Pariah

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

DOOM 3

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

Madden NFL 2004

Ninja Gaiden

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

Deathrow

Dead or Alive 3

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

Half-Life: Counter-Strike

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

Burnout 3: Takedown

Brute Force

BloodRayne

Fable

Halo: Combat Evolved

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf (Limited Edition)

Madden NFL 2005

Def Jam: Fight for NY

Halo 2

Gears of War

As an aesthetically pleasing thrill ride with above average gameplay, Gears stands as a short-lived showpiece.

Gameplay (8) +Fun duck and cover gameplay. +Online co-op. -Multiplayer balance issues bring it down a few notches. -Mostly repetitive. Graphics (10) +The best looking game, ever. The new Unreal technology is amaz... Read Full Review

Medal of Honor: European Assault

Despite feeling very rushed, the game still remains enjoyable throughout it's short duration.

Gameplay [7] Pros: - Good gunfighting. - Generally non-linear freeform level design. Cons: - Lots of wandering around with nothing to shoot at. - NO online multiplayer at all. Could have really saved this game,... Read Full Review

Forza Motorsport

You might have known it was coming: This is Microsoft's Gran Turismo.

This game is so incredibly close to Gran Turismo in terms of quality, the only way to tell which is better is to play them both and make a choice based on personal preference. Gameplay [9] Pros: - Amazingly deep f... Read Full Review

Pariah

If any of you were skeptical about this seemingly generic sci-fi shooter, you were right.

Gameplay [5] Pros: - Decent multiplayer / botmatch. Cons: - Stiff shooting controls, loose vehicle controls. The controls are just awful. - Single player is entirely 5 years ago. Nothing new, and not even polish... Read Full Review

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

As dry as Clancy games are getting these days, Chaos Theory is an exceptionally vibrant X-Box classic.

Gameplay [9] Pros: - No more frustration. - Nearly complete freedom with your objectives. - Co-op is pretty sweet. Cons: - A.I. still needs a bit of tuning. Graphics [9] Pros: - Much better lightning, t... Read Full Review

DOOM 3

While it's been on the PC before, Doom 3 fits in the console setting perfectly as one of the finest FPS games available.

Gameplay [9] Pros: - Intense run and gun gameplay. - Old school gameplay in a new school setting. - Bosses are good. Cons: - Gets a tad repetitive. Graphics [10] Pros: - Revolutionary, the best looking g... Read Full Review

Fight Night Round 2

Considering how much I loved last year's game, the sequel is a stupid joke.

Gameplay [6] Pros: - Plays quite a bit like last year's. - Go online. Cons: - Except not as fluidly. - Career mode still sucks. - Focused around that crappy gimmick Total Control garbage. Graphics [8] Pr... Read Full Review

World of Warcraft

While the MMO genre in general isn't fully developed, WoW stands head and shoulders above the competition.

Gameplay [8] Pros: - Always something to do. - Instanced dungeons are some of the most fun you'll ever have. - Addictive. Cons: - Can be rather frustrating. - Questionable talent / item systems. Graphics [8... Read Full Review

Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne

While it doesn't feel like it adds much to it's predecessor, it does just enough to make you want to keep playing.

Gameplay [9] Pros: - Still wonderfully balanced. - More A.I. skirmish options. - Good ol' campaign. Cons: - A.I. skirmish is still a little too rough. Graphics [8] Pros: - Looks like the same ol' polishe... Read Full Review

Counter Strike

For a 4 year old PC mod on a 4 year old engine, it makes a completely predictable impact.

Gameplay [8] Pros: - Still the Classic CS gameplay that we've been playing for years. - Controls surprisingly well. Cons: - Still plays better with a mouse and keyboard. - You'll never have as many maps as the ... Read Full Review

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

To the uneducated eye, It's a great action game. But to a true gamer, it's a short-lived period of bliss.

Gameplay [10] Pros: - Superb level and boss design. - Perfect blend of stealth and action. - The best pacing of any game, ever. A masterpiece. Cons: - RPG elements are nice, but not fully implemented. Graphi... Read Full Review

Burnout 3: Takedown (Platinum Hits)

Definately an arcade classic, but leaves a bit to be desired as an in-home console racer.

Gameplay [8] Pros: - Very fast, very fun .. pure adrenaline. - Lots of varied game types. Cons: - Almost too fast .. have fun memorizing the tracks to avoid crashes. - Cars don't have much uniqueness. Pick the ... Read Full Review

BloodRayne

Could be the modest beginnings of a big future franchise. But for now it's still just a modest beginning.

Gameplay [7] Pros: - Decent action gameplay. - Good twist on the WWII genre. Cons: - Linear and repetitive. Graphics [6] Pros: - Atmospheric design. Cons: - Bug ridden cutscenes. - Just not impressiv... Read Full Review

Halo (Xbox Collection)

Comepletely changed the world of console gaming by almost single-handedly solidifying the X-Box as a competitor.

Gameplay [10] Pros: - Best AI ever in an FPS. - Multiplayer is a real treat, especially if you can LAN often. - Perfect blend of vehicles and on-foot action. - Just plays SOLID. - Several simple gameplay mechanic... Read Full Review

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2

Though cosmetically supercharged, it's actually a dumbed down version of the original that just leaves a bad aftertaste.

Gameplay [7] Pros: - It's still the same Ghost Recon you've been addicted to since the original. - Lone Wolf. Period. - Probably still one of the better XBL experiences. Cons: - A single player game that is dum... Read Full Review

Halo 2

Predictably disappointing, but still undeniably awesome.

Gameplay [9] Pros: - Multiplayer is fully realized .. and infinity of gametypes, and rather decent maps. The potential of X-Box Live is put to full use here as well -- revolutionary matchmaking system and clan suppor... Read Full Review