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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Gears of War 3 concludes an excellent trilogy with engrossing cooperative play, taut competitive action, and a masterful campaign. Read review

Specs: Mature, Epic Games, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Almost as much an RPG as it is a racer, Midnight Club: LA Remix would be a very good addition to any patient car nut's portable library. Read review

Specs: Teen, Rockstar London, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Nearly 17 years since she raided her first tomb, Lara Croft is back in a fantastic reboot of the series. Read review

Specs: Mature, Crystal Dynamics, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Need for Speed returns to its roots with hokey cutscenes, wild cop chases, and solid racing action. Read review

Specs: Teen, EA Black Box, Driving, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Sims 3: Supernatural is filled with charm and ambition, but issues with zombies and lunar cycles cast a shadow over its best parts. Read review

Specs: Teen, The Sims Studio, Virtual Life, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Batman: Arkham City's irresistible world, joyous movement, rewarding combat, and varied side quests make it an exceptional adventure game. Read review

Specs: Teen, Rocksteady Studios, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mask of the Betrayer offers up a deeper, darker, and ultimately more satisfying role-playing experience than Neverwinter Nights 2. Read review

Specs: Teen, Obsidian Entertainment, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A sorrowful world, complex political intrigue, and meaningful choices make The Witcher 2 a must-play. Read review

Specs: Mature, CD Projekt Red Studio, Role-Playing, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This World War II flight sim offers thrilling dogfighting in both simulation and arcade-style gameplay, but it's hampered by frame rate issues and glitches. Read review

Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation, Simulation - WWII flight

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For many reasons, XXX just does not work as a handheld game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Digital Eclipse, Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  5.0 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.9 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Tekken 3 is the best PlayStation game to come along in a long time. Read review

Specs: Teen, Namco, Action, 3D Fighting, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Incredibles is worth playing if you think you'd enjoy a simple beat-'em-up starring your new favorite superhero family. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Helixe, Action, Action - fighting, Action - adventure, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Teen, Encore Software, Inc., Gambling, Miscellaneous - cards, Miscellaneous - gambling

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The stellar presentation and fantastic level designs combine to make Super Mario Galaxy the Wii's game to beat and one of Mario's greatest adventures yet. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Nintendo, Action, Action - platformer, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Dance Central 2 will get you grooving with its impressive routines that strike a fine balance of accessibility, challenge, and fun. Read review

Specs: Teen, Harmonix Music Systems, Dancing, Miscellaneous - rhythm music

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The 3D golf mode adds an interesting and fun twist to what would have otherwise been a straightforward management strategy game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Cat Daddy Games, Strategy, Tycoon, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Frontier Developments, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you like Civil War games, this one deserves a place by your computer. Read review

Specs: Sierra Entertainment

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Darksiders II merges action, exploration, and loot-driven progression into an excellent and sizable adventure. Read review

Specs: Mature, Vigil Games, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone, Firebrand Games, Driving

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The latest Armored Core makes up for the series' lack of progress by simply being fun to play. Read review

Specs: Teen, From Software, Simulation, Simulation - mech, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Mature, Nival Interactive, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Role playing game (RPG) - third person, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Historical, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're new to the SimCity franchise, this package is a solid introduction. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Maxis, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - city building

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Lego rendition of The Boy Who lived is a seriously charming take on the life of a wizard, with loads of gameplay variety and an emphasis on discovery. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, TT Fusion, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Resident Evil 5 is a fun and frantic evolution of RE4's breakthrough gameplay and the series' horror themes. Read review

Specs: Mature, Capcom, Action, Action - third person shooter, 1-2 Players