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Dark Cloud 2 (Playstation 2)

Genre: Action RPG

Hours of Play: 50+

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Refining the randomly generated dungeons and city building of it's predecessor, and adding some very nice cel-shaded graphics, Dark Cloud 2 provides a very solid action role-playing experience.  On top of this, players are treated with a light-hearted story that is 

fun to experience.  What is particularly nice about this game is that it can be played in short spurts or over long hours, accommodated gamers who can only play for short periods at a time, as well as those looking for a solid all-night marathon of gaming.

Rallisport Challenge 2 (Xbox)

Genre: Racing

Hours of Play: 100+

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For many racing fans there's nothing more stimulating than flying around a dirt track in a rally car.  Rallisport Challenge 2 does this very well, in a more arcade-styled manner (this is not a title for those more interested in sim racers).  With a small army of real life cars, and an equally gigantic number of tracks, race fans will have a lot to sink their teeth into.  The game also features a strong online component through Xbox Live that allows players to compete in online tournaments.

Call of Duty (PC)

Genre: First Person Shooter

Hours of Play: 100+

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Looking for a good FPS that takes place during WWII?  Look no further than Call of Duty.  Providing a number of single player campaigns complete with surprisingly skilled AI, as well as countless opportunities for online play, Call of Duty is easily one of, if not THE, best shooter to come out on the PC in recent years.  It's very easy to get into for a quick game, or an evening of serious blasting.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Xbox)

Genre: Action

Hours of Play: 40+

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Combining swordplay, fluid animation, and a very scalable level of difficulty that both novices and aficionados can enjoy, Prince of Persia: The Sands of time is a very worthwhile action title on the Xbox.  When not being a swashbuckling sultan, players can also enjoy some puzzle elements in the game (a staple of the series).  If you're looking for a fast, exciting, easy to get into action title for your Xbox, this is a title to consider.