Welcome to the GameSpot Complete Buyers' Guide. Our guide is in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, and it's laid out so you can print it out and take it on the go. With this guide, you'll have access to our thoughts and ratings for every title that's appeared in the last month. Take the guide to your local game store and inform your buying decisions. Never buy a bad game again!

It's a leap year, so those of you born on February 29 can finally celebrate another birthday. February is also the month for romance with Valentine's Day. There truly is no better way to say "I love you" than by reading our concise collection of reviews for the month and picking out a game or two for that special someone in your life. This feature includes reviews covering all the major platforms: PC, Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Game Boy Advance. You'll also find our picks for Game of the Month on each platform. Remember, these awards don't automatically go to the highest-scoring game--we debate every game, taking into consideration gameplay, style, features, and other criteria before coming to a conclusion.

February was somewhat of a slow month. Though it may not have matched other months in terms of volume, the past four weeks have seen some true gems on many of the platforms, including a few that will surely contend for year-end awards. A couple of the Game of the Month winners were clear-cut leaders in their categories, but we engaged in some fairly weighty debate on other platforms. Whenever that happens, you can be sure that there will be plenty of games available for you that are very worthy of your time and money.

Check out the following pages to get an at-a-glance overview of the past month in gaming. GameSpot Complete members also have the privilege of downloading our handy buyers' guide in Acrobat format (see sidebar). Print it, and you've got a portable primer to take with you to the store. Feel free to contact us with any comments or questions about this feature by e-mailing us.