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Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
by Microsoft Game Studios

8.6
Like the first game, Viva Pi?ata: Trouble in Paradise is utterly charming, downright cute and one seriously enjoyable game that players of all ages can enjoy


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N+
Challenging and thought-provoking, N+ on the DS is an excellent puzzle title worth playing through
NDS 08/28/2008 8.5 8.5
N+
N+ for the PSP is one of those addictive joys that will make it very hard to separate yourself from your handheld.
PSP 08/25/2008 8.5 8.1
Namco Museum
Namco hits the Gamecube once again, this time with the original classics for us grown ups.
GC 10/14/2002 7.5 6.0
Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection
Slip on the parachute pants and knot up the string tie, there's a classic gaming party happening in your Xbox!
XB 09/15/2005 5.0 6.1
Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection
Another excuse to buy a game you already have
GBA 09/13/2005 7.0 6.0
Namco Museum Battle Collection
Gamers new and old school, Namco Museum Battle Collection is the closest you’ll get to finding a time machine and going back to the days when games were simple but still downright addictive
PSP 09/06/2005 7.8 7.2
Namco Museum DS
If you haven’t played these games before, or if you have but don’t currently own them for a handheld platform, then this collection belongs in your collection
NDS 09/27/2007 7.5 6.5
Namco Museum Remix
The rash to release titles for the Wii results in a strange compilation with Namco Museum Remix.
WII 11/11/2007 5.2 5.0
Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
Nancy Drew is back for the 11th time, but is indefatigable in her pursuit of the truth, which this time takes her across the pond.
PC 10/27/2004 9.0 8.5
Nancy Drew: Danger by Design
Nancy is off to Paris, but don’t expect a big tour of the city
PC 08/15/2006 7.0 7.1
Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island
Nancy Drew is back in her ninth adventure, this time off the beautiful coast of the North Pacific.
PC 11/06/2003 8.0 8.0
Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs Of Moon Lake
The story is exciting and offers a little spookiness in the beginning; in fact, some younger players may be scared at first, which parents should be aware of.
PC 12/18/2002 8.5 8.3
Nancy Drew: Haunted Carousel
No case is too arduous for Nancy Drew, as she investigates the mystery at The Haunted Carousel at the Captain's Cove Amusement Park.
PC 09/09/2003 8.8 8.5
Nancy Drew: Last Train To Blue Moon Canyon
Nancy Drew travels out west on a train with the Hardy boys to solve yet another mystery!
PC 10/12/2005 8.0 8.0
Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull
Nancy Drew is back in a challenging and fun case, just in time for Halloween!
PC 10/26/2007 8.0 7.8
Nancy Drew: Secret of the Old Clock
Go back in time to where it all started, with Nancy and her roadster putting in the miles to solve the Secret of the Old Clock
PC 08/08/2005 7.8 7.9
Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave
Nancy is off to Hawaii, but unfortunately won’t be there very long
PC 10/30/2006 6.5 6.7
Nancy Drew: The Mystery of the Clue Bender Society
Nancy isn't very exciting in this DS adventure
NDS 08/12/2008 6.0 5.0
Nancy Drew: The Phantom of Venice
Nancy gets to do real undercover work!
PC 07/25/2008 8.0 7.5
Nancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch
A lost love, greed and suspense, what more can any Nancy Drew fan ask for?
PC 08/14/2004 9.0 8.5
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek
The cold snow never looked so good before
PC 06/20/2007 8.0 7.5
NanoBreaker
Nano Breaker features an engaging combat system, but offers little else
PS2 02/21/2005 6.3 4.9
Nanostray
Nanostray?  More like Nanosecond.
NDS 07/27/2005 7.0 7.1
NARC
NARC had the potential of being one truly guilty pleasure but instead just falls flat in all the things that could have made this game fun
XB 04/04/2005 5.7 5.0
NARC
Remake of classic title ends up more than a little disappointing
PS2 04/04/2005 5.6 5.3
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes
You don’t have to be a Naruto fan to like this game but if you are there are enough goodies here that will certainly not fail to please
PSP 09/04/2007 8.0 6.6
NARUTO: Clash of Ninja
Believe it!
GC 03/30/2006 6.9 7.0
NARUTO: Clash of Ninja 2
More of the same?
GC 10/11/2006 7.4 7.1
NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution
An enjoyable way to beat up animated characters!
WII 11/06/2007 7.7 7.1
NARUTO: Ninja Council
"Believe it!" The study of ninjutsu is fun, but Naruto: Ninja Council is too easy & short. "Darn it!"
GBA 04/04/2006 5.6 6.5
NARUTO: Ninja Council 2
 Believe it!
GBA 11/07/2006 7.3 5.8
NARUTO: Ninja Council 3
For gamers with an undeniable need for Naruto
NDS 05/29/2007 6.6 5.4
NARUTO: Ninja Destiny
While lacking in long-term depth, Naruto: Ninja Destiny is a great anime fighter
NDS 02/26/2008 7.9 6.1
NARUTO: Path of the Ninja
Naruto: Path of the Ninja is a fully fleshed  RPG for the DS, but one that is uninspired and relatively unremarkable
NDS 11/02/2007 6.7 5.8
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja for the Xbox 360 does a magnificent job of capturing the spirit of the anime and manga, which makes this the best Naruto game
360 11/12/2007 8.5 8.1
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
Who wants a great fighting game to play this summer?
PS2 06/29/2006 7.7 7.8
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 2
It’s a hard knock life for a ninja.
PS2 06/28/2007 7.2 7.4
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3
Ultimate Ninja 3 is far from the perfect Naruto fighting game but - like the series’ main protagonist - it walks its own line and walks it well.
PS2 04/02/2008 8.0 7.6
NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 isn’t a huge leap into new territory as far as the fighting mechanics are concerned but there’s some fun to be had in The Phantom Fortress
PSP 06/26/2008 7.5 6.7
NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles
A game tailor made for those die hard fans of Anime's reigning action cartoon if it doesn't freak them out first
PS2 11/22/2006 6.7 5.8
NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Sadly, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is a button-masher devoid of all the things we love about the show or fighting games in general
PS2 09/14/2007 5.2 4.8
NASCAR
Hardware limitations aside, NASCAR for the PSP is actually a decent racing game that comes very close to bringing us all the goodies the console version offers
PSP 09/20/2006 7.5 7.3
NASCAR '06: Total Team Control
Buy this one if you’re looking for a great racing game to replace your well-worn out copy of last year’s Chase for the Cup
XB 09/12/2005 8.9 8.2
NASCAR '06: Total Team Control
No NASCAR fan should go another day without experiencing Total Team Control's addictive magic
PS2 09/12/2005 8.7 8.2
NASCAR 07
Two wrongs may not make a right, but four lefts can … well, maybe not here though
XB 09/21/2006 6.5 7.3
NASCAR 07
Worth renting if you’ve played 06 to death; worth buying if you haven’t taken the NASCAR trip in a long, long time
PS2 09/19/2006 7.3 7.2
NASCAR 08
Though the series still provides solid NASCAR racing, its first PS3 offering is not primed for next-gen excellence
PS3 08/17/2007 7.0 5.9
NASCAR 2009
If you wanted more of the series’ past experiences, NASCAR 09 delivers that and then some – but not with the same level of amazement the series once had.
PS3 06/16/2008 7.9 6.9
Nascar SimRacing
Tight turns, dropped sponsors and slow pits aren't the only things to watch out for. You want realism in a racing Sim? Be careful what you ask for!
PC 03/08/2005 9.0 8.6
NASCAR Thunder 2003
Dale Earnhardt Jr. move over, with this game, the NASCAR field just got a whole lot bigger!
PC 11/02/2002 9.0 6.8
NASCAR Thunder 2004
NASCAR 2004 by EA Sports offers players the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of becoming a NASCAR race driver.
PC 09/29/2003 8.4 8.0
NASCAR® 2005: Chase for the Cup
High speed racing and the NASCAR soap opera from TV.
GC 09/07/2004 9.2 9.2
NASCAR® 2005: Chase for the Cup
NASCAR Chase for the Cup 2005 combines solid gameplay with challenge and eye candy
XB 08/23/2004 8.7 8.0
NASCAR® 2005: Chase for the Cup
NASCAR Chase for the Cup 2005 combines solid gameplay with challenge and eye candy
PS2 08/23/2004 8.7 8.7
NASCAR(r) Racing 2003 Season
Are you ready to do battle at 200 mph? Are you good enough to swap paint with the pros and walk away from it? Yes? Then you may be ready for the sounds and feel of NASCAR Racing 2003 Season.
PC 02/20/2003 9.5 9.0
Naval Ops Warship Gunner
Unlike Koei’s other recent naval title “PTO IV”, Naval Ops provides a faster paced and arcade style action game.
PS2 07/14/2003 7.3 7.0
Naval Ops: Commander
You sank my battleship with your destroyer??
PS2 03/30/2004 7.0 7.0
Navy Seals: Weapons of Mass Destruction
“With horrid AI, lousy visuals, and boring level design, Navy Seals: Weapons of Mass Destruction is one budget title best left on the shelf.”
PC 06/22/2003 3.5 2.2
NBA
Impressive for a PSP launch title, NBA is beauty without brains. Stunning, but no stamina.
PSP 03/29/2005 6.9 5.5
NBA 06
NBA 06 has some decent ideas that just come up a little short
PS2 11/22/2005 6.0 6.3
NBA 06
Notable advancements in nearly all aspects of the game really helps NBA separate itself from its predecessor
PSP 10/09/2005 7.9 7.5
NBA 07
Though NBA 07 is an improvement, its gameplay is not as rewarding as the story that’s being told
PS2 09/27/2006 7.0 7.0
NBA 07
For a PS3 launch title, NBA 07 looks like a next-generation title but it certainly doesn’t feel like one even with the revolutionary SIXAXIS controller
PS3 12/01/2006 6.9 6.2
NBA 07
If you missed last year’s game, NBA ‘07 for the PSP is the game that will make a fan out of you if you’re looking for a basketball game with enough visual sex appeal and gaming goodness
PSP 09/25/2006 8.9 6.8
NBA 08
NBA 08 on the PS2 is a rehash of 07 with few improvements
PS2 10/15/2007 6.0 6.3
NBA 08
NBA ’08 is on the right track but still has a ways to go to be a first-rate basketball title
PS3 09/28/2007 7.5 6.6
NBA 08 Featuring Block Party
The series' latest PSP outing isn't just its best handheld sequel. It's also the series' best update on any platform
PSP 10/01/2007 8.5 7.8
NBA 08 Featuring Block Party
The series' latest PSP outing isn't just its best handheld sequel. It's also the series' best update on any platform
PSP 10/01/2007 8.5 7.8
NBA 2-on-2 Slam
A fun, quick game to kill those times that never go by fast enough
MB 12/18/2007 7.0 7.0
NBA 2K6
NBA 2K6 just proves that you can improve on a series that already comes close to perfection. 
XB 10/07/2005 9.0 8.4
NBA 2K6
Although the jump to next-gen isn't as big as we would've hoped, NBA 2K6 is still the best basketball game around.
360 11/26/2005 8.0 8.2
NBA 2K6
While it does offer a few nice improvements over 2K5, NBA 2K6 doesn’t warrant a 100 percent price increase
PS2 10/17/2005 8.5 7.8
NBA 2K7
It’s the little things that count
360 10/02/2006 8.4 8.3
NBA 2K7
Hitting the court, next-gen-style
PS3 11/27/2006 8.5 8.1
NBA 2K8
NBA 2k8 returns in glorious fashion with an incredible association mode and an all new dunk contest
360 10/11/2007 8.7 8.1
NBA 2K8
Basketball in its most realistic, exciting, and entertaining form
PS3 10/08/2007 8.7 8.1
NBA Ballers
Cars, cribs, and respect.  The money-hungry NBA dream starts with NBA Ballers, Midway’s latest one-on-one basketball title.
XB 04/26/2004 7.8 8.2
NBA Ballers
It’s all about the bling-bling in Midway’s send up of street ball with NBA Ballers.
PS2 04/21/2004 7.5 8.1
NBA Ballers: Chosen One
NBA Ballers: Chosen One for the Xbox 360 is not without its charms but when it comes to the basketball action it just doesn’t have what it takes to be a fun sports title
360 04/29/2008 6.0 5.8
NBA Ballers: Chosen One
Capable of turning gamers into NBA Bawlers
PS3 04/29/2008 5.4 5.8
NBA Ballers: Phenom
High stylin’ ballers with phat cribs
XB 05/01/2006 8.0 6.7
NBA Basketball 2007
While a flawed experience, NBA Basketball 2007 still has something to offer basketball fans.
MB 01/11/2007 6.5 6.5
NBA Inside Drive 2003
NBA Inside Drive joins the flurry of basketball titles for the Xbox and holds its ground against the All-Stars.
XB 11/10/2002 8.0 7.6
NBA Inside Drive 2004
NBA Inside Drive has some solid elements, but misses on key drives
XB 11/11/2003 7.8 7.3
NBA LIVE 06
NBA Live 06 has a few suspect areas, but looks terrific and plays well
PC 10/19/2005 8.4 6.6
NBA LIVE 06
NBA Live 06 for the PS2 doesn’t deviate from its original recipe but it’s new features are impressive enough to make this game the year you shouldn’t miss this one. 
PS2 10/20/2005 8.9 8.1
NBA LIVE 06
Although displaying its fare share of problems, the overwhelming fun factor of the game more than overshadows the lack of realism
PSP 11/02/2005 8.1 8.3
NBA LIVE 06
As a next-gen title, Live 06 fails to deliver, and even offers less than its current-gen counterparts
360 12/07/2005 6.0 6.0
NBA LIVE 06
This year’s NBA Live 06 is a slam dunk and the best we’ve seen from the franchise so far
XB 10/10/2005 8.9 8.0
NBA Live 07
NBA Live 07 features some upgrades but the game still feels a bit slow
XB 09/26/2006 7.0 6.8
NBA Live 07
NBA Live 07 for the PSP is a great attempt to bring fans of the hardwood a deep and exclusive-rich portable game that goes beyond the console version but sadly it fails in its execution
PSP 10/16/2006 6.6 7.2
NBA Live 07
Fails to take the next step
PS2 09/26/2006 6.7 6.4
NBA Live 08
NBA Live 08 improves the court game basics, becoming the best entry to the series in several years.
360 10/02/2007 8.3 7.5
NBA Live 08
While bypassing management modes, NBA Live 08 does offer some casual gaming fun
WII 11/02/2007 6.5 4.6
NBA Live 08
It’s NBA Live 06 and 07 with Player Hot Spots and a FIBA World Championship mode
PS2 11/12/2007 6.0 6.8
NBA Live 08
NBA Live ’08 is a solid game, but framerate issues stop it from a championship run
PS3 10/02/2007 7.8 7.3
NBA Live 08
NBA Live 08 addresses many of the technical issues that were present in 07. Next year, let's hope the rest of the game is addressed
PSP 10/05/2007 6.8 7.1
NBA Live 2003
Control is the buzzword for NBA Live 2003, and EA gives gamers plenty of it with this excellent Arcade-Sim blend of NBA basketball.
GC 11/07/2002 9.0 8.3
NBA Live 2003
Control is the buzzword for NBA Live 2003, and EA gives gamers plenty of it with this excellent Arcade-Sim blend of NBA basketball.
XB 10/29/2002 8.8 8.2
NBA Live 2003
Playing hoops has never been this enjoyable and NBA Live 2003 is a PS2 sports gamers’ dream come true. 
PS2 10/23/2002 8.8 8.4
NBA Live 2004
It's Basketball season already? Not only will I have to kiss the TV goodbye, but looks like the Gamecube, too, for awhile.
GC 10/29/2003 8.4 8.3
NBA Live 2004
Best basketball game ever?
PS2 10/22/2003 9.3 8.2
NBA Live 2004
NBA Live 2004 is slightly better than NBA Live 2003, but lacks enough new features to make it a number one draft pick.
XB 10/27/2003 8.6 8.3
NBA Live 2004
You want to play NBA Live 2004 on the PC? You’d better bring game!
PC 12/08/2003 8.6 7.7
NBA Live 2005
While the game isn’t terribly different from last year’s model, Live 2005 features some great tweaks and new gameplay modes
PC 11/16/2004 8.7 7.9
NBA Live 2005
NBA Live 2005 brings back all the non-stop action from its predecessors, adds a dunk contest in its All-Star weekend, and includes online play.  But is it enough to dribble over the competition?
XB 10/22/2004 8.5 8.6
NBA Live 2005
EA’s long running hoop simulator is back for more battles on the hardwood with NBA Live 2005.
PS2 10/14/2004 8.5 8.2
NBA ShootOut 2004
Take control of a 7’ 2” dunking machine and lift off into NBA stardom
PS2 11/06/2003 7.2 6.0
NBA ShootOut 2004
NBA ShootOut 2004 brings a solid, if unremarkable, game to the PS1
PSX 11/24/2003 6.9 6.9
NBA Street
NBA Street hasn't changed much since its release on the PS2 last year.
GC 05/06/2002 8.0 8.7
NBA STREET V3
NBA Street 3 is a fast paced and stylized game of hoops that builds nicely upon its predecessors
GC 03/21/2005 9.2 9.0
NBA STREET V3
From the Street Challenge and all the features within it, to the multiplayer brawls and the new Dunk Contest, NBA Street V3 is a rock-solid, must-play sequel
PS2 03/11/2005 9.1 8.8
NBA STREET V3
If you’re looking for an addictive arcade-styled street basketball game this year it just has to be NBA Street V3.  
XB 03/15/2005 9.5 9.2
NBA Street Vol. 2
Nuthin’ but cotton.
PS2 05/11/2003 9.4 9.0
NBA Street: Homecourt
NBA Street Homecourt is a great basketball game and one of the best yet on the 360.
360 02/19/2007 9.0 8.5
NBA Street: Homecourt
NBA Street Homecourt is clearly the next step in the franchise and an easy next-gen dunk
PS3 03/06/2007 9.0 8.0
NBA Street: Showdown
Another Street title on the PSP? Why not!
PSP 05/05/2005 8.0 7.8
NBC Sports National Heads Up Poker
While the AI may be a bit on the weak side, Heads Up Poker is still a pretty engaging game of Poker.
MB 04/17/2006 8.0 8.0
NBC Sports Real Golf
Aside from the pretty graphics, there’s not much to NBC Sports Real Golf.
MB 08/22/2006 6.0 5.8
NCAA Final Four 2003
While not being a jaw-dropping basketball experience, NCAA Final Four 2003 has enough to keep college hoop fans busy for awhile. 
PS2 11/20/2002 6.4 6.1
NCAA Final Four 2004
Basketball 101 time.
PS2 11/17/2003 6.8 5.3
NCAA Football 06
College football at its best
XB 07/22/2005 9.5 8.9
NCAA Football 06
NCAA Football 06 is fresh, fun and exciting – basically everything we want in a sports game
PS2 07/21/2005 9.3 8.6
NCAA Football 07
Momentum and a revamped player creation system highlight this year’s NCAA football title.
XB 07/18/2006 9.5 8.8
NCAA Football 07
NCAA Football 07 has undergone some tweaks, still has some minor stumbles, but is a truly terrific game
PS2 07/27/2006 8.7 8.8
NCAA Football 07
NCAA Football 07 has the looks and feel of a classic yet a few flaws make this a college football game that earns itself a passing grade
PSP 07/27/2006 7.3 6.8
NCAA Football 07
College football on the next generation
360 07/27/2006 8.2 7.8
NCAA Football 08
The air is crisp and the field is green. Weekends and Thanksgiving aren’t the only times to heat up a great college rivalry! 
XB 08/25/2007 8.0 8.0
NCAA Football 08
I love me some college football!
360 07/25/2007 8.1 8.3
NCAA Football 08
NCAA Football 08 has the graphics, but the game play and AI can be a little suspect
PS3 07/24/2007 7.6 7.8
NCAA Football 09
NCAA Football 09 makes some nice changes to the format, with the cornerstone the online Dynasty mode
PS3 07/15/2008 8.0 7.7
NCAA Football 2004
New teams, new options make EA Sports NCAA Football 2004 a conference champ
GC 07/25/2003 9.0 8.8
NCAA Football 2004
Best college football game ever!
PS2 07/26/2003 9.6 8.4
NCAA Football 2004
Although NCAA Football 2004 could be called NCAA Football 2003 – Episode 2, it still offers enough of the little things for College Football fanatics.
XB 07/29/2003 8.8 8.9
NCAA Football 2005
The best college football game in the history of all mankind just keeps on getting better with NCAA Football 2005 from EA Sports.
PS2 07/23/2004 9.7 8.7
NCAA GameBreaker 2004
Is NCAA GameBreaker 2004 the game to break the competition, or is it merely an attempt to compete with the leading college football series?
PS2 09/02/2003 7.7 6.0
NCAA March Madness 06
Even with the massive defensive improvements, 06 still manages to get knocked out of the tournament earlier than expected
XB 11/07/2005 7.9 7.8
NCAA March Madness 06
That time of the year is drawing ever closer.
PS2 10/24/2005 8.1 7.9
NCAA March Madness 07
NCAA March Madness hits the Xbox 360 with some cool new features.
360 01/17/2007 8.5 7.2
NCAA March Madness 07
Brand-new year, same old story.
PS2 01/17/2007 6.9 5.8
NCAA March Madness 08
NCAA March Madness 08 is a disappointing release for the franchise
360 12/11/2007 7.5 7.0
NCAA March Madness 2003
March Madness 2003 has some graphical turnovers and is for the hoops fan, not necessarily a hardcore NCAA devotee
PS2 12/16/2002 7.6 7.6
NCAA March Madness 2004
Once again, EA Sports is back with a basketball title for the New Year. Is it a buzzer-beating thrill ride, or just a granny shot from the Foul line?
XB 12/15/2003 8.5 8.4
NCAA March Madness 2004
While there are a few bad passes, EA Sports NCAA March Madness 2004 is still a challenging and good-looking title
PS2 12/05/2003 8.4 8.4
NCAA March Madness 2005
This year’s March Madness keeps the series rolling by featuring the new NBA Live 2005 engine with its great new control scheme.
XB 11/16/2004 8.5 7.7
NCAA March Madness 2005
NCAA March Madness 2005 has solid features but graphically falls a little short of the championship
PS2 11/15/2004 8.4 7.6
Need for Speed Carbon
Racing down inner-city streets at 200 plus miles per hour with colored flaming exhaust? Yes Please.
PC 12/17/2006 8.5 8.0
Need for Speed Carbon
Need for Speed is one of the hottest selling titles every winter and EA is crossing their fingers again for success
XB 11/21/2006 7.2 7.3
Need for Speed Carbon
Carbon brings the Need for Speed series back to the neon-lights of the city.
PS2 11/09/2006 8.0 6.9
Need for Speed Carbon
Own the City is not a bad Need for Speed game for the PSP but then again the series does feel like it’s in serious need of a major modification.
PSP 11/09/2006 7.2 7.3
Need for Speed Carbon
Need for Speed Carbon for the Wii falls a bit flat in certain areas but it’s a good attempt at bringing us a fresh new twist to this underground racing series
WII 12/07/2006 7.5 7.0
Need for Speed Carbon
Carbon delivers a very competent street racing experience to the PS3.
PS3 11/20/2006 8.0 7.8
Need for Speed Carbon
A throwback to the good old, worry-free days of arcade racing.
360 11/06/2006 8.2 7.7
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Need for Speed Most Wanted is a much needed change of pace for the series and one seriously entertaining racing game for fans of the genre
XB 12/02/2005 8.7 8.8
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Most Wanted is a game with ridiculous physics, hard-to-master controls and a repetitious event scheme
PSP 11/28/2005 7.2 7.6
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Oh Boy! The Cops are Here!
360 12/02/2005 8.5 8.5
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Race your way out of jail
PS2 11/29/2005 8.4 8.5
Need for Speed ProStreet
Mediocrity bleeds through the edges in almost every aspect of this release.
PC 12/05/2007 7.3 6.8
Need for Speed ProStreet
Are you ready to burn rubber?  Need for Speed: ProStreet provides the ability to do just that and a lot more
NDS 12/20/2007 8.0 7.7
Need for Speed ProStreet
Need for Speed ProStreet shifts the series back into high-speed fun
PS3 11/13/2007 9.0 7.4
Need for Speed ProStreet
Not too many handheld racing games deliver an over-the-top punch, but Need for Speed ProStreet juices up the Nitrous and lands a knock-out swing
PSP 02/18/2008 8.5 6.2
Need for Speed ProStreet
Is legal street racing fun?
WII 12/03/2007 6.3 5.7
Need for Speed ProStreet
An amalgamation of ideas from the previous Need for Speed titles
PS2 11/13/2007 7.9 6.8
Need for Speed ProStreet
Finally getting away from neon-glare of illegal street racing, the Need for Speed series puts out a title that gearheads will want to get their hands on.
360 11/13/2007 9.0 7.4
Need for Speed Underground
While it might not be perfect, Need for Speed Underground is an impressive racing game, packed full of bonuses that will keep you playing for days.
PC 12/07/2003 8.1 8.4
Need for Speed Underground
Not fast enough to be furious.
PS2 12/01/2003 8.5 8.6
Need for Speed Underground 2
Need for Speed Underground 2 is a great sequel and still one of the most addictive racing games true to the underground racing culture. 
GC 11/29/2004 8.9 8.1
Need for Speed Underground 2
Its time to pimp your ride!
PC 11/23/2004 9.0 8.3
Need for Speed Underground 2
Wonderfully stylish, satisfyingly addictive and completely different, this sequel to the stellar original makes Need for Speed Underground 2 a new fan favorite. 
XB 11/27/2004 9.2 8.7
Need for Speed Underground 2
Take to the streets at night
NDS 05/23/2005 7.7 6.9
Need for Speed Underground Rivals
Despite a few blemishes on an otherwise good-looking racing game, Rivals is still a pretty fun racer for the PSP
PSP 04/19/2005 8.0 7.7
Need for Speed: Carbon Collector's Edition
Racing down inner-city streets at 200 plus miles per hour with colored flaming exhaust? Yes Please.
PC 12/17/2006 8.6 8.6
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
“Although it has its problems, Hot Pursuit 2 is still a pretty decent arcade racing game.”
GC 10/12/2002 7.5 6.5
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Any racing fan will be thrilled by the Need for Speed's first next-gen outing.
PS2 10/12/2002 8.5 9.1
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
The folks at EA Games deliver a racer that has several flaws, but still manages to be fast and fun.
XB 10/14/2002 7.8 7.5
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for the PC is not the best version of this really great game, but it still has enough racing action to be top of its class.
PC 11/01/2002 7.7 7.2
Neighbors from Hell
"A genre that is a nice change from your typical FPS, RTS. RPG and sport games."
PC 08/13/2003 7.0 6.6
Nemesis of the Roman Empire
It's the economy, stupid.
PC 03/31/2004 8.0 7.5
Nemesis Strike
Inexpensive, fast, and shooter-heavy.
XB 05/31/2005 7.5 6.5
Nemo's Aquarium
Nemo’s Aquarium is a diverting little experience that fans of the movie and children will enjoy.
MB 05/24/2006 7.5 7.1
Neo Contra
A short and fun-filled blast from the past.
PS2 10/28/2004 7.2 7.2
NeoGeo Battle Colliseum
Can NeoGeo Battle Coliseum revive a dead genre?  Not a chance.
PS2 12/29/2007 6.1 6.6
NEOPETS The Darkest Faerie
Neopets: The Darkest Faerie’s standout flaw is that it isn’t very exciting
PS2 11/27/2005 6.2 6.8
Neopets: Petpet Adventures-- The Wand of Wishing
PSP owners looking for something a little bit different in their action RPG will enjoy Neopets Petpet Adventures
PSP 03/14/2006 7.7 6.7
Nervous Brickdown
An excellent and ridiculously diverse collection of brand-new games that were inspired by the brick-blasting, ball-bouncing games of the 80s
NDS 07/16/2007 8.3 7.4
Neverend
An awesome RPG experience, had this come out in 1993.
PC 10/19/2006 4.8 4.0
Neverwinter Nights
Neverwinter Nights is easily one of, if not the best RPG of the year
PC 07/02/2002 9.3 9.2
Neverwinter Nights 2
Neverwinter Nights 2 has evolving gameplay, and hours of first-rate RPG entertainment
PC 11/27/2006 8.7 8.4
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer presents a bit darker story in truly immersive fashion
PC 10/25/2007 8.3 8.0
Neverwinter Nights Diamond
Neverwinter Nights Diamond is a bit dated, but still a very fine RPG experience
PC 01/15/2006 8.8 8.4
Neverwinter Nights Shadows of Undrentide
Shadows of Undrentide is a nice expansion to Neverwinter Nights, it is just too small an expansion
PC 10/23/2003 8.5 8.0
Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
Hordes of the Underdark is a fantastic and rewarding journey for upper-level Neverwinter Night characters
PC 12/29/2003 8.6 8.6
NEVES
The DS has hosted a lot of great puzzlers, and NEVES is another one for the books
NDS 11/19/2007 7.0 6.9
NEW Super Mario Bros.®
Fantastic!
NDS 05/26/2006 9.3 8.9
New Zealand Story Revolution
Not a remake so much as an update, this old-school platformer will appeal mainly to fans of the original
NDS 03/25/2008 6.9 6.1
Nexagon: Deathmatch
Strategy First Mixes Chess-like Elements with Futuristic Scenarios For a Solid Combat Game Show
PC 07/22/2003 8.3 5.8
Next Life
Next life lays down a very interesting storyline of what lies beyond death, but executes a very slow and drawn-out game
PC 12/10/2007 6.0 5.4
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
The concept and gameplay lift Nexus: The Jupiter Incident above the average expectations
PC 04/01/2005 7.5 7.9
NFL Blitz: Pro
NFL Mlitz or NFL Badden, you be the judge.
GC 01/14/2004 7.7 7.1
NFL Blitz: Pro
NFL Blitz Pro vastly upgrades the gameplay but keeps the attitude and fun
PS2 10/27/2003 8.9 6.5
NFL Blitz: Pro
Not quite Blitz, not quite Madden, NFL Blitz Pro is the game that wants to be everything.
XB 11/14/2003 7.8 7.0
NFL Fever 2004
NFL Fever 2004 has stepped up the ante and is a solid performer in the red zone of NFL games
XB 08/12/2003 9.3 7.5
NFL Football 2007
A surprisingly deep game, NFL Football 2007 is as engaging an experience as you’ll find in mobile football.
MB 01/11/2007 8.5 8.5
NFL GameDay 2004
While it’s unable to unseat the Madden games from its well earned throne, NFL GameDay 2004 shows a lot of potential and delivers a more than decent game worthy of the sport itself. 
PS2 09/02/2003 8.2 6.9
NFL GameDay 2004
Gaming on the gridiron is back... just in time for its real-life counterpart. Which one should you spend your Sunday with?? 
PSX 09/10/2003 6.5 6.5
NFL Gridiron
A solid mobile phone take on sports gaming’s biggest genre
MB 11/13/2007 7.5 7.5
NFL Head Coach
The key to winning is coming up with the best strategy
PC 07/06/2006 7.0 6.9
NFL Head Coach
NFL Head Coach offers gamers the opportunity that explore the often overlooked side of a NFL Coach
XB 07/07/2006 7.3 6.9
NFL Head Coach
Is NFL Head Coach destined for Canton, Ohio to join the Hall of Fame, or does it belong in NFL Europe?  NFL Head Coach sadly fits right in with the latter
PS2 07/10/2006 6.1 6.7
NFL Street
A truly great multiplayer game.
GC 01/23/2004 8.5 8.2
NFL Street
NFL Street is unlike any other football game you have ever played!
PS2 01/26/2004 9.3 8.1
NFL Street
The best thing to happen to football since the death of XFL!
XB 02/02/2004 8.6 8.2
NFL Street 2
NFL Madden.  Street-style.
GC 01/11/2005 9.0 8.0
NFL Street 2
Bringing the huddle to the hood
XB 01/18/2005 8.9 7.8
NFL Street 2
NFL Street is back and it is bigger and better than before!
PS2 01/12/2005 9.1 8.2
NFL STREET 2: Unleashed
Unleashed is faster, hits harder, and plays better than the original NFL Street
PSP 04/01/2005 8.0 7.2
NFL STREET 3
A very entertaining game that, new Gamebreaker features aside, you have played before
PS2 11/17/2006 8.4 7.1
NFL STREET 3
Like its PS2 sibling, NFL Street 3 is a rehash that’s still a must-buy for its intense and addictive Gamebreakers
PSP 11/20/2006 8.0 7.0
NFL Tour
Rather than next-gen specific gameplay mechanics and PS3-caliber graphics, NFL Tour is a reduced version of NFL Street.
PS3 01/22/2008 4.5 4.9
NHL 06
NHL 06 sports the usual features from the past, as well as a few new additions that will keep you busy for a while
XB 09/26/2005 8.4 8.1
NHL 06
The "Great One" just got greater
PS2 09/16/2005 8.8 8.3
NHL 07
EA Sports puts NHL 07’s passing scheme on the ‘right’ track
XB 09/12/2006 8.1 7.8
NHL 07
NHL 07 may not be the most perfect NHL hockey game for your PSP but it is certainly one of the most enjoyable and impressive hockey game you will play for a long time
PSP 09/26/2006 8.2 7.9
NHL 07
While not the most advanced hockey game, NHL 07 wins a Stanley Cup for providing some of the best sports action available
PS2 09/12/2006 8.0 7.9
NHL 07
NHL 07 scores big with the new Skill Stick and looks impressive on the 360
360 09/12/2006 9.0 8.2
NHL 08
NHL 08 offers excellent controls, dynamic AI, and smooth graphics to make for one of the most compelling hockey titles in years.
360 09/17/2007 9.0 8.5
NHL 08
While the Skill Stick is the best addition in recent memory, NHL 08 isn’t that different from the last iteration
PS2 09/11/2007 7.0 7.4
NHL 08
NHL ’08 takes a major leap forward for the franchise, delivering a solid and entertaining experience that is truer to the actual sport than previous iterations
PS3 09/11/2007 8.9 8.3
NHL 2003
EA’s NHL 2003 heats up the icy sport of professional hockey with fast-paced gameplay.
GC 10/20/2002 8.5 8.4
NHL 2003
EASports delivers a terrific hockey experience with NHL 2003
PC 10/18/2002 9.1 7.5
NHL 2003
EA Sports has done it again, NHL 2003 is an over-the-top hockey experience that will surely be a sports favorite.
XB 10/27/2002 9.0 8.5
NHL 2003
The innovative new deke system and ultra realistic puck physics make this the most impressive NHL release yet.
PS2 10/22/2002 9.0 8.5
NHL 2004
EA Sports NHL 2004 is proof that the franchise just keeps getting better and better. 
XB 10/02/2003 8.9 8.2
NHL 2005
Add silky smooth animations and an addictive pick-up-and-play gameplay style and you end up with NHL 2005. 
GC 10/08/2004 8.4 7.6
NHL 2005
NHL 2005 continues to shove other arcade hockey games into the penalty box, but NHL vets upset by the lockout shouldn’t necessarily rush out for this one to get their hockey fix.
XB 10/12/2004 8.3 7.8
NHL 2005
Need your NHL fix?
PS2 09/22/2004 8.8 8.1
NHL 2K6
The good news is that NHL 2K6 is the best hockey game you’ll find this year but the bad news is that you won’t see the light of day for days to come.
XB 09/19/2005 9.0 8.3
NHL 2K6
NHL 2K6 is more than a worth successor to last year’s title, it is another big step forward for the franchise
PS2 10/04/2005 8.9 8.6
NHL 2K6
Will this game satisfy your NHL fix?
360 11/23/2005 8.0 7.5
NHL 2K7
Deserving a spot among growing Xbox 360 collection, NHL 2K7 is definitely an improvement over last year’s game and one seriously addictive hockey game
360 09/18/2006 8.9 8.1
NHL 2K7
With silky smooth controls and a bunch of great features, NHL 2K7 is the hockey game to beat this year.
PS3 11/27/2006 8.5 8.2
NHL 2K8
NHL 2K8 for the PS3 is a step back for the series but it’s still a hockey game with enough good moves to make this a solid sports game
PS3 09/20/2007 8.5 7.4
NHL 5-on-5 2007
Although the game is a bit light on extras, NHL 5-on-5 is still a solid mobile hockey game.
MB 11/28/2006 7.0 7.0
NHL FaceOff 2003
989 Sports NHL FaceOff 2003 for the PS2 features solid animations but a few goofs in game play
PS2 11/12/2002 6.9 6.1
NHL Hitz: Pro
Hockey fans will score big if they slapshot this game into their collection.
GC 10/06/2003 8.5 7.9
NHL Hitz: Pro
Still one of the most enjoyable alternatives to the serious pro hockey games out there, NHL Hitz Pro is one intense game of hockey fans will love. 
PS2 10/11/2003 9.2 8.1
NHL Hitz: Pro
NHL Hitz Pro for the Xbox does not sport online play, but is still a sure-fire winner in the hockey genre
XB 09/23/2003 9.2 7.8
NHL Rivals 2004
NHL Rivals has a terrific passing system, and solid graphics but sometimes the pass fails to connect
XB 11/11/2003 8.2 6.9
NIBIRU: Age of Secrets
Nibiru the game comes up close in surpassing the legend and folklore that surrounds the possibilities of Nibiru the planet
PC 09/18/2005 7.0 7.6
Nicktoons Freeze Frame Frenzy
Like a 2D lightgun shooter without bullets, the gun, or any type of peripheral action
GBA 01/03/2005 6.7 5.8
Nicktoons Movin' EyeToy
Some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved have joined together for some Eye Toy goodness with Nicktoons Movin’
PS2 12/21/2004 8.5 7.8
Nicktoons Unite!
Gathering the best of the best is usually a slam-dunk of an idea; does the same hold true when it comes to Nickelodeon’s Nicktoons characters?
GBA 11/23/2005 6.0 6.0
Nicktoons Unite!
Danny Phantom may be able to morph through walls at will, but he can’t jump worth a hoot
NDS 02/23/2006 6.5 5.4
Nicktoons Unite!
Nicktoons Unite! is a linear game that may cater to younger fans of the television shows
PS2 11/29/2005 6.8 6.8
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots has some nice ingredients, but the flavors blend together for a typical platformer experience
GBA 12/06/2007 5.6 5.6
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots
Nicktoons:  Attack of the Toybots is an example of a game that does just enough to be Ok but not enough to be great
WII 11/14/2007 5.8 5.9
Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots