SNK has been the home of many great franchises over the years. Any list of those would have to include Metal Slug, the hit 2D platforming/side-scrolling shoot'em up. Metal Slug has been on a variety of platforms in the last twelve-plus years, most recently making its return to the PSP with Metal Slug XX. Featuring an all new campaign, six playable characters, wireless two player co-op, and dozens of challenges, Metal Slug XX is fun, although very familiar entry to the series.

Fans of Oblivion and other third person D&D style RPGs should definitely look into a new one from Atlus known as Demon's Souls. The PS3 exclusive title has an awful lot of great things going for it, but the entire experience is considerably hampered by a brutal difficulty that requires a tremendous amount of repetition and patience. But don't let that keep you from trying what is otherwise the best RPG this year, and a classic in the making.

20 cents per game better be worth my money...

Racing and level editors collide on the DS.

The legacy has returned... and in fine fashion. 

Saving the Best for Last

No, I can't pronounce it.  Yes, you should play it.