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• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses is a refreshing surprise, offering much more innovation and fun that you'd expect to find in a product brought to you by Mattel. Its challenge is low, making it a great choice for younger gamers just starting to discover platformers. The only thing holding the title back is its limited use of the DS's power ¿ the graphics, sound and overall feel of the game are still solidly Game Boy.

• GBA
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Uno Skip-Bo is a solid pairing of two enjoyable games on the Game Boy Advance. It's a little ridiculous that DSI chose to spread its four portable Uno games across three different releases, instead of combining them into one must-buy package. But each game plays great and exhibits a level of polish not often seen on Nintendo's handheld. Of the three DSI Uno releases on GBA, this is the one to pick up.

• PS2
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• XBOX
• PSP
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

An amusement park is a complex beast to get a hold of, but Thrillville makes all of the parts easy and fun to take care of. The simulation aspects are translated smoothly over from the PC roots to its console home and simulation fans will find a lot to like here. There are some hiccups, such as the visitor management, but in general the variety holds up. If anything, the gameplay is too gentle and not nearly demanding enough. There are too many elements that add to the feeling, but become entirely optional. Greatness is within Thrillville's grasp, but it doesn't push it all the way through.

• DS
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

As far as Trek games go, Tactical Assault beats out many of its predecessors. Sadly, that's not too hard to do. It offers a decent mix of strategy and action, though both halves never gel very well. The option to pilot several vessels in two different campaigns is definitely nice, but the story and missions could have used more variety. Lastly, Tactical Assault looks and sounds the part, though Trek aficionados will still find the game's presentation ho-hum.

• PSP
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 4.1 / 10
• États-Unis

Smash TV worked because it constantly switched up enemy and power-up types in quick 30-second rooms that would branch out into all-new areas immediately afterward. But Cash Guns Chaos doesn't do that. Instead, we're stuck in flat, uninteresting squares with limited visibility and enemies that match their environments so closely that they become impossible to see. Boss battles and gun upgrades are fun, yes, but they happen so infrequently that they're not worth fighting for. Perhaps this one will get better in 2007 when it will benefit from expanded options and stages via cross-platform compatibility with the PSP version -- but for now, it isn't worth the time it takes to download.

• PC
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

• GBA
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

NFL Street 3 actually manages to take a step backwards on the PSP, primarily thanks to the limitations of the system's hardware. While it packs in the game modes from the console title, camera angles will complicate play, along with weaker visuals and technical disappointments. It's still a decent football title, but it definitely gets lost in translation from the PS2 over to Sony's handheld.

• WII
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

• XBOX
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

2K Sport created a very impressive game... on the Xbox 360. College Hoops 2K7 on the Xbox is more of a cut-and-paste job of 2K6, with virtually identical graphics and sound. A few nice control tweaks like the jump stop, doesn't add anything fresh however. While the presentation, Legacy and online play are all great, 2K7 feels more like a roster update. It's a great value if you don't have 2K6 and love college hoops. If you do own College Hoops, you may just want to update your rosters.

• PS3
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

NBA 2K7 is still the best basketball game out there, and it's improved thanks to the SIXAXIS controller, turning an already impressive title into a great one. By forcing you to use the controller instead of the analog stick for free throws, NBA 2K7 manages to make the SIXAXIS both a gimmick and a contribution to the gameplay. It's a gimmick that's contained to only a few situations during play, but it's a contribution because it's easy to learn, yet challenging to pull off. It also helps give you a better sense of the shot stick timing, which will definitely make you a better player in the long run.

• WII
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

As far as launch titles go, Madden 07 for Wii is a very solid first effort. The game includes all the options as the other console versions including lead blocking, create-a-player/team/fan, hall of fame, tons of training sessions including two minute drill and NFL network, and a full-blown franchise mode just to name a few, and throws in an intuitive learn madden tutorial, multiplayer competitions including the amazingly addictive 2-on-2 and Y.A.C. Attack, as well as tons of motion control specifically built for the Wii-mote and nunchuk. There are still a few issues with kicking and big hits that could be a bit more polished, and the general stigma around Wii is that some people will love it or hate it simply because it offers new gameplay over improved graphics, but the game is simply awesome despite the countless naysayers out there. Madden 07 offers a faster and more brutal game of football, and the added motion control makes pulling off complex football maneuvers easier than it’s ever been. The game is constantly offering pointers to newcomers as well, whether it’s in the on-the-fly tutorials accessible at any time during a game, or in the success/failure prompts that tell you instantly if your motion was too early, too late, or dead on. Madden 07 leaves definite room for improvement, but it’s a tremendous leap in the right direction. If Madden 07 is any indication expect EA and Nintendo to become very, very good friends this generation.

• PSP
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 5.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Blast Factor is an accessible first attempt for the PlayStation Store and Network, but it doesn't stand out in any one area. There are countless games of its genre that do it better, some of which are more than 20 years old, and its use of tilt functionality doesn't change that. With its planned two-player update and eventual specimen additions it does have the potential to get better -- but right now, it's a simple and safe time-eater to test your ten bucks on while we wait for flOw and other downloadable titles.