When you talk about 1982, Michael Jackson's Thriller and the game Pole Position are likely to pop up. One of the first pseudo-3D games, Pole Position was a fast, albiet simple racing game.

Pole Position Remix spruces up the old game, but it's not enough to support the sensitive controls or one-dimensional gameplay. I wish it was as great as it was in the early eighties, but it just doesn't hold up. To understand the problems, check out my Pole Position Remix review.

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Poker has been on the mobile phone for ages, but most games are awful because a)the computer opponents are either extremely easy or hard, or b)online lag makes it nearly impossible to play with real people.

World Series of Poker: Hold 'em Legend is a great exception. The first excellent poker game for the iPhone/iPod Touch, WSOP has awesome computer opponents, multiplayer for nine people and great graphics. It's the perfect diversion for your holiday road-trips. Check out my World Series of Poker: Hold 'em Legend review for more details.

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Gameloft invited me to a hands-on with James Cameron's Avatar, the iPhone/iPod Touch game based on the highly anticipated holiday movie. I got a few hours to play through the levels and talk with the deisgners.

Check out my lenghty Avatar preview and the cool exclusive Avatar photo gallery. Also, keep an eye out this week for other previews from Gameloft games you'll be playing this holiday.

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Both strategic and chaotic, Ghosts 'n Goblins was one of the first popular side-scrolling action games. It was also very difficult, which made it an addictive game for hardcore joystick jockeys.

Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights is inspired by the classic game, but unfortunately it dishes more than the iPhone/iPod Touch can handle. In short, it's pretty to look at, but too uncontrollable to play as well as the original. Check out my Ghosts 'n Goblins: Gold Knights review.

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