IGN

• X360
• PC
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

While so many action games are devoid of strategy and so many strategy games are short on action, Battlestations Midway delivers both. So many people have wanted to take control of individual soldiers in real-time strategy titles like Company of Heroes or Battle for Middle Earth. In Battlestations Midway, you do more than zoom in. While the learning curve is relatively high, the time spent running ships aground and crashing planes into the ocean is worth it when you are dominating the Pacific. The graphics are a bit bland but there is a ton of detail. The score and voice-acting are well done, if repetitive. Still, Battlestations' shortcomings do not detract from a great gameplay experience that both action and strategy fans should enjoy. While the online options are thin, this game offers a great one-on-one option for RTS fans as well as a great co-op experience for those that have paid their dues on the training modes. For those tired of the same old thing, check out this unique new title from Eidos -- Battlestations Midway is anything but just another World War II game.

• DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Gain Ground's understandably collected a cult following of fans since its Genesis release back in 1991, a large enough group to prompt Sega to revisit the title in 2004 with a PlayStation 2 remake of the design. That release only arrived in Japanese stores, meaning this VC download is the first fresh air Gain Ground has breathed in America since George H. W. Bush sat in the Oval Office. Strategy and action fans should take notice – not of the barely passable presentation or cumbersome graphics, but of the uncommon fun factor found in this mashed-up arcade combo of those two separate genres.

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 6.9 / 10
• États-Unis

The new and improved Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo is good enough to save Capcom Puzzle Collection from falling too far down the numeric "buy it" scale because it's still laced with digital nicotine. But as I stated numerous times before, it's hard to justify buying an aged game at a higher price when there's only one title in the compilation worth playing. Plus, none of the other four entries warrant more than a few minutes of tryout time and some weird interface issues make it difficult to enjoy ad hoc in a seamless way. This one's for Super Puzzle Fighter freaks only.

• DS
• 7.1 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7.6 / 10
• États-Unis

MVP 07 is just a bit outside of being an impressive title. The Rock and Fire system is an excellent way of addressing pitching in a baseball game, but unfortunately the multiplayer complication keeps it from becoming an exceptional feature for this year. As for some of the other changes to the gameplay, MVP 07 is one of those games that PS2 owners will definitely like, but the age of the engine and limited improvements on the overall product will hopefully push this game over to the next gen systems where it will really shine.

• PS2
• PSP
• X360
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions easily ranks amongst the best videogame poker titles out there, and depending on what you're looking for, may indeed be the best. Its AI is generally very solid, the presentation is all-around great (even if the animations don't match the bet amount in any way), and it's set up in an easy to play manner. If you're looking for a good poker title, definitely check this one out. Editor's Note: Chris Roper's closing comments pertain to the multi-console versions, and were written pre-Wii release.

• PS2
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

NFL Street 3 is a fun title that is trying to stretch the series in a few new directions, and for the most part, it succeeds. The inclusion of new game types helps players who¿ve outgrown the older street events, and removing Gamebreakers from the cutscene format is a definite improvement for in-game strategy. However, some of the other facets of the game, like the mildly augmented aerial system and recycled visual format may make some players feel like they¿ve played this game before.

• PS
• PS3
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

Rally Cross can be a reasonably fun game if you spend enough time to really learn the courses and get into the game. You need to came at it with a good and open attitude however as it's largely unforgiving, especially at the start. The lack of multiplayer is disappointing as it would certainly be fun, and manual racers need not apply.

• WII
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Mario Kart 64 arrived in America almost exactly 10 years ago, and the fans found it immediately. The game was a phenomenal sales success for Nintendo, selling over a million copies in just its first two months on the market, and paving the way for more great multiplayer games (like GoldenEye) to come later that same year. If you never owned an original Kart cartridge, consider this download. But if you've still got the old N64, four dust-covered controllers and the game itself sitting in a closet somewhere, do some digging. This re-release comes close to capturing the full spirit of the original version, but playing it old-school remains superior.

• PC
• 8.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Sonic the Hedgehog is a wonderful classic game to have holding down a spot in your Wii's array of channels. The only thing that should hold you back is your own personal history with the title – you may be one of the millions who've already played this game to death over the years, or you may already own it in another form. This Sonic has made encore appearances in Sonic Mega Collection on the GameCube, Sonic Mega Collection Plus on the PS2 and Xbox, Sega Genesis Collection on the PS2 ... the list goes on and on. So check your last-gen library, check your sense of nostalgia, check to make sure you don't still have your old Genesis hooked up to AV port 3, collecting dust behind your entertainment center, and then feel free to jump back in. It's still fun to run in Sonic's shoes, even after 16 years.

• DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

This game is all we American gamers ever got of F-Zero on the Super NES, and it was certainly a good first effort. If you enjoy originality and speed, show it some love.

• DS
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

With 60 Quest stages to tackle and the same number of puzzles, there's plenty to keep you coming back to Actionloop. Thanks to the stylus control, matching up colours and clearing the screen of balls is both rewarding and challenging. If you’re willing to invest the time mastering its nuances, then Actionloop becomes a very enjoyable, if tricky, addition to the DS’s puzzle catalogue. Our only real complaint is Mitchell’s utterly functional presentation (although at least this one’s in colour, unlike Polarium). Still, the majority of puzzle fans should be used to this kind of thing by now - don't let it put you off what's an otherwise extremely engaging DS offering.

• PSP
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

It took a while, but Song of the Ocean is easily the best title of the Legend of Heroes trilogy. Even though it’s a standalone title, it's nice to see a little bonus provided for series fans with the new battle scenes and cameos of previous characters. It's also nice to see a few new features within the battle system. However, even with these changes to the game, Song of the Ocean still falls victim to some of the problems that have hampered the series. It's the strongest title of the trilogy, but it's still a ways away from being a must have RPG.