Halo 3 - Xbox 360

Microsoft Game Studios, Bungie Software Sep 25, 2007 »

Halo 3 builds upon the concepts of Halo 2 in ways that you'd expect, but there are also new modes and options that send the series in exciting new directions.

The Good
Satisfying storyline that simultaneously provides closure while making you wonder what will happen next
Four-player online co-op is a lot of fun
Forge mode map editor lets you do some extremely crazy and unexpected things
Web integration makes sharing new maps and custom modes easy.

The Bad
Rewinding saved films doesn't work quite like you'd expect it to
AI-controlled Marines can't drive to save their lives (or yours)
Inevitable flood of prepubescent online players sure to hamper your enjoyment of the online modes.

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The Orange Box - Xbox 360

EA Games Dec 11, 2007 »

The Good
The Half-Life 2 saga represents some of the greatest shooter gameplay ever made
Portal is a brilliant and humorous puzzle game
Outstanding visual and audio design
An unprecedented value.

The Bad
The frame rate struggles at times and the loading times are a bit long.

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BioShock - Xbox 360

2K Games, 2K Boston , 2K Australia Aug 21, 2007 »

BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore from top to bottom and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play.

The Good
Absolutely amazing atmosphere and visual design with the technical prowess to back it all up
Lots of character customization options to play around with
Great voice cast really sells the storyline.

The Bad
Annoying hitches cause the game to freeze for a few seconds at a time, but it only seems to start happening after playing the game for several hours
Lack of death penalty keeps things fun, but also keeps things a little too easy.

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Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation - Xbox 360

Namco Bandai Games America, Namco Bandai Games Oct 23, 2007 »
Slick gameplay and gorgeous visuals are among Ace Combat 6's many strengths.

The Good
Excellent flight model and smooth controls make flying simple and fun
Exciting action surrounds you with huge explosions, radio chatter, and squadrons of enemy fighters
Looks amazing, yet still maintains an even frame rate
You can experience the excitement online with a number of great multiplayer modes.

The Bad
First half of the campaign is a little bland
Not as many aircraft or missions as prior installments.

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Virtua Fighter 5 Online - Xbox 360

Sega, Sega-AM2 Oct 30, 2007 »

To answer your two questions: Yes, this is a solid port of Virtua Fighter 5, and yes, the online play works just fine.

The Good
Totally functional online mode
Very sharp graphics
Terrific gameplay.

The Bad
Game's menus could have been condensed and made much more friendly Sound effects and voice occasionally sound tinny or muffled
Have to invest in at least one $60 joystick if you want the ideal way to play.

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Mass Effect - Xbox 360

Microsoft Game Studios, BioWare Nov 20, 2007 »

An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring.

The Good
Powerful storyline draws you into a tense, politically charged universe
Dialogue options will keep you constantly engaged in your missions
Great visuals and superb voice acting
Biotic powers are fun to pull off in battle.

The Bad
Vehicle navigation and combat are weak
A bunch of annoying interface issues.

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Rez HD - Xbox 360

Q Entertainment, MS Game Studios, HexaDrive , MS Game Studios

Rez HD is the most aesthetically pleasing and pocket-book-friendly version of this cult classic.

The Good
Sharp, scintillating colors
Excellent facelift of a revered classic
Out-of-the-ordinary controls
Music is initially impressive.

The Bad
Sharp, scintillating colors
Excellent facelift of a revered classic
Out-of-the-ordinary controls
Music is initially impressive.

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Project Gotham Racing 4 - Xbox 360

Microsoft Game Studios, Bizarre Creations Oct 2, 2007 »

Gentlemen, prepare your calluses. Project Gotham 4 plays to the series' strengths and adds new twists along the way.

The Good
Gorgeous environments
Fun driving model and spot-on control
Rain effects are the best of the new weather effects
Buying items with kudos is a nice incentive for driving with style.

The Bad
Motorcycles seem overpowered
No reason to use underpowered cars in most events.

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NBA 2K8 - Xbox 360

2K Sports, Visual Concepts Oct 2, 2007 »

Despite a few nagging issues, NBA 2K8 is a fantastic basketball game packed to the brim with features and game modes.

The Good
New signature style moves look amazing
CPU plays smart and is challenging but fair
Slam dunk contest is a fun addition
Lots of online options
Tons of ways to stay busy.

The Bad
Too many missed layups
Awful instructions make it tough to learn new moves
Menus are still a chore to navigate.

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