Scene It? Bright Lights, Big Screen
Great party game with film clips appropriate for teens & up.
Release Date: 11/17/2009

Assassin's Creed II
Violence, sex, & revenge make this epic game not for kids.
Release Date: 11/17/2009

LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues
Fantastic follow-up, far better than the original.
Release Date: 11/17/2009

Buzz! Quiz World
Fun trivia game has questions suitable for teens and adults.
Release Date: 11/10/2009

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Mature shooter with controversial terrorist mission.
Release Date: 11/10/2009

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010
Deep wrestling simulator has ads, blood, sexy girls.
Release Date: 10/20/2009

Band Hero
Great party game for music-loving families.
Release Date: 11/3/2009

Dragon Age: Origins
Deep but very violent fantasy role-playing game.
Release Date: 11/3/2009

LEGO Rock Band
Simplified, no-fail Rock Band with a whimsical story.
Release Date: 11/3/2009

Madagascar Kartz
Amiable movie tie-in racer offers chaotic fun and laughs.
Release Date: 10/27/2009

Disney Sing It! Pop Hits
Polished music game for tween pop fans.
Release Date: 10/6/2009

Tekken 6
Worthy brawler skimpy on story, appropriate female attire.
Release Date: 10/27/2009

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Whimsical galaxy-hopping romp is heavily weapons-laden.
Release Date: 10/27/2009

Cars Race O Rama
Racing with Cars buddies teaches kids how to compete.
Release Date: 10/13/2009

Fairytale Fights
Fairytale heroes as serial killers in farcical bloodbath.
Release Date: 10/27/2009

DJ Hero
Fun, tricky music mash-up game with turntable controller.
Release Date: 10/27/2009

Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Shallow card/strategy game promotes the Bakugan brand.
Release Date: 10/20/2009

Borderlands
Stylish but super-gory shooter where you kill with abandon.
Release Date: 10/20/2009

Where the Wild Things Are
All-new adventure story is fascinating but edgy.
Release Date: 10/13/2009

FIFA Soccer 10
Add your photo to player in nearly perfect soccer sim
Release Date: 10/20/2009

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Highly realistic military shooter is violent, bloody, gory.
Release Date: 10/6/2009

Tornado Outbreak
Exciting to be animated twister, but chaos is massive.
Release Date: 10/13/2009

Brutal Legend
Jack Black as funny rocker roadie, but expect gory violence.
Release Date: 10/13/2009

NBA 2K10
Robust basketball sim meant for experienced players.
Release Date: 10/6/2009

Saw
Atmospheric horror game with gory, sadistic gameplay.
Release Date: 10/8/2009

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Extraordinarily fun, cinematic, Indy Jones-type adventure.
Release Date: 10/13/2009

Demon's Souls
Brilliant, extremely difficult, violent RPG in bleak world.
Release Date: 10/5/2009

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
While the force is with you, fighting with it is too hard.
Release Date: 10/6/2009

NBA Live 10
Exciting sim of pro hoops with challenging shooting.
Release Date: 10/6/2009

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Gory action game with ability to make breasts jiggle.
Release Date: 9/29/2009

Katamari Forever
Quirky action game now has two cosmos to explore.
Release Date: 9/22/2009

DiRT 2
Thrilling offroad racer with plenty of depth, variety.
Release Date: 9/8/2009

NHL 2K10
Simple hockey sim, best for newbies -- watch open chat.
Release Date: 9/15/2009

Need for Speed: Shift
Illegal street racing series remade as legit racing sim.
Release Date: 9/15/2009

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Fun movie-based action game has constant but mild violence.
Release Date: 9/18/2009

Wet
Tarantino-like bloodbath with acrobatic gunning and slicing.
Release Date: 9/15/2009

NHL 10
Excellent, authentic pro hockey sim includes brawls.
Release Date: 9/15/2009

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
Exciting action game where superheroes join forces.
Release Date: 9/15/2009

Mini Ninjas
Family-friendly cartoon ninja brawler with epic story.
Release Date: 9/8/2009

The Beatles: Rock Band
Amazing band simulator features the biggest group. Ever.
Release Date: 9/9/2009

Guitar Hero 5
Fresh, fun music game sequel with edgy lyrics.
Release Date: 9/1/2009

Batman: Arkham Asylum
Dark yet thrilling action game based on the Caped Crusader.
Release Date: 8/25/2009

Wolfenstein
Violence against Nazis at center of over-the-top shooter.
Release Date: 8/20/2009

Madden NFL 10
Excellent football game for players of all ages, skills.
Release Date: 8/14/2009

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Decent movie game delivers cooperative bloodless shooting.
Release Date: 8/4/2009

Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Familiar comic and video game heroes battle in fun brawler.
Release Date: 7/28/2009

Fat Princess
Bloody but funny game makes obesity a game-changing trait.
Release Date: 7/30/2009

Watchmen: The End Is Nigh
Violent but philosophical brawler inspired by the film.
Release Date: 7/21/2009

G-Force
Guinea pigs constantly battle appliances in fun movie game.
Release Date: 7/21/2009

NCAA Football 10
Solid college football experience with open chat option.
Release Date: 7/14/2009

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
Brillantly constructed fighting, but with brutal attacks.
Release Date: 7/2/2009

Battlefield 1943
Downloadable shooter just as violent as its boxed brethren.
Release Date: 7/8/2009

The Bigs 2
Fun, aggressive arcade version of pro baseball.
Release Date: 7/7/2009

Virtua Tennis 2009
Active sports game makes good use of MotionPlus controls.
Release Date: 6/9/2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Dark themes handled with a light touch in this 6th game.
Release Date: 6/30/2009

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
A violent and profane Western game with sexual allusions.
Release Date: 6/30/2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Movie game features mild violence and plenty of play modes.
Release Date: 6/30/2009

Fight Night Round 4
Fighting game pits boxing greats against each other.
Release Date: 6/25/2009

Red Faction: Guerrilla
Sci-fi shooter tackles tricky topic in terrorism.
Release Date: 6/3/2009

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Moderately fun actioner with relentless robot violence.
Release Date: 6/23/2009

Overlord II
Deliciously evil fantasy game is loaded with humor.
Release Date: 6/23/2009

Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Paranormal adventure for movie's fans and action lovers.
Release Date: 6/16/2009

Trash Panic
Green-minded game delivers good puzzles and lots of action.
Release Date: 6/4/2009

Fuel
Huge and enjoyable racing game with a few flaws.
Release Date: 6/2/2009

Prototype
Very violent and profane action game with extreme gore.
Release Date: 6/9/2009

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Now with Wii MotionPlus, for true one-to-one swing control.
Release Date: 6/8/2009

Up
Glitches keep this game from getting a hearty thumbs "Up."
Release Date: 5/26/2009

UFC 2009 Undisputed
Violent, fighting game based on Ultimate Fighting.
Release Date: 5/19/2009

inFAMOUS
How you play superhuman adventure results in fame or infamy.
Release Date: 5/26/2009

Terminator: Salvation
Brief, movie-based shooter game delivers bloodless violence.
Release Date: 5/19/2009

Bionic Commando
Violent action with complicated Spider-Man-like mechanics.
Release Date: 5/19/2009

Star Trek DAC
Pretty, but very poorly executed space shooter.
Release Date: 5/13/2009

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Vast, violent, hack-and-slash treasure-collection game.
Release Date: 5/12/2009

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
M-rated video game is far more violent than the movie.
Release Date: 5/1/2009

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Graphic, gory first-person shooter with some sexual themes.
Release Date: 4/6/2009

The Godfather II
Brutal, adult mob game based on Godfather films.
Release Date: 4/7/2009

Flock!
Whimsical, innovative puzzler with a bit of naughty humor.
Release Date: 4/8/2009

Hannah Montana The Movie
Movie-based game gets girls dancing (and shopping).
Release Date: 4/7/2009

Guitar Hero: Metallica
Heavy metal music with edgy lyrics comes to rhythm sim.
Release Date: 3/31/2009

WWE Legends of Wrestlemania
Pro wrestling game is fun-yet-shallow revisit of history.
Release Date: 3/24/2009

Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Shallow third-person shooter extends film Wanted.
Release Date: 3/24/2009

Wheelman
Gangster driver-for-hire; violent but less graphic than GTA.
Release Date: 3/24/2009

Trivial Pursuit
Classic board game goes high-tech in a fun way.
Release Date: 3/10/2009

Resident Evil 5
Controversial horror game has sparked racial debate.
Release Date: 3/13/2009

MLB 09: The Show
Baseball simulation offers incredibly realistic experience.
Release Date: 3/3/2009

Major League Baseball 2K9
Baseball sim little easier than MLB 09 The Show.
Release Date: 3/3/2009

Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard
Funny spoof of game industry falls flat during play.
Release Date: 3/3/2009

Killzone 2
Mature shooter has impressive graphics; multiplayer excels.
Release Date: 2/27/2009

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Rapper's game is violent, nonsensical, potentially offensive.
Release Date: 2/24/2009

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
Fantastic set of classic titles updated for today's gamers.
Release Date: 2/10/2009

X Blades
Hack 'n' slash with sexed-up heroine and dull design.
Release Date: 2/12/2009

PixelJunk Eden
Clever but challenging game is a treat for players' senses.
Release Date: 7/31/2008

Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Karaoke game features videos, songs from all three movies.
Release Date: 2/17/2009

Flower
Stunningly beautiful, warm-hearted game has a green message.
Release Date: 2/12/2009

Street Fighter IV
Upgraded graphics add punch to longtime fighting franchise.
Release Date: 2/17/2009

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Intense, mature first-person shooter with creepy storyline.
Release Date: 2/10/2009

MotoGP 08
Simulation for the dedicated motocycle racer.
Release Date: 10/28/2008

Afro Samurai
Brutal fighting game with profanity, nudity, stereotypes.
Release Date: 1/28/2009

Skate 2
Fun skateboarding game -- but brutal falls are rewarded.
Release Date: 1/21/2009

Lord of the Rings: Conquest
It could have been a great, but it doesn't seem finished.
Release Date: 1/13/2009

Rise of the Argonauts
Painfully dull action adventure based on Greek mythology.
Release Date: 12/18/2008

Legendary
Run-of-the-mill shooter; lots of blood and gore.
Release Date: 11/18/2008

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Very deep and detailed soccer title.
Release Date: 11/12/2008

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2
Ideal for fans of the TV show, but not a great game.
Release Date: 12/9/2008

Prince of Persia
Majestic platformer with colorful, vibrant landscapes.
Release Date: 12/2/2008

Valkyria Chronicles
Sophisticated and emotionally charged war strategy game.
Release Date: 11/4/2008

Sonic: Unleashed
The speedy blue hedgehog grows some claws.
Release Date: 11/24/2008

NCAA Basketball 09
College hoops franchise could use a little schooling.
Release Date: 11/19/2008

Tomb Raider Underworld
Platformer spoils gorgeous visuals with lackluster action.
Release Date: 11/18/2008

Need for Speed: Undercover
Risky street racing hampered by jittery graphics.
Release Date: 11/18/2008

Call of Duty: World at War
Intense first-person shooter captures brutality of WWII.
Release Date: 11/11/2008

WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009
Robust wrestling simulation with clever new features.
Release Date: 11/9/2008

Mirror's Edge
A refreshingly different take on first-person action.
Release Date: 11/11/2008

Resistance 2
Sequel delivers a mature sci-fi shooter.
Release Date: 11/4/2008

Monopoly
Digital version of mega-popular board game.
Release Date: 10/10/2008

Disney Sing It!
A fun way to interact with Disney pop songs.
Release Date: 10/28/2008

Fallout 3
An outstanding role-playing game -- for adults.
Release Date: 10/28/2008

Motorstorm: Pacific Rift
Off-road racing game promotes agressive behavior.
Release Date: 10/28/2008

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
High-flying action that grows repetitive quickly.
Release Date: 10/23/2008

Guitar Hero: World Tour
A best-in-class "must have" music game.
Release Date: 10/26/2008

NBA Live '09
Gorgeous hoops game in need of minor refining.
Release Date: 10/07/2008

Saints Row 2
Brutal GTA-like gangster game -- not for kids.
Release Date: 10/14/2008

Echochrome
Sophisticated puzzle game with simple visuals.
Release Date: 05/01/2008

Silent Hill: Homecoming
Ultra-violent; only for adult survival horror fans.
Release Date: 09/30/2008

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Gory WWII shooter doesn't stand out in genre.
Release Date: 09/25/2008

Pure
Polished ATV racer features some wild wipeouts.
Release Date: 09/22/2008

Buzz! Quiz TV
Game show sim lets users create their own quizzes.
Release Date: 09/23/2008

LEGO Batman: The Videogame
A fun -- albeit predictable -- cartoon adventure.
Release Date: 9/23/2008

Virtua Tennis 3
Fabulous-looking game engages the whole family.
Release Date: 03/20/2007

Rock Band 2
A great sequel, but you might want the game only.
Release Date: 9/14/2008

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
A good -- but not great -- Star Wars adventure.
Release Date: 09/16/2008

NBA Street Homecourt
All-ages street game brings history to the court.
Release Date: 02/20/2007

NHL 08
More modes make virtual hockey sim more fun.
Release Date: 09/12/2007

NHL 09
Rich hockey simulation with clever career options.
Release Date: 09/09/2008

NHL 2K9
Realistic hockey game with cool Wii controls.
Release Date: 09/8//008

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
An exciting and explosive open-world shooter.
Release Date: 08/31/2008

FaceBreaker
Cartoon-y boxing game is no knockout.
Release Date: 09/03/2008

Vampire Rain: Altered Species
Vampire stealth game with gratuitous gore.
Release Date: 08/28/2008

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
Accessible yet deep (and attractive) golf game.
Release Date: 08/27/2008

Madden NFL 09
An excellent Madden game for players of all ages.
Release Date: 8/12/2008

Soulcalibur IV
Polished sequel with thrilling one-on-one duels.
Release Date: 07/29/2008

NCAA Football 09
Solid yet disappointing sequel to football series.
Release Date: 07/15/2008

Beijing 2008
A surprisingly deep (and hard) track & field game.
Release Date: 07/08/2008

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
PC strategy game gets retooled for console gaming.
Release Date: 07/08/2008

Hail to the Chimp
Politics represented as a party game, just OK.
Release Date: 06/27/2008

Unreal Tournament 3
Frenzied first-person shooter with gory visuals.
Release Date: 12/12/2007

WALL-E
Inventive gameplay too puzzling for younger kids.
Release Date: 06/24/2008

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
A very good but not great music game.
Release Date: 06/28/2008

Top Spin 3
The most authentic (and hardest) tennis game yet
Release Date: 06/23/2008

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Philosophical action game definitely for adults.
Release Date: 06/12/2008

Battlefield: Bad Company
Military shooter with strong visuals, multiplayer.
Release Date: 6/24/2008

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Good movie makes a dull console game.
Release Date: 05/15/2008

NASCAR 09
A step in the right direction for the series.
Release Date: 06/10/2008

Rock Band
A fantastic music game for the entire family.
Release Date: 11/20/2007

GRID
Satisfying arcade racer with intuitive controls.
Release Date: 06/03/2008

LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
Brawl, build, and puzzle with Lego Indy.
Release Date: 06/03/2008

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Manga/anime-inspired game big on cartoon battles.
Release Date: 06/10/2008

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
Fast-paced action/fights like the Bourne films.
Release Date: 06/03/2008

The Incredible Hulk
One of the most violent T-rated games around.
Release Date: 06/05/2008

Kung Fu Panda
Movie-based kid combat best on Xbox and PS3.
Release Date: 06/03/2008

Haze
Weak shooter with performance-enhancing drug theme
Release Date: 05/20/2008

SingStar
The best yet in series, includes 200 songs online.
Release Date: 05/20/2008

Iron Man
Bland movie-based action game -- awkward controls.
Release Date: 05/02/2008

NBA Ballers: Chosen One
Stripped down b-ball, arcade, for niche players.
Release Date: 04/21/2008

Grand Theft Auto IV
Murder, sex, drugs, drunk driving. Not for kids.
Release Date: 4/29/2008

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Scaled-down PS3 race with gorgeous graphics.
Release Date: 4/15/2008

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Top-notch war sim, but T-rated series is now "M."
Release Date: 11/7/2007

Dark Sector
An entertaining dark shooter for mature players.
Release Date: 03/25/2008

Sega Superstars Tennis
A mediocre sports game for die hard Sega fans.
Release Date: 03/19/2008

Viking: Battle for Asgard
One of the goriest mature fantasy action games.
Release Date: 03/26/2008

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds
Kid-friendly golf series gets new online mode.
Release Date: 03/19/2008

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Intense tactical shooter with a mature story.
Release Date: 03/18/2008

MLB 08: The Show
Simple yet satisfying baseball simulation.
Release Date: 03/03/2008

Frontlines: Fuel of War
Futuristic military shooter is bloody for teens.
Release Date: 02/26/2008

Condemned 2: Bloodshot
A scary, bloody, graphic survival horror sequel.
Release Date: 3/12/2008

NCAA March Madness '08
College hoop madness returns, and its fun.
Release Date: 12/12/2007

Lost: Via Domus
Based on TV show -- has good story, weak play.
Release Date: 2/26/2008

Cars: Mater-National Championship
Fun and accessible racing game for kids.
Release Date: 10/29/2007

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore
New songlist enriches American Idol sing-along.
Release Date: 02/05/2008

Army of Two
Solid shooter with impressive co-op mechanics.
Release Date: 03/06/2008

The Club
Frenetic shooter boosted by racing elements.
Release Date: 02/19/2008

Devil May Cry 4
A hack-'n-slash gothic game for mature players.
Release Date: 02/05/2008

Turok
Prehistoric shooter filled with blood, gore.
Release Date: 02/05/2008

Ratatouille
Cute & varied gameplay makes this a gaming feast.
Release Date: 06/26/2007

Burnout Paradise
Intense racer where harsh crashes dominate.
Release Date: 01/22/2008

FIFA Soccer 08
Excellent soccer sim series got a little harder.
Release Date: 10/10/2007

NFL Tour
Pick-up football, oversimplified and not much fun.
Release Date: 01/09/2008

Madden NFL 08
Latest Madden delivers the goods best on Xbox 360.
Release Date: 08/14/2007

NCAA Football 08
College football action a treat for game purists.
Release Date: 07/17/2007

College Hoops 2K8
Slam-dunk hoops game with sophisticated controls.
Release Date: 11/20/2007

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Vicious, violent, seedy shooter is poorly done.
Release Date: 11/14/2007

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Tomb Raider meets James Bond in teen action game.
Release Date: 11/16/2007

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Bundle of two older games is still great!
Release Date: 11/05/2007

The Golden Compass
Game falls short of both the film and the book.
Release Date: 12/04/2007

Folklore
Supernatural mystery deals with netherworld.
Release Date: 10/09/2007

Assassin's Creed
Mature, cinematic thriller is history-based.
Release Date: 11/14/2007

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Frenetic shoot-'em-up space adventure; no blood.
Release Date: 10/23/2007

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Edgier sequel still rocks the third time out.
Release Date: 10/28/2007

The Simpsons Game
Hilarious game with many inside jokes for fans.
Release Date: 11/01/2007

Half-Life 2: The Orange Box
Five gripping, mature sci-fi shooter games.
Release Date: 10/21/2007

John Woo Presents: Stranglehold
Woo's stylized violence comes to interactive life.
Release Date: 09/06/2007

Skate
Fun yet tough game is injury-filled.
Release Date: 09/25/2007

Heavenly Sword
Immersive hack n' slash for mature teens.
Release Date: 09/12/2007

Medal of Honor: Airborne
Next campaign in WWII 1st-person shooter series.
Release Date: 09/04/2007

Lair
Bungled controls ruin fantasy hack-'n'-slash game.
Release Date: 08/31/2007

NASCAR 08
Mild game will bore all but die-hard NASCAR fans.
Release Date: 07/23/2007

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Well-rounded golf game has lots of replay value.
Release Date: 08/28/2007

Madden NFL 07
Not much new, but sure to be a big hit with kids.
Release Date: 08/28/2006

Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Ninja Gaiden returns -- better-looking, but gory.
Release Date: 07/03/2007

DiRT
One of the best off-road racing games.
Release Date: 07/05/2007

The BIGS
Basic baseball sim is easier to play than most.
Release Date: 06/30/2007

Surf's Up
Hang 10 with this fun, accessible surfing game.
Release Date: 05/29/2007

The Darkness
Demonic possession haunts first-person shooter.
Release Date: 06/26/2007

Major League Baseball 2K7
Realistic baseball simulation improves on 2K6.
Release Date: 02/27/2007

Transformers: The Game
A short action game for fans of the film.
Release Date: 6/27/2007

Spider-Man 3
Free-swinging adventure tangled up in dull action.
Release Date: 05/03/2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Cast magic with a Wii remote in best Potter yet.
Release Date: 06/27/2007

MLB '07: The Show
Solid baseball plus a unique career mode.
Release Date: 05/16/2007

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
Photorealistic and violent shooter earns its M.
Release Date: 11/21/2006

Def Jam: Icon
Mature brawler set in the world of hip-hop music.
Release Date: 03/07/2007

College Hoops 2K7
NCAA b-baller's focus is more off-court than on.
Release Date: 11/20/2006

Call of Duty 3
Bloody but powerful first-person WWII shooter.
Release Date: 11/7/2006

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
War aerial simulation hovers near average.
Release Date: 12/13/2006

Tony Hawk's Project 8
Possibly the best Tony Hawk game yet.
Release Date: 11/07/2006

Resistance: Fall of Man
Intense sci-fi title for mature action fans.
Release Date: 11/15/2006

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
A must-play RPG for mature fantasy fanatics.
Release Date: 03/21/2006

Need for Speed Carbon
Mean, nasty street-car racing, not at its best.
Release Date: 12/05/2006

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Morality key to latest in adult stealth series.
Release Date: 11/28/2006

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Heaps of heroes enliven comic book action.
Release Date: 11/13/2006