Released in 2004 on PC, Cave Story gained notoriety for its unique 8-bit graphics, compelling storyline, and challenging gameplay. More recently, it appeared on Nintendo Wii as a WiiWare release with improved graphics and better sound. Cave Story 3DS is a modern rendition of the PC classic that takes full advantage of the Nintendo 3DS' capabilities. Like the original game, you play a nameless h... more.

Wish you could explore those old mansions in your town to see what treasures are hidden within? Midnight Mansion HD Episodes 1 & 2 by Actionsoft ($14.99) is your answer. Midnight Mansion HD follows the same formula that fans have come to expect. The game is improved by allowing the fans to take advantage of their computer's powerful graphics, enhancing their gaming experience and adding le... more.

After being delayed for more than two months, Otomedius Excellent by Konami finally arrives on Xbox 360. This Gradius-style 2D shooter returns the genre to its roots with gameplay that is much slower than your traditional hell shooter. There are seven female characters with their own unique vehicles and weapons to choose from -- Aboda Anoa, Erui Tron, Madoka, Diol Twee, Tita Nium, Arnval and Ge... more.

Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone is a sequel to the original Zombie Apocalypse that debuted on Xbox Live. Granted, Never Die Alone is still a shmup with the same formula as the original, but the game has definitely changed since it last appeared. The first game took place on static maps where you had to kill waves of zombies. In Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone, you travel on expansive, urb... more.

SNK addressed a few issues with the Playstation 3 release of Metal Slug 2. When it first appeared on the Neo-Geo back in 1998, it suffered from slowdown when too many sprites appeared on-screen. To remedy this problem in the Playstation 3 release, SNK included a CPU over-clock feature. This eliminates any slowdown that would normally occur during the original game. The default game setting is t... more.

Ever wish you could save a village? Royal Envoy II is your answer. It plays very much like the original Royal Envoy. Royal Envoy II starts as you are late arriving to the King's meeting. After much debate, you are sent to make the people in the villages happy. You go with one of the Kings's men, Cedric. He will help you achieve your objectives. You must clear land, gather resources, manag... more.

Ever wish you could slice and dice food with the best of the chefs? Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots by Halfbrick Studios (iPhone $0.99) is the answer for you. You need to chop and slice your way through various levels of flying fruit and slice the magic beans for extra lives, but be careful of the bombs that will explode when struck, taking one of your lives. The fruit includes tomatoes, pineapple,... more.

Dungeon Defenders is not your ordinary tower defense game. It reinvents the genre by blending action RPG and MMO elements with tower defense play mechanics for a truly unique experience. In Dungeon Defenders, you begin by creating a character based on one of the four different classes -- Apprentice (Mage), Squire (Knight), Huntress, and Monk.  Each class has its own strengths and weaknesses. S... more.

There have been many attempts at bringing the Aliens movie franchise to console systems. Most of those games were arcade-style shooters that never lived up to the movies or their alien creature counterparts. Aliens: Infestation by WayForward Technologies blends 2D run-and-gun gameplay with exploration and puzzle solving elements. As the story unfolds, a group of Marines are sent to investigate... more.

Totori is a simple, young girl who practices her Alchemy in a tiny fishing village off the Arland Republic. Her oldest sister, Ceci, is not too fond of Alchemy and for good reason. Since Totori is still learning her craft, she has a tendency to blow things up. Totori's relationship with her sister is not perfect. Ceci dislikes the idea of her sister becoming an adventurer, making things difficu... more.