Only a few games garner this award. Be the first to hear about new winners. http://www.gamepro.com GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:49:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:14:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:36:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST But it's not the end of the world because the new Prince of Persia represents a fresh start for the series. Not only is the time control mechanic gone but the visual style has been completely overhauled, placing the Prince in a colorful yet gritty cel-shaded world. Fans of the series will be relieved to hear, though, that stunning leaps and wall-runs still form the basis of the gameplay. There's also a new sword-based combat system and abundant environmental puzzles to solve. The new foundation proves to be a boon for the Prince because the old formula was starting to smell stale. In my opinion, the new storyline, visual update and improved gameplay mechanics are just what the doctor ordered-it culminates in a game that is much more fun than its close cousin, Assassin's Creed.

THE BOTTOM LINE: A much-needed and welcome reboot for the series, Prince of Persia integrates wonderfully fun acrobatics with often-tricky swordplay, presented in a beautiful new, cel-shaded art style; it's an excellent debut for the franchise on the PS3 and Xbox 360. GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: The team at Valve has delivered another amazing experience with their latest effort, the survival FPS Left 4 Dead. With an amazing range of variety, unprecedented team dynamics and a genuinely frightening atmosphere, L4D is the game horror enthusiasts and trigger happy shooter fans have been waiting for. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: Beefier than On Tour, Decades blows its predecessor out of the water with brand new instruments, modes and characters, yet suffers from the same response and comfort issues that hampered the original. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: To call it Call of Duty 4 with a World War II skin is insulting to Treyarch because World at War is so much more than that. It's a great follow up to Modern Warfare and proves that World War II is still a viscerally charged conflict to live through. The single-player campaign is a tad short and it isn't as polished as Modern Warfare's but the action is intense, there are plenty of thrills and the multiplayer looks like it will be just as awesome. I'm especially looking forward to the Nazi Zombies mode. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: Developer Treyarch did a fantastic job of not reinventing the wheel with World at War. Rather, they took the best elements of Modern Warfare and expanded upon them. The end product is a thrilling experience that injects some of the visceral punch back into World War II. The single-player mode is short but sweet and it unlocks the awesome Nazi Zombies mode but the true strength of WaW is the compelling multiplayer, which should have you huddled in the virtual trenches for a long time to come. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: EndWar is tense, fast-paced and deeply complex while maintaining a very logical and simple set of rules throughout. It's hard to imagine anyone ever making a better strategy game for the Xbox 360 and PS3. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: The good news is that Gears of War 2 significantly improves upon the original game in every possible way, addressing several key shortcomings that kept its predecessor from being a bona-fide classic. Gears of War 2 is a terrific action game that deservedly resides in the upper echelon of console shooters, and is the best shooter to hit the Xbox 360 so far this year. Action gamers, you've found your next obsession. GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: Even if you've never heard of the series, Dragon Ball: Origins is a fantastic adventure that any DS owner should definitely play. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: A beautifully vibrant, innovative and incredibly rich game, Valkyria Chronicles is a simply stunning experience from the first battle to the last. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: The first two Fallout titles are classics in their own right but Fallout 3 might just be the best one yet. Heck, it might just be the best console RPG of all time. It's deep, complex and tremendously addictive. From the amazing character development system to the engaging and satisfying combat, Fallout 3 has everything you could want in an RPG experience. Play this game. Seriously. Do it. GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: While never quite proving itself as the penultimate virtual rock experience, Guitar Hero: World Tour is a blast in its own right that definitely deserves a look from both veterans of the series and newcomers alike. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: This is a game for shooter fans that have been waiting for the genre to be dialed up to the next level. Its detailed presentation, feature-rich gameplay, and palpable sense of placing players in another world yield a bar-raising effort. GamePro Score: 5.0]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: A beautiful, in-depth racing experience, MotorStorm delivers on all fronts while remaining a damn fun game, to boot. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
THE BOTTOM LINE: The original Star Ocean finally comes to US shores and gamers on this side of the world are in for a fantastic RPG experience. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST
It's now four years later and it seems as if everyone involved has learned their lesson. As a result, the superior sequel, Fable II, is landing on store shelves with far more realistic expectations. What's most surprising isn't that the game exceeds those tempered expectations in almost every way that matters, but how well the many disparate activities come together to create a beautifully coherent whole.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Lots of games claim you can go anywhere and do anything inside their worlds. The trouble is, once you've eluded the cops for the umpteenth time, the whole exercise starts to feel hollow when your actions leave no lasting impact. What makes Fable II so thoroughly absorbing, despite a few notable shortcomings, is the heady illusion that every choice you make sends ripples through the world, its people, and your own simulated heart.

Yes, you've been burned before when you bought into the fantastical promises that Peter Molyneux made but he's learned his lesson and so have you: the hype has been kept to a minimum and our expectations have been kept in check, which is a good thing for everyone involved. The developers can release a game to realistic expectations and gamers aren't left disappointed because they didn't get 'teh best game evar!!!!1111!!1!' But guess what: Fable II is pretty damn good, so you can safely let your expectations climb high, because chances are this full featured and wonderfully complex game will meet them. GamePro Score: 4.5]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST