet. Read more »
Heavy Rain
Posted on 2/19/2010
This deeply moving adventure adapts to your every action and is not to be missed. Read more »
Fret Nice
Posted on 2/11/2010
Your guitar will gently weep for this frustrating platformer. Read more »
Tank Battles
Posted on 2/10/2010
This dual-stick shooter is fun for a while, but it gets old and overcomplicated fast. Read more »
MAG
Posted on 2/2/2010
MAG’s big battlefields are a great place to wage war, as long as you can handle some of the rigors of combat. Read more »
Puzzlegeddon
Posted on 1/15/2010
The world ends with a whimper in this shallow puzzle game. Read more »
PlayStation 3 PC
PlayStation 3 PC
Star Trek: D-A-C
Posted on 12/11/2009
Blandly go where no Star Trek game has gone before in this unexciting multiplayer shoot-’em-up. Read more »
PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
Final Fantasy XIII
Posted on 3/5/2010
The most beautiful Final Fantasy game yet is an imperfect but still impressive saga that will touch your heart. Read more »
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Posted on 3/3/2010
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 boasts a fast-paced and thrilling campaign, as well as some of the most immersive and exciting multiplayer action ever seen on consoles. Read more »
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
Posted on 1/28/2010
Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment revives an aged tactical role-playing game franchise in a decidedly formulaic fashion. Read more »
Dark Void
Posted on 1/20/2010
Zooming around with your jetpack can be a lot of fun, but routine shooter action and long flightless sections keep Dark Void from flying high. Read more »
Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond
Posted on 1/12/2010
This satirical shooter is fun, but it never takes advantage of the potential of its parodies. Read more »
Darksiders
Posted on 1/6/2010
An uproariously fun and enjoyable post-Apocalyptic adventure that is a little too familiar at times. Read more »
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Posted on 12/1/2009
This disappointing film tie-in transforms the magical into the mundane. Read more »
Assassin’s Creed II
Posted on 11/17/2009
Assassin’s Creed II is what you’d want an action sequel to be: bigger, better, and more beautiful. Read more »
Borderlands
Posted on 10/20/2009
Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride. Read more »
Saw
Posted on 10/9/2009
This flawed horror adventure gets the atmosphere right, though it isn’t as sharp as it could have been. Read more »
PSP
PSP
Puzzle Chronicles
Posted on 3/1/2010
This rote puzzle role-playing game delivers a few exciting moments but falls far short of measuring up to the game that clearly inspired it. Read more »
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
Posted on 2/26/2010
This great remake gives a timeless role-playing classic the luxury treatment. Read more »
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Posted on 1/29/2010
This brilliant reimagining of the spooky series’ progenitor is a breath of fresh air that will stick with you despite its shortcomings. Read more »
Football Manager Handheld 2010
Posted on 1/20/2010
This soccer management sim is fun for a while, but it’s too simplistic and flawed to keep you playing until next season. Read more »
Tekken 6
Posted on 12/17/2009
It may be light on gameplay modes, but Tekken 6 is still a great fighting game sporting some serious good looks. Read more »
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Posted on 12/9/2009
This awkward stealth action game is beautiful to look at, but it isn’t much fun to play. Read more »
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Posted on 12/2/2009
Solid gameplay, challenging platform puzzles, and a touch of wacky humour make Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier a good addition to Sony’s much-loved series. Read more »
LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival
Posted on 11/23/2009
New gameplay mechanics and multiplayer support are welcome additions to the series, but they come at the cost of accessibility. Read more »
Little Big Planet
Posted on 11/23/2009
Little Big Planet PSP successfully captures the essence of the original, and boasts its own excellent level design and gameplay refinements to boot. Read more »
Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
Posted on 11/17/2009
Bloodlines offers a few good moments, but it fails to capture the joy of its console brethren. Read more »
Wii
Wii
Endless Ocean: Blue World
Posted on 2/18/2010
This underwater adventure is beautiful, enchanting, and a big improvement over the original. Read more »
Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll
Posted on 2/18/2010
Control annoyances and missing features make Step & Roll a big step backward for the Monkey Ball franchise. Read more »
Shiren the Wanderer
Posted on 2/16/2010
This competent example of the well-worn dungeon-crawling formula lacks the spark of innovation that might have made it something more. Read more »
Fast Food Panic
Posted on 2/4/2010
Saturated with control and gameplay issues, Fast Food Panic is junk food for your Wii. Read more »
Just Dance
Posted on 2/2/2010
Poor motion controls and wafer-thin gameplay make Just Dance a mediocre entry into the rhythm game genre. Read more »
The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces
Posted on 2/1/2010
If you ignore the motion-sensing controls, then you’ll find a lot of exciting aerial action in The Sky Crawlers. Read more »
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Posted on 1/27/2010
Don’t let the obscure character list turn you off: this deep yet accessible fighter is a welcome addition to the Wii’s meagre fighting game stocks. Read more »
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Posted on 1/27/2010
Outrageously irreverent, eccentric, and self-aware, No More Heroes 2 is a giant robot full of fun. Read more »
Academy of Champions: Soccer
Posted on 1/6/2010
Kid-friendly action both on and off the pitch is the main attraction in Academy of Champions: Soccer. Read more »
Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy
Posted on 1/5/2010
The included camera is a great idea, but Your Shape is loaded with lame workouts that probably won’t get you off the couch. Read more »
Wii DS
Wii DS
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Posted on 10/26/2009
There’s some multiplayer fun to be had in this winter sports collection, but you’ll have to sift through a lot of lousy stuff to find it. Read more »
Wii PC
Wii PC
DiRT 2
Posted on 12/15/2009
It doesn’t matter if you’re a huge fan of off-road racing, the Wii version of Dirt 2 is best avoided. Read more »
Wii Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
Wii Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
Major League Baseball 2K10
Posted on 3/9/2010
This bare-bones baseball game doesn’t do nearly enough to improve upon its predecessor. Read more »
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
Toy Soldiers
Posted on 3/9/2010
This beautifully presented WWI-themed tower defense game will have you coming back again and again. Read more »
Lazy Raiders
Posted on 3/3/2010
This entertaining puzzle game requires quick reflexes as well as quick thinking, but it’s rarely as challenging as it looks. Read more »
Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares
Posted on 3/2/2010
This atmospheric return to the classic Resident Evil gameplay packs more than a few surprises. Read more »
Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares
Posted on 3/2/2010
This atmospheric return to the classic Resident Evil gameplay packs more than a few surprises. Read more »
Risen
Posted on 3/2/2010
There’s a great role-playing game here, but it’s hiding behind a terrible interface and clunky combat. Read more »
Assassin’s Creed II: The Bonfires of the Vanities
Posted on 3/2/2010
This add-on is a flawed but refreshing way to revisit Renaissance Italy. Read more »
Fret Nice
Posted on 3/1/2010
Your guitar will gently weep for this frustrating platformer. Read more »
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars
Posted on 2/26/2010
Like the sprint cars it features, this budget-priced racer gets the job done but isn’t much to look at. Read more »
Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
Posted on 2/25/2010
This lengthy add-on is filled with so much humor, action, and looting satisfaction that it could very well be the highlight of all your Pandoran adventures. Read more »
Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
Posted on 2/25/2010
This lengthy add-on is filled with so much humor, action, and looting satisfaction that it could very well be the highlight of all your Pandoran adventures. Read more »
Xbox 360 PC
Xbox 360 PC
Mass Effect 2
Posted on 1/25/2010
Once this intense and action-packed role-playing game pulls you into its orbit, you won’t want to escape. Read more »
Left 4 Dead 2
Posted on 11/17/2009
With exciting new content across the board and plenty of it, Left 4 Dead 2 outdoes its predecessor and makes the zombie apocalypse an absolute blast. Read more »
Lucidity
Posted on 10/13/2009
This visually enchanting game tries to whisk you away to a young girl’s dreams, but the often frustrating gameplay makes for a rude awakening. Read more »
Lucidity
Posted on 10/13/2009
This visually enchanting game tries to whisk you away to a young girl’s dreams, but the often frustrating gameplay makes for a rude awakening. Read more »
Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
Major League Baseball 2K10
Posted on 3/4/2010
MLB 2K10 marks the 10th anniversary of the baseball franchise with a greatly improved game that’s the best in the history of the series. Read more »
Dark Void: Survivor Missions
Posted on 2/18/2010
Despite some turbulence, this download provides a distilled slice of jetpack-fueled fun. Read more »
Aliens vs. Predator
Posted on 2/15/2010
This return to a beloved series is brutal enough, but it doesn’t pack the punch of its forebears. Read more »
Vancouver 2010 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games
Posted on 1/14/2010
The limited selection of events leaves these Olympic Games out in the cold. Read more »
Vancouver 2010 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games
Posted on 1/14/2010
The limited selection of events leaves these Olympic Games out in the cold. Read more »
Army of Two: The 40th Day
Posted on 1/13/2010
The 40th Day has the same shallow appeal as a summer blockbuster. It provides brash, satisfying action when you’re in the mood for something loud and fun. Read more »
NCAA Basketball 10
Posted on 11/19/2009
NCAA Basketball 10 closely mimics the real sport, but a number of small glitches and a lack of modes limit the long-term appeal. Read more »
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Posted on 11/11/2009
Modern Warfare 2 nails the three pillars of play–campaign, cooperative, and multiplayer–to earn its place in the pantheon of modern shooters. Read more »
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Posted on 11/11/2009
Modern Warfare 2 nails the three pillars of play–campaign, cooperative, and multiplayer–to earn its place in the pantheon of modern shooters. Read more »
Fairytale Fights
Posted on 11/3/2009
There’s no way to break the curse on this staggeringly bad action game. Read more »
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