Call of Duty 2

Wow! The closest to real combat I would ever want to be!

If you've read any of my past reviews, you'll know that I'm a huge WWII buff. I like to try any game related to that subject. I've enjoyed several and been disappointed by many, but no game has affected me like this one.... Read Full Review

Top Spin 2

If you enjoyed the original Top Spin, like I did, this version is a must have.

I found the original Top Spin to be an addictive, well rounded, extremely enjoyable game. I've been waiting for a long time for a sequal and I'm glad to see that it finally arrived and ready for the XBox360. First of ... Read Full Review

Burnout Revenge

Not exactly a revolutionary next step for racers, but certainly more of a VERY good thing!

The Burnout serious has become the measuring stick for all racing games in my book. Many people will argue that it's not a realistic racing sim and that it's not customizable enough. Well, you may be right. But, since I'... Read Full Review

Heroes of the Pacific

Madden is the king of sports games. Burnout, the king of arcade racers. But where is the royal family of combat flight?

The answer is: there are no clear winners in combat flight sims. There have been some combat flight games that have been fun. Secret Weapons Over Normandy was one. The history, the animations, the story in that game w... Read Full Review

College Hoops 2K6

Nothing earth shattering. But, this is a fun and playable college basketball game.

I really hate to say this, but I haven't been too excited about any of the sports titles for the Xbox360. You can see my reviews on some of the others, but so far the sports options on the 360 have been a let down. Th... Read Full Review

Full Auto

It could have been so much more. Instead, it's a couple of fun concepts that get old pretty quick.

I have to say I expected a lot more from this game. The idea of a vehicular combat game was a very intriguing. It seemed like there was so much promise, I really had my hopes up. But, in the end, I was pretty disappointe... Read Full Review

Madden NFL 06

Basically, it's Madden 04 with a few new features.

First of all, I'm a die hard Madden fan. I've played the game as long as it's been around, and that's a long time. I enjoy console football probably more than any other type of console game. That being said, this is the ... Read Full Review

Worms 3D

It has potential, but it's a little lacking in execution.

First off, I have to say that I've never played a game quite like Worms 3D. It is an interesting and different type of game. The idea is to create your worm team and due battle with other teams. It's a turn based game wh... Read Full Review

NCAA Football 06

Well, it's the only NCAA football game available, but, you won't be disappointed.

I've been a Madden fan since the very first versions of the game. So for me, EASports does sports games better than anyone else. That's my opinion, take or leave it, but I thought I'd share it up front so you can underst... Read Full Review

Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack

Inventive arenas make more challenging games.

This is an add-on for existing Halo2 owners. If you play multiplayer, either online or in split-screen, you should get the multiplayer map pack. This is a nice set of maps that add to your existing ones with more challen... Read Full Review

Destroy All Humans!

This is a disturbingly addictive game that offers a fun release after a long day.

When I first read about this game coming, I thought "hmm, unusual take on an all-too-common theme, but how much fun could it be?" Well, right off the bat, I will say it is a lot of fun. If, that is, you consider fun t... Read Full Review

Forza Motorsport

My opinion is jaded, since I enjoy arcade racers better than true sims. It's a good sim, I just didn't find it very fun.

I thought I enjoyed sim racers, but I'm quickly learning that is not the case. I enjoyed the earlier Need for Speed games and similar ones. I made the mistake of assuming they were what is considered racing simulations, ... Read Full Review

LEGO Star Wars

A very fun game if you're a Star Wars fan!

Is it for kids? Sure. But is it fun even for adults? Absolutely. First of all, Lego Star Wars is just a well thought out and well put together game. Oh sure, it has it's quirks, and it is silly in many ways, but it re... Read Full Review

BioShock 2

While certainly less mysterious than the original, BioShock 2 delivers on just about every front for this fan.

The original BioShock was, and still is, the most immersive, entertaining and truly enjoyable games I've ever played. It was creepy, surprising, visually a joy to look at, incredibly well paced with brilliant voice actin... Read Full Review

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

If you're a Star Wars fan, you'll enjoy living the movie. But, as far as overall gameplay, it's just OK.

I've been a Star Wars fan since my big brother took me to see The Empire Strikes Back when I was 9. So for me, anything relate to Star Wars is something I want to check out; especially if it's directly connected to one o... Read Full Review

MVP Baseball 2005

Basically, it's MVP 2004, but with some very nice additions.

For me, buying MVP Baseball 2005 was a no brainer. That's because I enjoyed MVP 2004 so much, I figured there was nothing to lose. And, I was right. That being said, MVP 2005 is not a huge improvement over last year's ve... Read Full Review

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

It's not just a game, it's an experience.

First of all, let me say I'm a quite a WWII enthusiast. My father and uncle served during the war, so anything on that subject is of interest to me. With that perspective, let me say that Brothers In Arms is not only a g... Read Full Review

ESPN NFL 2K5

ESPN is fantastic to look at and fun to play. Madden is still the standard, but ESPN give them a run for the money.

In a lot of my reviews I've said what kinds of games I DON'T typically play. Well, football sims are what I DO typically play. I've loved football games going back to the cheesy ones on the first Nintendo. So when it com... Read Full Review

Halo 2

What's to say? There's cooler weapons, badder baddies and more intense action. It's Halo 2, it's great!

If you read my review on the first Halo, you'll notice that I wouldn't consider myself a huge first person shooter fan. I've liked them, but they're not my typical favorites. That being said, there are no games quite lik... Read Full Review

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

A very good looking game that's a lot of fun to play. Not a true racing sim, but it doesn't claim to be.

Ok, I’m going to show my age with this review, but it’ll help you understand my perspective. My experience with Need for Speed started on the PC back in ’95. Back then, the game was about earning the right to drive exoti... Read Full Review

Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball

If you like paintball and first person shooters, you'll enjoy this.

Before I give you my review, here's where I'm coming from: I've only played paintball a couple of times and I enjoy first person shooters like Halo. I'm not REAL experienced in either, but, I've had fun with both. Tha... Read Full Review

Madden NFL 2005

The Good: It's Madden, so it's a great game. The Bad: It's nothing new compared to last year.

What can you say about Madden NFL besides that it is the standard by which all other sports games are measured. Sure, you'll read comments on both sides of the spectrum especially with ESPN bringing a competitive product... Read Full Review

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As a shooter game, Battlefront is a lot of fun. For a Star Wars fan, it's that much better.

Let me first say that I don't have any experience with an battlefront-style games in the past. I've never been one for much online or networked play, so I can't compare Star Wars Battlefront to any of those types of game...

Project Gotham Racing 2

This is a game that looks fantastic, but doesn't play as well as it looks.

Project Gotham comes from a line that started as Metropolis Street Racer on the now defunct Sega Dreamcast. MSR was a good game and, at the time, was ahead of it's time in it's graphical presentation. Project Gotham carr... Read Full Review

Perfect Dark Zero

Hands down, this is my favorite FPS game! And before the X360, I didn't really care for FPS all that much.

UPDATED - 2/27/06 If you’ve followed any of my past reviews, you’ll notice that a couple years ago I wasn’t too into first person-shooters. I’m still not very good at them, but, overall I can get into them now more th... Read Full Review

NHL 2K6

Not a bad hockey game, but certainly not the best. Besides that, it really doesn't take advantage of the 360.

This is the first hockey title I've played on the 360. Actually, I think it's the only one available right now. But, overall, my opinion of NHL2K6 is not that great. The graphics on this game aren't bad at all. They l... Read Full Review

NBA Live 2005

NBA Live 2005 is another quality sports title from EA Sports. But, it's nothing spectacular.

Overall, NBA Live 2005 is a fine game. It's not too tough to figure out and the gameplay makes it a fun and challenging experience. As with all EA Sports titles, the game does a fine job of trying to mimic the nuances of... Read Full Review

Condemned: Criminal Origins

More impressive to look at than it is fun to play

To be perfectly honest, Condemned isn't really my type of game. I only tried it because it came with my Xbox360, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I don't think I'll be keeping it. Condemned has an interesting premise:... Read Full Review

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

It wasn't what I was expecting, so I didn't care for it. Doesn't it mean it isn't a good game. Just not my kind of game.

SW: KOTR is a role playing game. I have to be honest, I'm not much of an RPG fan, so I didn't get into it that much. I was hoping for more of a first-person shooter type of style and gameplay, so I was disappointed. But,... Read Full Review

Star Wars: Battlefront II

This game is a must own for Star Wars fans and if you're not a fan, you'll probably enjoy it anyway.

If you've read any of my past reviews, you know I'm a Star Wars fan. I especially enjoy the games that allow you to re-live the films. I also enjoy action games and shooters, so for me, this game was a homerun. First ... Read Full Review

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005

This game is so much fun and so addicting, I just can't seem to turn it off.

I haven't played much console golf, so, take this review for what it's worth. My experience with gold games goes back to Microsoft Golf at the end of the 90's. I always enjoyed that game and felt it was very well done. I... Read Full Review

Project Gotham Racing 3

Next-Gen graphics - WOW! Great fun, even without the explosions of Burnout.

OK, I admit, I wasn't crazy about the last PGR. To me, the controls were very tight and after playing a game like Burnout, it's a bit of a frustrating learning curve. But, I guess the graphics of the 360 gave me reason t... Read Full Review

Chromehounds

Chromehounds is a well done and creative game with just a few shortcomings.

Once again I’ll say that the impressive video and sound capabilities of the Xbox360 has encouraged me to branch out into more gaming genres than I have ever tried in the past. Mech combat is one of those genres that jus... Read Full Review

DRIV3R

A little weak.

Driver is kind of a rip-off of the Grand Theft Auto series. It combines driving and walking around exploring things like GTA, but in this case you're kind of a good guy. The voices and graphics are much better the GTA... Read Full Review

Burnout 3: Takedown (Platinum Hits)

Fast, furious and extremely addictive! This game is a riot and a whole lot of fun!

I was a big fan of Burnout 2: Point of Impact on the GameCube. While it wasn't the most polished graphically, it was a just a fun game that was easily addictive. I was looking forward to Burnout 3: Takedown with much ant... Read Full Review

Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball

What a completely boring and wasteful game. Oh sure, the graphics are nice, in the story mode anyway. The girls are really nicely modeled and the graphics are certainly clean. However, once you get into the game mode, it... Read Full Review

Grand Theft Auto Double Pack

Honestly, I don't understand the hype over this game. The story is interesting and I will say that I like the "open-ended" nature of it. I mean, you are kind of free to do your own thing even though you have a mission to... Read Full Review

Secret Weapons Over Normandy

I have to say, I love flight sims and I'm a big WWII buff. So for me, this was an easy sell. I found this game completely entertaining as well as challenging. The story mode is incredibly well done. While not very believ... Read Full Review

RalliSport Challenge 2

So far, my favorite racer is still Burnout 2. Close second is Need for Speed. With Rallisport, I found the driving physics to be VERY lose. The car feels like it's on ice or something rather than pavement or gravel. It s... Read Full Review