PlayStation Game Reviews

One of two Sony PS3 exclusives this month (Sorcery lands on 5/22), Starhawk is an action, sci-fi, shooter, run-and-gun, strategy game. Sound like too much for one title? Read on to find out if it is...

Sniper Elite was a hit 2005 World War II sniper game that has now been rebooted and upgraded for a new generation in Sniper Elite V2. With shooter games arguably both the hottest and most divisive genre out there, does this one stand up to the competition or go prone in comparison?

With months between the recent finale of AMC's The Walking Dead and new episodes, what's a fan to do? Telltale Games, the geniuses behind the recent Jurassic Park and Back to the Future games, have revealed their prequel to the action of the show in a series of five monthly episodes. Does The Walking Dead, Episode 1 -- A New Day offer something...

345 Games released two downloadable fighting games based on the hit Spike TV show Deadliest Warrior -- Deadliest Warrior: The Game and Deadliest Warrior: Legends -- and now they have been combined with all DLC in to one bundle called Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat. With so many acclaimed fighting games on the market, can this oddity stand out...

2009's "Prototype" was a decent action game that still paled in comparison to the similar "inFamous." Three years later, Radical Entertainment returns to the world of Alex Mercer with a more ambitious, action-packed, impressive game that defies all of the complaints and criticisms of its predecessor. It's the action release of 2012 to date.

PlayStation players already have the addictive "Marvel Pinball." Can "The Pinball Arcade," now available on the PlayStation Network, compete with its initial offering of four life-like tables or will it tilt in comparison?

Ubisoft brings their acclaimed survival action game "I Am Alive" to the PlayStation Network, hoping to join the list of the most essential downloadable games for the PS3. Does it survive a critical analysis?

Tiger Woods returns to the forefront of the golf game market with the latest installment in his hit franchise, "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13." Is it a hole in one or a double bogey?

It took a decade to bring a new Twisted Metal to the PS3. Was it worth the wait or should this series have been sent to the video game junkyard?

ThatGameCompany, the developers that made the landmark flOw and Flower, return with their highly-anticipated new downloadable title, Journey. Is their attempt to change the expectations of the average gamer notable or not worth your time?

The MLB The Show franchise, a Sony PS3 exclusive, has been an award-winning sports series for years. Does MLB 12 The Show keep the reputation intact or even improve on what many considered perfection?

Capcom tries to replicate the success of their hit "Marvel vs. Capcom" franchise with another crossover fighting game, "Street Fighter x Tekken." Is it another smash hit or does twice the fighters fail to equal twice the success?

EA and BioWare deliver the most anticipated game of the year and one that closes out a trilogy that fans adore. Is it "The Matrix Revolutions" or "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"?

"Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition" goes back to its roots, 2D fighting, with an incredible arcade fight stick that. Throw in Kratos, X-Ray views of the brutality, and the best-balanced MK combat system in years and you have one heckuvah fighter on your hands. I'm not sure "Mortal Kombat" can hold its own against "Street Fighter 4," but they're...

Another season of baseball is upon us and another installment of "Major League Baseball 2K11" is here. If you’re a baseball diehard or just a rookie fan, "MLB 2K11" could be the perfect game that could fill your need for baseball goodness.

There is no crying in baseball and definitely no crying in "MLB 11: The Show." It’s a game where the average Joe has the opportunity to step into the shoes of their favorite player/team as they fight for another chance at the Commissioners Trophy. "MLB 11: The Show" is likely the most realistic baseball simulation to date attracting both...

With more songs, more boards, and re-tweaked rules, "Chime Super Deluxe" lives up to its fancy suffixes and is one of the best music/puzzle games on the PlayStation network.

BioWare returns with the much-anticipated sequel “Dragon Age II” continuing the ever-growing lineage of solid RPG titles for the publisher. “Dragon Age II” grows the rich lore of the DA universe, while taking the player on a wholly new adventure.

“Mind Jack” is a PS3 third-person shooter with a new mental twist. The game will take you out of your character’s head, literally, and into the futuristic world of hacking and mind jacking. Play through your own game or hack into the games of other players taking control of NPCs and machines alike.

"Killzone 3" shows off the PlayStation 3 like no other game to date. You can play it in 3D, you can play it with your PlayStation Move motion controller, you can play it cooperatively on your couch or you can play online, "Killzone 3" seems to be the Bo Jackson of the PS3.

"LittleBigPlanet 2" is epic adventure in a tiny litle package. Sure Sackthing is cute and the adventures are grand but it's the user generated games that stole the world's heart.

Reviewing DC Universe Online (DCUO) was a challenge. Part superhero action game, part MMORPG it's as if the "World of Warcraft" hooked up with "The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction" and had an baby out of wedlock, little baby "DCUO." The game is fun, but it's really neither game, "DCOU" is more than a hybrid, it's an evolution in the MMO...

One of the biggest selling games of all time, "Call of Duty: Black Ops" had not only a lot of hype to live up to, but a legacy as well. "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" has been the go to for online shooter fans. They were no small army boots to fill, but "Call of Duty: Black Ops" is smart in not trying to be the same as CoD:MW2, but rather...

Madden NFL 11 is marching under the banner of "Simpler, Quicker, Deeper." It may be all those things, but I think a simpler marketing slogan could work, "Madden 11: Better." The game has new gimmicks every year, but this year we get a better game. In fact, this was the first year I could honestly say that I spent less time identifying the differences, and simply enjoying playing it.

Iron Man 2: The Game provides a nostalgic experience. In recent years games based on movies have become quite good, but Iron Man 2: The Game harkens back to an era when video games based on films were very, very bad.

Big and beautiful, Final Fantasy XIII was the game many bought the PS3 for. No longer an exclusive, and much delayed some fretted that the experience may have been diluted. Fret not, this is as Final Fantasy as it gets, but that doesn't mean you'll necessarily fall in love with it. The game has changed, as has the genre, and I'm not sure the two synced up well with Final Fantasy XIII.

God of War III is an epic game plays as well as it is good looking. Violent and visceral God of War III is one of the single most impressive games on the PS3 thus far.

Heavy Rain is a heavy game indeed. Brought to you by the same developers as Indigo Prophecy, Heavy Rain is an adventure game of the highest order. Sprawling story, jaw dropping visuals, and some very adult themes make this PlayStation exclusive on of the very few "must play" games of 2010.

BioShock 2 has you playing as Delta, an alpha Big Daddy (I know, all you need is a Beta and an Omega). The game is bigger and better, but perhaps a bit too familiar.

Aliens versus Predator is one of the few real time strategy games on the PS2. It's a solid concept that could use a little more personality.

Alter Echo offers gamers some things they've never seen in a platformer before, and it's pretty to boot.

Nick Harward, youth gamer, provides a guest review of Arc the Lad End of Darkness.

Please don't call this the "PS3 Gears of War Game." Army of Two is a solid start on a brand new property for EA. It's got some issues, but it's also a very good time, and a very different experience from Gears of War.

If you like third person shooters, and friends, then Army of Two: The 40th Day might be just what you're looking for. I liked the original, and the sequel is two steps forward and one step back. Read on to see how Army of Two: The 40th Day compares to the other little contemporary military shooter, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Assassin's Creed guest review. A rundown of the key strengths and weaknesses of this much hyped stealth action adventure game by Ubisoft Montreal.

Who decided shooters should be fun, again? From the sandbox gameplay and witty banter of the single player campaign to the all out madness of its multiplayer side, Battlefield: Bad Company is an honest to goodness fun shooter that shows excellence without taking itself too seriously.

Beatmania was the rhythm videogame that started it all. The DJ sim took Japanese arcades by storm and spawned DDR and a slew of other titles. I've always been jealous of the Beatmania maniacs in Japanese arcades, so now I can sit at home and remind myself at how far I am from their mad "Bemani" skills.

Bionicle the Videogame brings the adventure and mystery of one of the best selling Lego series to the small screen.

Black has been labeled one of the last great PS2 games. While it is impressive, certain deign choices and gameplay elements may keep Black from the upper echelons of PS2 games.

Regardless of whether or not you like Buffy, this game is something to see. Buffy the Vampire Slayer videogame is extremely faithful to the show, and one of the best action games I've played in some time.

Bully is certainly one of the most controversial games of the year. However it is a light-hearted romp, a sort of GTA for kids. There's little to be scared of here, other than a very good time.

Buzz! Quiz TV is the latest (and greatest) offering in the "popular in Europe, just made it to America" trivia franchise. Unlike many games out there today, Buzz! is not only great, but generous. When you've had your fun with the 5,000 plus questions just hop online and download more made by other Buzz! players. While not perfect, Buzz! is literally a party in a box.

One part Everquest, one part Baulder's Gate, mix thoroughly and you have one of the best action RPGs the PS2 has ever seen.

Play videogames and exercise at the same time. Dance Dance Revolution: DDRMAX2 has all the charm and frantic fun of the other DDR games, but with a few new twists.

This was, arguably, the first next-gen game ever announced. However, Dark Sector was delayed in order to polish it up a bit for release. While Dark Sector is easy on the eyes, some wonder if the time was well spent.

Skateboarding guide, Steve Cave, has a review of the DC Skate Video on UMD for PSP. This critically acclaimed skateboarding film features some of the best production values seen in the skating genre.

Dragon's Lair HD Blu-ray brings Dirk the Daring back, again, to rescue the Fair Princess Daphne from Singe the Evil Dragon. This is the best looking version of the game to date. Don Bluth's signature style shines brighter on Blu-ray, more-so than even the original arcade laser0disc version. But how does it play? Read on adventurer, your quest awaits.

DRIV3R aka Driver 3 is the multimillion dollar attempt to dethrone the king of gritty car theft games, Grand Theft Auto.

It was bound to happen some day. That addictive Ever-crack action has now come to the PS2. Hope you're not doing anything for the next seven months.

Winning Eleven has been the standard for soccer/football games for this generation of consoles. Hot on its heels has been EA's Fifa series, with Fifa 06, EA is shooting to score the final goal on this era of consoles.

Boxing returns in a big way with incredible graphics and gameplay. The sport is well represented, but the game is not without its flaws.

Final Fantasy: The Spirit Within was a letdown for both fans and Square-Enix. Guess what? Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children doesn't look to fare much better.

Think Twisted Metal Black, only with better racing and worse arena combat and you've got yourself some Full Auto Battlelines 2.

Horse Racing sims are big business in Japan. But will western audiences be chomping at the bit for this import, or will it fail to make that last turn?

Guest Reviewer Jeremiah Chin rediscovers the meaning of ancient greek brooding in the triumphant return of Kratos in God of War II. Can Kratos yell his way through another game? Will it trump the first journey? Will he ever get a shirt?

Quite possibly the biggest release of any summer Grand Theft Auto IV proves that it doesn't have to be Christmas to enjoy great gaming. This may very well be the next-gen experience we've all been craving. GTA IV plays and looks better than any Grand Theft Auto of the past, and that's saying something.

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas has Rockstar in the headlines again. Yes, it's violent. Yes, it is amazing. Like it or not, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is something to behold. The sheer scope of the game puts most movies to shame. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas is the standard all games should be held up to.

Guest Reviewer Jeremiah Chin writes a review of Guitar Hero II from his hospital bed, recovering from an extremely severe Face Melting he received from playing Guitar Hero II.

Guitar Hero III (3) not only has a new developer in Neversoft, but all sorts of new gameplay modes, including boss battles and battle modes bring a much needed twist to the falling pucks game. Despite some graphics issues GH3 is a blast to play with a great song list to boot. Only time will tell how well Guitar Hero III (3) stands up against Rock Band. This is one PS3 game you don't want to miss.

So I wonder if the folks who make Gundam games ever watch the Gundam anime... The anime are great, but the games, yeah, not so much. The mobile suits in the anime are fast and armed to the teeth, in the game they are essentially stumbling tanks with two to three weapons. Shame really, there's lots of potential, but not much delivery.

Hands down, this is one of the greatest videogame values of all time. You get Half-Life 2, HL2 Episode 1, HL2 Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2 all for the price of one. Any of these games could have been a stand-alone title (albeit perhaps a download) and many were, but value aside, how does this PC classic franchise fare on the PS3? Well, that's what this review is here to answer.

When Harry Potter returns with his friends Ron and Hermione to the magical world for his third year at Hogwarts, his magical school, he begins another adventure.

Harry Potter Quidditch World Cup is a twist off of other sports video games. It’s slightly less repetitive, has a more exciting setting, and is a little more original than most sports games because it takes place in the fantasy world of Hogwarts, a school for wizards.

Indigo Prophecy attempts to revive the psycho-thriller RPG genre. There are new twists, mini-games and movie-style cinematography, but the slow, deliberate pace is back. Think of it as an American attempt to produce a Japanese style thriller, in the vein of Fatal Frame or Silent Hill.

The show may be gone, but Dark Angel lives on in your game console. Just as the show didn't measure up to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, neither did the Dark Angel game.

Billed at this year's Halo killer, Killzone may not be up for the task, especially in light of Halo 2. However, Killzone is a top notch first person shooter, and one of the better PS2 online games out there.

Kingdom Hearts was one of the most memorable PS2 RPGs. The sequel, Kingdom Hearts II, works out the gameplay kinks of its predecessor, and manages to retain all of its charm. Oh, and there's a whole Tron level. Tron!

Hulk Hogan is back to take on Andre the Giant in Legends of Wrestling II. Is the Hulkster enough to take this game to the top, read the review and find out!

Put down your Dual-Shock and pick up your headset. LifeLine is the PS2's first fully voice controlled videogame.

Gaming 3.0 has finally come to life. Little Big Planet is not only a peek at the future of gaming, but a darn fun title and, perhaps, the single hottest PS3 game this holiday season. Little Big Planet is truly a must-play PlayStation title.

Based on the excellent Sony PlayStation 2 Cordless Action Controller, Logitech's Cordless Precision for the PS3 uses the same body, but with PS3 twists. Customers interested in the Logitech Cordless Precision will have to decide if the $10 savings over the PS3's Sixaxis is worth the missing features.

The PlayGear Amp is a stylin' portable speaker system for the PSP. This powerful stereo amp/speaker set brings a much welcomed aural upgrade to the PSP's UMD movies and games.

As the iPod's white earbuds have proven, these days headphones are as much about style as sound, fortunately the PlayGear Mod PSP earphones deliver both.

Stunning movie, stunning game. It is a rare and wonderful thing when a videogame based on a movie is actually worth playing. The Return of the King is one of those games.

Madden NFL 07 is the best looking football game the PS2 has seen. From the occasional 3D fan (most are still cardboard cutouts) to the improved textures, this is one sharp looking football game. Throw in an oddly compelling NFL Superstar mode, and the ability to download games to your PSP, and you've got a reason to buy, yet another, version of Madden.

Madden NFL 08 on the PS3 is actually different this year, and different, this time, means better.

I really do love Madden, but this game fumbles too many times for me to fawn over it, despite the warm fuzzies a "20th anniversary" game should bring. Madden NFL 09 is like your favorite injured player, you know they'd be great if only they could...

Less over the top, more realistic, and slightly evil, Madden 10 is a double sided coin. It's a mature, much welcomed version of the game, but folks are scratching their head over why they are paying extra for things already on the disc.

Boom! Just like all of EA Sports games, Madden NFL 2004 has received some major gameplay updates this time around.

15 years of football greatness, it's an amazingly long franchise for any media, even more so for a videogame. To celebrate, EA has released Madden NFL 2005 Collector's Edition, which includes the amazing Madden NFL 2005 and some sweet bonus features.

While it may be the only NFL Game in town this year, EA has produced another winner. The 16th Madden features new options that really open up the game.

Ultimate Alliance is the ultimate dungeon crawl featuring many of your favorite Marvel comic book characters. With gameplay refined over two previous titles, Raven has made a game for both the hardcore and the casual. Unlockable characters and costumes, as well as alternate endings, add to the experience. Rent or buy, you should definitely check this game out.

Medal of Honor Vanguard is the latest WWII shooter brought to us by EA. In it, you fight members of the Axis of Evil (the old school one that is), blow up tanks, so on and so forth. Sound familiar? Well, it should, as Vanguard does so little to change a diluted genre, sticking to tried a true mechanics that are starting to come off as lazy and boring.

There's been a lot of talk about the pocket-playable Metal Gear. To be frank, it's a love it or hate it title. If you dig Pokémon, Yugi-oh, or Magic you'll adore Metal Gear Acid. If you prefer shooting to shuffling, then this may be the Metal Gear you can do without.

Yeah, so I liked Metal Gear Acid (Ac!d) a lot. Now, the sequel's in 3D. Real 3D; like with the glasses and all. What's not to love? Bizarre digital CCG in 3D, there's so much goodness here that you may just pass out.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is simply a stunning videogame. Clever, beautiful, and fun beyond compare, MGS4 is one of the best games of the year, if not the best.

EA finally gets baseball right. MVP Baseball 2004 may actually be this year's MVP for baseball games.

Fast and freaky motocross racing. If you like to play in the dirt, then MX Superfly was custom made for you.

It's been a long dry Summer for the PSP, but luckily Namco has delivered a collection of classics and modern twists on old hits. Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaga and 18 other old-school videogames accompany 4 new 3D versions to complete the collection.

EA's Nascar 05 Chase for the Cup was a huge improvement for the Nascar racing series. They have refined the game in 06 with Total Team Control. No longer a solo sport, your Nascar team is the key to the checkered flag.

NBA Live 06 brings all the fast break hard dunkin' action of the NBA home for you to control. All new animations and character models bring a much needed face-lift to this classic NBA franchise.

NBA Street V3 resurrects the franchise from a two year hiatus. The new controls, improved customization features, and over the top animations make NBA Street V3 an easy score for any basketball fan.

NCAA Football 07 offers more than enough new gameplay features to warrant the purchase of another college football game. Oh, and it makes you smarter, no really. History questions, math questions, NCAA Football 07 will make you smarter.

This college football sim may cause you to drop out of your Big-Ten school. Play at your own risk.

With Blitz being retired, there is a lack of NFL arcade-style games. NFL Street hits the gap with style and wild gameplay.

We will see if the fans came back to hockey after last season's... oh wait, there was no 'last season'. Regardless of lame puck politics, the videogame side of hockey looks better than ever, with NHL 06 making a strong bid for the Stanley Cup.

Keep cool with this wireless controller. Is the built in 'air-conditioner' heaven or hype?

Okami is a stunning action/puzzler that brings Japanese mythology to life in a game that is very likely going to be remembered as one of the PS2's best.

The best $10 you'll spend all year will be on PixelJunk Shooter: the Depths of Disaster. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of PSN games, you can get 6 or so games for the price of one Blu-ray video game, and with gems like PixelJunk shooter, it's a no brainer. Fun, fast, surprisingly funny and charming this single or co-op puzzle-shooter is a diamond just waiting to be grabbed.

At first sight, I wasn't so sure, but after sticking my PSP in the clear hardshell case I was sold. My PSP rarely leaves its PlayGear Pocket.

WaterField creates high-end, durable bags. Their Gear Pouches for the PSP are both rugged and stylish.

The latest batch of PSP UMD movies released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment is an ecclectic bunch. They've certainly got the genre's covered, from comedy to psych-thriller. With UMD movies bringing in the lion's share of PSP sales, this batch is certainly worth a gander.

Psychonauts was dropped by Microsoft, and bought up by Majesco. Bless them, for now they have released Psychonauts, one of the most creative platformers of all time, on the PS2.

Red Ninja had potential. Everyone likes ninjas, and folks like female ninjas in skimpy outfits even more. Unfortunately this Tenchu-knockoff needed a bit more time in ninja camp, as it's a bit clumsy.

Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory, the name is oddly fit. Rengoku is an action RPG for the PSP that is neither heaven nor hell, though you may find yourself and your android avatar repenting over and over again.

Resident Evil 5 is an amazing game that continues all that is great about the series and pushes it forward. It's not without it's faults, but Resident Evil 5 is still one of the finest games on the PS3.

Resistance 2 is a superb shooter which features amazing, lag-free, 60 (sixty!) player online matches and an 8 player co-op campaign. This game shines in more than its online offerings, and is an excellent shooter in every respect.

Resistance: Fall of Man is the PS3's killer app. While the PS3 has had a decent launch lineup, Resistance may just go down as one of the best launch games ever. Simply put, Resistance is the finest shooter any PlayStation has ever seen. Is it a Halo killer? That's a matter of taste, but it certainly belongs on the same shelf.

Ridge Racer PSP is the launch title that shows off the PSP like none other. It sounds and looks luscious, it plays fast, and it puts the Nintendo DS version of Ridge Racer to humiliating shame.

It is like a dream come true. I grew up on Robotech, and the game is more than I could have ever expected.

Rock Band, the greatest game to ever be held back by iffy hardware and bad politics. As a game, Rock Band is the zenith of rock games, but the hardware seems to constantly be breaking down and unlike the Xbox 360 version, you can't use your Guitar Hero guitar as a bass. Great game, but too many issues for a $170 title.

Dynasty Warriors brought large scale battles to a new level. Romance of the Three Kingdoms slows it down a bit, and puts you in charge of entire armies in this strategy war game.

Rugby 2004 brings the fast paced, hard hitting football of the southern hemisphere to your living room.

Spiderman swings against the wind, proving that you can actually make a decent superhero / movie videogame.

Not since Wave Race on the Nintendo 64 has water sports videogaming been so much fun.

The Street Fighter Alpha Anthology is a must have for fighting gear heads. Lots to tweak, lots to play with. It lacks some of the extras we've come to expect from an anthology, but it's still probably the best fighting game collection out there.

After a less than stellar outing in Tekken 4, Namco has redeemed itself with what may be the best game in the series, Tekken 5. Loaded with some amazing extras, Tekken 5 will have fighting fans grinning like cats.

Ninjas, stealth action, Japanese mysticism, and a wicked selection of weapons, what more could you ask for?

The Bard's Tale may end up being my number one RPG pick for this holiday season. It looks and plays great, in addition to being laugh out loud funny. Three cheers for the return of the Bard!

Yes, The Bigs is more arcadey than the true baseball sims out there, but not by much. With defense being so broken in the baseball sims, and steroid accusations in the MLB, The Bigs may not be all that far off.

The Darkness is one of the most cinematic FPS games I think I've ever seen. Yes, the graphics and art direction are superb, but the storytelling in The Darkness is second to none. The Darkness is truly a next-gen game, both in terms of tech and design.

EA throws its hat into the GTA ring with The Godfather. Though the game makes excellent use of the movie license and brings a few innovations to the crime-sandbox genre, the game falls short of being great. Repetitive gameplay and occasionally frustrating camera and difficulty keep it from being an offer you can’t refuse.

Hulk smash lame superhero videogames! The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is one of the better comic videogames to come down the pipe in a while. Fast, lots of action, and GTA style free roaming fun... sign me up for some gamma ray treatment.

The world's evil-est time stealer now has new digs; The Sims 2 has left the PC and taken over your console. Tweaked to work on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube, The Sims 2 brings its addictive micro-management gameplay to your living room. If you like your life, leave the Sims alone; less they move in and take over.

The most popular PC game of all time sets its sights on dominating the PS2. The Sims is a bit different on the PlayStation, but that doesn't make it any less fun.

The latest installment in the never ending Tony Hawk Pro-Skater franchise offers some amazing new options, but is it enough to defend the skater crown from new-commer SKATE?

Let's turn the Grand Theft Auto genre on its head by making you the cop. You still get to steal cars, only now it's legal... sorta.

Ultimate Spider-Man has emerged as king of the superhero hill. Amazing comic-inking (new cel-shading), solid story line, killer gameplay and outstanding animation leave gamers begging for more. This could mark the end of lame comic book videogames.

As a sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves does everything it’s supposed to: build on some great gameplay and story ideas in the original while making everything generally better. Improving everything from the visual appeal, to control scheme and play mechanics, everything that worked in Uncharted is still here. Building on the smooth and badass treasure hunter angle that Indiana Jones perfected,…

Voted PS3 Game of the Year, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is an achievement both technically and in terms of gameplay.

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is an action RPG that looks, feels and plays like Champions of Norrath, which may be because it's made by the same folks.

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom seems to be travelling the wrong way. We rarely see franchises grow from handhelds to consoles, but here we are with a PSP property seeing a next-gen game.

We really did love Katamari. It was the $20 freaky little Japanese game that could. It was constantly sold out at gamestores and even spawned homemade Katamari Damacy fashion, globally. It's no wonder than Namco would put out a sequel. We Love Katamari is the epitome of the postmodern videogame. It's self referential bizarrity will have you too singing, "We Love Katamari!"

The world's most popular soccer / football video game just gets better and better. This could possibly the best looking sports game of all time.

World Championship Poker 2 is the best poker sim any console has seen. It move fast, plays well, has a fun career mode, and the A.I. actually provides some challenge. The real fun with World Championship Poker 2 is online, with eye toy support you can try to read other player's tells. Howard Lederer should be proud to have a decent poker game in an genre with no real stars.

X-Men Legends II is not only a solid action RPG, but X-Men fans will be left speechless by the attention to detail and all the wonderful unlockable X-goodies. Fun game for RPG fans, superb for X-Fans.

Hey Bub, follow Wolvie from his origins to his present place in the film in this action game.

X3: The Official Game is certainly a looker. It's too bad the art director wasn't in charge of the whole project. Weak game design and strange plot choices prevent this from being an Uncanny X-Game, nowhere near the fun of X-Men Legends II.

Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is a port of the PS2 action RPG for the PSP. Graphically, everything is intact, and the amount of PSP exclusive extras is grand. The game may be too difficult for handheld gaming fun, however.

If you liked Dragon Ball Z Budokai, you're going to like Yu Yu Hakusho: Dark Tournament. It has the attention to detail that will make any anime fan grin. But if you dislike anime or cel-shaded fighters, Yu Yu Hakusho may not be the spirit detective for you.

Zen Pinball casual-hardcore Playstation network PSN PS3 PlayStations 3 downloadable multiple tables

The name says it all, "Start the Party." It's a collection of minigames reminiscent of the old EyeToy games on the PlayStation 2, only much, much better.

Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock bashes its way onto the consoles, bringing with it new game play modes, killer visuals and a new list of rocking music. If you are a fan of music games and love to rock out, Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock could just be your ticket to ride.

Four Spideys one web-slinging game. "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions" weaves a plot amongst four different era Spider-Man (Spider-Men?). But does the plot stick as well the web?