XBox 360 games Microsoft's premiere driving simulation series revs up with its second high-definition release for *, Forza Motorsport 3. The third in the series enhances or improves upon nearly all the key features of earlier games, while adding new driver-assisting functions to make play more accessible to a wider audience. Central to Forza 3 are detailed, virtual...

Codemasters' F1 2010 is based directly on the 61st season of the FIA Formula One Championship, featuring the drivers, teams, racecars, and courses of the real-life Grand Prix series. Created for dedicated fans of the motorsport, the game focuses on presenting a sophisticated simulation of the power and handling of an F1 car, under a variety ...

The only college football video game in the country returns to the high-def gridiron for the 2011-12 season. The goal of NCAA Football 12 is to present onscreen action that plays with on-field authenticity, and that looks like a Saturday afternoon broadcast in the heart of the season. Topping the list of the "2012" game's technical ...

THQ's MotoGP series rips its way across the pavement and onto the * once again with bikes, riders, and tracks from the 2007 season. Action is available in n "Challenge" mode, "Extreme mode," or online with up to 16 friends through Xbox Live. In "Extreme" mode, gamers ride bikes from three different weight classes while...

Planet 51 the white picket-fence world reminiscent of 1950s America is happy safe and predictable - until the unpredictable happens! Out of the blue Captain Charles 'Chuck' Baker's spaceship comes crashing down. Unaware of his surroundings Chuck begins to realize that he is not alone. Taking refuge while planning his return home Chuck meets green-skinned local ...

1 Player; Microsoft X-Box; Internet Required Ubisoft's limbless mascot prepares for a new 3D adventure in Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. The whimsically animated hero finds himself battling the once-peaceful Lums, who have been tainted by a Dark Lum's black magic and are now under his complete power. Firmly planted on the wrong side of the tracks, this ...

Sega's Visual Concepts rejoins developer Kush Games to bring the "2K5" edition of ESPN NHL to the virtual ice. This 2004 release is designed to retain the solid, core play of previous years' hockey games, while adding new features and a refined presentation. New moves are included to allow gamers to more fully take control of ...

Tork is a spirited, bola-swinging caveman with an ability to magically transform into a yeti, armadillo, and a flying squirrel as he embarks on a multi-level quest to save his father from a band of warriors. While Tork begins his adventure in the familiar but deadly Stone Age, he will eventually travel through time in levels ...

Visual Concepts (a part of 2K Sports) entices console gamers and sports fans back to the virtual NBA arenas with a selection of new and refined control features. Foremost, the game's new "Shot Stick" mechanic lets players to steer their shots with the right analog stick, allowing them to throw off defenders with timing and finesse. "Dual ...

Fans of EA Sports' long-running NBA Live series can express themselves on the hardwood like never before in this cross-platform, "06" edition, thanks to the introduction of the "Freestyle Superstar" feature, which expands upon earlier editions' "Freestyle Control." Gamers who play as the league's biggest talents will have access to an alternate control scheme designed to ...

Golf superstar Tiger Woods invites gamers back to the links in this "06" edition of EA's exclusive pro golfing game. Once again, players can use EA Sports' "Game Face" tools to create their own custom golfer, and then prove their skills on the virtual links against stars of the sport both past and present, including Jack ...

The "06" edition of EA's annual soccer extravaganza features new dribbling, shielding, and tackling moves, encouraging gamers to master the midfield game. Platform-specific mini-games allow gamers to unlock rewards. On the pitch, rules and settings can be adjusted to suit nearly any style of play. As in earlier versions of EA's soccer series, this edition features ...

The best-selling tennis series on Xbox makes its 360 debut with the release of Top Spin 2. Players can compete as or against one of 24 male and female tennis professionals, including Andy Roddick, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Lindsay Davenport. Custom athletes are also available with an assortment of clothing and ...

Bizzare Creations' respected Xbox racing series speeds into the next generation with this launch title for *. As in earlier versions of Project Gotham Racing, players are inducted into the fast-paced realms of underground street racing, and compete for pink slips in detailed re-creations of the world's most coveted brand-name performance vehicles. The series "kudos"...

Known for its high-speed handling and precarious power-slides, Namco's long-running sports car racing series green-lights the * with this launch release. Ridge Racer 6 is designed to make use of the console's graphical power, with detailed car models and engaging speed blurs and other special effects. Online play is supported through the Xbox Live subscription...

THQ's MotoGP series tears its way across the pavement and onto *, with bikes, riders, and tracks from the 2006 season. Play in "Challenge" mode, "Extreme mode," or online with up to 16 friends through Xbox Live. In "Extreme" mode, take part in races on fictional tracks utilizing bikes from three weight classes, and then...

Soccer fans can play along with their favorite international stars in this interactive adaptation of the 64-match, 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament held in Germany between June and July. Using an enhanced version of the graphics engine featured in 2005's FIFA Soccer 06, the game includes 125 national teams and all-new modes of play. The main ...

Normally known for gritty, mature-themed action-adventures, the development team at Rockstar San Diego serves up this unlikely sports game, intended to translate the furious and intense action of table tennis to the *. Designed to mimic the exciting experience of international table tennis competition, the game allows players to choose from 11 distinct characters, which...

NCAA Football 07 makes its * debut with many of the new features introduced in the PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions. Teams can build and lose momentum with the "Turn the Tide" aspect, as each play from scrimmage has the potential to increase or decrease a team's all-important impetus to win the game. NCAA Football...

The sequel to 2003's Mercedes-Benz racer, World Racing 2 expands the driving options to more than 90 vehicles from 17 licensed auto manufacturers, including Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Volkswagen, and the original's Mercedes-Benz. The four primary game modes are mission, single race, training, and multiplayer. Mission mode features 100 challenges across venues that range from Italy and ...

In NBA Live 07, players can try their luck at every aspect of professional basketball. "Dynasty" mode promotes players to GM status, and they must manage their team from the first game of the season to the finals. Gamers will scout promising players, initiate trades, and investigate rumors to keep their team running smoothly. Players can ...

EA Sports' blockbuster football series makes its second appearance on * with Madden NFL 07. In addition to the expected tweaks to the graphics engine and sound, Madden NFL 07's primary area of focus is improving the running game. For the first time in the series, players can take control of the lead blocker and...

The world encompassing the piņata community is slowly dying, and to keep these creatures from going extinct, players must create a world where the piņata can thrive. Viva Piņata offers a place for gamers to create a lush green environment where all kinds of piņatas can live and prosper. The player has complete creative control over ...

The NBA 2K series makes its second appearance on Xbox with further refinements to the visuals, sound, and controls. The right analog "shot stick" introduced in NBA 2K6 returns for this installment, with players able to directly control specific shot types as well as steals, blocks, and more without having to press a button. The same ...

Featuring 520 teams and 27 leagues from around the world, FIFA Soccer 07 is designed to imitate reality with improvements to sound, player movement, receiving, shooting, fans, AI, and ball physics over the previous year's version. Trending toward a more organic form of gameplay, FIFA ...