Coulda been a contender
Ahead of my Game of the Year announcement later Thursday and Friday's list of runners-up, here's a look at some games that might have made the cut, if only I'd found time to play them.
What to play this weekend (Sept. 18-20)
With two dynamite games for the Nintendo DS, a pair of hockey games, a top-flight racing sim and a new "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" all hitting this week, the pre-Christmas release rush is officially on.