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• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.4 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This game sucks all the fun out of drag racing, presenting the sport as slow and tedious instead of fast and furious. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Bethesda Softworks, Driving, Racing / driving - drag, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: New aircraft, new missions, and new multiplayer racing modes make Acceleration a worthy addition for any Flight Simulation X fanatic. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Microsoft Game Studios, Simulation, Simulation - modern jet flight, Simulation - civilian plane flight, Realistic

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's a worthwhile platforming experience for hardcore Potter fans, but some may be put off by all the collection quests and backtracking. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Electronic Arts, Action, Action - adventure, Adventure - third person adventure, Fantasy, 1-3 Players

• 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: Civilization V: Gods and Kings is an eminently worthwhile collection of big and small changes that enhance an already amazing game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 48 reviews

The Bottom Line: Spore merges multiple run-of-the-mill building blocks into a big, entertaining game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Maxis, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: ProStreet is a solid racing game, but it's missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Games, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games, Simulation, Action - platformer

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Lexis Numerique, Simulation, Miscellaneous - kids / children's games & entertainment, 1 Player

• 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: Too many basic flaws hinder the block-bashing fun of Lego Pirates of the Caribbean. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: ProStreet is a solid racing game, but it has some performance issues and is missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, EA Games, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, PopCap, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Portal 2 is an accessible, clever, and downright hilarious adventure into the eccentric world of Aperture Science. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Valve Software, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even if the new bells and whistles aren't enough to bring back established fans, this is still Lego Star Wars at its finest. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure, 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: Everyone 10 and older, Papaya Studios, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Portal 2 is an accessible, clever, and downright hilarious adventure into the eccentric world of Aperture Science. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Valve Software, Action, Miscellaneous - puzzle, Fantasy

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Slightly Mad Studios, Driving

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.4 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: Features gameplay enhancements and a redesigned interface. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Historical, 1-12 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.6 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Glory of the Roman Empire aims low with a light take on the city-building genre. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Haemimont, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The addictive gameplay of the SimCity series is completely missing in this lackluster spinoff. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Tilted Mill, Strategy, Miscellaneous - virtual life, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Burnout Paradise includes all the fast-driving, hard-wrecking action you'd expect from a Burnout game, but with a fantastic new open-world design that gives it its own stand-alone flavor. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Criterion Games, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, 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 10 and older, Dimps Corporation, Action, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Eastern Realm expansion is the lone highlight of this Gold Edition of last year's The Settlers: Rise of an Empire. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Blue Byte, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Even though the wingman mechanics and canyon races don't quite pan out, it's still a stylish and enjoyable street racer. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Black Box, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1 Player