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The Bottom Line: Action-packed and suspenseful, Dead Space 3 impresses, even if it's a lot of the same. Read review

Specs: Mature, Visceral Games, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

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  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: The single-player campaign doesn't get cooking until the last two levels, but those two levels combined with solid multiplayer make it worth enlisting in the Airborne. Read review

Specs: Teen, Electronic Arts, Action, Action - first person shooter, Realistic, Historical, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Dante's epic quest loses momentum long before you reach the end. Read review

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

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: In the realm of online combat, Battlefield 3 provides thrills that few games can match. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA DICE, Action, Action - first person shooter, 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: Syndicate's cooperative play is undeniably thrilling. Too bad the single-player campaign doesn't reach the same heights. Read review

Specs: Mature, Starbreeze, Action, Action - first person shooter, Sci-Fi

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Harry Potter film tie-ins end on a low note with this short, tedious, and conceptually vapid cover shooter. Read review

Specs: Teen, Action, Action - adventure

• 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: Dead Space 2's thrilling campaign, intense multiplayer, and great bonus material make it an outstanding game and a worthy follow-up to its superb predecessor. Read review

Specs: Mature, Visceral Games, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Lord of the Rings: Conquest is an exciting and action-packed way to experience Middle-earth, provided that you have the patience and fortitude to shoulder a few frustrating burdens. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

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  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: This crass shooter has its drawbacks, but it's got no shortage of stylish fun. Read review

Specs: Mature, People Can Fly, Action

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Specs: Mature, Insomniac Games, Action

• 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: It's a lot of fun to paint the town red in this black and white open-world game, but the weak stealth elements limit your options. Read review

Specs: Mature, Pandemic Studios, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This action game teaches a valuable lesson: Avoid poor film tie-ins. Read review

Specs: Teen, Double Helix Games, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

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

Specs: Mature, Visceral Games, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Def Jam: Icon plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story and healthy roster. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Chicago, Action, Action - beat-em up, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: While the third-person shooter aspect of Harry's latest adventure can be fun, the game's story elements fail to live up to those of its literary namesake. Read review

Specs: Teen, EA Bright Light, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The 40th Day has the same shallow appeal as a summer blockbuster. It provides brash, satisfying action when you're in the mood for something loud and fun. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Montreal, Action, Action - third person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Half-Blood Prince is a lousy representation of the best-selling novel. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Bright Light, Action, Action - adventure, Adventure - third person adventure, Fantasy, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Don's Edition works a smattering of new content into The Godfather with good results, but it's not quite worth another look if you've played previous versions. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Redwood Shores, Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Orange Box is one of the greatest values in gaming history, because it's jam-packed with a variety of world-class content. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Games, Action, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 boasts a fast-paced and thrilling campaign, as well as some of the most immersive and exciting multiplayer action ever seen on consoles. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA DICE, Action, Action - first person shooter, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: This big, bold sequel offers an eerie vision of a city under siege. Read review

Specs: Mature, Crytek, Action, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Playing Alice: Madness Returns isn't as exciting as looking at it, but you'll still enjoy getting lost in this twisted fantasy adventure. Read review

Specs: Mature, Spicy Horse, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames. Read review

Specs: Teen, Pandemic Studios, Action, Action - first person shooter, 1-2 Players

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

Specs: EA DICE, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: An incredibly atmospheric and disturbingly gruesome deep-space adventure that will haunt your dreams and leave you begging for more. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Redwood Shores, Action, Action - adventure