IGN

• PS3
• WII
• X360
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Although I've stated several times that not much is different in Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol 2, that's not entirely true. See, when the game came out before on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 2, all of those versions were the same disappointing experience except for the PS2 entry, which let you put your face on a character and had a bunch of other nifty doodads. Rather than take these cool PS2 features to the other consoles for this sequel, Konami and Blitz made the only major change to this iteration of the title and dropped the PS2 SKU altogether. Seriously, if you already have the original version of this game, there's no reason to pick this one up unless you're in love with the set list or aching for new DLC. If you didn't pick up the first game, I still wouldn't recommend getting this one. It works fine, but these are just lame covers of the songs you know and the American Idol name doesn't add any value to this game. Plus, you could just buy the original game used and invest the money you've saved into downloadable songs that you actually want instead of the 40 tracks this game sticks you with.

• DS
• 6.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Shaun White on the DS lacks the momentum it needs to be an exciting action sports game. While I like the freedom it gives players to tackle challenges in the order of their choosing, actually playing through those events feels like snowboarding through molasses. The casual-friendly controls and forgiving difficulty limit the player from feeling too big a sense of accomplishment. Unfortunately, the portable Shaun White is only a passable companion piece to the very good Wii game.

• PSP
• 9.1 / 10
• États-Unis

It may not be nearly as deep as the first game in terms of levels, but LocoRoco 2 delivers the same kind of visual flair, solid gameplay and musical addictiveness that the first game had. By expanding on the number of mini-games and diversions, the game adds a ton of content to the series, and provides plenty of things to do for those players that feel a strong need to unlock everything within the title. Were it a bit longer, the game would be pretty close to perfect. However, considering the drought in PSP games, this is a quality title that proves that the PSP still has life left in it.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix doesn't have any frills and its mechanics -- while extremely well-tuned -- are simple. This is a game very dissimilar to modern fighters because it doesn't shower you with extra modes, art galleries or unlockables. It's admirably precise and meant for hardcore players, despite its increased approachability. So HD Remix isn't for everyone, but the gameplay represented in this download is extraordinarily balanced and deep. I spent hours learning the ways of the retooled Fei Long and just barely scratched the surface of it all. For such a reasonable price of $14.99, HD Remix is a very hard game to pass up.

• DS
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

This review is short, but for a reason - there's nothing exciting or notable about Need for Speed Undercover on the PSP whatsoever. The formula is essentially that of an old list-based racer with zero substance or style, faulty controls and piss-poor AI. There's no draw here whatsoever.

• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Players looking for high-octane in your face action will be disappointed by MySims. You can't die in this game, and you won't have to rely on any quick-reflex maneuvers. However, those missing elements only make MySims a relaxing experience. PC Gamers who didn't care for The Sims' constant micromanagement and were looking for a simpler and more streamlined experience might see a lot to like about MySims. I imagine a lot of little girls really getting into MySims. However, with that said, MySims can get a little repetitive. Tasks usually involve talking to people for missions, gathering all the necessary items, build, and repeat. The game's not very deep, nor does it try to be, but as it stands, it doesn't really offer anything new or exciting. However, those that enjoy customizing characters and decorating houses will get a kick out of MySims.

• WII
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

MySims Kingdom is a safe sequel with just enough improvements to satisfy fans of the first game. While some enhancements have arrived free of sacrifices, others have come with trade-offs. I love the new themed kingdom design, the significant improvements to load times, on-the-fly construction and Wii controller implementation. Meanwhile, I think the more focused storyline has also nurtured a more linear experience, a fact that clashes with the nature of the franchise. On the same note, the underdeveloped AI characters and missing online component seem at odds with the other Sims games. This is still a fun title -- one with more polish than the original -- but I think EA can still do much more with the series and am eagerly awaiting the next version.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Tomb Raider Underworld is a good game that Lara Croft fans will enjoy, but it’s not quite the experience that will live up to or even surpass that of Legend. It’s a shame, really, because there was a large amount of promise, particularly with the “What Could Lara Do?” system, which highlighted good controls for the game, more realistic animations and exploration for Lara, and slightly improved combat. Unfortunately, the game was held back by “What The Technology Couldn’t,” leaving Underworld firmly in Tomb Raider: Legend’s shadow. While the PC version has much sharper visuals and some tighter control, the camera can still hamper gameplay.

• DS
• 6.2 / 10
• États-Unis

It feels like the development of Need for Speed Undercover DS was on autopilot: the team clearly didn't put a lot of effort into an energetic presentation. it's just a bland racing experience that isn't particularly bad, but it doesn't do anything all that great either.

• PS3
• X360
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Guitar Hero World Tour is a fun title, to be sure, but it's also a disappointment in a lot of respects. A number of things it tries to accomplish were already done better in Rock Band, which you might figure would have provided a simple blueprint to be followed and expanded upon, but that's not the case. The music creation tools are a great idea in theory, but the end result isn't as robust as I would have hoped it would be, both in terms of abilities as well as the songs that come out the other end. The game does have a good bit going for it and can serve to act as a stepping-off point for next year's game, whatever form that might take. Unfortunately, I thought the same of Guitar Hero III, and here we are.