Game Reviews

Thanks to the high-res treatment and bloodily timeless gameplay, these PS2 action classics hold up better than you might think.
reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Chinatown Wars doesn't attempt to fully duplicate the console GTA experience, and the end result is a much better game than what PSP owners have received in the past.
reviewed on Nov. 12, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Without strong characters or story to rely on, The Ballad of Gay Tony highlights the ways in which open-world games have been refined and improved since the original release of Grand Theft Auto IV.
reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Neversoft delivers a bubbly, slick-looking Guitar Hero game that benefits from big production values and a more accessible feel, and suffers from some questionable choices and a track list that lacks cohesion.
reviewed on Sept. 4, 2009 by Ryan Davis

It's really hard to imagine anyone having anything that even resembles a good time while playing G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits is better than it sounds, but it'd probably be even better as a collection of downloadable tracks for Guitar Hero: World Tour.
reviewed on June 25, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

In its quest to serve up as much Ghostbusters fan service as possible, Terminal Reality delivers a game that's brimming with homage, but one that's not as funny or fun as you might hope.
reviewed on June 19, 2009 by Ryan Davis

GTA: Chinatown Wars looks amazing on the DS, and the game retains enough of what Grand Theft Auto fans are looking for to make for a great experience.
reviewed on March 23, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Gears of War 2 intelligently builds on the successes of the first game, resulting in an immensely appealing sequel that is better in almost every way.
reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Guitar Hero makes an interesting, if not always successful, transition to the full-band format.
reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Galaga Legions isn't a great Galaga sequel, but it's a decent space shooter with some interesting ideas.
reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Even if you are a hardcore Aerosmith fan, this game's short and spotty track list makes it hard to recommend.
reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 adds new modes and elements that make it significantly better than both its predecessor and the scads of dual-joystick shooters that were released in its wake.
reviewed on July 30, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Niko Bellic is one of the most human protagonists to ever appear in a video game, and his trials and tribulations make GTA IV absolutely unforgettable.
reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

It provides a promising glimpse into the future of Gran Turismo, but the content doesn't justify the $39.99 price tag.
reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Ryan Davis