A video game's opening stage or starter zone has an extremely important role: it sets the tone for the rest of the game. Getting it right is essential. Below, we've collected some of the best-looking and most iconic starting zones, first stages and opening missions. » 2/28/13 9:30pm 2/28/13 9:30pm

I bet when you woke up this morning, you didn't think you'd be starting out the day with five minutes worth of Professor Layton spinning around an ice rink. » 1/29/10 6:30am 1/29/10 6:30am