IGN

• X360
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

I'm not sure why this add-on was ever released. Nearly two years after we were regaled by BioWare with the idea of a constantly expanding Mass Effect universe through downloadable additions, we've now born witness to a grand total of two underwhelming expansions. Pinnacle Station is uninspired, poorly constructed, and offers none of what made Mass Effect a great game in the first place. Skip this, lest you want to sully your anticipation for Mass Effect 2. That's all Pinnacle Station has done for me.

• PS3
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Smash Cars can be pretty fun on a basic level, with good track design, responsive controls, a speedy framerate and lots of air to catch being the highlights. However, there isn't a whole lot of content to be found in the initial release as it's pretty clear that stuff was held back for future DLC. If you don't mind spending $15 for a couple hours of entertainment, then it's worth your while to check it out. However, I'd suggest holding back and seeing if future price reductions or DLC bundles make the value any better.

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

With almost a decade between installments, it's impossible to argue that id is trying to milk the Wolfenstein license. Yet this also means that a lot of evolution has gone on in the genre. It's admirable that Raven Software recognized this with Wolfenstein, but you can't help but wish that they developed the kernel of the ideas in this game into something more. As it is, this new Wolfenstein comes off as an engaging, though otherwise forgettable, shooter.

• X360
• 5.1 / 10
• États-Unis

If you're just cuckoo for the Tour de France, you may find some enjoyment in this uninspired simulation. There are many stages to race through and lots of opportunities to micromanage your dream team of cyclists. But everyone else should steer clear, as it is a very unfriendly experience to anyone who isn't well-versed in the ins and outs of the sport. It misses a good opportunity to teach us a little bit about this event that, despite being over 100 years old, is a mystery to many Americans. Not only does it expect you to be familiar with the cycling challenge, it also doesn't take the time to teach you how to play this videogame version. The most famous Tour de France athlete, Lance Armstrong, is known for persevering through difficult challenges. But I doubt even he could make it very long with this game.

• X360
• 9.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Shadow Complex probably could have used a little more development time to iron out a few glitches and nail down the sometimes awkward aiming system. Even so, it stands as one of the best games yet in 2009. And I'm not just talking about the Xbox Live Arcade. The classic, exploration-heavy gameplay is a winner. Go buy this game.

• WII
• 7.7 / 10
• États-Unis

I wouldn't put Real Heroes: Firefighter over the Wii's best first person shooters: it's going to take more than dousing flames to trounce games like The Conduit and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. But the Epicenter Studios' game is a nice supplemental FPS if you're looking for a break from the usual and expected, and though the game has a few issues here and there that didn't get cleaned up before publish, it's a solid and impressive effort that's released at a hard to beat price.

• PSP
• 5.1 / 10
• États-Unis

When considering Hannah Montana: Rock Out the Show with the target audience in mind, I can certainly see the appeal. There are more than 10 well-known songs to play and a responsive (albeit easy) set of mini-games to make up the concert gameplay. Plus, you can decorate your very own stage! w00t! This isn't the worst game I've played, but it's hard for me to give it a glowing recommendation considering its short length and mind-numbing easiness. After all, a game aimed at a young crowd of girls can still be good even if it's "girly." But I won't call this a "good" game. I'd call this a mediocre game at best. But it doesn't matter what I think, because with Miley Cyrus, you're getting the best of both worlds -- and that's the only thing that really matters.

• PS2
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Pleasant surprises or no, this is still something of a bum deal. I can understand those without backwards-compatible PS3s wanting something for the kids, but I can't see this lasting longer than an hour or two tops. These are definitely entertaining little mini-games (moreso than the last PS2-to-PS3 port), but they were more fun when taken as part of a whole. I suppose if you're in dire need of kid-friendly entertainment and have five bucks sitting in your PlayStation Wallet, this might do, but everyone else should probably pass.

• PS3
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Pleasant surprises or no, this is still something of a bum deal. I can understand those without backwards-compatible PS3s wanting something for the kids, but I can't see this lasting longer than an hour or two tops. These are definitely entertaining little mini-games (moreso than the last PS2-to-PS3 port), but they were more fun when taken as part of a whole. I suppose if you're in dire need of kid-friendly entertainment and have five bucks sitting in your PlayStation Wallet, this might do, but everyone else should probably pass.

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 4.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Brave: A Warrior's Tale is a simple title meant for kids unfamiliar with the gaming world. As an introductory product -- an ultra light action-adventure -- Brave has far too many rotten bits and oddities to recommend. It's still a functional game on a basic level, despite its control and camera issues, and its low level of difficulty keep it readily accessible. With gameplay ranging from straightforward platfoming and combat to swooping down on an eagle amidst a herd of buffalo to nab enemy riders, there's been a definite effort made to keep things from getting stale. If only it all worked as smoothly as it should. It's expected that a family friendly title may not have the depth some are looking for, but that doesn't mean it should be given a free pass when it's this sloppily thrown together.

• PSP
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Madden NFL 10 on PSP is a good improvement over what was seen last year. Many of the problems have been fixed and it’s also seen some nice additions to both the gameplay and the list of modes. The classics are still here, but Superstar Challenge is a wonderfully designed addition that fits perfectly on the PSP. If you’re craving a handheld football experience, this is certainly the way to go.

• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Madden 10 isn’t a bad game by any means; it’s just a whole new breed of football game on Wii, and one that some players aren’t going to prefer over classic Madden. The new Showdown Mode is great, online is back (but virtually unchanged), Huddle-Up mode is a fun casual offering if you’ve got a non-gamer player 2, and having 5-on-5 mode everywhere rocks. On the other side of the fence, however, is a game that needs a lot of work. Road to the Superbowl is way too basic of a season offering, and while the multiplayer focus rocks you don’t have the ability to tweak your team, do trades, see week-to-week stats, or get anything more than the game-to-game experience of a full, half, or playoff season. Franchise, Superstar, and situational modes are still included, but they’re unchanged from last year and look ugly when compared to the new interface and design of Madden 10. The mini-games, online multiplayer, and Play Now experiences are retained, but it doesn’t change the fact that Madden 10 feels like it’s trying to wear too many hats with too little dev time and disc space. If you dig the local multiplayer Wii scene, by all means give this one a try. For those looking for traditional football though, you’ll want to boot up Madden 09 again or invest in a 360/PS3. Madden 10 is a fun Wii game - It just isn’t one I see many current Madden players getting into over a true-to-NFL offering. EA will grab new fans with this year’s Wii game, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it also pushes away old fans in the process.

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

It's actually a bit surprising to me that Super Star Wars has retained the popularity it has over the years, because I'd think most gamers who got their hands on the original SNES cartridge in the '90s would have been frustrated to the point of not wanting to return to it -- but there must be a strong following of hardcore players who mastered the challenge nonetheless, or else nostalgia's pulling a Jedi mind trick, because the reaction to LucasArts' announcement that this game and its two sequels were headed to the Virtual Console seems to have been met with nothing but universal praise and acceptance. Maybe the Star Wars fanbase really is just that strong. But use caution in your decision-making before you take the plunge -- an investment of 800 Wii Points is perfectly valid for this design, which still offers intense and explosive action in the galaxy far, far away even 17 years after its original release. But it really is incredibly, frustratingly challenging on any difficult setting other than Easy, and its version of the Star Wars story is only loosely in line with what you've seen through your Special Edition DVD. (Unless you somehow scored the incredibly rare Luke-slaughters-the-Jawas extra extended version.)

• PS3
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Madden NFL 10 packs a lot of football under its 60 dollar price tag, especially if you have both the PS3 version and the PSP version. While some of the modes don’t perform as well as I’d like, every football fan will still be able to latch on to something for months of fun. The graphics have taken a nice step forward from Madden 09 and the presentation does a wonderful job of emulating the experience of watching a game on Sunday. Commentary and general voiceover work is pretty bad, but it doesn’t overly dampen the gameplay. Madden NFL 10 doesn’t redefine the series or innovate in any monumental way, but that doesn’t stop it from being a truly great football game.