Publisher: Sega Developer: High Voltage Software Platform(s): Wii Genre: First-Person Shooter Rating: Teen ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Mild Language, Violence The Scoop: Hardcore. That's been a scary word for the Wii. Taboo almost. People who own the little console, myself included, mostly take it out only when we have to entertain family or friends. That's a sad prospect, e... more.

Publisher: Mumbo Jumbo Developer: Hot Lava Games (Mumbo Jumbo) Platform(s): Nintendo DS, Sony PSP, Sony PS2, PC Genre: Puzzle Rating: Everyone The Scoop: Mumbo Jumbo adds an ancient twist to the tried and true Bejeweled formula.  While there may not be much innovation, the highly addictive puzzle gameplay stays intact giving fans of the puzzle genre another reason to keep matching 3 gems... more.

Publisher: THQ Developer: Yuke's Media Creations Platform(s): Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, Nintendo DS, iPhone, Wireless Genre: Wrestling Rating: Teen ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence The Scoop: I've been playing the Smackdown vs. Raw series since it first debuted over 10 years ago. I'm a pretty big fan of the WWE an... more.

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: Quantic Dream Platform(s): Playstation 3 Genre: Interactive Drama Rating: Mature 17+ ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs The Scoop: What makes Heavy Rain innovative? The fact that you're taking on the control of four characters who are that of average people? Or perhaps ... more.

Publisher: Atari Developer: Cryptic Studios Platform(s): PC Genre: Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game Rating: Teen ESRB Content Descriptors: Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes The Scoop: Cryptic Studios' latest MMO does what no Star Trek game has done before: luring in non-Star Trek fans with a beautiful and great Star Trek ... more.

Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Platform(s): Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo DS, iPhone Genre: Action Rating: Mature 17+ ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language The Scoop: I went out and bought this game about three days ago. Though the first was rather repetitive, I didn't fear the same for Assassin's Creed 2 as I knew peo... more.

Publisher: 2K Games Developer: 2K Marin Platform(s): Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC Genre: First-Person Shooter Rating: Mature 17+ ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language The Scoop: Yet another game that I put on pre-order weeks before it even came out. Here we have BioShock 2, sequel to the award winning BioShock which has collected several Game of... more.

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Developer: Silicon Knights Platform(s): Xbox 360 Genre: Action-Adventure, RPG Rating: Teen ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence The Scoop: Released back in 2008 to lukewarm reviews, Too Human, Silicon Knights' long overdue baby, was deemed a failure because of an overall lack of interest from the consumer. Hyped... more.

Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: BioWare Edmonton Platform(s): Xbox 360, PC Genre: RPG, Third-person shooter Rating: Mature 17+ ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content The Scoop: The sequel to 2007’s Mass Effect has finally been released! (Note: This review is for the Xbox 360 version.) The Setup: Commander Shepard is back... more.

Publisher: Sega Developer: Platinum Games Platforms:Playstation 3, Xbox 360 Genre: Action Rating: Mature 17+ ESRB Content Descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes The Scoop: Instead of beating around the bush, I'll be straight forward with everyone. I didn't know what the hell was going on half the time I was playing this game. The... more.