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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

An action packed campaign coupled with one of the most addictive online multiplayer experiences in gaming history.

There's probably not a lot that I can say here that you haven't read already. If you're on the fence about buying this game, and are looking to user reviews for help, then there's no need to read any further. This game s... Read Full Review

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

I don't use the phrase "instant classic" very often, but there is no question that description applies here.

I waited a long while before plunking down the necessary coin for Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. I played through the PSN demo several times a while back, and, while enjoyable and graphically impressive, that experience did... Read Full Review

Assassin's Creed

A wildly entertaining game which, for several unfortunate reasons, fell just short of the epic status the hype promised.

The highly anticipated Assassin's Creed has enjoyed massive sales but mixed reviews amongst critics and consumers alike. While my score implies the following review will be positive, let me start by saying many of the ne... Read Full Review

Warhawk (w/Headset)

This online-only multiplayer shooter is unique to the console universe, and does a stunning variety of things very well.

First, Warhawk has no single player campaign. There are no bots you can frag by your lonesome on those internetless nights at grandma's in the middle of Farm County, Nowheredaho. So, if you don't have a high speed intern... Read Full Review

Gears of War 2

The influential shooter returns with an improved campaign and a great new MP mode. Who needs dialogue/plot? Well, me...

When you decide to play Gears of War 2, you know what you're getting into. It has gotten way too much exposure for anyone to come into it with a virgin mind. There are a couple of important questions you need to ask your... Read Full Review

Shadow of the Colossus

One of the most unique experiences gaming has to offer. The standard against which all other boss fights will be judged.

I'm not going to go into a lot of detail here. Frankly, the less you know about what you're getting into, the better. The soundtrack is equal parts haunting, adventurous, triumphant and mournful. The plot is morally ... Read Full Review

Ratchet & Clank (Platinum)

The later entries in the series expand upon the formula in pretty much every way, but R&C is still great fun.

There's just something comforting about a solid platformer that I don't think will ever get old. Ratchet & Clank fuses the old school with a heavy emphasis on unique weaponry to make for a fun and fresh experience, even ... Read Full Review

Katamari Damacy

Wait, what? You don't own this game? Well, that's just silly... Do you know what you should do? Yes, go buy it now. Ok.

Simplicity in a complex world... So many different cultures, religious beliefs, social injustices, barking dogs, political unrest, bears on beach balls... The Katamari does not discriminate. It does not play favorite... Read Full Review

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

An essential title for PSP-wielding Metal Gear Solid fanatics.

My favorite Metal Gear Solid title is MGS3: Snake Eater. MGS3 has all the elements of a great tactical sneaking game with familiar MGS gameplay and the addition of a camoflauge system, which made up for the lack of radar... Read Full Review

Killzone: Liberation

One of the hardest games on the PSP is also one of the best; third-person, tactical shooting at its most intense.

The single player campaign of this game is fun and very, very challenging. Having played the first Killzone for the PS2 is not required for being up to snuff on this PSP title. The game is short on plot, but long on acti... Read Full Review

Burnout Legends

Great for classic Burnout gameplay on the go.

I picked up this game after becoming pretty familiar with Burnout: Revenge on the PS2. This basically means I became pretty familiar with slamming into same-way traffic on instinct to earn boost, rack up traffic attack p... Read Full Review

Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Tekken Fan + PSP Owner = Must Own Tekken: DR

Dark Resurrection was initially an arcade update to Tekken 5 (originally released in arcades and then, subsequently, on the PS2). The update added some new characters and fixed character balancing issues. Every entry in ... Read Full Review

Beyond Good & Evil

Wins the award for "Game Most Likely to be Found in a Bargain Bin That is Actually a Great Bargain."

At this point, you can find Beyond Good and Evil in the used section of most gaming outlets for under $10, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal. You play as Jade, a reporter armed with a camera, a ninja-... Read Full Review

Metal Gear Solid (Premium Package)

This universally regarded classic has not aged well graphically, but everything else is absolute MONEY. MGS FTW.

My first experience with the Metal Gear Solid series was MGS2: Sons of Liberty, but it was MGS3: Snake Eater that really hooked me. It's not often in gaming that you will find innovative gameplay, complex plotlines, chal... Read Full Review

Heavenly Sword

Heavenly Sword is striking at first glance, but we should expect more from our next generation titles.

I'll start with the good aspects. Heavenly Sword has fantastic graphics; in fact, it probably rivals the best any system has to offer thus far. The animations are superb and the lip syncing is perfect. Nariko's blades, c... Read Full Review

Left 4 Dead

Take down the zombie hordes in the best online MP experience ever crafted. Just make sure you bring your friends.

Left 4 Dead is co-op centric, zombie apocalypse survival-horror game from the guys that brought the world Half-Life 2, Counter Strike, and Team Fortress. And it's a simple game of simple pleasures... well, if you take pl... Read Full Review

MotorStorm: Pacific Rift

Released amidst a slew of blockbuster titles, don't let this diamond in the island pass you by.

The original Motorstorm was met with mixed reviews, and for good reason. The core arcade racing engine was brilliant, with a good sense of speed, sound vehicle handling and physics, incredible damage modeling, impressive... Read Full Review

Ninja Gaiden II

My suggestion for Team Ninja: spend more development time on gameplay, and less on boobies.

My first experience with Ninja Gaiden was on the NES back in the early 90s. That was one hard game. The next NG title played was the remake on Xbox, and then the remake of the remake (Sigma) on the PS3. That was one hard... Read Full Review

Grand Theft Auto IV

Due to the flood of 10s a lot of haters have pointed the "all hype!" finger, a misplaced tag for a great game.

Grand Theft Auto IV is the best title in the massively popular series of games. Those new to the revolutionary "sandbox" universe of GTA may wonder what all the fuss is about. Those who have never bought into what Rockst... Read Full Review

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Vegas 2 doesn't add much to the original, but does manage to improve in most every area to some degree.

I won't get into the story here, because what's there isn't anything to write home about. Yet another tale of somebody whose daddy didn't love him enough and decides to kill a bunch of people and backstab his crew in ven... Read Full Review

Riot Act

With superhuman abilities in the vein of Spiderman and a GTA-like open-city setting, Crackdown is fun while it lasts.

I'm assuming most owners of Crackdown achieved that status primarily out of a burning desire for access to the Halo 3 beta. Though I can't say for sure, my guess is that those people who took the time to sit and play Cra... Read Full Review