Despite the fact that it's a sequel, Battlefield 2 is a thrilling action game that immerses you in the chaos of combat like never before.

If you have even a passing interest in strategy games, world history, or getting less sleep at night, you owe it to yourself to give Civilization IV a try.

This outstanding shooter combines creepy horror with kinetic and visceral action, and it elevates the genre to a whole new level of intensity.

Forza Motorsport is a stylish and challenging game that is easily one of the best racers on the Xbox.

God of War is one of the best action adventure games on the PlayStation 2, and it should not be missed.

It's a very impressive game that's rewarding on many different levels and can be tremendously appealing for any number of reasons.

Guitar Hero plays fantastically, it has great music, and, for a change, it's a rhythm game that's accessible to beginners.

Mario Kart DS represents a significant step forward for Nintendo's much-loved racing series, and not only because it's the first to feature online play.

Ninja Gaiden Black fulfills the last bits of untapped potential in what already was a truly extraordinary game and an instant classic.

Resident Evil 4 is an amazing achievement, especially in how its inspired, state-of-the-art cinematic presentation works so well with its relentlessly exciting, white-knuckle action.