Games & Gear

LittleBigPlanet Karting successfully takes the style of LittleBigPlanet to the whimsical karting genre, making for action-packed gameplay and offering the unique addition of an extensive set of creative tools and options.

iCade succeeds in shrinking last year's arcade cabinet down to a clever pocket size with the 8-Bitty controller. Even though it won't work with many iOS games, the price is low enough that some people will want to buy it anyway for the novelty.

Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Pinball Duo is a cute idea with little purpose for anyone, even hard-core pinball fans, especially at its high price. It's a one-trick plastic pony for one app.

The good news: the iPad has a game controller. The bad news: it only works with a few games. Meet the awkward Duo Gamer.

With few upgrades from last year console release, Madden NFL 13 is a disappointing entry in the long-running series.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron offers some entertaining action, lots of explosions, and few surprises.

Deftly blending tried-and-true mechanics with a brand-new way to move, Hybrid is a fresh, exciting shooter.