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Saints Row 2 (FAQs)

Dec 4, 2008

This anti-GTA IV doesn't have the technical niceties (graphical hiccups abound) or Oscar-worthy story of Rockstar's magnum opus, but wins on pure fun factor and gleeful silliness. Co-op is huge fun and the character creation tools are immense. Score one for the Third Street Saints.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (FAQs)

Dec 3, 2008

While Nuts & Bolts' vehicle based gameplay is a bit different from the Banjos of old, this is as good as the old ones with enough things to collect to choke 1,000 Piñatas.

Left 4 Dead (FAQs)

Dec 3, 2008

An incredibly tense multiplayer experience like no other. A must buy for shooter fans.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Xbox Live Arcade (FAQs)

Dec 3, 2008

Maybe it was constantly delayed, but this perfect rendition of ultimate street fighting was worth the wait and then some.

Silent Hill: Homecoming (FAQs)

Dec 3, 2008

The fifth entry in the dark-as-death survival horror series improves rapidly after a dull first few hours, but you can’t escape the feeling that it’s a pseudo pastiche of Silent Hill 2, with clunky cameos from Pyramid Head and nods to previous events.

Call of Duty: World at War (FAQs)

Dec 1, 2008

Treyarch ditches the number subtitle and expectedly returns to WWII and the Pacific theatre of war. World at War has extremely brutal gunplay and amazing online multiplayer and co-op modes, but don't expect much new and improved beyond CoD4.

Dead Space (FAQs)

Nov 25, 2008

The original and terrifying new IP from EA cribs tricks from all the greats of survival horror's past, but manages to do it so well that it doesn't really matter. The action and controls are fantastic, and the atmosphere and monsters will get under your skin. We wish there was more of the original stuff, like the inventive Zero G sections, but we can live with this, since it might be the best game of this type since Resident Evil 4.

Fable II (FAQs)

Nov 24, 2008

This is role-playing in the child's sense: dress up and pretend. Despite the long load times and clunky inventory screens you can be who you want and have a rollicking good adventure.

Mirror's Edge (FAQs)

Nov 24, 2008

A unique and enjoyable re-imagining of the First-Person Action Adventure genre, though a little rough in some small bits (also be wary if you suffer from motion sickness).

Gears of War 2 (FAQs)

Nov 21, 2008

While fixing the tiny problems of Gears, the sequel gives you all you wanted and more, occasionally feeling like too much more. Still this is the explosive bloodfest you've been waiting for.

Fallout 3 (FAQs)

Nov 20, 2008

The freedom may scare people used to more linear shooters and the simplified customization might disappoint hardcore RPGers, but if ever a game was worth broadening your horizons for, this is it.

Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe (FAQs)

Nov 18, 2008

If you want depth or maturity, look elsewhere; but if you can turn off your brain and give in to the silliness and simplicity of play, MK vs DC is a great diversion.

Ninja Gaiden II (FAQs)

Nov 14, 2008

Unless the first game made you want to claw your eyes out in frustration, you are probably pretty excited to return to the blood soaked world of Ryu Hayabusa and his full-figured ladies.

Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise (FAQs)

Nov 10, 2008

While it may not feel like a true sequel, with 28 new pinata species and lots of tweaks and improvements, Trouble in Paradise is near papery-perfection.

Soulcalibur IV (FAQs)

Nov 5, 2008

Sure, the Star Wars characters don't really belong here, but nonsense is the order of the day in Soulcalibur IV, and the game's better for it. New fighting mechanics, and a finely balanced roster round out the hugely satisfying package here. Forget the Virtua Fighter purists. This is the new king of fighters.

Fracture (FAQs)

Nov 5, 2008

A sci-fi third-person wargame in which you play a soldier who can reshape the very terrain around you. Makes digging the enemy's grave a lot easier. The level design is linear, but the central gimmick is fun, if a bit shoe-horned in at times. The backstory is surprisingly good and will keep you going through the more annoying and humdrum parts.

Tales of Vesperia (FAQs)

Nov 5, 2008

The granddaddy of JRPGs returns with amazing visuals and a more "mature" Tale of blastia and anime and angst - oh my!

Golden Axe: Beast Rider (FAQs)

Oct 30, 2008

This is a terrible remake that only brings shame to the franchise. What kind of remake of Golden Axe can it be without multiplayer?

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (FAQs)

Oct 27, 2008

The Star Wars saga takes a dark turn in this third-person actioner, which takes place between the trilogies and casts you as Darth Vader's secret apprentice. This is a powerful story with delicious dark-side moves but has plenty of repetitive, mediocre action.

Warriors Orochi 2 (FAQs)

Oct 27, 2008

The empty exercise of describing how soulless these Warriors games are has become almost as repetitive as the games themselves. It's the same game as all the others. Really. That's it. If you own a Warriors game made in the last 4 years, then you don't need this one.