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DailyGame Videogame Review Archive

Fracture Review

10/06/08

LucasArts' ground deforming shooter introduces fun new gameplay, even if it does get repetitive.

PURE Review

10/05/08

ATV racing alone has never looked or sounded this good, and there are only a couple of backfires.

Dragon Quest IV Review

09/22/08

In spite of some old school quirkiness, Square Enix's new Nintendo DS game is a treat to play.

Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir Review

09/17/08

Nintendo's most unapologetically casual game is actually quite fun -- but only in short bursts.

Order Up! Review

09/16/08

This Wii cooking game looks the Cooking Mama straight in the eye, then douses her with hot sauce.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Review

09/15/08

As Star Wars canon, the game does almost nothing wrong. As a game, though, it has some miscues.

Civilization Revolution Review

09/09/08

Sid Meier has credibility for a reason. This is the best RTS we've played on a console, bar none.

MLB Power Pros 2008 Review

09/09/08

Never before have we played a baseball game that focuses so little on actual baseball in all its modes.

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Review

09/05/08

Blowing stuff up with a buddy rocks, but some gameplay and AI issues can't help but detract from this one.

Soul Calibur IV Review

09/04/08

The gameplay is really more of the same, but when you're talking about this franchise, that's not all bad.

Space Chimps Review

08/28/08

This short platformer's stars fling poo, and the movie-based game has its own scattering of issues too.

Too Human Review

08/26/08

Silicon Knights' maligned flagship game is finally here, and although far from perfect, it's still fun.

Rock Band Special Edition Review (Wii)

08/25/08

If a game is scaled-down for the Wii and nobody cares about the omissions, does it even matter?

Overlord: Raising Hell Review

08/04/08

Bossing around minions on the PS3 doesn't get old, but the "improvements" just cover up lingering issues.

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 Review

08/01/08

Full of explosions, guns and huge bosses, but nothing so amazing that you'll be clamoring for it.

Space Invaders Extreme Review

07/27/08

The five-stage game has some nice updates for a storied franchise, making this a worthy chapter.

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Review

07/22/08

Even with the change to team-based gameplay, the new-look Quake is still best for franchise fans.

Battlefield: Bad Company Review

07/22/08

Battlefield eschews its traditional multiplayer-only focus for a single-player story too, and we couldn't be happier.

Top Spin 3 Review

07/22/08

The tennis series makes a decidedly sim-like change, stumbling through a difficulty double fault along the way.

WALL*E The Video Game Review

07/09/08

The game's an average platformer, but the license is well used, and the characters are fun.

Deadliest Catch: Alaskan Storm Review

07/08/08

Sometimes a good formula in one medium doesn't translate well to another, even when the concept's sound.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES Review

07/04/08

You don't often see a mix of turn-based RPG and dating game. This niche title from Atlus pulls it off.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review

06/27/08

Even franchise skeptics would be proud to call this game their own.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit Review

06/27/08

The anime-steeped fighter is great for fans, but less compelling for others.

The Incredible Hulk Video Game Review

06/19/08

The Hulk may smash objects, but his gameplay doesn't smash up the boredom.

Kung Fu Panda Review

06/18/08

Unlike most tie-ins, this game's actually fun, although more for kids than adults.

Boom Blox Review by the Whole Family (6 to 60)

06/10/08

Spielberg actually manages to engage the entire family with his first game.

SingStar PS3 Review

06/07/08

Never doubt the power of karaoke, but debate its uniqueness all you want.

The Bourne Conspiracy Review

06/03/08

This is one licensed game that is actually quite fun, although it does have some minor snafus.

Grand Theft Auto IV (GTA IV) Review

06/02/08

The most anticipated game of the past five years lives up to the hype, maybe even exceeds it.

Wii Fit Review

05/19/08

You may not be "into" yoga, but we're pretty sure you'll sneak in some game time.

Buzz: Hollywood Quiz Review

05/14/08

It deftly straddles the line between budget and quality, and if you like movie trivia, you can't go wrong.

SingStar 90s Review

05/12/08

It's not as flashy as Guitar Hero or equipped as Rock Band, but it plays well and has a bargain price.

Battle of the Bands Review

05/06/08

It may have technical issues, but they seldom get in the way of having fun or interfere with the creativity/

NBA Ballers: Chosen One Review

05/05/08

Run-and-gun basketball would've been nice, but some gameplay decisions hold this one back.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Review

04/30/08

The game's off to a good start, but it's unfinished, And there's no way we'd recommend spending $40 for a demo.

Dark Sector Review

04/29/08

So much effort went into replicating glaive kills that every other aspect takes a big hit in quality.

Mario Kart Wii Review

04/29/08

The gameplay is familiar (some would say "tired"), but the use of the pack-in wheel is a lot of fun.

Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed Review [Wii]

04/27/08

This third entry misses the panache, personality and polish that made the previous outings so fun.

Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None Review [Wii]

04/25/08

You're far better off reading the book. It's cheaper, too.

Best of Tests DS Review

04/21/08

The game is easy, shallow and repetitive. Stop reading and buy Brain Age. Your brain will thank you.

Condemned 2: Bloodshot Review

04/14/08

The first Condemned was a hit, but so-called improvements to the sequel make this one worse.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Review

04/14/08

The AI is as good as the first, and the gameplay is still solid. Just make sure you play with friends.

Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword Review

04/13/08

When it's all said and done, this game is fun and a worthy addition to the Ninja Gaiden franchise.

Bully: Scholarship Edition Review

04/09/08

It may seem nice to be the bully for once, but there's actually an intriguing game in here, too.

Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

04/04/08

Not a bad game, but not enough to keep your attention either.

ezGear for Wii Boxing Gloves Review

04/03/08

They don't make the Wii "grown up," but they lend some realism to grown ups who want to get a workout.

Sega Bass Fishing Review

04/01/08

Videogame fishing and motion controls go together like eggs and bacon. Yes, that's good.

Hot Shots Golf: Out Of Bounds Review

03/31/08

Simple fun doesn't mean simplistic play. This one's pick-up-and-play fun without alienating more "refined" golf-game fans.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Review

03/26/08

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is one of the most fun multiplayer experiences you will have on any console.

God of War: Chains of Olympus Review

03/22/08

Chains of Olympus is both a worthy entry in the God of War series and a hands-down favorite for best PSP game released yet.

LOST: Via Domus Review

03/21/08

Ubisoft captured the visual spirit of the show, but the actual gameplay in the first LOST game is not worth the three-season wait.

Devil May Cry 4 Review

03/17/08

Even though the game's in its fourth chapter, a few nasty holdovers from old games still surface.

Twisted Metal: Head On Extra Twisted Edition Review

03/16/08

You won't find a better deal than this overflowing bag of content, but if you're not a series fan, it's not that compelling.

Bomberman Land Review

03/13/08

The Bomberman Land mini-games aren't bad, but we've seen these games before in 100 different ways.

Army of Two Review

03/05/08

The co-op gameplay is definitely fun, but not nearly as open or innovative as it was first billed.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Review (PS3)

03/04/08

With an extra year to refine the original, Capcom should have delivered a PS3 masterpiece. It didn't.

Samurai Warriors: Katana Review

03/03/08

As a budget title, it might be easier to overlook the flaws, but there's not nearly enough polish to justify the full price. Maybe next time, Koei.

The Spiderwick Chronicles Review

03/03/08

An entertaining movie tie-in that should keep young fans of the film engrossed during the rental period.

Lost Odyssey Review

02/26/08

This is truly a must-have RPG for all those who complain that the Xbox 360 doesn't have any.

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements Review (Xbox 360)

02/26/08

This year-old PC game addresses some issues and improved the multiplayer mode. It's still bad.

Word Puzzle Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

02/08/08

About as much effort was put into making this game fun as was put into coming up with a creative title.

Endless Ocean Review

02/07/08

More a learning tool than a game, this appeals only to those interested in marine wildlife.

NFL Tour Review

02/07/08

EA commits every penalty in the book, making it feel almost like a personal foul against games.

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command Review

02/05/08

Fun multiplayer salvages a troubled game, but that alone can't make the rest of the game fun.

PixelJunk Monsters Review (PS3)

01/29/08

A high degree of patience is required to battle the PixelJunk Monsters, a bit more so than the developers should have allowed.

Burnout Paradise Review

01/28/08

Criterion's racer embraces the open-world style of gaming and reinvents the game in the process.

Omega Five Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

01/28/08

Great to look at but painful to handle, this game will amaze graphically but frustrate when it comes to playing.

Godzilla Unleashed Review (Nintendo Wii)

01/21/08

The large selection of classic characters gives it some play value for hardcore Godzilla fans who can put up with the constant eye-poking.

MX vs. ATV Untamed Review

01/18/08

Some parts are fun, but in the off-road racing landscape, this game just doesn't rev our engines.

Gripshift Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

01/09/08

Innovative, addicting gameplay launches Gripshift out of mediocrity, but just barely.

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Review

01/08/08

Hey, THQ! Some serious gameplay balancing needs to occur in 09, or fans "will run wild on you."

Need for Speed: Pro Sreet Review

01/07/08

The cars and physics shine, but the gameplay gets repetitive in an overly long career mode.

College Hoops 2K8 Review

01/01/08

The game perfectly captures the college atmosphere, but the game itself needed more work.

Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Review

12/28/07

Gamers love Guitar Hero. With the new multiplayer options, there are even more reasons to do so.

Smarty Pants Review

12/21/07

The age-appropriate trivia is good, but the game itself gets old fast, and the motion-sensitive functions get in the way.

Contra 4 Review

12/20/07

Made with hardcore franchise fans in mind, Contra 4 is anything but easy or graphically updated.

Beowulf Review (Xbox 360)

12/18/07

Monsters, carnage, brutality ... Angelina Jolie. What more do you need in a hack and slash game?

Drawn to Life Review

12/18/07

Drawing characters, weapons etc on the touch pad is neat, but the rest of the game is a chore.

Geometry Wars Galaxies Review

12/17/07

A combination of horrible controls and hard-to-follow multiplayer options manages to kill the fun.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review

12/13/07

Infinity Ward has released what could very well be the best console shooter of this generation.

Mass Effect Review

12/10/07

You can't bring up this game without mentioning KOTOR, but the two games are really quite different.

Assassin's Creed Review (Xbox 360)

12/10/07

The open-world genre ventures into the Crusades with an enjoyable but slightly flawed experience.

Undertow Review (Xbox Live Arcade)

12/07/07

The gameplay is easy, but the level of difficulty is balanced, and the vehicle upgrades are a welcome addition.

Time Crisis 4 Review

12/06/07

Overlook some design errors, and you've got a fast, intense light-gun shooter with decent graphics for the PS3.

Rock Band Review

12/05/07

The music-game genre just got all shook up, and MAN is it fun to rock 'n roll like this.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Review

12/04/07

Uncharted flirts with greatness, but some gameplay, AI and plot issues keep it from achieving its full potential.

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action Review

12/03/07

The latest salvo in Microsoft's casual-game push hits Xbox 360 -- and it's already several years old.

Viva Pinata Party Animals Review

11/29/07

A fun family game that's too easy and repetitive for adult gamers, but something the kids will love.

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Review

11/28/07

The complete compilation of the games is finally here, and they really do turn out to be the best such outing.

Super Mario Galaxy Review

11/27/07

The gameplay in this Wii masterpiece is out of this world, resulting in what may be the best Wii game.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Review

11/27/07

It has plenty of fast action, but the combos are too easy to master, so you might find the game a bit juvenile.

Buzz!: The Big Quiz Review

11/21/07

A perfectly designed game show controller, but the game itself is too easy, too long and a bit repetitive.

The Simpsons Game Review

11/21/07

Easily the best use of a licensed property, but the gameplay parodies show how tired those elements are.

Bee Movie Game

11/21/07

Forcing adults to play mini-games to advance is horrible, but the mini-games will entertain young kids.

NBA Live 08 Review (Xbox 360)

11/16/07

Online modes and the loaded dynasty mode are sure to keep players busy for another year.

Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction Review

11/16/07

One of the best games in the series, but the return to platforming introduces a bit more linearity than desired.

Jurrasic Park Explorer, Marvel Heroes Breakout Reviews

11/12/07

Recently I sat down in front of the TV with my nine-year-old daughter with two interactive DVDs from Brighter Minds Media, Jurassic Park Explorer and Marvel Heroes Breakout. Each game comes with a game board, a six-sided die, four player pieces, a deck of dinosaur/villain reward cards and an interactive DVD that plays in any DVD player. One game is obviously about dinosaurs while the other is about Super Heroes; other than that, the....

NBA 08 Review

11/08/07

Last year's strong foundation has crumbled, as this year's just has too many miscues to make it enjoyable.

F.E.A.R. Files Review

11/07/07

If going through the motions sounds fun, this is for you. It's anything but a robust, rewarding experience.

Oblivion: Game of the Year Edition Review

11/06/07

This epic RPG is a no-brainer. Just make sure you have time to invest in its massive experience.

Ace Combat Six Review

11/06/07

Sure, the game looks great, but the game is just more of the same thing we've played for years.

EA Playground Review (Wii)

11/05/07

This is probably the best multiplayer Wii experience since Wii Sports.

Rockstar Games Table Tennis Review (Wii)

11/02/07

The game makes great use of the Wiimote yet a lack of game modes and online play will leave you wanting more.

Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal Review

11/01/07

Poor execution and no real personality across multiple characters squash the fun like a 50-ton anvil.

Beautiful Katamari Review

11/01/07

Multiplayer is better as a concept, and the rest of the game feels tired. Even fans will lose interest.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Review

10/31/07

In spite of the GameCube's poor commercial performance, and before the Wii even thought about taking the gaming world by storm, Nintendo wasn't exactly known for poor products. Quite the contrary, Nintendo is easily responsible for one-third of the most revered and popular game franchises, and its Mario, Zelda and Mario Kart games helped usher in the platforming, adventure and kart-racing genres as we know them. But that....

Jackass Review (PlayStation 2)

10/30/07

A surprisingly entertaining romp of repetitive mini-games that might force a surprising chuckle once in awhile.

Every Extend Extra Extreme Review

10/28/07

Fans of the PSP game Every Extend Extra are well aware that Every Extend Every Extend Extra Extreme ScreenshotExtra Extreme has been coming for Xbox Live. With a name so difficult to remember that even Xbox Live shortens the name to E4, there is no doubt that gamers will be utterly confused when they first play E4. If we were to simplify what E4 is about we'd compare it to a music visualizer with intense explosions and a point system.

Bleach: Shattered Blade Review

10/25/07

Since the Cartoon Network's continual ratings climb as the go to network for Bleach: Shattered Blade Review Pics anime style animation, the American kids have really eaten up Shonen Jump's Bleach, which is currently rated as the network's highest rated show. The story of Bleach centers around a boy, Ichigo Kurosaki, who becomes infatuated with a girl who is actually a Soul Reaper. Sega faithfully continues the story introduced in the series with Bleach: Shattered Blade for the Nintendo Wii. Shattered Blade's....

Mercury Meltdown Revolution Review

10/24/07

The Wii seems to work well with tilting table games because of the intuitive nature of tilting the Wii Remote. Ignition has taken all the great elements incorporated in games like Marble Madness a step further by using a viscous liquid blob to navigate through traps. The tilting table corresponds well with the Wii Remote and the table designs are creative and fun...

NBA 2K8 Review

10/24/07

The presentation and feel are near-perfect, but the gameplay, particularly on offense, is frustrating.

Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Review

10/22/07

There's nothing new here, but solid controls and co-op options save this game from being a bomb.

Sega Rally Revo Review

10/22/07

GeoDeformed ruts are cool, but near-identical handling and no real driving threats are serious downers.

Blue Dragon Review

10/19/07

Blue Dragon launched on North American shores in BioShock's wake. Considered a success in Japan, Blue Dragon's ad campaign was an award winner, and it even shifted a few Xbox 360 consoles, which can't be overlooked in Japan. Part of the reason for this overseas success was the fact that Blue Dragon represented Mistwalker's first collaboration with....

NBA Live 08 Review (Nintendo Wii)

10/18/07

The leaves are changing colors, the holidays are fast approaching, and Lebron James is advertising new shoes, clothes, deodorant, jerseys, acne wash and toenail clippers. That can only mean one thing: it's almost time for basketball season. Of course, that also means another NBA Live, brought to us by the good old boys at EA Sports. NBA Live 08 marks the Wii's first taste of the series, but....

NBA Live 08 Review (PSP)

10/16/07

It's been a long time since we've scored so high in a basketball game. In fact, it brought us back to the NES days when we would hole up in our living rooms playing Konami's Double Dribble scoring well into the 100s because there was little to no defensive strategy. Even the free throws in NBA Live 08 have a double ring that bounce up and down. While the graphics are, of course, on par with...

Jackass: The Game Review (PSP)

10/14/07

The idea of controlling a couple of jackasses into certain doom seems like a ridiculous concept, but don't tell that to the producers who have created one of the most loved and hated series in Music Television history. Overall, I didn't have too many high expectations of a game developed specifically for previous gen systems. While there are a few humorous moments and inventive game modes, Jackass: The Game quickly becomes stale....

Skate Review

10/13/07

A fun skateboarding game that's just a little camera work and a control refinements short of stardom.

Flipper Critters Review (Nintendo DS)

10/10/07

This is a mildly entertaining pinball game, but nothing that's really super special.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 Review (Nintendo Wii)

09/30/07

It seems like yesterday that EA released Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii functionality seemed tacked on in order to quickly get the game out before year's end and it showed. With the release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 we expected everything that was wrong with the previous installment to be addresed; unfortunately, aside from slightly improved controls and a confidence system, there really isn't much....

NHL 2K8 Review (PlayStation 3)

09/28/07

The controls need a bit more focus on their convenience and practicality. This one has laid the groundwork for 2K9.

DiRT Review (PlayStation 3)

09/28/07

The framerate and gameplay are solid, but it would've been nice to play online on the PS3 version.

NHL 08 Review

09/27/07

Improved accessibility is nice, and the deepened career mode and overall presentation are great.

Medal of Honor Airborne Review

09/26/07

It's not quite as open ended as we'd hoped, but weapon upgrades keep the gunplay fresh throughout.

Halo 3 Review

09/24/07

It may be the final chapter in the Halo franchise, but it feels like a third version of Chapter One.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review

09/22/07

Nintendo's armor clad cover girl Samus is all "grown up" now, and Wii owners are the beneficiaries of her transformation into a sophisticated motion-controlled cutting edge killing machine in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Corruption marks the series' first excursion onto Nintendo Wii and supposedly final installation of a trilogy. For her curtain call, Samus must investigate a mysterious virus that has infected the Galactic....

Heavenly Sword Review

09/19/07

With production values rivaling the best films and diverse but short gameplay, this could be the PS3's killer app.

Brunswick Pro Bowling Review (Wii)

09/14/07

When Crave announced it would be publishing Brunswick Pro Bowling for the Nintendo Wii, we couldn't help but get excited for what would no doubt be the ultimate party game. Nintendo's very own Wii Sports Bowling paved the way with spot on controls and a sense of speed that allowed for quick pick-up games with the friends and family, but the promise of 10 playable bowling alleys, a career mode, customizable characters, a pro shop to purchase authentic gear and ball upgrades seemed to make Wii Sports....

Lair Review (PlayStation 3)

09/14/07

It looks phenomenal and has an ambitious concept, but horrible controls and linear environments kill the fun.

Carnival Games Wii Review

09/10/07

Games like Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, BioShock and Halo 3 are the obvious choices to dominate press headlines this time of year, and rightfully so. Yet they aren't the only games with a chance to claim blockbuster status. Take-Two Interactive has quietly unleashed Carnival Games for the Wii, and in doing so, hopes to cash in on a combination of the multiplayer craze Mario Party began many years ago....

All-Pro Football 2K8 Review

09/08/07

Technically there's nothing wrong with the game -- had it released in 2006. Try again, guys.

DiRT Review

08/30/07

The Colin McRae rally series uses a new name and new look to break out of its niche crowd.

Boogie Review

08/26/07

A funny thing happened when I fired up Boogie for the first time. After an awful teeny bopper rendition of the EA logo ignited immediate cause for concern, a fat orange alien decked out in Travolta dancing duds started singing a cover of You're The One That I Want, a song I generally despise, while a Wii Controller and Nunchuk "orchestrated" his dance movements in the foreground. The big guy bounced around the stage like....

BioShock Review

08/22/07

Last year at E3 2006, BioShock was one of three games I told everyone they had to see. "If you have any chance at all, go see BioShock," I insisted. The gameplay, graphics and concept were just that good. Having now played BioShock for a week, I'd still recommend BioShock to any gamer who owns an Xbox 360 or PC, but for different reasons. The game is still solid, don't get me wrong, and it earns every one of the nine points we're...

Jeanne d'Arc Review

08/16/07

If you look through the pages of French History you'll more than likely come across the story of Joan of Arc. She was a young girl who believed she heard the voice of God telling her that she must unite her country and force the invading English out of the country. Level 5 and Sony Entertainment take this story and add magical armlets, demon beasts, and evil englishmen in Jeanne D'Arc with surprisingly solid results for the Playstation Portable.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review

08/15/07

The PS3 is the lucky beneficiary of this gorgeous, fast-paced -- and still difficult -- entry in the franchise.

Hexic 2 Review

08/13/07

While Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved got most of the Xbox 360's Live Arcade buzz during launch, I was actually more enamored with Hexic HD, a puzzle game that was decidedly less twitchy and much more strategic. With Hexic 2, I was expecting more of the same, which in my little corner of the world would've been just fine. But this time around, Hexic offers a multiplayer component that's far more combative than I would've...

Alien Syndrome Review

08/05/07

Reviving long-lost franchises is something SEGA knows a thing or two about. Sonic the Hedgehog came back from the virtual dead speedier than ever. Arcade classics are invading next-gen download stores at a rapid rate. And in the latest example, the arcade shooter Alien Syndrome has been resurrected on the PSP and Nintendo Wii to the cautious delight of large-scale monster hunters everywhere. Unfortunately, the arrival of Alien Syndrome on Wii gets off on the wrong...

Hot Shots Tennis

08/01/07

Hot Shots gameplay and cutesy characters come to the tennis court, but more customization would've been nice.

Forza Motorsport 2

08/01/07

In the beginning there really was only racing sim worth having on a console: the Gran Turismo franchise. With a car list that got increasingly large and a learning curve that was equally daunting, Gran Turismo was one of the few titles that I honestly couldn't be bothered to "finish" or achieve 100-percent completion. Forza 2 changes all that, and in a good way. First, the game provides a series of handicaps (Traction, Braking and Stability) that are...

Mario Strikers Charged

07/31/07

Nintendo and Next Level Games' experimental fusion of fandom and sports leaps from Gamecube to Wii in Mario Strikers Charged, the sequel to Super Mario Strikers. As in Super Strikers, Charged sees Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom mates take to the pitch for fast and furious arcade soccer matches with numerous Mario-worthy twists like power-ups and obstacles. To take the unlikely series to the "next level," the developers...

Transformers: Autobots

07/22/07

A console-sized game for the DS, but the limits of the hardware hinders the gameplay experience.

Transformers: Decepticons

07/22/07

Like its Autobots kin, it's limited by the DS hardware and hinders the console-like experience the devs were going for.

PaRappa the Rappa

07/22/07

With the onslaught of rhythm games over the past two years, it only makes sense that Sony would bring their king of the beats - PaRappa the Rapper, back for a round on the PSP. While this PSP port maintains the original PlayStation game's charm, it unfortunately also maintains theoriginal game's difficulty and so-so content, which makes it a tough beat to keep for $30. PaRappa the Rappa is simplistic in design - you just hit the various buttons on the PSP in time with the beat. That timing becomes...

Overlord

07/20/07

Why waste time breaking countless objects and battling swarms of foes when others can do it for you? This simple concept anchors the basic premise behind Overlord, a refreshing and surprisingly strategic third-person action-adventure game where issuing commands to gnarly minions ousts traditional do-it-yourself gameplay mechanics. Need a door opened? Let the minions do it. Need...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

07/17/07

The fifth Harry Potter game, and first on Nintendo Wii, marks a radical departure for the series. While the other console versions are pigeonholed into classic control schemes, the Wii version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is able to take full advantage of motion controls to turn the Wii Remote into a viable magic wand accessory. On top of that, this is by far the biggest and most polished Potter adventure yet, dragged down only by the companion novel's slow-paced...

Project Sylpheed

07/16/07

The core gameplay is excruciatingly boring, and great graphics have the same effect as polishing a turd.

Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree

07/15/07

I profess to never having played the Nintendo DS, much less the handheld gaming system's immensely popular Big Brain Academy. The game's recent jump from handheld to the Wii, Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, provides an opportunity for strictly home-based console players to see what all the fuss is about, myself included. I'm willing to put my brain on the line as a test subject, but I won't forget the game was originally designed to work with the DS touch-screen and not the Wii-mote. The setup is...

The BIGS

07/12/07

The BIGS is a triumphant return to arcade baseball on next-gen consoles, but the gameplay still needs tuning.

Command & Conquer 3

07/09/07

Electronic Arts crossed the bridge that made real-time strategy games a viable option on home consoles when the company released The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth and an interface custom-designed for the Xbox 360's controller. In the time since that game's release, EA collected feedback from users and reviewers and took the best of the LOTR control scheme to make an...

The Darkness

07/09/07

The back-and-forth structure is tedious, and the narrative needs to be much more fleshed out.

Call of Juarez

06/30/07

Finally, somebody does the Old West (mostly) right.

The Godfather: Don's Edition Review

06/30/07

A fine PS3 port for first-time players, but seasons family members will stay away.

Shrek The Third

06/10/07

A good use of the franchise. A bad example of a video game.

Spider-Man 3

06/06/07

The web-slinger is back...and so are his camera and gameplay snafus.

Command and Conquer: Tiberium Wars (PC)

06/02/07

Fun, but not worth running to the store for.

Pinball FX

05/06/07

We do love a good pinball game, and this one's pretty solid.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

04/21/07

Take an abused EA franchise, add a Wii-Mote, and see what you get.

Konami Classics: Arcade Hits

04/10/07

Konami jams 15 arcade titles into one sweet little DS cart.

God of War II

04/05/07

Don't worry about reading this review. Instead, go out and buy one of the best games of the last few years.

QuickSpot

04/03/07

A surprisingly fun version of "spot the differences"

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

03/31/07

It barely conjures excitement on PS2, but its budget price makes it good if you haven't played the PSP version.

SSX Blur

03/28/07

Sluggish controls hamper EA's first extreme sports title for the Wii.

Hotel Dusk: Room 215

03/16/07

A lot of great concepts, but incredibly boring execution.

F1 Championship Edition

03/01/07

The PS3's Formula One game makes a good, but perhaps too deep, showing.

Trioncube

02/25/07

Try as it might, this DS puzzler just doesn't cut it.

Winning Eleven: Pro Evo Soccer '07

02/25/07

Does the soccer classic's PSP go-round have what it takes to be a champ?

Full Auto 2: Battlelines

02/22/07

It's battling for your dollars, but your best bet is to draw a line in the sand.

Crackdown

02/19/07

An amazing superhero-style game held back by some nasty bugs.

March Madness 2007

02/19/07

The attention to Xbox 360 details takes away from fixing some 'older' issues.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

02/05/07

It's very short and has a bad ending, but the online modes are fun.

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

02/05/07

Ubisoft's aerial dog-fighting game suffers from some porting issues on PS3.

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

02/04/07

Should we be surprised that Kojima Productions has struck gold again?

Star Trek Legacy

01/21/07

It leaves a legacy, all right. Just not the one we'd hoped for.

Rainbow Six Vegas

01/21/07

The squad returns sans Ding, and its comeback is most impressive.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi

01/21/07

Another DBZ fighting game, another repetitive formula. Next. It's hard to recommend this to anyone but fans.

Tony Hawk's Project 8

01/11/07

Tony Hawk returns to greatness with the PS3's Sixaxis controller.

Fight Night Round 3

01/11/07

The PS3 boxing game is fun, but very far from being a knockout.

NBA 07

01/02/07

The surprise basketball game on PS3 is surprisingly good, too.

Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony

01/02/07

The PSP finally gets another RPG. And this time, it's actually a good one.

God Hand

01/02/07

An old-school beat-em-up designed for hardcore beat-em-up fans.

Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel

12/19/06

It's got force feedback, pleather grip and a high price tag. Is it worth it all?

Madden NFL 07

12/10/06

With the motion-sensitive controls, this could be the best new-gen Madden.

Pocket Racers

12/06/06

Konami budget-i-est of the budget racing titles for PSP is a trainwreck of a game.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire

12/05/06

The PS3 gets its first official turd of a game. Franchise fans, be mad.

Sonic the Hedgehog

12/04/06

Sega should kill any more next-gen concepts for this dying franchise. Now.

Okami

12/04/06

Please, someone explain to me how this awesome game is not art.

Call of Duty 3

11/29/06

The Xbox 360 and PS3 go back to WWII. And we actually enjoy the trip.

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

11/29/06

It's the only PS3-exclusive launch RPG. Too bad it stinks.

Genji: Days of the Blade

11/28/06

Genji's back in Next-Gen form, but how's it play?

Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz

11/26/06

The Wii launch game is great for multiplayer and deserves a roll.

Need for Speed Carbon

11/26/06

Somehow the PS3 launch SKU is worse than its other next-gen kin.

Superman Returns

11/26/06

Yes, he does. But he should now leave the Xbox 360 forever.

Guitar Hero II

11/24/06

Flex those fingers for a sequel that trumps its predecessor.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance

11/24/06

A fun romp through the Marvel universe, albeit not a perfect one.

ATV Offroad Fury Pro

11/22/06

A ton of new content, but the same old features as before.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

11/22/06

The PS3 gets its first golf game, and it's nearly identical to the Xbox 360 SKU.

Lumines II

11/22/06

Still fun and creative, this PSP sequel doesn't warrant a purchase.

Big Bumpin'

11/19/06

Burger King drops a fun marketing bomb on the Xbox 360 and Xbox.

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

11/18/06

Tony's back on the DS, and doing pretty well.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

11/18/06

Can Rockstar deliver another standout title on the PSP?

Death Jr. 2 - Root of Evil

11/18/06

Average has a new name - and it's Death Jr. 2

ATV Offroad Fury 4

11/18/06

This ain't like a box of chocolates. PS2 owners know what they're gonna get.

SOCOM Combined Assault

11/18/06

Not a bad game, but maybe it's time to move on to the next-gen.

Need for Speed Carbon

11/18/06

What a difference a year makes. And it's not a good one.

Viva Pinata

11/14/06

The "other" Microsoft game debuting this month deserves respect, too.

Import Tuner Challenge

11/12/06

Lots of customization, but the "next-gen" racing itself gets boring.

Splinter Cell Double Agent

11/12/06

Sam Fisher's latest is good, but multiplayer still isn't quite right.

Gears of War

11/07/06

Its small innovations are surprising, and its graphics are simply untouchable.

Family Guy

11/06/06

Flat, flavorless and best avoided on PSP. Sort of like bad soda.

Juka and the Monophonic Menace

11/06/06

This GBA game actually looks good. Too bad it plays horribly.

DNA

11/06/06

An addictive puzzle game that's great for PC owners with time to spare.

Bubble Bobble Revolution

11/04/06

Note to Codemasters - pay for some debugging next time

Bully

11/02/06

The most misunderstood game of the year may also be game of the year.

Age of Empires 3: The WarChiefs

11/01/06

A solid addition for multiplayer fans, but not so much for single-player.

GTR2

10/29/06

One of the deepest and best-looking PC racing sims ever created.

Madden NFL 07

10/29/06

Still no next-gen innovation? That monopoly on the NFL is looking bad.

NBA 07: The Life Vol. 2

10/29/06

Basketball fans get an entertaining but shallow drive down the PS2 lane.

PLAY! A Videogame Symphony

10/26/06

PLAY! A Video Game Symphony North America has recently seen a few incidents that are new to this continent but commonplace in Japan: concerts devoted to the music of video games. Soundtrack Otaku in the West were largely an underground D.I.Y movement, but with the introduction of the Internet that changed, and the number of fans is increasing daily. Growing up in the Golden Age of videogames as I did, lots of games had only the bare bleeps and buzzes to keep the action moving. As this has changed, soundtracks have begun to get more sophisticated, namely with new arrangements or even remixes of some very recognizable and classic pieces. I took them all for granted growing up. Sure some stood out, like the Final Fantasies, Marios and Zeldas, which would welcome you to their latest incantation with their familiar tunes. But it wasn't until much later that I began...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

10/22/06

In an odd turn of events, the Xbox 360 version is better than the current-gen.

NHL 07

10/18/06

The Xbox 360 gets its first taste of EA's vision for next-gen hockey games.

Lego Star Wars II

10/15/06

It's more of the same, but that's not a bad thing, even when it's on Xbox 360.

Enchanted Arms

10/10/06

Ubisoft tries a Japanese RPG on the 360, but it seems they missed a few spots.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07

10/09/06

Is Tiger's latest worth the $50 greens fee? Close, but not quite.

Yakuza

10/08/06

Neither Shenmue nor GTA: Japan, it's a rather solid PS2 beat-em-up.

MotoGP

10/03/06

Namco ports its racing franchise from PS2 to PSP with mixed results.

MechAssault: Phantom War

09/30/06

Forgot the comparisons to the Xbox version, this ain't no port!

The Godfather: Mob Wars

09/27/06

Are you ready to go to the mattresses with your PSP?

Xbox Live Vision

09/27/06

We take a peek at Microsoft's attempt to dethrone the EyeToy.

World Championship Poker: All In

09/26/06

Howard Lederer's third outing is his best, but it's still not without issues.

Magix Movies2Go

09/23/06

Promising portable conversions, but does it outclass the competition?

Rengoku II: Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.

09/20/06

It's really not all that bad. It's just not that good, either.

The Godfather: The Game

09/18/06

Perhaps the first Xbox 360 port that's a serious upgrade.

Samurai Warriors 2

09/18/06

Yet another indistinguishable hack-and-slasher set in feudal Japan.

Disgaea 2

09/15/06

Disgaea's back for another run, and this time it's better than ever.

Bomberman

09/13/06

Get ready to make the PSP boom again with Bomberman.

Rule of Rose

09/13/06

Let's start by saying that Rule #1 is "please stop boring me."

Dead Rising

09/13/06

Slashing zombies on the Xbox 360 is an absolute blast.

D1 Grand Prix Series

09/13/06

The PS2 is the proud owner of the worst racing game ever.

Test Drive Unlimited

09/10/06

Finally, something new takes shape in the racing genre.

Micro Machines V4

09/10/06

Merely adequate in some regards, but truly sub-par in most everything.

Ninety-Nine Nights

08/24/06

And we waited HOW long for this tripe?

NCAA Football 07

08/23/06

A few more features this time, but still a bit short of expectations.

Prey

07/29/06

When gameplay realizes the apple doesn't always fall "down."

LOTR: Battle for Middle-earth 2

07/24/06

EA nails all but one part of RTS control. The important one.

Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

07/23/06

The PC finally gets a new tank sim.

World Tour Soccer 06

07/06/06

The World Cup's down to two. Is this a winner, too?

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

07/02/06

Is the reverse port from PSP to PS2 better or worse?

Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War

07/02/06

Innovation staunched by a lack of real depth.

The Movies: Stunts and Effects

06/27/06

Aspiring directors get more options, but are they enough?

Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel

06/18/06

Dripping with coolness.

Astonishia Story

06/16/06

Astonishingly....bad

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

06/16/06

It's got lots of style but doesn't stand out from the pack.

City Life

06/10/06

Take to the streets and show your city-building skills.

Brain Age

06/08/06

Get smarter for just $20?

Big Brain Academy

06/08/06

Is your brain big enough to handle these puzzles?

The Da Vinci Code

06/06/06

Well, at least the book and movie are good.

Field Commander

06/01/06

Sony rips-off Advance Wars, but it's still an enjoyable game.

FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup

05/31/06

A solid game, even if it is a strategic marketing tie-in.

X-Men: The Official Game

05/29/06

It's got it where it counts, but the "it" isn't anything more than average.

LostMagic

05/24/06

Has UbiSoft finally lost "it" ?

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

05/08/06

Sexier, but some improvements show the lack of others.

Tourist Trophy

05/05/06

Polyphony tries its hand at two-wheeling and takes a spill.

UberSoldier

04/30/06

Zombies, Supersoldiers and Nazis duke it out in a new FPS.

Beatmania

04/27/06

Ready to rock out with Konami's latest rhythm game?

007: From Russia with Love

04/27/06

A decent console port, now with awful controls.

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII

04/24/06

Fun arcade-action avaiation.

Outpost Kaloki X

04/22/06

Put your space station tycoon skills to the test.

The Godfather The Game

04/14/06

Cue the music, prep the horse heads, control the City.

Rumble Roses XX

04/13/06

Too much skin, not enough wrestling.

Ape Escape 3

04/12/06

Would you like to buy a monkey? How about 400?

The Sims 2: Open for Business

04/08/06

Training for all you wanna-be managers out there.

Splinter Cell: Essentials

04/07/06

Sam's gotten sloppy on this adventure.

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

04/02/06

There are kinder ways to punish children