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• DS
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• DS
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

We can't all be Mario. Since 1992, though, nearly every other gaming mascot has tried. Sonic, Mega Man. Crash Bandicoot and Bomberman. Pac-Man and Sonic. (Yes, Sonic again.) None of the knock-offs have come close to knocking Mario off, standing at first place atop the winner's pedestal. This effort from Cartoon Network is another admirable homage, but fails to do anything new. It frustrates with its difficult track designs and use of shortcuts, and the array of available racers seems drawn from the talent pool of 2001. Mario ruined racing games for everybody else, and until everybody else decides to do something truly innovative and original, the mustachioed man will stay standing atop that first place spot.

• PS3
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

If you've played the PSP version of Gripshift, you probably won't shake the feeling that while fun, you've played this game before, especially since it's just a ported over game. The more than 125 levels is a marked increase over the handheld, as is the sharper textures and the boosted soundtrack, but many of these courses feel like only minor variations on the same puzzle theme. Plus, not including the track editor eliminates a large reason to replay the game once you've completed most of the goals or have become bored with the repetitive play.

• PSP
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Star Wars: Lethal Alliance offers a rewarding blend of action and platforming. While not revolutionary in any way, the action benefits from a high degree of flexibility thanks to an array of attack options and a helpful robot droid. In short, it looks good, runs well and only suffers from a few glitches here and there.

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

The original Gradius is a great, classic shooter that set the bar high for later games in the genre. This NES version is a decent recreation of that title and the most popular and notable rendition of the game that's responsible for introducing the "Konami Code" to the world of gaming and pop culture.

• GBA
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

When taken together, all the elements above make for quite an enjoyable portable RPG. Sure the new jobs are more of a novelty than a necessity and the narrative feels all too familiar, but the gameplay is what Final Fantasy V is all about anyway. It says a lot that after all these years, the class-changing system and its ATB mechanics still go toe-to-toe with just about everything that RPG manufacturers put out today. It's addictive, deep, and easy to pick up and play. What else do you need?

• WII
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 8.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite the aging gameplay, still with its host of problems, College Hoops 2K7 is better than ever, if only slightly. 2K continues to shine in the presentation department, and the amount of options you have to tweak everything will blow you away. Visually, it’s a good looking sports title, although the arenas and crowd often look like high-res current-gen stuff. The sound is where 2K really excels, especially with the irresistibly evil Chant Creator. Despite the kung-fu lip synching of Gumbel and Kellogg, there is a lot of great info in the College Hoops Tonight that makes for an immersive Legacy. The team unity feature makes it even more fulfilling to pencil your team onto the tournament bracket. College Hoops 2K7 is great off the floor and good on the floor, but it could be a lot better, especially with missed lay-ups, passing and defensive pressure.

• GBA
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

When it comes down to selecting B-Daman over any of the other recently released titles for GBA, there’s really no reason to compromise. With games like Summon Knight: Swordcraft Story, or even Super Robot Taisen (if you’re into the whole robo-customization thing), B-Daman just doesn’t hold its own as much as we’d hoped. There are still some awesome battles, and the customization is pretty strong, but the overarching gameplay will draw thin eventually, and when it does, be it after a few dozen or a few hundred face-offs, there’s nothing more to see. If you’re crazy for B-Daman it’s a fine choice to accompany the show. If not, take a pass on this one.

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

If you take nothing else from this review (we know you skip to the closing comments… sinners), hear this: Chicken Little: Ace in Action is an inspired, entertaining action game that remains worthy of your time and cash despite its shortcomings. The game has a few control issues that span each of the three game modes, and the Wii version supports only 4:3 and 480i like its PS2 partner, but it’s still a strong game at the core of its design and execution. The game’s Wii IR control is something we hope to see emulated by future third-person shooters, the gameplay is made friendly for youngins via intuitive auto-lock targeting, and for the most part the game’s control just feels right in the hands despite which version you’re playing. As for adding lasting appeal to the product, the team has included a ton of sub-objectives and upgradeable items throughout the game, as well as two-player support for the tank and hovership levels. If the basic gameplay hooks you, there’s enough here to take you well into the first quarter of 2007, which – let’s face it – is probably when the next Disney licensed game will be coming around. If your household is in need of a few kid-friendly titles this year, Chicken Little: Ace in Action is a solid addition to franchise titles like Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, as it helps break the monotony other children’s games seem to have no problem embracing year after year.

• X360
• 3.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Sega Genesis Collection is easily the best assemblage of Sega games you can find. Though the presentation isn't quite as strong as I'd like, the sheer number of quality games makes any missteps forgivable. The graphics, while 16-bit, are as crisp and attractive as possible. If you are a fan of the Genesis, this is one collection that can't be missed. There's no doubt that at least 10 of the 32 games included will suck away a few dozen hours of your time. At $30, this is a bargain almost impossible to pass up.

• PC
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 3.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Even if Suzuki Superbikes II was a quality racer, the intimidation system would cripple it. Consider that it's a mediocre racer on its own with a clumsy career mode and there's little to no point to picking this up. This is a bargain title for a reason and it should be left to be forgotten by the ages.

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

When it comes to Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for Wii, the real question is exactly how does this game stand up to both current/next generation titles. While it’s definitely a step up from current generation, Ultimate Alliance doesn’t hold up against its next gen. counterparts, and that’s a bit disheartening. The big gamble lies in the controller, and in the end we’d honestly prefer a game like this using very minimal motion control in favor of more accuracy and dependability. The motions sit at around 85% for us, and while it can be rewarding to send a character into the air by physically lifting the controller it really doesn’t last, and we find ourselves wishing we could go back to the more tried and true battle system after only a few hours. On the graphical front, the Wii version is only a slight upgrade from current gen, and in a game like Marvel that lives and dies by its license we simply can’t recommend the Wii version if you have the option of playing it in HD. The most impressive part of the Marvel universe is its beautiful style and amazing art direction, and if you really want to enjoy the hybrid of living comics and action RPG gameplay, you have to play Ultimate Alliance on either 360 or PS3. As a mindless multiplayer adventure the Wii version does a fine job, but if you’re truly looking to find the superior next gen version of Ultimate Alliance, you’re going to have to go elsewhere.