DiRT

Looks good, handles like a dream. Worth: $25
based on the 360 demo: June 2007

This racer plays well and sounds terrific. I had a blast playing Colin McRae 04 and I'm looking forward to this title coming down to $25 so I can powerslide my way to video glory.

Racers are inherently limited: you drive around, that's it. But I'm into cars enough to appreciate a good racer. With that said, I can't stand the NASCAR games, MotoGP, or anything with "Forza" on it. Too much realism is a bad thing. If I want real, I'll get in my real car. When I'm gaming, I want Project Gotham Racing, Midnight Club, and Colin McRae.