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It doesn't add anything new to Ridge Racer's well-worn formula, nor does it do anything particularly daring with it, but the 3D overhaul combined with a surplus of content are enough to blow away the dust that's settled on the series over the years. Ridge Racer 3D's a welcome reminder of the thrills of bright skies and violent understeer, and while it's no classic it's as good a way as any to break in Nintendo's bold new console.

I'm conflicted with Cities in Motion. The lack of feedback, in-game competition, and unpredictability hurt the game's long-term draw; some older business simulations didn't have these problems. Cities in Motion does feature stellar tools and is one of the prettier business simulations on the market. If you enjoy business sims, and if you have the patience to experiment and tinker with the game's systems, you'll definitely want to give Cities in Motion a try.

A decent story could have saved me from disappointment, but PlayStation Move Heroes doesn't even have that. I can't even recommend this game as an easy Trophy game. Unless you're desperate for a new Move title, or to see your heroes slum it, just skip it.

PilotWings Resort might seem like a restricted version of Wii Sports. That's not really the case. There is much more to this game, and the variety of tasks and vehicles certainly adds enough spice to the mix that you won't find yourself bored any time soon.

you're dying for something to play with your launch day 3DS, and you have an open mind and a bit of patience, this might be just what the doctor ordered. But if you're holding out for fireworks, your money would be better spent elsewhere.

There are flaws -- it's a game that will overwhelm anyone who hasn't experienced an MMO before, and it brings little new to the genre -- but to my mind the quality of the content, the detail of the world, and Trion's excellent early support outweigh those flaws. There's a steep learning curve, but once you're comfortable with what Rift offers, you will find a deeply immersive experience. Telara is a worthy alternative to Azeroth for anyone looking to explore a new world.

Shogun 2 is an expertly tuned turn-based strategy game filled with exhilarating real-time tactical battles against a capable artificial intelligence or others online. With a gigantic multiplayer suite and fantastic visuals and sound, Shogun 2 is a high point for the Total War series, featuring a staggering attention to detail and immensely satisfying gameplay.

Now that I think about it, maybe it's fitting that Hard Corps: Uprising resists using the Contra name. It's definitely classic Contra, but at the same time feels new and exciting. Rising Mode is a genius way to keep you returning to levels even after you've beaten the game. If you've ever been into Contra or Metal Slug or action movies, Hard Corps: Uprising is for you.

The glitches are fewer, but still noticeable, and the game does make some graphical improvements, though the game engine is looking tired. As cliché and tired as it sounds, I look forward to seeing what 2K sports brings next year

Homefront is certainly one of the most unique shooters I’ve ever played, driven by an ingenious and surprisingly well-fleshed out plot and a dark and dreary, realistic setting. But it also controls and feels like a typical shooter, looks like a game that’s several years old, and most importantly, has an inexcusably brief campaign