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GameSpot's Dads 'n' Grads Summer Gift Guide 2006
GameSpot's Dads 'n' Grads Summer Gift Guide 2006-July 2024
Jul 5, 2025 3:46 AM

  ince it's getting hot outside, and we all know what that means: More good reasons to stay indoors! It's time to reinvest all that money you could be spending on sunglasses and sunscreen on some great games. On the following pages, you'll find many of GameSpot's top-rated games from so far this year. They make perfect gift ideas either for that freeloading brat who expected a brand-new car just for graduating high school, or for his cheapskate dad, just in time for Father's Day. Have fun browsing, and remember, you pretty much can't go wrong with any of these games!

  

Our Top Picks

Xbox 360

Now that Microsoft has gotten the console supply issues out of the way, you can start the summer right with high-definition, online gaming on the Xbox 360. It's also the only next-generation system available today. Don't forget the extra wireless controllers or the Xbox Live Gold subscription!

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Nintendo DS Lite

Nintendo's new DS Lite system features a brighter screen, a slimmer design, and a fetching new exterior. The portable's new improved display screens make DS and GBA games stand out with better contrast and brighter colors.

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: X360 ESRB: M Also On: PC 9.6 Superb

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Release Date: Mar 9, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: T 9.2 Superb

  Advanced Warfighter is the best-looking game to date on the Xbox 360, and it offers exceptional tactical shooting action to back up those great visuals.

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World Soccer Winning Eleven 9

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: XBOX ESRB: E Also On: PC, PS2 9.1 Superb

  Winning Eleven 9 plays an incredibly realistic game of soccer and is the first game in the series to support online play.

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Daxter

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E10+ 9.1 Superb

  The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP.

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New Super Mario Bros.

Release Date: May 15, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: E 9.0 Superb

  New Super Mario Bros. is a terrific 2D side-scroller that makes you think of the old games but never feels like it's just cashing in on past success.

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Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 9.0 Superb

  Metal Gear Solid 3 returns with a vengeance in this special edition, which significantly improves an already great action adventure game while adding a solid new online mode and some great extras.

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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: E10+ 9.0 Superb

  Galactic Civilizations II is a strategy gamer's dream, boasting a rare mix of depth, customizability, humor, and replayability.

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Burnout Revenge

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+ 8.8 Great

  The racing in Burnout Revenge is more intense than ever on the Xbox 360, but there's probably not enough new stuff here to get you hooked if you've played it elsewhere.

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Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis

Release Date: May 22, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  By focusing almost exclusively on extremely intense one-on-one competitions, Table Tennis more than compensates for its lean set of options.

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  MGS3: Subsistence

  Galactic Civ II

  Burnout Revenge

  Table Tennis

  

Top PC Games

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PC ESRB: M 9.3 Superb

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

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Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: E10+ 9.0 Superb

  Galactic Civilizations II is a strategy gamer's dream, boasting a rare mix of depth, customizability, humor, and replayability.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Release Date: Feb 15, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.7 Great

  Star Wars fans finally get to play a strategy game worthy of the license.

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Half-Life 2: Episode One

Release Date: Jun 1, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Platform: PC ESRB: M 8.7 Great

  Episode One is even better than Half-Life 2. The only problem is that it's over before you know it.

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Guild Wars Factions

Release Date: Apr 28, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.5 Great

  The follow-up to the innovative Guild Wars features a large new fantasy world to explore and enough competitive and cooperative role-playing action to easily keep you busy for weeks.

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Hitman: Blood Money

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PC ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  While the underlying stealth action is mostly unchanged from the previous Hitman games, a diverse sequence of imaginative scenarios gives Blood Money its own fair share of violent thrills.

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The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II

Release Date: Mar 2, 2006 Genre: Real-Time Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.3 Great

  The Battle for Middle-earth II improves on 2004's game with a better strategic mode and a much broader scope that encompasses the whole of Middle-earth.

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Heroes of Might and Magic V

Release Date: May 23, 2006 Genre: Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  This latest installment captures much of the charm and addictiveness of the other excellent fantasy-themed turn-based strategy games that earned Heroes of Might and Magic its fiercely dedicated fan base.

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GT Legends

Release Date: Jan 23, 2006 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: PC ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  A joy to play and a real showpiece for the vintage cars it replicates, GT Legends is a great achievement and a must-have for simulation addicts.

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TOCA Race Driver 3

Release Date: Feb 24, 2006 Genre: Driving Platform: PC ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  TOCA 3 boasts an awesome variety of racing disciplines, and it backs that boast up with some really excellent driving mechanics.

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  Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion

  Galactic Civ II

  Star Wars Empire at War

  Half-Life 2: Episode One

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  Hitman: Blood Money

  LOTR: Middle-earth II

  Heroes Might & Magic V

  GT Legends

  TOCA Race Driver 3

  

Top Xbox Games

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: XBOX ESRB: E 9.1 Superb

  Winning Eleven 9 plays an incredibly realistic game of soccer and is the first game in the series to support online play.

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TOCA Race Driver 3

Release Date: Feb 22, 2006 Genre: Driving Platform: XBOX ESRB: E10+ 8.5 Great

  TOCA 3 boasts an awesome variety of racing disciplines, and it backs that boast up with some really excellent driving mechanics.

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Hitman: Blood Money

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: XBOX ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  While the underlying stealth action is mostly unchanged from the previous Hitman games, a diverse sequence of imaginative scenarios gives Blood Money its own fair share of violent thrills.

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Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Release Date: Feb 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: XBOX ESRB: M 8.7 Great

  Getting Up builds a cohesive and entertaining world without sacrificing gameplay, resulting in a really great overall package.

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Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix

Release Date: Mar 13, 2006 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: XBOX ESRB: E10+ 8.2 Great

  The new content and cheaper price make Remix the definitive version of Midnight Club 3, but there's not enough new to draw in those who already took the plunge last year.

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The Godfather

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Historic Action Adventure Platform: XBOX ESRB: M 8.1 Great

  The Godfather is a great addendum to the film and a fun and lengthy game in its own right.

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Far Cry Instincts Evolution

Release Date: Mar 28, 2006 Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter Platform: XBOX ESRB: M 8.0 Great

  Far Cry Instincts Evolution follows up last year's excellent shooter with a new campaign and enhanced multiplayer.

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OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Release Date: Apr 25, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: XBOX ESRB: E 7.9 Good

  OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast offers a fun, accessible experience to racing fans who just want to jam on the accelerator and go.

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Tomb Raider: Legend

Release Date: Apr 11, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: XBOX ESRB: T 7.8 Good

  Tomb Raider: Legend is a brief but fun adventure that just about anyone can enjoy.

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Stacked with Daniel Negreanu

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Casino Platform: XBOX ESRB: T 7.7 Good

  Stacked presents itself as a typical game of poker, but thanks to a pretty intriguing artificial intelligence system, it plays things much smarter than your average poker title.

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  Winning Eleven 9

  TOCA Race Driver 3

  Hitman: Blood Money

  Marc Ecko's Getting Up

  Midnight Club 3: Remix

  The Godfather

  Far Cry Instincts Evo

  OutRun 2006: Coast2Coast

  Tomb Raider: Legend

  Stacked

  

Top Xbox 360 Games

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: X360 ESRB: M 9.6 Superb

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Release Date: Mar 9, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: T 9.2 Superb

  Advanced Warfighter is the best-looking game to date on the Xbox 360, and it offers exceptional tactical shooting action to back up those great visuals.

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Burnout Revenge

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+ 8.8 Great

  The racing in Burnout Revenge is more intense than ever on the Xbox 360, but there's probably not enough new stuff here to get you hooked if you've played it elsewhere.

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Dead or Alive 4

Release Date: Dec 29, 2005 Genre: 3D Fighting Platform: X360 ESRB: M 8.8 Great

  Tecmo's long-running fighting game series hits the Xbox 360 with its best installment to date, complete with plenty of complex and interesting characters, outstandingly good visuals, and great online play.

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Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis

Release Date: May 22, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  By focusing almost exclusively on extremely intense one-on-one competitions, Table Tennis more than compensates for its lean set of options.

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Fight Night Round 3

Release Date: Feb 20, 2006 Genre: Boxing Platform: X360 ESRB: T 8.3 Great

  Fight Night Round 3 brings the same solid gameplay the series is known for, which is more than enough to make it worth another trip to the ring for boxing fans.

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Top Spin 2

Release Date: Mar 29, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Top Spin 2 has no ambition to redefine how tennis games are played. It just delivers a responsive and well-rounded tennis game that shouldn't be missed by fans.

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Hitman: Blood Money

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Adventure Platform: X360 ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  While the underlying stealth action is mostly unchanged from the previous Hitman games, a diverse sequence of imaginative scenarios gives Blood Money its own fair share of violent thrills.

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Project Gotham Racing 3

Release Date: Nov 16, 2005 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+ 8.8 Great

  Project Gotham Racing 3 ushers in the next generation of gaming in high-speed style.

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06

Release Date: Nov 16, 2005 Genre: Golf Sim Platform: X360 ESRB: E 7.8 Good

  What it lacks in features and courses, Tiger almost makes up for in pure challenge.

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  Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion

  G.R.A.W.

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  Hitman: Blood Money

  PGR 3

  Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06

  

Top GameCube Games

Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

Release Date: Mar 28, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: GC ESRB: E 8.0 Great

  If you have the patience to get into it, Harvest Moon: Magical Melody offers a rewarding and fun experience.

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2006 FIFA World Cup

Release Date: Apr 24, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: GC ESRB: E 8.0 Great

  2006 FIFA World Cup does a good job of re-creating the carnival atmosphere that surrounds the competition, and it plays a good, fast-paced game of football to boot.

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Ice Age 2: The Meltdown

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: GC ESRB: E10+ 7.3 Good

  A kid-friendly platformer with more heart than your average film-to-game marketing tie-in, Ice Age 2 can be quite fun--for as long as it lasts.

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Mega Man X Collection

Release Date: Jan 10, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: GC ESRB: E 7.2 Good

  Mega Man X Collection follows the same basic formula as Capcom's excellent first Mega Man compilation, but it just doesn't have quite as much to offer.

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Chibi-Robo

Release Date: Feb 6, 2006 Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure Platform: GC ESRB: E10+ 7.1 Good

  Playing Chibi-Robo can sometimes feel like a chore, but the game is redeemed by a great sense of humor and colorful cast of characters.

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Super Mario Strikers

Release Date: Dec 5, 2005 Genre: Soccer Platform: GC ESRB: E 7.2 Good

  It's soccer starring Mario and friends, but the problem is, there just isn't enough "Mario" in Super Mario Strikers.

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Resident Evil 4

Release Date: Jan 11, 2005 Genre: Horror Action Adventure Platform: GC ESRB: M 9.6 Superb

  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.

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  Harvest Moon: Melody

  2006 FIFA World Cup

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  Resident Evil 4

  

Top PlayStation 2 Games

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 9.0 Superb

  Metal Gear Solid 3 returns with a vengeance in this special edition, which significantly improves an already great action adventure game while adding a solid new online mode and some great extras.

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World Soccer Winning Eleven 9

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: PS2 ESRB: E 9.1 Superb

  Winning Eleven 9 plays an incredibly realistic game of soccer and is the first game in the series to support online play.

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Kingdom Hearts II

Release Date: Mar 28, 2006 Genre: Action Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: E10+ 8.7 Great

  Kingdom Hearts II is a long, cameo-infused joyride that improves upon the original and manages to be quite entertaining despite some minor problems with the gameplay mechanics.

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Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Release Date: Feb 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 8.7 Great

  Getting Up builds a cohesive and entertaining world without sacrificing gameplay, resulting in a really great overall package.

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Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Historic Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 8.0 Great

  Thankfully, medieval Japan is overrun by demons yet again in the fourth Onimusha chapter, which effectively wraps intense action and solid puzzle-solving in a lavish presentation, just like its predecessors.

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Hitman: Blood Money

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  While the underlying stealth action is mostly unchanged from the previous Hitman games, a diverse sequence of imaginative scenarios gives Blood Money its own fair share of violent thrills.

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Suikoden V

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 8.1 Great

  Suikoden V revives the series' spirit with a great cast, narrative, and gameplay, minus a few snags here and there.

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Tourist Trophy

Release Date: Apr 4, 2006 Genre: Motorcycle Racing Platform: PS2 ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Tourist Trophy covers familiar territory, but also manages to craft a unique and authentic motorcycle racing experience.

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Shadow Hearts: From the New World

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  Shadow Hearts: From the New World keeps the series' bizarre flavor alive and well, matching it with a great battle system and a myriad of side quests to explore.

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Stacked with Daniel Negreanu

Release Date: May 31, 2006 Genre: Casino Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 7.7 Good

  Stacked presents itself as a typical game of poker, but thanks to a pretty intriguing artificial intelligence system, it plays things much smarter than your average poker title.

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  MGS3: Subsistence

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  Suikoden V

  Tourist Trophy

  Shadow Hearts New World

  Stacked

  

Top PSP Games

Daxter

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E10+ 9.1 Superb

  The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP.

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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: PSP ESRB: M 8.8 Great

  The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

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World Soccer Winning Eleven 9

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: PSP ESRB: E 8.8 Great

  The PSP version of Winning Eleven 9 is almost indistinguishable from the PS2 game, but does lack a number of its features.

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Mega Man Powered Up

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  Regardless of what you might think of Powered Up's ubercute presentation, there's no denying the addictive challenge the game provides.

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WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006

Release Date: Dec 13, 2005 Genre: Wrestling Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.5 Great

  The first wrestler on the PSP is a worthy port of the acclaimed PlayStation 2 game, but its value is somewhat dubious to those who already own the original.

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Field Commander

Release Date: May 23, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.4 Great

  Field Commander scores a direct hit with satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay, a lengthy campaign, and a healthy array of online multiplayer options.

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Metal Gear Acid 2

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Modern Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PSP ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  Metal Gear Acid 2 adds plenty of new content while maintaining the great gameplay of the original.

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Pursuit Force

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Car Combat Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.0 Great

  Pursuit Force's high-risk stunts and brilliant production values are complemented nicely by a gameplay style and structure that feels well-suited for the PSP system.

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Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: 2D Fighting Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  One of Capcom's last great fighting games is now fully intact on the PSP, right down to the last pixel. It even boasts some extras not found in previous versions.

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Me and My Katamari

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure Platform: PSP ESRB: E 8.0 Great

  Though a few technical concessions have been made to fit the game onto a PSP, the charm of the series still shines brightly.

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  Me and My Katamari

  

Top Nintendo DS Games

New Super Mario Bros.

Release Date: May 15, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: E 9.0 Superb

  New Super Mario Bros. is a terrific 2D side-scroller that makes you think of the old games but never feels like it's just cashing in on past success.

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Metroid Prime: Hunters

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Platform: DS ESRB: T 8.6 Great

  Precise controls and a worthwhile multiplayer mode are the highlights of Hunters, a Metroid Prime game that feels more like a first-person shooter than the GameCube games.

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Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Release Date: Feb 14, 2006 Genre: Historic Turn-Based Strategy Platform: DS ESRB: E10+ 8.2 Great

  The hit PC real-time strategy series goes turn-based in this well-designed and addictive translation, which packs a surprising amount of historic battles into a small package.

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LostMagic

Release Date: Apr 25, 2006 Genre: Action Role-Playing Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.9 Good

  LostMagic is a role-playing game that starts well and gets deeper and better as you spend more time with it.

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Resident Evil: Deadly Silence

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: Horror Action Adventure Platform: DS ESRB: M 7.9 Good

  The PlayStation action adventure classic makes an unlikely appearance on the Nintendo DS, complete with some surprising new twists and all the gory scares that made the original so memorable.

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Tetris DS

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Puzzle Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.5 Good

  It's a much better version of Tetris than other recent incarnations, but it's still saddled with some unfortunate compromises.

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Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day

Release Date: Apr 17, 2006 Genre: Edutainment Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.2 Good

  Does Brain Age actually make you smarter? We have no idea, but it's still an interesting puzzle game available at a budget price.

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Animal Crossing: Wild World

Release Date: Dec 5, 2005 Genre: Virtual Life Platform: DS ESRB: E 8.4 Great

  Wild World doesn't toy with the original Animal Crossing formula, but simply being able to take your town with you on the go makes it an easy recommendation.

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Super Princess Peach

Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.2 Good

  It's an interesting bit of role-reversal for Peach, and it does a good job of defining itself outside the Mario formula, but the game is just too easy for its own good.

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  New Super Mario Bros.

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Top GameBoy Advance Games

Gunstar Super Heroes

Release Date: Oct 25, 2005 Genre: Sci-Fi Action Adventure Platform: GBA ESRB: E10+ 8.9 Great

  Its fast, furious action and brilliant visual style will appeal to any side-scrolling action fan.

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Drill Dozer

Release Date: Feb 6, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: GBA ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Inventive platforming and fun boss battles make Drill Dozer an appealing side-scroller.

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Mario Tennis: Power Tour

Release Date: Dec 5, 2005 Genre: Tennis Platform: GBA ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  Once again, Nintendo has taken a sport that not everyone likes and has transformed it into a fun-filled game that's suitable for any player of any age.

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Final Fantasy IV Advance

Release Date: Dec 12, 2005 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: GBA ESRB: E10+ 8.3 Great

  Final Fantasy IV, arguably the breakthrough entry in the influential series, is a perfect fit for the Game Boy Advance and is a must-play experience for fans of role-playing games.

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Tales of Phantasia

Release Date: Mar 6, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: GBA ESRB: E10+ 7.2 Good

  This good-looking little role-playing game spawned a whole series back in the '90s, and it still holds up well today for the Game Boy Advance.

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Rebelstar: Tactical Command

Release Date: Sep 6, 2005 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: GBA ESRB: E10+ 7.8 Good

  Though it lacks the base-building and economic concerns of its ancestor, Rebelstar delivers in a big way with a lengthy, engaging campaign married to an elegant turn-based combat system.

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Top Hardware

Xbox 360

Now that Microsoft has gotten the console supply issues out of the way, you can start the summer right with high-definition, online gaming on the Xbox 360. It's also the only next-generation system available today. Don't forget the extra wireless controllers or the Xbox Live Gold subscription!

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Nintendo DS Lite

Nintendo's new DS Lite system features a brighter screen, a slimmer design, and a fetching new exterior. The portable's new improved display screens make DS and GBA games stand out with better contrast and brighter colors.

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Logitech G5 Laser Mouse

Lasers make everything better. The Logitech G5 Laser Mouse features a 2000dpi resolution and can poll up to 500Hz over USB for precise tracking and ultra-fast response rates. Add in Teflon feet and an adjustable weight cartridge, and you've got one deadly rodent.

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Nvidia GeForce 7950 GX2 Video Card

Nvidia's new GeForce 7950 GX2 video card uses a single PCI-E slot, but has a stacked board design to fit two GPUs and 1GB of memory. The card retails for $599 to $649, but offers performance rivaling more expensive $1,000 dual-card SLI and CrossFire setups.

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Sennheiser PC 155 USB Headset

You need comfortable set of headphones for those extra-long gaming sessions. The Sennheiser PC 155 USB headset features extra-large velour covered ear cups for a comfy fit that you can wear for hours without getting sore. Best of all, you can tell everyone online how great your ears feel with the headset's adjustable, noise-cancelling microphone.

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Top Action-Adventure Games

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 9.0 Superb

  Metal Gear Solid 3 returns with a vengeance in this special edition, which significantly improves an already great action adventure game while adding a solid new online mode and some great extras.

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Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

Release Date: Feb 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M Also On: XBOX 8.7 Great

  Getting Up builds a cohesive and entertaining world without sacrificing gameplay, resulting in a really great overall package.

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Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition

Release Date: Jan 24, 2006 Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  Though seemingly identical to 2005's frenetic heavy metal action adventure, this budget-priced Special Edition adds some notable new features, and for better or worse, it defangs the original's notorious difficulty.

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Hitman: Blood Money

Release Date: May 30, 2006 Genre: Adventure Platform: X360 ESRB: M Also On: PC, XBOX, PS2 8.2 Great

  While the underlying stealth action is mostly unchanged from the previous Hitman games, a diverse sequence of imaginative scenarios gives Blood Money its own fair share of violent thrills.

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Condemned: Criminal Origins

Release Date: Apr 11, 2006 Genre: Horror Action Adventure Platform: PC ESRB: M 8.1 Great

  This first-person action game hits you like a sledgehammer with its astounding, stunningly creepy presentation, but it sacrifices opportunities for more shocks and surprises by settling for repetition.

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The Godfather

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Historic Action Adventure Platform: PC ESRB: M Also On: XBOX, PS2 8.1 Great

  The Godfather is a great addendum to the film and a fun and lengthy game in its own right.

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

Release Date: Apr 26, 2006 Genre: Horror Action Adventure Platform: PC ESRB: M Also On: XBOX 7.9 Good

  A thick, unsettling atmosphere fills this ambitious first-person action adventure, which makes up for some frustrating moments and dated graphics with plenty of chills, variety, and originality.

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Tomb Raider: Legend

Release Date: Apr 11, 2006 Genre: Modern Action Adventure Platform: X360 ESRB: T Also On: XBOX, PC, PS2 7.8 Good

  Tomb Raider: Legend is a brief but fun adventure that just about anyone can enjoy.

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Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Historic Action Adventure Platform: PS2 ESRB: M 8.0 Great

  Thankfully, medieval Japan is overrun by demons yet again in the fourth Onimusha chapter, which effectively wraps intense action and solid puzzle-solving in a lavish presentation, just like its predecessors.

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Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked

Release Date: Apr 11, 2006 Genre: Beat-'Em-Up Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 7.6 Good

  The gameplay can get rather tiresome after a while, but Samurai Champloo's goofy sense of humor and stylish touches make it more than just your average button-masher.

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Top Role-Playing Games

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: X360 ESRB: M Also On: PC 9.6 Superb

  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.

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Kingdom Hearts II

Release Date: Mar 28, 2006 Genre: Action Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: E10+ 8.7 Great

  Kingdom Hearts II is a long, cameo-infused joyride that improves upon the original and manages to be quite entertaining despite some minor problems with the gameplay mechanics.

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Guild Wars Factions

Release Date: Apr 28, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.5 Great

  The follow-up to the innovative Guild Wars features a large new fantasy world to explore and enough competitive and cooperative role-playing action to easily keep you busy for weeks.

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Suikoden V

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 8.1 Great

  Suikoden V revives the series' spirit with a great cast, narrative, and gameplay, minus a few snags here and there.

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Shadow Hearts: From the New World

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  Shadow Hearts: From the New World keeps the series' bizarre flavor alive and well, matching it with a great battle system and a myriad of side quests to explore.

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Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators

Release Date: Mar 27, 2006 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.1 Great

  It has its flaws, but Space Rangers 2 remains a crazy, inspired, over-the-top, and addictive blend of gameplay.

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LostMagic

Release Date: Apr 25, 2006 Genre: Action Role-Playing Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.9 Good

  LostMagic is a role-playing game that starts well and gets deeper and better as you spend more time with it.

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Final Fantasy IV Advance

Release Date: Dec 12, 2005 Genre: Role-Playing Platform: GBA ESRB: E10+ 8.3 Great

  Final Fantasy IV, arguably the breakthrough entry in the influential series, is a perfect fit for the Game Boy Advance and is a must-play experience for fans of role-playing games.

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Top Shooters

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Release Date: Mar 9, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: T 9.2 Superb

  Advanced Warfighter is the best-looking game to date on the Xbox 360, and it offers exceptional tactical shooting action to back up those great visuals.

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Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: PSP ESRB: M 8.8 Great

  The first portable Syphon Filter is one of a rare breed for the PlayStation Portable--a shooter that offers not only intense stealth and action sequences, but also a control scheme that works.

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Half-Life 2: Episode One

Release Date: Jun 1, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Platform: PC ESRB: M 8.7 Great

  Episode One is even better than Half-Life 2. The only problem is that it's over before you know it.

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Metroid Prime: Hunters

Release Date: Mar 20, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Platform: DS ESRB: T 8.6 Great

  Precise controls and a worthwhile multiplayer mode are the highlights of Hunters, a Metroid Prime game that feels more like a first-person shooter than the GameCube games.

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Far Cry Instincts Predator

Release Date: Mar 28, 2006 Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: M 7.9 Good

  By packaging last year's excellent Far Cry Instincts with a new campaign and a bigger multiplayer suite, Far Cry Instincts Predator delivers a ton of content to Xbox 360 owners.

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Black

Release Date: Feb 28, 2006 Genre: Modern First-Person Shooter Platform: XBOX ESRB: M Also On: PS2 7.4 Good

  Black's first few levels are exciting, but the action movie formula wears thin fast, and the game's over not long after.

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Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

Release Date: Apr 11, 2006 Genre: Modern Tactical Shooter Platform: X360 ESRB: T 7.5 Good

  Underneath its shiny new coat of paint, Modern Combat for the Xbox 360 is still basically the same, solid team-based shooter that was released last year on the Xbox and PlayStation 2.

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Top Strategy Games

Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords

Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: E10+ 9.0 Superb

  Galactic Civilizations II is a strategy gamer's dream, boasting a rare mix of depth, customizability, humor, and replayability.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Release Date: Feb 15, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Real-Time Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.7 Great

  Star Wars fans finally get to play a strategy game worthy of the license.

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Field Commander

Release Date: May 23, 2006 Genre: Sci-Fi Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.4 Great

  Field Commander scores a direct hit with satisfying turn-based strategy gameplay, a lengthy campaign, and a healthy array of online multiplayer options.

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The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II

Release Date: Mar 2, 2006 Genre: Real-Time Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.3 Great

  The Battle for Middle-earth II improves on 2004's game with a better strategic mode and a much broader scope that encompasses the whole of Middle-earth.

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Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends

Release Date: May 9, 2006 Genre: Real-Time Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 7.6 Good

  Rise of Legends is a bit flat in comparison to Rise of Nations, but quirky races and units provide a lot of off-the-wall appeal.

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Heroes of Might and Magic V

Release Date: May 23, 2006 Genre: Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PC ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  This latest installment captures much of the charm and addictiveness of the other excellent fantasy-themed turn-based strategy games that earned Heroes of Might and Magic its fiercely dedicated fan base.

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Metal Gear Acid 2

Release Date: Mar 21, 2006 Genre: Modern Turn-Based Strategy Platform: PSP ESRB: M 8.2 Great

  Metal Gear Acid 2 adds plenty of new content while maintaining the great gameplay of the original.

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Age of Empires: The Age of Kings

Release Date: Feb 14, 2006 Genre: Historic Turn-Based Strategy Platform: DS ESRB: E10+ 8.2 Great

  The hit PC real-time strategy series goes turn-based in this well-designed and addictive translation, which packs a surprising amount of historic battles into a small package.

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Top Platformers

Daxter

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E10+ 9.1 Superb

  The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP.

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New Super Mario Bros.

Release Date: May 15, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: E 9.0 Superb

  New Super Mario Bros. is a terrific 2D side-scroller that makes you think of the old games but never feels like it's just cashing in on past success.

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Mega Man Powered Up

Release Date: Mar 14, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: PSP ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  Regardless of what you might think of Powered Up's ubercute presentation, there's no denying the addictive challenge the game provides.

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Drill Dozer

Release Date: Feb 6, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: GBA ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Inventive platforming and fun boss battles make Drill Dozer an appealing side-scroller.

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Ape Escape 3

Release Date: Jan 17, 2006 Genre: 3D Platformer Platform: PS2 ESRB: E10+ 8.2 Great

  Ape Escape 3 proves that more of the same isn't always a bad thing.

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Super Princess Peach

Release Date: Feb 27, 2006 Genre: 2D Platformer Platform: DS ESRB: E 7.2 Good

  It's an interesting bit of role-reversal for Peach, and it does a good job of defining itself outside the Mario formula, but the game is just too easy for its own good.

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Top Fighting Games

Dead or Alive 4

Release Date: Dec 29, 2005 Genre: 3D Fighting Platform: X360 ESRB: M 8.8 Great

  Tecmo's long-running fighting game series hits the Xbox 360 with its best installment to date, complete with plenty of complex and interesting characters, outstandingly good visuals, and great online play.

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Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX

Release Date: Feb 7, 2006 Genre: 2D Fighting Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  One of Capcom's last great fighting games is now fully intact on the PSP, right down to the last pixel. It even boasts some extras not found in previous versions.

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Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: 3D Fighting Platform: PSP ESRB: T 7.5 Good

  Though it's missing some of the stylish action that helped make Budokai 3 so exceptional, Shin Budokai still stands as a fun and accessible 3D fighter.

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Tekken 5

Release Date: Feb 24, 2005 Genre: 3D Fighting Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 9.2 Superb

  This fighting game is even more addictive and exciting than the original Tekken was when it first exploded onto the PlayStation back in 1995.

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Soul Calibur III

Release Date: Oct 25, 2005 Genre: 3D Fighting Platform: PS2 ESRB: T 8.2 Great

  The legendary fighting game series returns for a predictable outing that features largely the same excellent gameplay Soul Calibur is known for, as well as prettier graphics and some unimpressive new modes.

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Top Racing Games

Burnout Revenge

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+ 8.8 Great

  The racing in Burnout Revenge is more intense than ever on the Xbox 360, but there's probably not enough new stuff here to get you hooked if you've played it elsewhere.

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GT Legends

Release Date: Jan 23, 2006 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: PC ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  A joy to play and a real showpiece for the vintage cars it replicates, GT Legends is a great achievement and a must-have for simulation addicts.

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Tourist Trophy

Release Date: Apr 4, 2006 Genre: Motorcycle Racing Platform: PS2 ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Tourist Trophy covers familiar territory, but also manages to craft a unique and authentic motorcycle racing experience.

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Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix

Release Date: Mar 13, 2006 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: XBOX ESRB: E10+ Also On: PS2 8.2 Great

  The new content and cheaper price make Remix the definitive version of Midnight Club 3, but there's not enough new to draw in those who already took the plunge last year.

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OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast

Release Date: Apr 25, 2006 Genre: Racing Platform: XBOX ESRB: E Also On: PS2, PSP 7.9 Good

  OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast offers a fun, accessible experience to racing fans who just want to jam on the accelerator and go.

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Pursuit Force

Release Date: Mar 7, 2006 Genre: Car Combat Platform: PSP ESRB: T 8.0 Great

  Pursuit Force's high-risk stunts and brilliant production values are complemented nicely by a gameplay style and structure that feels well-suited for the PSP system.

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TOCA Race Driver 3

Release Date: Feb 24, 2006 Genre: Driving Platform: PC ESRB: E Also On: XBOX, PS2 8.5 Great

  TOCA 3 boasts an awesome variety of racing disciplines, and it backs that boast up with some really excellent driving mechanics.

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Project Gotham Racing 3

Release Date: Nov 16, 2005 Genre: GT / Street Racing Platform: X360 ESRB: E10+ 8.8 Great

  Project Gotham Racing 3 ushers in the next generation of gaming in high-speed style.

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Top Sports Games

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9

Release Date: Apr 28, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: PC ESRB: E Also On: XBOX, PS2 9.1 Superb

  Winning Eleven 9 represents a significant enough improvement over its predecessor that it's impossible not to recommend you check it out.

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Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis

Release Date: May 22, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: E 8.5 Great

  By focusing almost exclusively on extremely intense one-on-one competitions, Table Tennis more than compensates for its lean set of options.

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Fight Night Round 3

Release Date: Feb 20, 2006 Genre: Boxing Platform: X360 ESRB: T Also On: XBOX, PS2 8.3 Great

  Fight Night Round 3 brings the same solid gameplay the series is known for, which is more than enough to make it worth another trip to the ring for boxing fans.

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Top Spin 2

Release Date: Mar 29, 2006 Genre: Tennis Platform: X360 ESRB: E 8.2 Great

  Top Spin 2 has no ambition to redefine how tennis games are played. It just delivers a responsive and well-rounded tennis game that shouldn't be missed by fans.

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MLB '06: The Show

Release Date: Feb 28, 2006 Genre: Baseball Sim Platform: PS2 ESRB: E Also On: PSP 9.0 Superb

  All of the little improvements, and there are tons of them, make MLB '06: The Show a masterful follow-up to last year's game.

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2006 FIFA World Cup

Release Date: Apr 24, 2006 Genre: Soccer Sim Platform: X360 ESRB: E Also On: PSP, GC, PC, XBOX, PS2 8.2 Great

  2006 FIFA World Cup does a good job of re-creating the carnival atmosphere that surrounds the competition, and is a significant improvement over its 360 predecessor.

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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06

Release Date: Nov 16, 2005 Genre: Golf Sim Platform: X360 ESRB: E 7.8 Good

  What it lacks in features and courses, Tiger almost makes up for in pure challenge.

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