Rainbow Six: Vegas isn't for the original RB6 faithful that need realism with their shooting. But it is for fans of fast action that like intense firefights. Most PC fans would have rather seen this game in a new franchise, this style of play is likely here to stay. The good news out of it is that while it's not the same tactical gameplay that we know and love, Vegas is a lot of fun when taken as an action shooter. It's not perfect, but level design and consistent amounts of engagements keep the game moving at an pretty damn entertaining click. The new cover and control systems work well and t... 

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 offers much of what the first did on PC, though this time it's wrapped up in a much more stable package, features a better unlock system, and has an expanded set of multiplayer modes. While the single-player feels tired and rehashed, the multiplayer versus modes and options for cooperative play should keep you entertained. Vegas 2 is a far cry from something anyone would label as original, but it's well built, features a selection of weaponry that should more than please any shooter fan, and offers quite a few entertaining options for online play. It's nothing that should ... 

I'm in awe and at the same time troubled. Clearly Splinter Cell is great, worthy of a purchase, and in many, very important ways, superior to the cousin it was spawned from, yet here I am, forced to dish the score I dish and call the game as I see it. For as cool and brilliant an action intensive puzzle title as this is, and for as fulfilling and exciting as traversing and conquering each of the levels is, and for as engaging as Sam (go SeaQuest) and the general storyline are, this is simply not perfection.

Without a multiplayer mode, being heavily dependent on the system that powers it, ...

The preview builds for Double Agent were tough to get a good read on because so many little things hadn't gelled yet. But the final retail versions, which we played, show its full promise. The game came together. The layers of animation boast an excellent looking and moving Sam Fisher. Ubisoft uses an array of color schemes and shows them off in all sorts of beautiful-looking levels. The Shanghai team perhaps uses too much high-dynamic range and bloom lighting, but the game still offers stunning visuals as exemplified in the icy underwater passages of Okhotsk, the scenic views of Shanghai, and... 

Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow is a must have for stealth fans mainly because of the multiplayer mode. It's a new way to get even more out of your online experience and shouldn't be missed because of this. Fans of the original and those wanting to go solo will definitely appreciate Pandora Tomorrow as well, although I have to admit I wasn't blown away by the solo campaign like I was the first time. The revolution in stealth-action can only happen once, so if you're looking for it here, then be sure to check out the multiplayer mode.

Ghost Recon 3 was definitely worth the wait. It's not the ground-breaking title that the original was but it brings that style of gameplay into the 21st century with amazing visuals and huge, wildly detailed levels. Yes, I was sick of the same old brown city by the end of the game and, yes, I did hate the stupid checkpoints, but the rest of the game is so enjoyable that I still found myself smiling in spite of those frustrations.

After playing the Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon games on the Xbox, it's clear that multiplayer is about a billion times more fun with voice over IP technology. Its ...

While GRAW 2’s single-player suffers from some frustrating AI issues, it does have some worthwhile multiplayer modes. It can be an enjoyable game, and it’s got some entertaining gun and reflex movement mechanics, but it’s not all that memorable an experience. The added features for the PC version are certainly appreciated, and the more punishing level of difficulty definitely heightens the intensity of battle, but the AI problems really hinder the potential benefits. Once they get the AI working properly and open up the maps a little more, the Advanced Warfighter version of t...