Crossovers in entertainment media aren't anything new. If there was money to be made and merchandise to sell, you could bet your Saturday morning that the Jetsons would find their way into a Flintstones plot before you could say "continuity error." ...

Some great songs, charming personality, Rock Challenges are good fun

Not enough new content, customisation begs to be explored further

Ultimately, though, LEGO Rock Band is still vanilla Rock Band at its core, and will really only serve as a standout experience for newcomers or younger gamers. It's fun while it lasts, but it certainly won't blaze any new trails as far as virtual ...

The first rule of my own personal reviews philosophy is "Remain objective" but that's almost impossible when dealing with a franchise that's as critically and financially successful as Call of Duty. I've been a fan of the series since its inception ...

It's more Modern Warfare -- and really, isn't that what you wanted

There will be blood spilled over the n00b friendly concessions, and the controversy will no doubt detract from the fun

But as much as I liked the single-player, even I have to admit that the multiplayer is where the real action is, and its new additions should (hopefully) help counterbalance some (but probably not all) of the dissension that will arise from the n00b ...

For those of you unfamiliar with the character whose name graces this video game tie-in, Astro Boy is a robot who has been imbued with the soul of a child, and who then longs to be a flesh-and-blood youth. If you're thinking that sounds awfully ...

Effectively pairs a 2D brawler with a flying shooter, had the gall to combine armaments with bodily processes

Combat is simple and cheap, graphics and textures put the ass in Asstro Boy, it could leave younger gamers a bit frustrated

While the game isn't overly difficult, you can still expect to see your Astro Boy frequently go boom. However, since you're given unlimited lives, what ultimately determines how far you progress will be the strength of your patience. Still, it seems ...

I dreaded my first race in Need for Speed: NITRO because I couldn't think of a more inconvenient way to drive than pointing the Wii remote forward and tilting it side to side, especially in a balls-to-the-wall arcade racer. The "street" imagery -- ...

Breakneck speeds in varied (and always-frantic) co-op/competitive races

Imprecise controls, muddy visuals and a shallow single-player experience

But warn your friends that the controls can be unnecessarily frustrating at times. My initial fears were confirmed rather quickly: swiveling the controller to turn just isn't precise and I wound up wedged against walls more often than I would have ...

Social watchdogs take note: The scum of Liberty City are back in business with a sideline in bullets, bloodshed and very bad behaviour. Cop-killing is mandatory, murder and mayhem rule the streets and prostitution is just one car beep away. In other ...

Two games in one, mission checkpoints, fun new mini-games, it's GTA

Same old graphics and controls, Johnny Klebitz is a bit of a mongrel

Graphically, GTA IV's game engine is starting to show its age, but the series has never been about slick cut scenes or blistering frame rates. The living, breathing monster that comprises Liberty City is every bit as impressive as it's always been. ...

As much as Japanese RPGs get flack for their regurgitation of similar themes and design elements, there's an underlying appeal to the genre that continues to draw ardent fans. MagnaCarta 2, despite its Korean origin, is very Japanese in style. And ...

Great visual style, fun combat, game elements all work well together

Unskippable dialogue, cliched story, slow start

When all's said and done, MagnaCarta 2 isn't terribly unique, and you won't remember much about it a few months after you're done with it. But what lies at the game's core is an appealing, well-crafted charm I found very fun. MagnaCarta 2's twisting ...

More of a tech demo than a fully finished sports simulation compilation, reviewer Aaron Koehn saw Hudson's Deca Sports 2 as an excuse for the publisher to make a quick buck on the back of Nintendo's insanely popular Wii Sports franchise. Still, if you ...

Great if you are having a bunch of dim-witted friends over, not overly expensive

The games are so shallow they make Wii Play look like the Mariana Trench, even with poor controls the games remain extremely easy

If the game gets a high-five or butt-smack (the athlete's form of adulation) for one thing, it is for its successful function as a party game. You certainly can have a good time subjecting your friends and loved ones to these odd games, and poor ...

If you're already a die-hard fan of the Tekken series then you've probably made up your mind about Tekken 6 already, so I won't bother wasting my breath telling you whether or not the game is any good.

Fast-paced fighting that's detailed and accessible, large and diverse cast of customisable characters; sharp visual presentation

Doesn't feel like a huge upgrade over the last game, Scenario Campaign is sort of a shallow experience

Compared to something like Street Fighter IV, Tekken 6 might seem like a less consequential upgrade, as it largely seems like a refreshed and expanded update to Tekken 5. But Tekken 5 was an excellent fighter, and whether you've savored each series ...

The poor guy works so incredibly hard, has restored the galaxy numerous times, and does he get any a thank you? A pat on the back? No. Just "it's not good enough" from the narcissistic King. It's just not fair. You hear me, Dad?! I DON'T NEED YOUR ...

Classic gameplay; wonderful music; interesting new visual style

Same old, same old; controls (still) take some getting used to

While I still had a blast with Katamari Forever, there was no shrugging off that lingering sensation of deja vu. While Forever is still a fine offering that die-hard fans will certainly enjoy, the lack of new content really put a dent in the game's ...

WW II-themed arcade flight-combat games are nothing new; this console generation has already dive-bombed us with two entries each in the Blazing Angels and Battlestations series. Heroes Over Europe -- sequel to last gen's Heroes of the Pacific -- ...

Fun missions, great visuals, and accessible controls. Pulling off focused "Ace Kills" is a blast

Aside from the "Ace Kill" mechanic, HOE doesn't do a lot to separate itself from the pack

The solid combat and engaging visuals might not be enough to recruit new fans and the emphasis on arcade-action means serious simulator fans will want to stick to their modded flight sticks, but Heroes offers enough to please wannabe pilots who just ...