Daily 6 from GamePro.com

The best of the rest of 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:27 PST

What, you thought it was over after Black Friday?

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Link returns with a cool new travel method.
The Saboteur - Pandemic's potential swan song is looking great!
Madden NFL Arcade - This Blitz-style game could be a Thanksgiving treat!
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game - As far as movie games go, this could be the best.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers - This game's quality is almost at the standard series' level.
BIT.TRIP VOID - WiiWare's fun retro series gets another sweet entry.

Games that deserve the MMO treatment

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:36:58 PST

Forget about Call of Duty and bring these big titles online!

Pokemon Diamond - A no-brainer, and a license to print money.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Imagine towns like Mario 64 or dungeon levels a la NSMB Wii.
BioShock 2 - Experience life in Rapture at the height of it's glory.
Brutal Legend - Swap RTS for stats and keep the best part, the world itself.
Borderlands - It's already a drop-based game, add armor and we're golden.
Torchlight - Whaddya mean they're already making one? We must be psychic.

Games With Epic Box-Art

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:07 PST

Sometimes it's okay to judge a game by its cover.

BioShock 2 - Check out the cover on GamePro's February issue!
Mass Effect 2 - New box art hit the web today, and it looks great!
God of War 3 - Further proof that you don't wanna mess with Kratos.
Left 4 Dead 2 - This box-art was actually censored overseas.
Assassin's Creed 2 - Italian stallion Ezio takes center stage.
Seaman - Quirky box-art for an even quirkier game.

Games that demand a Greatest Hits collection.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:31:34 PST

God of War can't corner the market on upgrading a classic.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Rereleasing 1 & 2 might make the plot more comprehensible.
Prince of Persia - Any excuse to play Sands of Time in full 1080p HD.
Silent Hill: Homecoming - Nothing more terrifying than playing an HD SH2 in the dark.
Final Fantasy XIII - We've heard FF7 HD rumors before, now it's time to make good
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - Who remembers how great these games were? Exactly.
Grim Fandango - Toss in Full Throttle and we'll call it even.

Recent great games with addictive multiplayer

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:56 PST

If you're playing it alone, you're not really playing it.

Borderlands - In Pandora, a four-man team to gets the best loot.
Left 4 Dead - Lurking as the zombies is sick, but a total thrill ride.
Halo 3: ODST - Firefight = Bungie's stellar answer to Gears of War's Horde.
Modern Warfare 2 - Make sure to plug in Eminem for the desired ambiance.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Battling for coins here will end many a friendship.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Survival and Plunder are just the tip of the treasure.

Franchises revived on the Wii

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:38:54 PST

Old-school fans have plenty of great nostalgia trips.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii - This Sunday, 2D Mario returns to consoles after 20 years.
Excitebike: World Rally - A return to the series' side-scrolling roots!
Punch-Out!! - Next Level Games scored a knockout with this sequel.
A Boy and His Blob - A gorgeous, hand-drawn gem of a puzzle-platformer.
Sin and Punishment 2 - The N64 original made its US debut on the Virtual Console.
Metroid: Other M - Team Ninja looks to add 2D elements back into the series.

Most Notorious Pirated Games

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:51:53 PST

Microsoft punished MW2 pirates, but what about these guys?

Batman: Arkham Asylum - Famous for writing a game-ending glitch into pirated copies.
Crysis - Crytek abandoned PC exclusives due to Crysis' piracy rate.
Spore - The most pirated game of 2008, cracked days before release.
The Sims 3 - EA is on a roll to win again for most pirated game of 2009.
New Super Mario Bros. - Chip piracy drove Nintendo to appeal the U.S. govt for aid.
The Settlers III - In pirated copies blacksmiths produce pigs instead of armor.

Six Games with Cartoons

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:40:04 PST

Jaroo.com just launched, but what should you watch?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - The blue blur had his own universe and several canons!
Super Mario 64 - Who didn't watch the Super Show?
Battletoads - This brawler spawned a terrible pilot...
Earthworm Jim - This zany platformer had a shortlived show, too!
Mega Man - The blue bomber had his own cartoon!
Mortal Kombat - The cartoon came after the success of the movie.

Games with controversial scenes.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:15:38 PST

Terrorist hijackers are only the tip of this iceberg.

Six Days in Fallujah - A game so controversial it never saw the light of day.
Manhunt 2 - The first version was banned in the U.K. and AO in the U.S.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Asking someone over for coffee will never be the same.
Resistance: Fall of Man - A cathedral shootout sparked a witchhunt by the Church.
Resident Evil 5 - African zombies in skirts reignited a discussion on racism.
Doom - First time we saw a game in headlines thanks to Columbine.

Six street dates that got shattered

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:07:33 PST

If you got an advance copy, shame on you. We're not jealous.

PlayStation 3 - Retailers broke the launch date AND the price cut date.
Borderlands - Sure, the street dates were broken, but DRM halted the leak.
Halo 3 - US/UK retailers broke street dates; Bungie was fine with it.
The Beatles: Rock Band - 7-11 was selling it in advance, plus delicious snacks.
Demon's Souls - In this case, the import crowd ruined it for everyone else.
Modern Warfare 2 - GameStop says they got special permission. Truth or Lies?

Games that stand for charity

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:19:37 PST

Check out our feature on OneBigGame!

Chime - The first game to come from the charitable new publisher.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - A game from the creators of Child's Play.
The Beatles: Rock Band - All sales of 'All You Need is Love' went to charity.
Lumines Live! - The publisher released an environment-charity DLC pack.
EverQuest II - Sony raised money for Child's Play through rare item sales.
PlayStation 3 - Not really charity, but Folding@Home helps cancer research.

Best Collector's Editions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:55:50 PST

Bioware is stepping things up, but can they top these guys?

Modern Warfare 2 - Three words: NIGHT VISION GOGGLES.
Halo 3 - Be honest, how many of you tried to get that helmet on?
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - The rare Fortune Hunter edition came with a replica dagger.
Battlefield: Bad Company - The European limited edition arrived in an actual gold case.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence - The SE actually appreciated in value, now worth $300 new.
Viva Pinata - With the pilot TV episode of the cancelled series.

6 Cross-Console Games

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:24:13 PST

These games were exclusive, at one time or another.

Braid - This time-manipulating puzzler makes its way to the PS3!
Metal Gear Solid: Rising - An MGS game? On the 360?!
Tales of Vesperia - This RPG is seeing an upgrade on the PS3!
Resident Evil 5 - RE5 went 3D on the PC!
Halo - Fanboys went crazy when Halo went to the Mac.
BioShock - BioShock was the same game with new challenge maps on PS3.

Worst video game novel tie-ins

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:21 PST

DA:O brings classic game traditions: some good, some bad.

Doom - Knee-deep in dead prose and poor writing skills.
Mortal Kombat - Not only was this published, they WROTE A SEQUEL!
Halo - Are you there God? It's me, Master Chief...
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Plot: Sam Fisher cooks gourmet for his spunky teen daughter.
Resident Evil - Crest puzzles are perfect for a choose your own adventure.
Metal Gear Solid - Only if a cutscene plays whenever you turn a page.

Six video games that should be Bruckheimer-ed

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:11 PST

Prince of Persia's got the film treatment, these should too.

Mirror's Edge - Starring Maggie Q as Faith, preferably.
American McGee's Alice - That Disney budget could make an excellent Cheshire Cat.
Halo 3: ODST - After all, it already stars Nathan Fillion.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Hold on, WHY is Nathan Fillion NOT cast as Nathan Drake?!
Mass Effect - Bruce Willis... Is... Commander Shepard!
Street Fighter IV - Hey, we need a do-over after the last two movies. Badly.

Six video games that could look great on the DSi XL

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:46:06 PST

Hey, bigger screens will help our horrible eyesight, right?

Metroid Prime: Hunters - Bigger screen, more Metroids, better shooting action.
Final Fantasy IV - A graphical overhaul was just the icing on the cake.
Mario Kart DS - Arguably the best racer on the DS, and the best-looking.
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - Link's pint-sized DS title had near-GameCube quality.
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Castlevania's last handheld title was downright gorgeous.
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword - This tailor-made DS ninja quest still impresses our eyes.

Historical Games

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:01:58 PST

Learn while you play!

Civilization IV - There's only one choice when it comes to reliving history.
Medieval II: Total War - Kick your European history course up a notch with Medieval.
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood - No bloodier way to experience the wild west.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - Too soon?
The Saboteur - Fight Germans as an Irish saboteur in France during WWII.
Darkest of Days - Survive Custer's Last Stand with a rocket launcher.

Upcoming games that should have demos on Blu-ray

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:14:39 PST

A great movie and a cool demo? Yes plz.

God of War 3 - Oh, right. This one will, with District 9.
Modern Warfare 2 - The contoversial leaked sequence is sooo Jack Bauer.
Heavy Rain - Pair this with a disturbing movie like Requiem for a Dream.
The Last Guardian - Giant companion creature? The Neverending Story.
Dead Rising 2 - This needs to come with Zombieland.
Left 4 Dead 2 - L4D2 on PS3 or a 360 Blu-ray drive. We'll take either.

Games set in real-life locales

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:27:48 PST

So Ezio takes you to Italy this fall; where else can you go?

God of War 3 - Kratos takes gamers on a guided tour of ancient Greece.
MLB 09 The Show - Take in Yankee Stadium or the Green Monster from home plate.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Climb the photo-realistic frozen crags of Nepal.
Afrika - Explore the African plains without leaving the couch.
Forza Motorsport 3 - Slow down and admire Montserrat or the Circuit de La Sarthe.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Liberate the real-life island of Kiska from Chinese forces.

Six great sleeper hit video games

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:33 PST

These games didn't sell, but got critics raving.

Indigo Prophecy - Spiritual predecessor to Heavy Rain, but still a flop.
Ico PS2 - Yes, horrible American box art can kill a good game.
Beyond Good & Evil - No one bought it, and we may not see any sequels soon.
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath - This third-person shooter ended the odyssey.
Mario Strikers Charged - Gamers didn't stick around for this remake, but it rocks.
Final Fantasy Tactics - FFT started adding things to FF titles other than numbers.

Six awesome games with 7 in the title

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:50:59 PST

In honor of Windows 7, these games also had a 7 in the name.

Final Fantasy VII - Arguably, this is the best RPG in modern gaming history.
Killer 7 - An underrated shooter that was a cult classic killer.
Metal Slug 7 - The seventh Metal Slug was the first non-arcade gem.
GoldenEye 007 - Back when Rare was still king, this game was awesome!
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - Mario's grandest RPG adventure, still loved by SNES owners.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - It was FFVII, but without Cloud's emo breakdown.

Fallen MMO Champions

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:25:25 PST

These big-name games tried - and failed - to take the crown.

Age of Conan: The Hyborian Adventures - War elephants don't make up for a total lack of content.
Star Wars Galaxies: Starter Kit - How does an MMO set in the biggest nerd franchise EVER fail?
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - A cool PvP-focused WoW clone that couldn't hold interest.
Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach - The game is free to play, still can't match Blizzard's opus.
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria - A quality game with dedicated fans, LotRO claimed a niche.
Tabula Rasa - Anyone remember what this game was about? Me either.

Six Spectacular Soccer Games

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:32:24 PST

...or football, to those on the other side of the pond.

FIFA Soccer 10 - Read our review on what may be the best FIFA yet!
Mario Strikers Charged - An old GamePro Editor favorite.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 - One of the most realistic soccer sims out there.
Sega Soccer Slam - This arcade style game is a blast with friends!
World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 International - Take World Soccer with you on the PSP!
Freestyle Street Soccer - This innovative soccer title didn't play by the rules.

Six DS Games That Should Come to PSP

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:43:17 PST

In honor of stellar PSP port Chinatown Wars.

Elite Beat Agents - Remember Parappa? Offbeat rhythm games belong on Playstation
Chrono Trigger - C'mon Square, it's like free money.
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - FF Tactics proves PSP is excellent for turn-based strategy.
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Symphony of the Night was originally a Playstation title.
Mario Kart DS - Sure it's first-party but why can't Nintendo share the love?
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Because lawyers can still afford a PSP Go.

Six Post-Apocalyptic Adventures

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:23:53 PST

These games may be all that's left after the blast...

Fallout 3 - One of the first, and best franchises.
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - Build your army after a devestating meteor strike.
Deus Ex: Invisible War - The Great Collapse was the end of technology.
Fallen Earth - Check out this post apocalyptic MMO!
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne - Start the game when the world ends.
The House of the Dead III - Zombies run free after the World Collapse.

Franchises EA2D should tackle

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:35:15 PST

EA's Flash developers should spin-off these series.

Dead Space Extraction - Have you seen the animated movie? It looks gorgeous!
Mirror's Edge - Another 2D Mirror's Edge would be welcome.
Brutal Legend - More of Double Fine's amazing art style, plz.
Mass Effect 2 - Dragon Age is going 2D, so why not include this RPG too?
The Saboteur - This game's unique art style could look great in 2D.
The Beatles: Rock Band - I knew there was a reason the instruments had USB cords...

Six great video game legends

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:23:18 PST

Unlike most, these games actually live up to the word.

Brutal Legend - It's hotter than Hellfire, and brings huge amounts of ROCK.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend - Fans breathed a sigh at Lara's first good game in ages.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - The last great Guitar Hero game? Not by a long shot.
Skies of Arcadia Legends - Bringing an old Dreamcast gem back to the future.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - Nintendo and Square hit this Mario legend out of the park.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Link's legendary quests still amaze gamers young and old.

Games with heavy metal soundtracks

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:08:09 PST

Bang your head, but keep your eyes on the screen.

Brutal Legend - This ode to heavy metal released today!
Guitar Hero: Metallica - The biggest metal band gets their own game!
Splatterhouse - Tons of gore, lots of darkness, and now, metal music. Yes.
Heavy Metal: Geomatrix - Shoot things and listen to heavy metal. Can't beat that!
Earache Extreme Metal Racing - Andy Burt's old band, With Passion, has a song in this game.
Kiss: Psycho Circus - The Nightmare Child - The game may suck, but the sountrack rocks.

Six awesome games by Tim Schafer

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:55:46 PST

Before Brutal Legend, the man was already legendary.

Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle - Only this game could get away with mad tentacle action.
Full Throttle - The first Full Throttle was a hit, but no sequels came.
Grim Fandango - This romp through Mexican folklore was dark and addictive.
Psychonauts - Best. Game. Evar.
Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 - These new tales do great justice to a treasured title.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition - An adventure that started LucasArts' domination.

Worthy Wii exclusives this holiday season

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:10:13 PST

Surprise! There's actually some cool stuff coming!

New Super Mario Bros. Wii - This could be the best Mario game since the N64.
A Boy and His Blob - This remake has been looking pretty good thus far.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers - Probably the best FF game we'll see this year.
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - Another great lightgun-based retelling of the RE story.
Rabbids Go Home - Mixing Mario with Katamari, the Rabbids could rule the Wii.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - Another solid crossover sports game worth checking out.

Games based on great cartoons

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:27:27 PST

The shows are good. The games sometimes are not.

South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play! - Better than the other South Park games, but that ain't much.
Futurama - Average platformer, but lots of new footage.
Family Guy - We put this game on our cover once. We're sorry.
The Simpsons Hit & Run - Our favorite family goes GTA in the best Simpsons game ever.
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law - Sure it's just a Pheonix Wright skin, but the show's funny.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Zombie Ninja Pro-Am - You can never un-play this atrocity.

Games with great duos

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:23:08 PST

Batman and Robin ain't got nothin' on these teams.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - Brothers always stick together. Even inside Bowser's belly.
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time - Lombaxes and robots--BFFs.
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier - It's good to see this duo back together again.
A Boy and His Blob - This classic franchise has been adorably updated.
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - The epic tale of a bird with a bear attached to its butt.
ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth - The funkiest gaming duo of all time.

Six of GamePro's favorite sports games

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:09:27 PST

Because we're not allowed to tackle each other indoors.

Mario Strikers Charged - We gave up playing. Tae Kim still reins undefeated.
UFC 2009 Undisputed - McKinley's a UFC fanboy, but his ground game is weak!
NHL 10 - Chris Parisi only has one dangerous strategy: body tackles.
Punch-Out!! - When it comes to boxing, Will Herring owns your face.
NBA 2K10 - Scott Pytlik was very impressed with 2K's full court press.
Shimano Xtreme Fishing - Patrick Shaw's bloodlust, finally appeased with Wii fishing.

Awesome games with photography gimmicks

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:11:06 PST

Afrika's dropping this week, so brush up your camera skills!

Afrika - Can someone remind me why it's spelled this way?
Dead Rising - Sexy zombie ladies and panty shots, anyone?
Pokemon Snap - Pokemon! Gotta catch 'em all! On camera, I mean.
Beyond Good & Evil 2 - Main character Jade is one spunky photojournalist.
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse - I'll actually rather have a shotgun than a Camera Obscura.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Document Old Snake's war with the handy digital camera.

Games that will rock October

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:15:53 PST

Delays? Meh. These games still rule.

Brutal Legend - We may just rename this month Rocktober!
DJ Hero - This may mark the month that music games are reinvented.
Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony - It's looking super, thanks for asking.
A Boy and His Blob - The classic series is reinvented!
Borderlands - After a delay and revamp, this massive shooter is ready.
Tekken 6 - We're finally ready for the next battle!

Six games with famously sneaky thieves

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:09:07 PST

If you can't steal it, these guys don't want it.

Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus - Only Sly can make thievery look so good.
Thief 4 - We're pretty sure that the protagonist may steal something.
Grand Theft Auto IV - If you're not swiping cars from innocents, you're no Niko.
Final Fantasy VI Advance - Locke: Call him a treasure hunter, or he'll hurt you.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary - Lara Croft's a thief, too. She's just the busty good girl.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune - Drake's wit is only one of his best tricks.

Six great portable racing games

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:36:04 PST

Check out these extraordinary handheld racers!

Gran Turismo - Read our review!
Need for Speed NITRO - Blazing past the finish line on Nintendo's handheld!
Ridge Racer - It's RIIIIIIIIDGE RACER!
Wipeout Pulse - One of the best futuristic racers out there.
Mario Kart DS - Many consider this the best game in the series.
Midnight Club: L.A. Remix - Rockstar's racer goes portable!

Six games harder than Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:32:25 PST

Remember, thumb blisters drive the ladies wild. We hope.

Ecco the Dolphin - Life in the deep blue ocean is touch for Ecco.
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 - No HP Meter, difficult combat and huge monsters. Oy.
Punch-Out!! - Think you beat the game? You haven't even gotten started.
Mega Man 9 - Tae Kim's the old in old-school, and even he can't beat it.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening (Special Edition) - Lose too much, and the game will unlock Easy mode. Ouch.
Ninja Gaiden: BLACK - Of course, the demons are less dangerous than the ninjas.

Wii games that do HD series justice

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:18:50 PST

They're not always downgraded ports.

Dead Space Extraction - A lightgun shooter every bit as scary as the 360 & PS3.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Instead of going realistic, the Wii version is cartoony.
Sonic Unleashed - Motion controls make the Werehog levels bearable.
Bully: Scholarship Edition - Way better than the messy Xbox 360 Bully port.
Geometry Wars: Galaxies - Expanding the Geometry Wars experience in a big way.
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop - The graphics may be a downgrade, but saving doesn't suck!

Games set in Japan

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:39:15 PST

Dave and Travis are there, and you can be too!

Yakuza 2 - Beat the crap out of people as a Japanese mafioso.
The World Ends With You - Explore an even more stylized version of Shibuya.
Shenmue - The quest to avenge your father starts in Japan.
Tenchu Z - Hone your ninja skills in feudal Japan!
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams - Take on supernatural demons as a killer samurai.
Ju-On: The Grudge Haunted House Simulator - A haunted house in Tokyo is this game's setting.

Six delightfully demonic video games

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:56:32 PST

Dante's Inferno isn't the only title with Hellspawn aplenty.

Devil May Cry 4 - Of course, the most powerful demon wears designer jeans.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - When ninjas fail, start chucking demons at the problem.
Diablo 3 - Fighting the Legions of Hell is actually very relaxing.
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - Anyone out there a victim of The Burning Legion?
Doom 4 - Doom is legendary for demonic nightmare fuel.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade - All it takes is one kimono-wearing princess and one katana.

Six recent Wii games you should get right now

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:29:12 PST

Because at $200, the Wii will be hard to find this Holiday.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade - Girls, swords, and sexy fox spirits makes an artsy game.
Little King's Story - If you like Civilization and Pikmin, you'll like this story.
Wii Sports Resort - This counts as exercise now that summer's over.
Guitar Hero 5 - The Wii version's got an exclusive Roadie Battle mode.
Metroid Prime Trilogy - Three games at one price is as good a deal as any.
Dead Space Extraction - You do know it comes out on Friday, right?

The Six Greatest Video Game Rookies

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:29:59 PST

Rookies, newbs, whatever. They still kick butt.

Halo 3: ODST - We review the Rookie's adventures this weekend!
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - As badass as he was, Soap MacTavish was still the new meat.
Little King's Story - Even kings have to start somewhere.
Alpha Protocol - Michael Thorton proves even a rookie spy gets the job done.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Because what kid didn't want to suit alongside Ray and Igon?
DiRT 2 - Race your way from scrub to star without leaving the couch.

Great video games that could star Jack Black

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:03:30 PST

BTW, win a free demo code for Brutal Legend on GP's Forums!

Modern Warfare 2 - Why not? Jack's already proved his chops in Tropic Thunder.
Guitar Hero 5 - We wouldn't mind a free DLC Jack Black avatar next time.
Need for Speed SHIFT - Put Jack behind the wheel and let the comedy loose.
Tekken 6 - Is it too late to trade Bob for a Jack Black lookalike?
God of War 3 - Jack Black could be a great Hephaestus or Apollo.
Resident Evil 5 - Just think: Jack and Sheva team up in Resident Evil 6!

6 games with cool schools

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:12:27 PST

If class were like in these games, we'd never cut.

Bully - Rule over Bullworth in this Rockstar classic.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Your life may be in danger at Hogwarts, but c'mon! Magic!
Rival Schools - Don't play other schools in football. Just beat them up.
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 - Demons roam your school! I'm not talking about cheerleaders
Obscure: The Aftermath - Save your school from mutated monsters!
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude - Okay, the game sucks, but you can get laid!

Six games guaranteed to get you WET

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:13:32 PST

...yet only one with Eliza Dushku.

Wet - Check out our review!
Endless Ocean - Marine life is generally better down wher it's wetter.
The Legendary Starfy - Nintendo's brave starfish stars in an underwater adventure.
Hydro Thunder - The premiere powerboat racer!
Jaws Unleashed - Richard Dreyfuss not included.
Wave Race: Blue Storm - One of the best racers makes a triumphant return.

Console execs favorite games

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:26:40 PST

In honor of the departing Shane Kim.

Halo 2 - We still think Peter Moore's tattoo is real.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Miyamoto is a legend, but this was his best reveal.
Ridge Racer - It's Ridge Racer! RIIIDGE RACER!
LittleBigPlanet - Phil Harrison's finest Sony moment was with this game.
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip - Cammie's E3 debut included a talk about her broken leg.
Metroid: Other M - When it comes to hardcore games, Reggie delivers.

Action-packed games starring real American heroes!

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:57:27 PST

Each of these video games comes with an American badass.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - Captain America is easily Marvel's most famous patriot.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Solid Snake is an American Hero through and through.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - We'd follow Captain Price's mustache to Hell and back.
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition - The First Daughter's been kidnapped! It's up to you, Leon!
Halo 3 - You can't deny Master Chief's American qualities.
Street Fighter IV - Beware: Guile's American-flagged biceps will suplex you!

Games With Diseases

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:09 PST

Be sure to avoid these deadly gaming diseases!

Resident Evil 2 - Nobody can escape the T-Virus.
Fallout 3 - RadAway can kick Radiation Poisoning where it hurts!
Prototype - It's Alex Mercer vs. The Hive!
The Oregon Trail 5th Edition - Nothing worse than Dyssentry.
Trauma Center: New Blood - Take your pick.
Metal Gear Solid - We still don't really understand FoxDie.

Great games that started with the Dreamcast

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:11:32 PST

The console may be gone, but the games will still live on!

Shenmue II - Excuse me, do you know where I can find some sailors?
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars - Crazy Taxi's good in arcades, but the DC port came first.
Jet Set Radio Future - JSR originally hit the Dreamcast with an awesome soundtrack.
Space Channel 5 Special Edition - Oh, Ulala: Where would our lonely nights be without you?
Samba De Amigo - It's a hit on the Wii, but the beat came from the ol' DC.
Power Stone Collection - Power Stone was Super Smash before Super Smash existed.

Great games with FREE downloadable content

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:07:11 PST

These gems get gamers some long mileage on that $60.

Street Fighter IV - Championship Mode could've cost $$$, but Capcom loves us.
Rock Band 2 - Twenty songs for zero dollars? Rock on.
MotorStorm Pacific Rift - Eight weeks of free tracks, vehicles, and trophies: $0.
Dragon Age: Origins - 2 for 1: BioWare's also giving up free Mass Effect 2 armor.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - The Last Stand: Just like Horde Mode, but even nerdier.
Batman: Arkham Asylum - With 9 days left for free DLC, is the joke on X360 owners?

Games with bands or singers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:10:02 PST

You ain't famous 'till you star in a game!

The Beatles: Rock Band - We're only days away from the next great music game!
SingStar Queen - Worth it for 'We Are The Champions' alone.
Guitar Hero: Metallica - The masters of Metal star in their own game.
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - Better than Revolution-X!
SingStar Abba - Better than Mamma Mia!
Michael Jackson Moonwalker - The King of Pop stars in a cool arcade game.

Games about blades

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:03:46 PST

Mostly swords, sometimes other things...

Muramasa: The Demon Blade - Don't miss this killer Wii 2D ninja game!
Genji: Days of the Blade - Use the blade to deal massive damage to enemy crabs!
- Buy me Bladestorm or go to hell! Oh, thats Bonestorm, sorry.
Ninja Blade - I guess ninjas really like swords, huh?
Blade II - Finally, a game that lets you play as Wesley Snipes!
Bushido Blade - Please bring back this series, Squeenix.

Games that go for broke

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:28:31 PST

They may say broken, but these games work perfectly.

Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny - The newest Soulcalibur works on PSP!
Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templars (The Director's Cut) - Classic point-and-click on the Wii!
Fallout 3: Broken Steel - Play Fallout 3 after the ending!
Broken Helix - It has Bruce Campbell in it! That's more than enough.
Naruto: The Broken Bond - The fun ninja anime adventures continue!
Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel - What's with anime games and the word

Spitual Successors

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:05:24 PST

Check out our full list for the best spiritual successors!

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht - A follow-up to Square's phenomenal sci-fi RPG.
Flashback - A fantastic continuation of the Another World universe.
Paper Mario - The fan favorite Paper Mario world meets a 2D playing field.
Maximo: Ghosts to Glory - Don't break your controller in this Ghosts n Goblins sequel.
Ikaruga - A brillant shooter in the vein of Radiant Silvergun.
Haunting Ground - This Clock Tower-inspired game WILL scare you. To death.

Our favorite Marvel games

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:51:21 PST

Will Disney continue the magic?

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - Can we continue to expect crossovers?
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - Perhaps new alliances can be forged...
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction - Maybe Disney can make Hulk a smash again.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Will Disney allow the next one to be M-rated, too?
The Punisher - What can Disney do with a comic not due for another movie?
Spider-Man 2 - And what about the next Spidey movie game?

Games that decided console wars

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:15:46 PST

Read the feature for more!

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - MK1 gave the Genesis a major boost.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - The original FFVII signaled Square's divorce from Nintendo.
Wii Sports - This simple but addictive game shot the Wii to the top.
Grand Theft Auto III - It may not have been exclusive, but GTA was the PS2's home.
Tetris Splash - The Game Boy version of Tetris put it on the map.
God of War 3 - This could be the next game-changer.

Games that should be price dropped

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:53:32 PST

Like the Elite, these games are due to go on sale.

The Beatles: Rock Band - $250! Good lord, that's a lot of money!
Tony Hawk: Ride - Getting folks on a $120 plastic skatboard is a tough trick.
Personal Trainer: Walking - $20 extra for a pedometer. Enjoy!
DJ Hero - The game and turntable look awesome, but $130 awesome?
Wii Fit - The balance board is great, but 90 bucks is still 90 bucks.
Gears of War 2 - How is this not a platinum hit yet? Drop that last $10, MS!

Games with occupations and names in them

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:53:14 PST

Telling us who we are, right up front!

Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box - You play as Layton. Not the box.
Cooking Mama: Cook Off - Slice, dice, cook, and serve as the queen of the kitchen.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - No objection here, he really is an ace attorney.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - The birdman is a pro skater if there ever was one.
The Beatles: Rock Band - Some would say pop band, but whatever.
Sneak King - He's a king, he sneaks. Boom. List done.

Games with bats, without Batman

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:18:58 PST

The animal, the weapon, but not the man.

MLB 09 The Show - The MVP of baseball video games.
Pokemon Platinum Version - Zubat is still holding it down in the world of Pokemon.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - The Home Run Bat never strikes out.
Sonic The Hedgehog - Rouge is a bat... yet strangely alluring...
The Warriors - The Baseball Furies pwn all gangs.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - One of Alucard's finest forms is the bat.

Ranking the Xbox 360 Summer of Arcade games

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:57:17 PST

From best to worst! Read the full reviews on GamePro Arcade!

Shadow Complex - Symphony of the Night, but with guns. YES.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - The coolest and most chaotic fighter ever gets updated!
Splosion Man - Microsoft, meet your new mascot.
Trials HD - Excitebike has been reborn.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled - A full shell. OF CRAP!
Sneak King - Oh, this game isn't on XBLA? Well, it should be.

Four lettered racing games

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:08:56 PST

The hottest trend in gaming!

DiRT - Check out our preview & contest for Dirt 2!
Fuel - The largest racing world ever!
Blur - Project Gotham goes arcadey.
GRID - An awesome mix of muscle car and drift racing.
Rush - After LA and San Francisco, the Rush series goes portable.
Need for Speed SHIFT - It's got four initials. We win on a technicality.

Games with great assassins

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:58:08 PST

Sneak, kill, and escape!

Assassin's Creed 2 - Ezio silently kills the scum of the Renaissance.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction - Sam Fisher's got even more tools to kill quietly.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Old age won't keep Snake from sneaking around.
Hitman: Blood Money - Agent 47 uses disguises to dispose of enemies.
Tenchu: Shadow Assault - Forget Ninja Gaiden. True ninjas use stealth.
Thief: Deadly Shadows - Practice stealth in first-person!

The best of GamesCom... so far

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:13:15 PST

This European conference is off to a smashing start!

PlayStation 3 - The PS3 Slim is looking sweet!
Mass Effect 2 - Check out the new trailer in our video section.
Fable II - Microsoft announced Fable III!
Heavy Rain - New characters were revealed for this mysterious game.
God of War 3 - Another brutal boss fight was served up to show-goers.
Dragon Age: Origins - Check out the new trailer on OMGRPG!

Six shadowy video games

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:01:13 PST

From the darkness comes great games.

Shadow Complex - This amazing XBLA game is out on Wednesday!
Shadow of the Colossus - An epic quest with unforgettable bosses.
- Did you miss out on this unique & unforgettable RPG series?
Thief: Deadly Shadows - The one game that mastered first-person stealth.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - We've finally got high hopes for a 3D Castlevania.
Okage: Shadow King - Yet another great PS2 RPG that time forgot.

The wolfiest games of all time

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:08:42 PST

Howl at these great games!

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Link's most animalistic adventure yet!
Wolfenstein - Nazi-hunting goes high-definition!
- Wise fwom yo gwave and tuwn into a wewewolf!
Fatal Fury: Mark of the Wolves - This smooth fighter left a mark on us.
Killer Instinct Gold - Sabrewulf is one killer combatant!
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - Wait, is Wolverine part wolf?

The best football games

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:54:31 PST

From Madden to mayhem, these are pigskin classics.

Tecmo Bowl - After over 20 years, people are still playing.
Madden '95 - The pinnacle of 16-bit pigskin.
Madden NFL 10 - The series just continues to improve.
NFL Blitz - This extreme football game ruled arcades.
ESPN NFL 2K5 - A game so good, Madden had to snatch the NFL liscence.
Mario Strikers Charged - Hey, they call soccer 'football' in Europe!

Games that have horses, but don't suck

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:14:11 PST

Barbie's Horse Adventures these ain't.

Assassin's Creed - Altair needs a trusty steed to traverse the world.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Horseback battles, w00t!
Shadow of the Colossus - Agro is your only companion during your quest
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Treat your horse right. Buy it some armor.
Pokemon Platinum Version - Rapidash has been running with this series from the start.
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility - You can't have a farm without horses, can you?

Full retail games you can buy on consoles

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:59:52 PST

Score another one for lazy people!

Mass Effect - Arguably the best Xbox 360 On Demand game.
Warhawk - Buy in-store with a headset, or on the PS3 for less!
Burnout Paradise - Get the best Burnout game on either HD console!
LocoRoco - Sometime soon, every PSP game will be downloadable!
BioShock - Download this classic shooter to prepare for the sequel!
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - This classy racer can't just stay on a disc.

Games WITH girls, cars, and food

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:34:26 PST

The trifecta! Check out our recent feature on the topic.

Final Fight - Hit girls, bust cars, and eat food off the street.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 1989 Classic Arcade - April, street pizza, and the Turtle Van!
Grand Theft Auto IV - Take a date to the burger place in your sports car!
Saints Row 2 - Visit the drive-thru at Freckle Bitch's!
Mario Kart Wii - Peach, bananas, and mopeds. W00t!
Sneak King - Hide behind cars to surprise girls with burgers.

Other games that John Madden should endorse

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:31:25 PST

He's not announcing anymore, so why not jump to gaming?

Major League Eating: The Game - If there was a turducken-eating record, Madden would own it.
Left 4 Dead 2 - He'd put the 'BOOM' in boomer.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - Another Ace to shill, & one that'll test his fear of flying
NFL Head Coach 09 - This Super Bowl winner could boost EA's other NFL game.
ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth - Even a guy named ToeJam can use tough actin' Tinactin!
Up - Madden would love playing as another lovable old man.

Games that could use GamePro's API

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:19:07 PST

Embed gaming info in your site at api.gamepro.com!

Animal Crossing: City Folk - Those animals aren't going to update your release calendar.
Golden Axe: Beast Rider - Use the Editor's Choice widget to find GOOD games.
Grand Theft Auto IV - Watch GamePro News on your TV! Shameless plug, sorry.
World of Warcraft - Don't have any time to browse gaming news? Pull our feed!
Singularity - Always know what time it is with our release calendar.
Tekken 6 - Three words: Real. Time. ProTips.

Games with clever update names

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:57:50 PST

Developers updated classic games, and added cute names.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled - But... if you take its shell off, the turtle dies!
MediEvil Resurrection - This bland action game should have stayed dead.
Conker: Live and Reloaded - Reloaded? Fine. But what game isn't ''Live?''
Jetpac Refuelled - In the future, there is no full-serve gas stations.
Bionic Commando Rearmed - Get it?! He has a new arm, but also new weapons! Ha...
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - I'm waiting for Street Fighter II: The Club Remix.

Six more 360 games we'd love on demand

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:41:13 PST

Check out the news for the full list so far!

Halo 3 - I'm sure there's some people out there without this game.
Grand Theft Auto IV - To complement the DLC, lets see the full game downloadable.
Gears of War - The first and second games are primed for download.
Dead Rising - Getting a crack at this game will whet our sequel appetite.
Fable II - Mass Effect is good, but what about a more traditional RPG?
Sneak King - You can't find this game at Burger King anymore :(

Games with Joes in them

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:44 PST

Yo Joe!

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra - Read our review of the real American hero!
Viewtiful Joe - Henshin a go-go, Joe!
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure - A very underrated (and Jo-full) fighting game.
The King of Fighters XII - Joe Higashi has been a staple of this series.
Punch-Out!! - Like always, Glass Joe is the first step to the title!
Bionic Commando Rearmed - What's better than a regular Joe? Super Joe!

Great games with female heroes

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:04:10 PST

Gears of War 3 may have a lady lead, much like these games.

Tomb Raider: Underworld - Lara Croft continues to lead female gaming charcters.
Mirror's Edge - Faith's first person acrobatics will astound you.
Portal: Still Alive - The strong but silent female hero is at the heart of portal.
Super Princess Peach - In a nice change of pace, Peach rescued Mario in this game.
Heavenly Sword - Nariko can slice and dice almost as well as Kratos.
Bayonetta - This sexy and stylish star could slay Devil May Cry.

Six opinion-splitting games

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:52:34 PST

People either love or hate these games. No middle ground.

The Conduit - Check out OMGNintendo's editorial on this game!
Assassin's Creed - Fans love the acrobatic kills, haters despise the monotony.
Madden NFL 09 - A finely-tuned footballer, but it rarely innovates.
Left 4 Dead 2 - Some love the new mechanics, some hate the sameness.
No More Heroes - Most Suda51 games blur the line between fun and WTF.
Sneak King - Oh, I'm the only person who loves this game? Er, nevermind.

Six games soon to finally have competition

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:20:06 PST

Champions are meant to be challenged.

UFC 2009 Undisputed - EA's MMA is signing up stars and preparing to fight.
Wii Sports Resort - Project Natal and Sony's wand want to play.
World of Warcraft - Old Republic and APB may draw a new MMO audience.
LittleBigPlanet - Mario's brining his buddies into four-player co-op.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Shadow Complex is gunning for the Belmonts.
Super Mario Galaxy - Rabbids Go Home could be the next great 3D platformer.

Best 16-bit games on today's systems

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:27:04 PST

Check out our newest feature for the best 16-bit games ever!

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection - A whole batch of Genesis games for a low price!
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Newly-drawn characters and HD visuals! W00t!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled - The best 16-bit brawler, with new 3D graphics!
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 - Take one of the best MK games online!
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - The culmination of 2D Sonic gameplay.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 1989 Classic Arcade - Not as good as Turtles in Time, but still worth playing

Kingly games worth playing

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:07:38 PST

It's the hot new monarchal name in videogames.

Little King's Story - This surprise hit was game of the month in our magazine!
The King of Fighters XII - The longtime fighting series is reborn on HD consoles.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King - A unique new look at the FFCC series.
Peter Jackson's King Kong - One of the best movie-licenced games.
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings - Waaaay better than The Crystal Skull.
Sneak King - Hey, it's a guitly pleasure, alright?

Great games that should (or will soon) become series

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:21:22 PST

We've got one. We want more.

Dead Space - Extraction, and then two more sequels on the way!
MadWorld - Despite sluggish sales, this gorefest deserves sequels.
LittleBigPlanet - One word (well, three): LittleBigUniverse.
Assassin's Creed - One series we'll actually see continued THIS year.
BioShock - We've got to wait till next year for the series to continue.
No More Heroes - We can't wait for Desperate Struggle, and non-Wii sequels!

Game clothes we'd dress our avatars in

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:24:21 PST

Who knows, we might even pay for some of it!

Halo: Reach - Slap a spartan helmet on and take your Avatar to war.
Dark Void - A little jetpack that makes our Avatars hover? Why not?
Braid - You too can dress like 'Mario in a business suit!'
Left 4 Dead 2 - Now you'll always be carrying a medpack!
Gears of War 2 - Avatar looking wimpy? Slap on some fake muscles!
Dead Rising - Why not strut around in heart-covered boxers?

Games that go well with Twitter

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:59:01 PST

The newest social networking site was made for games!

Assassin's Creed 2 - Check out today's news story!
Grand Theft Auto IV - Keep up with city news via a Twitter feed!
Wii Fit - Real-time weight updates!
Xbox 360 - Soon, you'll be able to tweet on Xbox Live!
Hotel Dusk: Room 215 - Gather clues via Twitter posts!
World of Warcraft - Luckily, a new app lets you tweet while you play.

Six superhero games that didn't suck

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:29:46 PST

These games didn't do a disservice to comic books.

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - Besides the awful menu music, everything else is perfect.
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction - Hulk + open world= SMASH!
Batman: Arkham Asylum - This stealth-infused brawler could be the best Batman yet.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - Adding RPG elements to a superhero game worked wonders.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine - The movie may have been PG13, but the is gory, gladly.
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe - Not at the level of MvC2, but it's still a fun fighter.

Music games still coming in 2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:00:28 PST

And these aren't even all of them...

DJ Hero - Activision could reinvent music games with this one.
The Beatles: Rock Band - The greatest band of all time gets it's own game.
Guitar Hero 5 - New multiplayer and quickplay options=band gaming perfected.
LEGO Rock Band - Now it's time for the kids to rock.
Def Jam Rapstar - Think you can freestyle, G? Play this game to find out.
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ - DJ Hero's imposing presence could cause this DJ to slip.

Games we wish were still coming in 09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:47:04 PST

Oh delays, why do you torture us?!

BioShock 2 - Big Daddy can't hit his 2009 target.
Bayonetta - This sexy vixen may come face to face with Kratos.
Max Payne 3 - A Rockstar game has been delayed.What a surprise.
Singularity - Looks like this game's time-shifted into 2010.
Heavy Rain - This gorgeous game needs a bit more beauty sleep.
Red Dead Redemption - Two Rockstar games have been delayed.What a surprise.

The best platformer-adventures

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:39:29 PST

Sweet side-scrolling epic quests!

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - This 2D masterpiece is a deep delight. Now on XBLA/PSN!
Super Metroid - This SNES classic is available on the Virtual Console.
Shadow Complex - Coming soon, CliffyB meets the Belmonts.
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow - The first DS 'vania kept the same great gameplay.
Metroid Fusion - The best portable Metroid you can buy!
Tomba! - Sony, release this on PSP, NOW!

PC games that should work with Natal

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:40:08 PST

Make it happen, MS!

World of Warcraft - It'll suck users in even further!
The Sims 3 - That Sim ain't gettin off the couch until you do it first.
Spore - Shape life with your own hands.
SimCity 3000 - Build your city and explore it up close!
Fallout 3 - See a nuclear wasteland even closer-up.
Myst DVD - This PC classic gets even more immersive-er.

Game titles that are too long

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:07:53 PST

Please eliminate five words in your title. Thanks.

Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? - Holy $%@# that's long.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 - More like advanced English.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness - On the verge of unreadable.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Please remix that title.
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors - Queen or Mirror.... pick one, Square!
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective - 2 numbers, 2 colons, too much.

Top games (still) coming out this year

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:44:47 PST

No Bioshock doesn't mean the end of the world...

Assassin's Creed 2 - The best action-stealth just got better.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - Harder action, bigger explosions.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - The game critics E3 2009 game of show!
Scribblenauts - The most creative game we've seen in years!
Left 4 Dead 2 - More zombie massacre? We can't wait!
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Four player Mario-style fun!

Games that remind us of college

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:51:07 PST

Study, sports, drink and party... in no particular order.

NCAA Football 10 - Stay indoors and take your college to the Rose Bowl!
Pong Toss! Frat Party Games - Neutered for WiiWare, they took the beer from Beruit.
Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude - Larry searches a college campus for some lovin.
NCAA Basketball 09: March Madness Edition - Like #1, but with a rounder ball and bigger championship.
Rock Band 2 - Dorm room jams updated for a new generation.
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree - Oh, right, and try to learn some stuff too.

DLC games with great graphics

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:07:29 PST

No disc could contain these gorgeous games.

Trine - Coming soon to PS3, looks great on PC. Check out the review!
Watchmen: The End Is Nigh Part 2 - New episode out next week!
Battlefield 1943 - Looks like an FPS you'd spend $60 on!
Flower - Fly across beautliful lands in the unique title.
LostWinds - This stunning-looking 2D title is one of WiiWare's best.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Old school fun, new hot graphics.

This year's best XBLA games... so far

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:28:39 PST

Will the 'Summer of Arcade' top these high scores?

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix - This puzzle-RPG is even better in space!
Peggle Deluxe - A pachinko-inspired puzzler that will devour your time.
Battlefield 1943 - This shooter feels like a game you'd pay full price for.
The Maw - This colorful, creative, and fun game is like none other.
Crystal Defenders - Square debuts on XBLA with this great tower defense game.
R-Type Dimensions - An awesome shoot-em-up series beefed up for XBLA.

Great games with years in them

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:36:59 PST

We're gonna party with these games like its 1999!

Battlefield 1943 - Going back to WW2 for some sweet shooter action.
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 - Throwdown with this year's best WWE stars!
1942: Joint Strike - This sweet XBLA shoot-em-up is worth a download.
Super Baseball 2020 - Pretty sure this refers to the year, and not the news show.
Earth Defense Force 2017 - I guess we're screwed in eight years.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 - In the future, soccer has evolved!

Sports games that destroy the rulebooks

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:42 PST

Who wants a sim when you can set things on fire?

Mario Strikers Charged - The GamePro fave allows you to score six-point goals!
The BIGS 2 - A new MLB arcade-style title with monster home runs.
Blitz: The League II - Break limbs and tear groins in this brutal pigskin game.
NBA Street Homecourt - Crazy slam dunks and tricky dekes are the name of the game.
NASCAR Kart Racing - Instead of turning left for an hour, play this crazy racer!
MLB Power Pros - Mix major league players with cute chibi characters & enjoy!

Great new point-and-click games.

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:40:25 PST

This genre has made a BIG comeback.

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 1 - Guybrush Threepwood returns!
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People - Sooooo good.
Sam & Max Season Two - The great PC games, enhanced for the Wii!
Wallace & Gromit Episode 2: The Last Resort - We hope it's not the last of the duo on XBLA.
Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templars (The Director's Cut) - A classic, updated for the DS and Wii.
Zack and Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure - A very modern take on the classic genre.

The best DLC games for each system

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:19:31 PST

Buy these classics without leaving your couch!

World of Goo - With awesome art and a cool puzzle concept, Goo's our game.
Braid - This unique platformer has a great story to tell, too.
Flower - Innovative, calm, and the best Sixaxis control yet.
Patapon 2 - This super-fun sequel is download only.
WarioWare: Snapped! - This unique DSi game has a cool camera component.
Peggle Deluxe - OK, everything on iPhone is DLC. Still, Peggle rules all

Great modern 2D fighters

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:28 PST

The genre ain't dead! These games prove it.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - This dark horse really took us by surprise. Editor's Choice!
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars - After a long wait, this crossover game is finally US-bound!
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix - Redrawn, redesigned, and remixed.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - The craziest 2D fighter ever gets a DLC rerelease.
The King of Fighters XII - The long-standing series gets an HD reboot.
Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower - The always-solid Darkstalkers series goes portable!

Backwards incompatible games.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:34:13 PST

Your new system may play old games, but not these.

Guitar Hero: On Tour - No extra cartridge slot means no Guitar Hero for DSi.
Tony Hawk's Motion - This game won't work with the DSi. Don't worry, it sucked.
Super Mario Advance - No Game Boy Player means no GBA on the Wii.
Steel Battalion - The 40-button controller can't hook up to the 360!
Taiko Drum Master - No PS2 controller ports, and forget about a Taiko adaptor.
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II - One of the few online GC titles won't work with Wii Wi-Fi.

Xbox games that should use Natal.

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:41:47 PST

Microsoft's newest accessory needs compatible games.

Halo: Reach - You can't call it Reach if you don't really reach, right?
Forza Motorsport 3 - Why not add a neat Natal-based mode?
Madden NFL 10 - Evade tackles for real.
You're in the Movies - Call it ''NOW You're REALLY in the Movies''!
Table Tennis - Mix the Natal blockbreaker with this game for maximum win.
Alan Wake - If your ingame flashlight runs out, shine a light on Natal!