I shall do this every month just for the hell of it. 
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MULTIPLATFORM GAMES
True Crime Streets of L.A. (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 6.5, 9.5, 5.5
Good: Superaccurate City of Angels
Bad: Youâll solve this crime all too quickly.
Celeb Cast: Michelle Rodriguez and Christopher Walken
Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 4.5, 6.0, 4.0
Good: Fools be gettinâ sliced
Bad: No difficulty setting? WTF?
Dumb: Skeleton straight outta D&Dâs Monster Manual
Secret Weapons Over Normandy (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 7.5, 6.5, 5.0
Good: Top-flight graphics and presentation
Bad: Some confounding missions
From the Guy Behind: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter on PC
Crash Nitro Kart (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 5.5, 6.0, 5.5
Good: Controls well enough
Bad: Multiplayer modes lack intensity
Crash: And burn
Spawn: Armageddon (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 5.0, 6.0, 3.5
Good: Better then the PS1 Spawn game
Bad: Dull graphics and derivative gameplay
Fear: Laughable enemies, like Bullydozer
Tony Hawkâs Underground Online (PS2 Only)(PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 9.0, 9.0, 10
Good: Story mode starring you
Bad: Still same old Hawk formula
Skate: Or die trying
ESPN Collage Hoops Online(PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 6.5, 7.5, 6.5
Good: Deep recruiting system
Bad: Plays too much like a NBA game
Fun: Trying out the mascot team
NCAA March Madness 2004 Online (PS2 Only) (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 8.0, 8.0, 8.0
Good: Plays exactly like a collage b-ball game should
Bad: Graphics fail to impress
Loudest Arena: Syracuseâs Carrier Dome
Need for Speed: Underground Online (PS2 Only)(PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 8.5, 8.5, 9.0
Good: Stunning visual effects
Bad: Recycled tracks can get repetitive
Crying Shame: No whistle-tip mufflers
Battlestar Galactica (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 6.0, 6.0, 5.5
Good: Better visual effects then the old show
Bad: Frustrating mission objectives
Where Oh Where Is: That damn robodog?
Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 8.0, 6.0, 4.5
Good: Lots of variety between missions. And very addictive
Bad: Might be too simplified for some stratagy fans
Best Advanced Unit: Giant spiked hammer ball!
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun Online (PS2 Only) (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 5.5, 5.0, 5.5
Good: Some exciting cinematic moments, great soundtrack
Bad: Laughable enemy A.I., muddy graphics
More Bad: Enemies and friends look alike, grenades too weak
The Hobbit (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 6.5, 5.0, 7.0
Good: Clever puzzles
Bad: Blah fetch-the-item quests
Mood Music: Lenard Nimoyâs âBallad of Bilbo Bagginsâ (click)
R: Racing Evolution (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 6.5, 6.0, 4.5
Good: The cars look great
Bad: Slow, plodding game progression
Feels like: Driving on ice
Midway Arcade Tresures (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 8.5, 7.5, 8.5
Good: Most of the classics on this 20-game roster
Bad: Little kids who canât understand why Robotron rules
Go Ahead, Show Off: On Hight Score Live (though Xbox Live)
Whiplash (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 7.0, 6.0, 8.0
Good: Top-notch physical humor
Bad: Confusing level lay-outs
Also Known As: Jak and Daxterâs Bondage Adventure
Legacy of Kain: Defiance (PS2, Xbox)
Scores: 7.5, 8.0, 7.0
Good: Apocalyptic vampire wastelands never looked so good
Bad: Dodgy camera, not enough enemy types
Unreasolved Issue: Why Raziel wears a poncho⌠but no pants.
The Sims: Bustinâ Out (PS2, Xbox, GC)
Scores: 9.0, 8.5, 9.0
Good: New unlockables spice up the Story and Free Play modes
Bad: Your sim missing the bus to work⌠by ONE minute
Weâre So Glad: Sims with cars = Sims driving minigames
PLAYSTATION 2
King of the Fighters 2000 & 2001
Scores: 5.5, 5.0, 7.5
Good: King of the Fighters 2000
Bad: King of the Fighters 2001
Anime Alert: K9999âs voice actor also played Tetsuo in Akira
Final Fantasy X-2
Scores: 8.5, 9.5, 9.5
Good: Cool new battle and job systems
Bad: Tons of graphics reused from FFX
Hottest Outfit: Lady Luck, the scantily clad gambler. Rrrowr!
Kya: Dark Lineage
Scores: 6.5, 6.0, 5.0
Good: Nice blend of gameplay elements
Bad: Unintuitive town layout
Now Sheâs Free: Free-fallllllling
Dragonball Z: Budokai 2
Scores: 5.5, 5.0, 5.0
Good: The toon-shaded visuals look fantastic
Bad: Easy to get bored with board-game gameplay
Worst Idea Ever: Get rid of the episodic style of Budokai 1
WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain
Scores: 7.5, 8.0. 7.0
Good: Nice, fast action
Bad: Still plays like every other wrestling game
Best Addition: Bra and Panties match
Monster Rancher 4
Scores:5.5, 7.0, 6.5
Good: You raise 5 monsters at once!
Bad: Too easy, lack of variety
Makes Us Want: A real Pokemon for consoles, already
XBOX
Magic: The Gathering: Battlegrounds Online
Scores: 4.0, 4.5, 4.0
Good: A nice adaptation of the card game
Bad: CPU opponents are nightmarishly good
Voice Actors Attended: The Keanu Reeves School of Acting
Tom Clancyâs Rainbow Six 3 Online
Scores: 9.0, 7.5, 9.0
Good: Fantastic level design and comsummate realism
Bad: Enemies and allies could be a few IQ points smarter
Toughest Part: Not shooting your teamates
Drake *Shame of the Month
Scores: 2.0, 0.5, 2.5
Good: Itâs over quickly, thankfully
Bad: Terrible controls, camera, level design
No, Seriously, You Guys: It is bad
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge Online
Scores: 9.0, 9.0, 8.5
Good: Ace Control
Bad: Longish loading times
For a Kooky Online Twist: Play with gyros only
Project Gotham Racing 2 Online Game of the Month
Scores: 9.5, 9.5, 9.5
Good: Just about everything
Bad: A.I. cars have a death wish
Second Ugliest Word in the English Language: Kudo
NBA Inside Drive 2004 Online
Scores: 6.0, 7.5, 6.5
Good: Low-post moves
Bad: Little inovation
Increase: The difficulty. The default setting is a joke
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix Online
Scores: 8.5, 8.0, 7.0
Good: Online play and downloadable songs
Bad: Number of previously used songs may bore seasoned vets
Only Cheaters: Use the control pad when playing online
Grabbed by the Ghoulies
Scores: 5.5, 4.0, 4.5
Good: High production value
Bad: Far too repetitive
Voiceover Work Provided By: A special-ed class
Armed and Dangerous
Scores: 6.5, 7.0, 8.0
Good: Unique and useful weapons
Bad: Too many repeated mission objectives
Get This: The robot!?!?!?! He likes to drink tea! How crazy!
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Online
Scores: 6.0, 6.5, 3.0
Good: Multiplayer modes
Bad: Haphazard lightsaber battles
Not a Surprise: Another Hoth level in a Star Wars game
NHL Rivals 2004 Online
Scores: 3.5, 4.0, 6.5
Good: Decent graphics
Bad: Totally broken gameplay
Save Your Money: And buy ESPN NHL Hockey
GAMECUBE
1080 Avalanche
Scores: 7.5, 7.0, 5.5
Good: Lots of shortcuts and great sense of speed
Bad: The trickiest tricks system weâve ever tried tricking
Bye Bye Birdy: Use the normal controller and feel the rumble
Mario Party 5
Scores: 8.0, 8.0, 8.0
Good: New modes that donât fit the Mario Party mold
Bad: The new stages are lifeless, butâŚ
Do-It-Yourself: âŚnow, you customize them as you play
Go! Go! Hyperground
Scores: 6.0, 5.0, 3.5
Good: Got that Spumco (Ren & Stimpy) spunk
Bad: Itâs no Tony Hawk
Most Disturbingly Phallic Character Ever: The Johnson Bros.
Gotcha Force
Scores: 7.0, 5.0, 5.0
Good: Addictive, fast paced fighting
Bad: Gets old quickly
Feels like: Virtua On meets Pokemon
Pac-Man Vs.
Scores: 8.0, 7.5, 9.0
Good: Fun, simple, and addictive
Bad: Marioâs overly dramatic commentary
Available Free With: Pac-Man World 2 and R: Racing Evolution
GAMEBOY ADVANCE
Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
Scores: 9.0, 8.5, 9.0
Good: Exciting combat, great sense of humor
Bad: A slow underwater sequence and single fetch quest
Cameos From: Dr. Mario, Mario RPG, Luigiâs Mansion, and more
Dragonball Z: Taiketsu
Scores: 5.5, 4.0, 3.5
Good: Large characters for a handheld fighter
Bad: Not deep enough for a serious fighter
Japanese 101: âTaiketsuâ means âconfrontationâ
The Sims: Bustinâ Out
Scores: 8.0, 5.0, 8.0
Good: Simply compelling
Bad: No Simlish?
If You Dream Youâre a Sim: Take a break
Shining Soul II
Scores: 7.5, 7.0, 7.0
Good: Lots of items and ways to build up your character
Bad: Combat a bit repeatitive
Fixed: You can save anywhere this time!
