Based on a Russian Sci-Fi novel sharing the same name, Metro 2033 is a first-person shooter set in Moscow’s underground metro.  After nuclear war, ammunition is currency, gas masks – accessories, metro stations – countries, and a mutant species – Earth’s inhabitants. The future is grim.

The Black Scrawl virus makes H1N1 look like the sniffles. Immerse yourself in a world spiraling toward extinction as Nier attempts to save his daughter from a killer disease. Another great adventure from Square Enix, the creators of Final Fantasy.

Some say the only difference between men & boys is the size of their toys. Lego bashes this theory with its architectural landmark series. The company brings us Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1934 classic, Fallingwater in shiny plastic glory. Every detail of the original iconic home is captured in this imaginative re-creation.

Multiplayer gaming just became massive! First person shooter MAG immerses gamers in live online battle with 128 soldiers per side. A total of 256 gamers playing the same map simultaneously – serious lag, right? Nope. This game’s fluidity is so smooth it’s as if you’re not even connected to the net.

Next time your gal complains you never do anything together, load up Army Of Two: The 40th Day and hand her a controller. This third-person shooter is entirely driven by co-op game play with functionality, graphics, and a story more intriguing than its predecessor. Defeat The 40th Day Initiative with your comrade by communicating, strategizing and assisting each other through the entire mission.

So, you think Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is addictive? Wait until you navigate a pixelated explorer over scorpions and gators in the classic Atari 2600 game Pitfall. The Atari 2600 Store connects gamers to everything related to the retro gaming system – joysticks, consoles, game cartridges, and even those goofy paddles used for Warlords, Super Breakout and Kaboom.  Long live the classics.

Be the first to carry the Winter Game torch with Sega’s Vancouver 2010 in your XBox or PS3. Feel the adrenaline as you carve the slopes, careen the luge and coast the ski jump in 14 of the Olympic’s premium events. Connect your system to the net and compete for the gold against others worldwide. Let the games begin!

Finally, you can pull an ollie inside without damage. Connect Tony Hawk: Ride to your gaming system and navigate through rad competitions with your board’s wireless periphery. Unlike the pros, instead of bailing on concrete – you’ll be on carpet.

Video game technology will take an evolutionary leap in spring 2010 with the release of Hard Rain for PS3. In lieu of the standard linear approach, this storyline presents unpredictable twists based on the gamer’s decisions. Intended for a mature audience, Heavy Rain will have you questioning how far you’ll go for a loved one.

Note: An amazing trailer is available here.