Plug N Play - Intel

1. Mortal Kombat

For: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
From: Warner Bros,wbgames.com
Recaptures the arcade fighting classic’s brutal charms with intuitive play, extensive online multiplayer, bone-snapping x-ray special effects and more nods to campy martial arts flicks than you can shake a kitana at.

2. L.A. Noire

For: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
From: Rockstar Games, ea.com
A gritty gumshoe thriller from Grand Theft Auto’s creators set in seedy 1940s Los Angeles that demands you read body language in addition to uncovering clues and dirty little secrets.

3. MX vs. ATV: Alive

For: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Publisher: THQ, thq.com
Drops the price and ups the optional online downloadable add-ons while still maintaining the premier arcade off-road racer’s sense of scrotum-shriveling speed, intuitive control scheme and bevy of insane stunts.

4. ZEN Touch 2 (with GPS)

From: Creative, creative.com, $199.99
Starting the party’s simple with this 3.2-inch color touchscreen media player with 2MP digital camera and Internet connectivity that doesn’t just handle music, photos and video, but also packs a GPS and FM radio, and runs eBooks and Android apps.