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EA and Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox is essentially "physics-based puzzler that is designed to be played by anybody in the family using the unique control set-up of the Wii." Video review after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

EA has really capitalized on the Wii remote to give you pinpoint accuracy as you make throws with real, calculated velocity -- throws that interact with block formations encased in genuine physics.

With the movie earning over $150-million, is Iron Man: The Video Game "shiny and polished or covered in a thick layer of tarnish?" Find out after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Flying is fun, the upgrades are neat, and the game can look good. However, these pros are outweighed by the aforementioned frustration, crappy storyline and lame cutscenes.

You've seen the countless trailers, now GT provides us with one of the first Grand Theft Auto IV video reviews. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

In addition to the bundled Wii Wheel, this version features "bikes, Mii support both on and off the tracks, 32 total stages (half new, half classic), as well as a few new items thrown into the mix." Video review after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

It isn't the best Mario Kart in the series, but it's a must-play experience on Wii, and standard-setting offering as far as online, channel support, and connectivity are concerned. Now if you'll excuse us, we've got some online stats to obsess over

According to Jason Chen, the shortcut keys on the Optimus Maximus Keyboard "can even support GIFs or MOVs." One drawback: "the individual keys are loud and clacky." Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

However, if you're in production or art and really need this for your work, you can go ahead and grab it now. $1500 is easily expensable, and if it helps your productivity by even a small percent, it's totally worth it

Sleek and stylish, the Motorola MOTO U9 is a clamshell phone aimed at music lovers. Featuring a 2-inch (240 x 320) display, an external OLED display, 2.0-megapixel camera, 25MB internal memory, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 2.0, and USB 2.0. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

Well is the U9 worth getting? If you like it, the answer is definitely YES. We are in love with its outer appearance and are with mixed feelings only about the black on the inside. However, it surely looks cool in the grey color variant of the phone, which is for the gentlemen

LG's KF600 combines multimedia features with a sleek design. Sporting a 2-inch touch display, 3.0-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, and audio/video playback. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

Overall, the KF600 is exactly what we expected – a good mid-class mobile device with intriguing navigation. If you are a fan of interesting innovations, this phone is just for you

In Rainbow Six Vegas 2, "players encounter an intense solo campaign that uses new tactical possibilities in various locations around Sin City." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's bottom line:

As I said previously, the biggest problem that most will have with Vegas 2 is that it doesn't differentiate itself enough from the first. It doesn't feel like an expansion pack exactly -- it's more than that--but it doesn't feel like a full-fledged sequel either

Samsung's Ace, just released on the Sprint network, features a 2.3-inch display, 192MB ROM, 96MB RAM, a 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, and a Windows Mobile 6.0. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

Being a world phone is a major bonus, with even more points for an unlocked SIM slot. As we have come to expect from Samsung the build quality is top notch. While we did not care for the keyboard, those with small hands and fingers may appreciate the narrowness

At 104 x 46.5 x 9.9 mm, the Sony Ericsson W890 features a 2-inch display, 3.2-megapixel camera, M2 card slot, 28MB built-in memory, USB 2.0 connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0, and an integrated FM tuner. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:

It is a nice, light and slim Walkman, which would satisfy even the most capricious music fans. In addition, thanks to the high-speed UMTS you can check your mail or your RSS feeds, which interest you. Moreover, the nice appearance, in combination with the quality sound, will compensate for the lack of autofocus and flash