4Gamers Store your console securely in its vertical position, Built in USB hub provides two additional USB connections (Via console USB port) Stylish finish with glowing blue lights to complement your PS3 console LED light On/Off switch Compatible with 4Gamers Controller Charging Dock

Midas Games

Phoenix

Sony Set between seasons two and three, 24 The Game is a day in the life of Jack Bauer and the members of the Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU). The story is packed with jaw-dropping revelations that will captivate fans and shock newcomers.

50 Cent

Eidos In 300: March to Glory you`ll live the adventure of the hit film "300." Players take on the role of King Leonidas, who led 300 Spartans against Xerxes and the Persian army. As you control him, Leonidas will uses their sword, spear and shield in individual combat. He`ll also use the power of the soldiers in a battle to determine the very fate of western civilization. 300: March to Glory will be a visceral experience focused on action and combat, allowing the player to fight both solo and in a phalanx alongside his fellow Spartans.

Sony The critically acclaimed Ace Combat series has long been known as the best way to get your flying kicks on the PlayStation, so it is no surprise that Ace Combat 3 takes things to new heights in terms of terrific visuals and overall gameplay.

The standard mission design of previous games in the series remains intact, giving players complete control over their aircraft as they zip around in a fully 3-D environment. There are plenty of fun planes to fly this time around, from agile superfighters to lumbering bombers. Their manoeuvrability has been toned down from previous games in the series, which makes lining up targets more of a challenge, but it becomes second nature with a little practice.

Don't be intimidated by some of the fancy moves available to thrill-seeking flyers here. After all, what's the worst that can happen when you decide to risk a daring loop and roll? The truth is that Ace Combat 3 is ultimately more about pyrotechnics and fast action than about realistic flight physics. Ace Combat 3 isn't the leap in technology over its predecessor that we expected, but it's still a great way to satisfy your urges to fly the unfriendly skies. —T. Byrl Baker

Activision

Activision Classics

Actua Sports

Sony

Psygnosis Adidas Power Soccer '98

Release date: 2 December 2011. The wireless Afterglow AP.2 controller for PS3 features red colour coded LED lighting, as well as a refined analog stick location for competitive advantage, and L2 and R2 triggers modelled on PDP's real triggers add-ons. 800-MAH internal li-poly battery for up to 15 hours of play. EAN: 0708056063221.

PDP Afterglow Wireless Controller for PS3

Namco Air Combat (PS1)

Zushi Games Ltd

Sega

Sega In Aliens Colonial Marines Limited Edition PS3, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an alien assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Driven by a compelling and original story penned by renowned writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle, Aliens Colonial Marines will retain the atmospheric look and feel of the original films while leveraging next-generation technology to create an entirely new interactive Aliens experience. Packing classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment and skills all within a squad-based combat system, players will become an elite United States Colonial Marine. Featuring claustrophobic environments, a brooding soundtrack, and a multitude of surprises and shocks, players will battle against menacing alien hordes in strikingly detailed levels that include the stark interiors of the abandoned Sulaco and unique environments created specifically for the game. Aliens Colonial Marines will feature a story driven single-player mode and an all-new four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player will assume the persona of a Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission. Additionally, more multiplayer modes will be revealed later in the year that will complete the Aliens video game experience.   Beyond the film and into the universe: Using creative professionals who worked on the film itself and combining the writers of Battlestar Galactica and Deep Space Nine with Gearbox's phenomenal developer experience, Aliens: Colonial Marines will provide the highest quality and most authentic Aliens gaming experience yet. Your squad, your command: Use quick commands to order your squad into position as you sweep and clear the most hostile environments in the universe. Utilise your team's medical and engine

Midas Interactive

Sony

THQ

Ignition Animal Snap Game for Playstation

Midway Games Ltd

Oxygen Interactive

Ignition

Midway Games Ltd

Panasonic 3DO (Games) Includes game only, NO CASE OR INSTRUCTIONS!! Fast Shipping!!

Panasonic 3DO (Games) Includes game only, NO CASE OR INSTRUCTIONS!! Fast Shipping!!

3DO

Ubisoft ASSASSINS CREED 3 PS3 STANDARD CODE

Ubisoft

Ubisoft The first game in the Assassin's Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade was tearing the Holy Land apart. Shrouded in secrecy and feared for their ruthlessness, the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

Ubisoft ASSASSINS CREED IV: BLACK FLAG

Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines® on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is the first Assassin's Creed® game on the PSP system. It follows the story of Altair right after the events of Assassin's Creed as Altair tracks down the last Templars who fled the Holy Land and retreated to the Island of Cyprus.

Psygnosis

Activision Asteroids, like other classic games from the original video arcade era, is still fondly remembered by retro gamers—and for good reason. This game reminds many gamers of an age when gameplay was more important than graphics.

The first few levels play just like the original Asteroids game. Your ship starts in the middle of the screen, spins, and blasts asteroids. You can thrust about and pick up some nifty power-ups, but the game doesn't really heat up until later stages. For example, the second stage introduces dangerous black holes that you must avoid. Strangely enough, the final levels play somewhat like another classic game, Missile Command.

There are lots of hidden goodies in this game, from new ships to an embedded version of the original wire-frame Asteroids. Fortunately, this version offers more than a simple facelift to the ageing arcade game. Asteroids is simple enough to pick up and play for a few minutes, yet addictive enough to keep you occupied for hours. Retro arcade fans should put this one on their shortlist. —T. Byrl Baker

Sony Platinum edition Olympic Sports Athens 2004 3+ years old to play

Sony Platinum edition Olympic Sports Athens 2004 3+ years old to play

Gotham

Sony

Empire

Sierra The Baldur's Gate series redefined and reinvigorated the PC role-playing scene, and now Interplay brings it to the Playstation 2. But don't be fooled; this isn't a traditional role-playing game, but rather a fun, wall-to-wall action hack-'n'-slash adventure in the mould carved by Gauntlet and the storied Diablo series—one that nonetheless conforms to the 3rd Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ruleset.

The game casts you as one of three basic characters: an elf sorceress, a human archer or a dwarf fighter. And from there you're set free inside a huge Dungeons & Dragons world replete with dungeons, forests, ice caves and much more. Naturally, it's all filled to the brim with horrible monsters, wicked traps, treasures and fabled magical weapons. As you go, you're constantly rewarded with new weaponry, new monsters to fight and experience points you can put into your character stats to get even more powerful. You can swap out equipment in an inventory "paper-doll" screen, and those changes are reflected in your onscreen character so you'll start with simple weapons and a drab look, and you'll look like a big, mean superhero by the end of the game.

The graphics are simply wonderful and the controls are accurate, responsive and fun to use—necessary for the constant hacking and slashing required. It gets all the more fun when you recruit a buddy and play the game in cooperative mode. —Bob Andrews

THQ

Electronic Arts To be released on the same day as the highly-anticipated movie, Batman Begins follows the film as it explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city across 14 Gotham City locales.

Ubisoft There must have been more lame Batman games created in the last decade than there are tights-wearing felons in Gotham City, but thankfully Batman: Vengeance hits the Bat-target with the proverbial golden Batarang. Because the game is based on The New Batman Adventures (a version of the animated Batman series which has never been seen in the UK—except as a part of The Batman And Superman Movie), the visuals are 3-D versions of the cartoon's very stylised designs. This can sometimes cause the backdrops to be rather lacking in detail but generally it's an interesting and unusual look.

The gameplay is perhaps most similar to a more focused version of Soul Reaver, with plenty of Batgadgets to play with, and even a little bit of Metal Gear-esque sneaking around required. There's also an excellent 3-D combat system and a bunch of driving and puzzle sub-games of varying quality.

A few obvious niggles do manage to get under your tights, such as the oversensitive controls, the intrusive loading times and the often frustratingly obscure level designs, but the joy of being Batman and flinging exploding gas balls at everyone manages to overcome. In the video games world Spider-Man still rules the superhero roost, but this is easily the best Batgame yet seen. —David Jenkins

Sony

Takara

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Get ready for the most spectacular FPS multiplayer experience ever! Battlefield Bad Company 2 brings the spectacular Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of next-gen consoles and PC - featuring best-in-class vehicular combat set across 8 huge sandbox maps each with a different tactical focus. New vehicles like the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and the UH-60 transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics in the warzone, extensive tuning ensures that this will be the most satisfying vehicle combat experience to date. Tactical destruction is taken to new heights with the updated DICE ‘Frostbite’ engine. Players can now take down entire buildings or create their own fire points by blasting holes through cover, thereby delivering a unique experience in every match

Players can also compete in 4-player teams in 2 exclusive squad-only game modes, fighting together to unlock exclusive team awards and achievements. Spawn on your squad to get straight into the action, and use gadgets such as the tracer dart in-conjunction with the RPG to devastating effect. Excellence in the battlefield is rewarded with an extensive range of pins, insignias and stars to unlock along with 50 dedicated ranks to achieve. Variety also extends into the range of customisable kits weapons and vehicles available. With 4 distinct character classes, 46 weapons, 15 gadgets, 13 character specializations and over 15000 kit variations to discover and master players will be able to fine-tune their preferred fighting style to give them the edge in combat.

All of these features combine to deliver spectacular and unpredictable action moments found nowhere else in the genre. Battlefield Bad Company 2 is all-out multiplayer warfare at its absolute finest!

Take 2 Interactive Beaterator brings the power of music-creation to the PSP PlaystationPortable System and PlaystationNetwork. Rockstar Games and multi-platinum selling producer Timbaland have designed an incredibly simple to use and portable music making application that allows everyone to create their own music anywhere. Beaterator is easy to use for those new to music creation but also allows the more experienced to work with an array of creative tools to explore and create music. Use Live Play to experiment with pre-arranged templates of loops and sounds in just a few seconds, or delve into the Studio to build a creation using the thousands of loops and sounds provided by Rockstar and Timbaland, even adding vocals to make complete songs. Beaterator makes it easy to create new beats and sounds in minutes, building original music step by step from the ground up. Beaterator is the only software needed to create hot drum beats, stirring melodies, and complete songs to bring out the musician in everyone. Create, export and share your music with the world.

Namco Bandai An inter-dimensional crisis threatens to swallow the Earth into limitless darkness and Ben Tennyson suddenly finds that his alien powers have been stolen.

Sierra

Activision

Majesco

Gameware

Electronic Arts Compatible With PS2 Sing Star Microphones - NOT Included

Get off the couch and boogie to an all-new beat in this singing and dancing game. Create and customize your very own Boog, and then take the stage to become a star, using the PS2 controller and a peripheral microphone to showcase your best singing and dancing moves. You can also use the fun and intuitive Boogie Video Creator to produce your very own music video, complete with multiple camera angles and cool special effects. With a huge selection of hit songs from over four decades, a variety of lovable characters, and an easy-to-use controller scheme, Boogie is the must-have sing-a-long, dance-a-long party game for players of all ages. Make Your Boog a StarCustomize the look of your very own Boog, then take to the stage.Controls That Make You MoveBring your Boogs to life using the intuitive PS2 controls that make full use of the shoulder buttons and analog sticks to Dance, Shake, and Create.Party It UpYou Sing, I Dance" co-op game play, head-to-head battles, and karaoke makes Boogie the perfect party game and a complete entertainment experience.The Music Reigns SupremeFrom rock to pop, disco to funk, Boogie will have you singing and dancing to an all-new beat.

THQ It`s time for the Bratz girls to hit the red carpet! Join Chloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin as they rock out in explosive music shows, strut the fashion runway with stylin` outfits designed by you, and publish the hottest magazine ever! Their hard work lands them a once in a lifetime opportunity to star in their very own movie! Share their experience in the glitz and glamour of becoming real movie stars Tons of popular Bratz music with songs from the TV series and movies.Attend the Stylesville Music Academy to learn the hottest Bratz songs to perform in fashion shows.Enhanced pet features - swap pets at anytime, find out your pet`s mood, and collect different pet palaces for your pampered pet to live in.Play as all four Bratz girls (Chloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin) and experience character - specific adventures.Huge array of all-new hair styles, clothing lines, make-up, and accessories to choose from.Relive favourite episodes from the Bratz TV Series.

THQ

THQ Bratz: Forever Diamondz (PS2)

Codemasters Limited Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 (PS2)

THQ Britneys Dance Beat (PS2)

Sony

Sony As Flik, the goofy inventor ant, you rally new friends, collect seed tokens and stage berry attacks—all while trying to save an ant colony from total destruction by a gang of nasty grasshoppers. Remarkably similar to the film of the same name, A Bug's Life Action Game takes you through an exciting 3-D adventure.

An especially fun talent of Flik's is growing plants from the seed tokens he collects. When the plants return, they give him special skills like jumping, flying and invincibility. Sure to be a favourite is the cannon plant, which actually shoots Flik on to new heights. Creativity is essential in this arcade-style game: to be successful, you must think like an ant and use everything you find to help you keep moving.

Even though these ants always think with a group mentality, each insect pal of Flik's has special talents they bring to the company. These circus bugs pretending to be great warriors prove to be indispensable in the ultimate battle against the grasshoppers. With outstanding Disney graphics and realistic 3-D visuals, this game has enough action to delight any arcade game lover. —Jill Lightner

Namco Bandai Though 3-D action games abound on the PlayStation, none so far have starred everyone's favourite funny bunny—Bugs—until now. Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time features not only the same colourful animations and voices that made Looney Tunes famous but plenty of gameplay variety as well.

The Lost in Time theme puts Bugs in control of a time machine, and he'll need to collect carrots to open up levels set in the Stone Age, the 1930s, on a pirate ship and in a creepy mansion. All of Bugs' biggest rivals make cameos in this addictive game. There's Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Witch Hazel and everyone's favourite Martian, Marvin. Bugs can grab things, throw objects, roll and give foes a swift kick in the rump. He can even dive into holes and travel underground. Hard-core gamers may hop past this one but arcade-action lovers won't tire of this game quickly. With puzzles, fun boss battles and lots of humour, Lost in Time is worth a look. —Robb Guido

Pros:Clever play mechanics and boss battlesGreat graphics and animationsCons:Very challenging

Acclaim Like your racing games fast, furious, and full of spectacular smashes? You're in luck. With Burnout, Acclaim remove all pretence of going for a serious simulation and instead serve up a delicious dish of pure arcade fun on the PlayStation 2. There are two key selling points to the game—the speed the action runs at, and the spectacular crashes. To facilitate these, the set-up couldn't be more straightforward, with the aim simply being to be first past the post. You can increase your chances of this by driving more dangerously, although that comes with obvious pitfalls in the shape of those aforementioned smashes. Suffice it to say, though, to get through the game you're going to have to take your chances.

Contrary to the serious approach of Gran Turismo 3, this is foot-to-the-pedal stuff, and tremendously good fun to play. And when you do put your proverbial foot down, get ready to move, for this is a blisteringly fast title that deceptively requires more concentration than it would first appear. The downside is that this won't appeal to those who like their racing games nice and serious, nor to those looking for anything particularly innovative. For Burnout has few qualms about marrying the multimedia power of the PlayStation 2 to a game engine that forsakes bells and whistles for speed, destruction and sheer good fun. Fortunately, in this case, it's all the better for it, making it yet another PS2 four wheel treat. —Simon Brew

Midas Interactive

Acclaim

Acclaim Though maybe not as well known as Mario or Sonic, Bub and Bob have nevertheless been around for many years. First appearing in the arcade classic Bubble Bobble, they now make an appearance in traditional puzzle fashion in Bust-a-Move 4.

The classic gameplay style is still intact, keeping the challenging and addictive elements that make you return, hoping you can burst an ever-larger number of bubbles. Not unlike Tetris in theme and style (you have to group bubbles of the same colour together to get them to burst and give you points) it is different enough to attract a similar gamer looking for a new challenge. Veterans of the Bust-a-Move series will not find vast changes to the original.

Quite simply, this is one of the best puzzle games around and with an ELSPA minimum age of three, it is one the whole family can enjoy together. —Robert Hyde

Sony Brace yourself United Kingdom Buzz is back, and he's looking for the brightest quiz fans in the land! Brush up on your national knowledge and prepare to be tested on all the things that make the UK brilliant from movies and music to sport, celebs and much, much more! A portable quiz bonanza with over 4000 questions!Compete against friends on one PSP system in Pass Around mode or enjoy four player face-offs via Game SharingFace 15 brain-busting rounds in the spectacular solo challenge

Sony Brace yourself United Kingdom Buzz is back, and he's looking for the brightest quiz fans in the land! Brush up on your national knowledge and prepare to be tested on all the things that make the UK brilliant from movies and music to sport, celebs and much, much more! Over 4000 questions to separate the clever from the clueless!Team up for online "sofa vs sofa" quizzesDownload extra quiz packs on any subject you likeCreate and share FREE quizzes with the MyBuzz! communityTeam up for online "sofa vs sofa" quizzes!Create and share FREE quizzes with MyBuzz!

Sony Buzz! Brainbender

Sony Buzzers Included

Buzz has gone all Hollywood in the next instalment of the successful Buzz! franchise. With lots of new rounds, new characters and a brand new set, lets hope the fame doesn`t go to his head!

Entirely new `Oscars` Buzz! set.Lots of new Hollywood rounds including On Location, Wall of Fame and Paparazzi.Brand new Hollywood inspired contestants to choose from, plus team modes.With lots of movie stills, celebrity images, location shots, sound clips, music clips, quotes and lots more Hollywood trivia.Please note: This item is brand new and unused but does not come in full retail packaging

Sony Take the popular game show host Buzz! on the road with Buzz!: Master Quiz for the PSP (PlayStationPortable)! Buzz!: Master Quiz includes all-new round types and over 5,000 questions on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sports, science, nature, movies and more, putting your knowledge to the test at home or on the move. Play different quiz challenges by yourself, or enjoy the 3 new multiplayer modes(Pass Around, Fastest Finger, or Quiz Master) with your family and friends. Get ready to Buzz!-in today. Over 5,000 Unique QuestionsOver 1,000 Picture, Video, and Music AssetsEnhanced Single-Player Mode with 15 Quiz ChallengesSix All-New Single and Multiplayer Round TypesBuzz! buzzers Not Required - the PSP Becomes Your Buzzer

Sony Take the popular game show host Buzz! on the road with Buzz!: Master Quiz for the PSP (PlayStationPortable)! Buzz!: Master Quiz includes all-new round types and over 5,000 questions on topics including music, celebrities, TV, sports, science, nature, movies and more, putting your knowledge to the test at home or on the move. Play different quiz challenges by yourself, or enjoy the 3 new multiplayer modes(Pass Around, Fastest Finger, or Quiz Master) with your family and friends. Get ready to Buzz!-in today. Over 5,000 Unique QuestionsOver 1,000 Picture, Video, and Music AssetsEnhanced Single-Player Mode with 15 Quiz ChallengesSix All-New Single and Multiplayer Round TypesBuzz! buzzers Not Required - the PSP Becomes Your Buzzer

Sony

Sony Special Edition contents:Buzz! Quiz TV game4 Wireless Buzz! BuzzersTwo additional quiz packs previously available only at PlayStation Store - National Geographic Safari Quiz and Video Games QuizFour crazy new contestantsTen additional Buzz! Buzzer noisesQuickstart Mode - Jump right into a new quiz with minimum fussIn-game trophies awarded for the best Buzz! performancesUSB Receiver8 x AA batteries

Buzz! goes next-gen with Buzz! Quiz TV on PlayStation 3, developed by Relentless Software. The quiz title that transforms your home into a TV game show studio is already loved around the globe - but now, thanks to PlayStation Network, the whole world becomes a quiz show as you go online to pit your quiz skills against the best on offer. If previous Buzz! titles have been individual gameshows, this is a whole TV network. Buzz! Quiz TV gives you instant access to almost any subject you can think of, and will be supported by vast downloadable and user-generated content. If there was ever a time to pick up Buzz!'s famous quiz show buzzer controllers, this is it.

Game features: Over 5000 all-new questions spanning 5 different topic areasDownload extra quiz packsGang up with friends and take on teams around the worldJoin the MyBuzz! community and make and share your own quiz contentAll set in a glitzier-than-ever, hi-definition studio

Sony Game only - Buzzers required to play

Building on the huge success of previous Buzz Quiz titles, Buzz Sports is a must for both quiz and sports aficionados alike. It also sees the now `legendary` Buzz return for his third series of the hugely successful Buzz Quiz series.

Buzz himself commented...
They just had to have me back for another series and this time it`s Sports, something I am a natural at. With some of the high profile friends I have in the sports world, I have been offered plenty of incentives to make sure certain celebs are included. But any money I do receive will obviously go straight to charity.

Buzz Sports features support for up to 8 players, enough for the whole `team` to play in this top of the league sports quiz clash. With 10 individual rounds to battle through, including Spin and World of Sport, Finish Line, Estimation and old Buzz favourites like Points Builder & Pass the Bomb, Buzz Sports will have you wishing for `extra time` every time you pick up your Buzzer.

Buzz Sports also brings back some of your favourite Buzz characters kitted up in different sports attire, Disco Stevie as a Basketball player, Gina as a tennis player and Pelvis as a darts player, to name just a few. The Buzz studio has also been transformed for Buzz Sports, an indoor sports arena now greets contestants when they leave the locker room to face the camera, lights and audience.

Buzz Sports comes packed with great new content, including hundreds of fixed images and video clips spread between local and world sporting stars and heroes from past and present day. Clips will feature both World Cup and Olympic moments as well as other sporting events across the globe. 10 individual rounds to keep players coming back for more16 selectable global sports charactersUp to 8 players competition for everyone!Hundreds of ne

Sony The BIG Quiz which builds on the huge success of his famous music show as it seeks to push contestants to the limit. This time the questions could be on anything, with picture, audio and video clips covering subjects from film and sport through to music and Buzz`s own brand of crazy general knowledge. And of course there`ll be plenty of questions about Buzz`s celebrity friends! The host himself did his best to hide his excitement when our interviewer cornered him. He modestly commented: After the success of my groundbreaking new format show Buzz!: The Music Quiz, I knew that SCEE would soon be back knocking at my door. I have of course had other offers but am delighted to stay with my friends at SCEE... of course this is about more than money, it`s about giving full flow to my creative genius! The new series extends the format of Buzz`s first show and cranks up the tension by giving contestants more chances to steal points from each another... so make sure you watch your back in new rounds like `Hitman`, as well as returning favourites like `Pass the Bomb`. Buzz`s new studio also has room for up to eight players, so contestants from Buzz!: The Music Quiz can enjoy the ultimate Quiz show experience!

Sony Great Games and Accessories for the Playstation 2 (PS2) from Gamesbuyer.

Sony

Sony Use the PlayStation Move motion controller to answer questions or take on your opponents with Buzz! Buzzers (not included)Test yourself among friends and family as you answer thousands of questions in this extensive quizSee Buzz with a new makeover as he puts your musical knowledge to the test

Activision

Activision

Activision

UBI Soft From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West's most notorious outlaws. Blurring the lines between man and myth, this adventure made of memorable encounters unveils the untold truth behind some of the greatest legends of the Old West. Key Features Meet the legendary outlaws: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Jesse James... Face down the West's most notorious gunslingers and live the untold stories behind the legends. Experience a lawless land: Blaze a trail through the wilderness of the Old West and live an epic adventure through stunning Western landscapes. Dispense your own justice: With a gun holster tied to your leg, become a ruthless bounty hunter on a journey made of all-out gun battles. Prevail in deadly gunfights: Master the art of blasting pistols, shooting rifles and dodging bullets. Unleash lethal combos to gun down multiple enemies in split seconds. Become the West's finest: Choose the specific gun-fighting skills you want to develop and acquire new shooting abilities to become the West's finest gunslinger.

Capcom

Capcom

Sony Computer Entertainment UK

Centresoft (UK Video Games) Stock Account Carol Vorderman's Sudoku

Empire

The Game Factory

Deep Silver Falling for this girl might be hazardous to your health...

Vincent likes his girlfriend. Katherine's pretty, smart, and successful. Trouble is, she's starting to talk about long-term commitment, something Vincent's spent his entire life avoiding. Since romantic complications are the last thing he wants to deal with, Vincent meets his friends for their regular night of drinks. Little does he know that he's about to be blindsided by a beautiful, seductive, irresistible freight train named Catherine.

Suddenly, he's hung over in bed next to the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, unsure about the previous night's events. Was it just making out, he wonders, or did something more serious happen between them? Should he tell Katherine? Will he ever see Catherine again? Vincent's about to find that a stumble on the staircase of love can turn into a horrific, fatal plummet.

  The horrors of love: Vincent's waking fears, doubts, pressures, and growing guilt about commitment and fidelity now follow him into his dreams, manifesting as horribly disfigured monsters and a ticking clockBetween a rock and a soft place: The player must navigate Vincent through heavy moral decisions. As in real life, hardly anything is black and white. Someone's going to get hurt!The nightmare of your dreams: Under the watch of producer Katsura Hashino, acclaimed director of Persona 3 and Persona 4, famed character artist Shigenori Soejima and master composer Shoji Meguro create sights and sounds unlike anything elseEscape with or from a friend: Local versus and co-op multiplayer modes, in addition to leader boards, ensure that the many thrills and horrors of racing through twisted stages can be enjoyed by more than one player

PC So realistic, you'll be picking your teeth out of the dirt, Championship Motocross featuring Ricky Carmichael is the future of motocross video games. Featuring a proprietary 'RMD' (Real Motocross Dynamics) bike physics system for the ultimate in realistic bike control and an advanced-intelligence character engine for intense pack racing, it ranks as the first PlayStation game to accurately convey the look, feel, and hardcore essence of motocross.

Take 2 Interactive

Sony The Blue Harvest, a military train developed by NATO, has been hijacked by terrorists—representatives of "The Knights of the Apocalypse". They issue their demands: a guarantee of safe passage for the train to the French border, and a ransom of 20 billion dollars. In return, they will release the French ambassador and his family alive.

Military bodyguard Jack Morton, having narrowly escaped death in the terrorist attack, manages to sneak inside the Blue Harvest, in a solo bid to take back control of the train. He quickly discovers that he is the sole surviving member of the NATO team. It's up to him to save the French president and his family, and avert an international disaster of nuclear proportions. Will Jack Morton be able to rescue the hostages? Can he save Europe from a nuclear crisis?

Mindscape

Codemasters

Codemasters

Codemasters Club Football: Real Madrid 2003/04 Season (Xbox)

Ubisoft Cold Fear Ps 2.

Sierra

Codemasters RALLY OVER 8 COUNTRIES WITH 52 UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL STAGES. "THE MOST REALISTIC HANDLING YET" PLAYSTATION POWER MAGAZINE. 1-2 PLAYERS. "THE GREATEST RALLY GAME OF ALL TIME". PLAYSTATION PLUS MAGAZINE

Codemasters There are rally games and there are rally games and then there's Colin McRae Rally 3 on the PlayStation 2. It's difficult to know where to start the review on the third instalment of this hugely successful franchise—the eye-wateringly sharp graphics might do, the easy-to-get-to-grips-with gameplay would be a winner, or the understated but superbly well-done commentary and sound would also do the job. In the end, it's probably easier to start with "just buy it".

As you'd expect from a top flight rally sim, everything about the vehicles on offer can be customised and tinkering under the bonnet between stages really produces a difference. If you're a really bad driver you can also see the difference, as tearing the bonnet, side panels or windows out mid stage reveals an astonishing level of detail within the car. Engine parts move, suspension arms judder and Mr McRae himself bounces around the car's cockpit in full 3-D—the level of detail is amazing.

With a variety of gameplay modes ranging from races over individual stages to a simulated three-season tour of duty as McRae himself, there's plenty of bang for your buck here—and believe us, by the time you've cannoned off the scenery for the umpteenth time you'll know what bangs are all about.

Thankfully, Codemasters have resisted the temptation to fill Colin McRae 3 with discordant music tracks, relegating the score to intro and menu screens and leaving the in-game sound to co-driver commentary and a multitude of engine sounds—a pleasant change in an age where licensed soundtracks are king. Perhaps the strongest element of CM3, though, is in the gameplay. The car handling is spot on and in wild weather (snow, rain, fog and more) guiding a speeding Ford Focus around sharp bends is a real art form.

The PlayStation 2 has a wide range of good games and a handful of true AAA titles; Colin McRae 3 falls into the latter category as a real must-have. —Chris Russell

Codemasters

Sony

Psygnosis

Electronic Arts Command & Conquer gameplay typically requires the player to construct a base and acquire resources, in order to fund the ongoing production of various types of forces with which to assault and the opponent's base. The Command & Conquer games belong to the real-time strategy genre.

Westwood Studios

Ubisoft

Eidos Set around the events of 1991's head-to-head with the Iraqis, Conflict: Desert Storm presents a stylised view of the confrontation, allowing players to see the war unfold through the eyes of either Delta Force or the good old SAS. Combining first and third-person perspectives with a thoroughly well-designed team-based model, the game manages to pull off the almost unthinkable double for a console by being both engaging and easy to manage—not something that comes easily when you have a limited number of controller buttons.

The plotline is standard military sim fare—strategic targets must be blown up, prisoners rescued and bullets expended by the thousand—but the extra edge provided by the ability to drive vehicles and to creep around undetected by the excitable Iraqi guards makes this a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. The maximum squad size for any given mission is four team members, each soldier having a special ability ranging from marksmanship to explosives use. In theory, handling four troops simultaneously sounds like a tall order but developer Pivotal has done a great job of creating a control system that works well, even in the heat of battle.

Desert Storm is not an easy game by any stretch of the imagination and the learning curve can be quite steep; stick with it, though, and there's much to recommend it. For the cautious player there's an excellent training mode that gives thorough instruction on how to perform all of the basic functions and is guaranteed to turn you into a killing machine. —Chris Russell

UEP Systems

Ubisoft The Crazy Frog stars in his own version of Wacky Races! Join this crazy amphibian and his friends in a high octane riot through cityscapes and underground mayhem. Blast your opponents, picking up zany power ups, and super boosts. Set in The Crazy Frog`s universe, this is your chance to either join the lovable frog or help beat him. Eight unique charactersA host of power ups and boosts12 tracks and three cups to winPlay with up to four playersFour different multiplayer modes

Oxygen Interactive

Acclaim The arcade version of Crazy Taxi was a massive hit, with its high speed driving and pounding soundtrack. Sega ported it over to the Dreamcast where it sold by the bucket load, and now it's available for the PS2. And it's superb. The aim of the game is simple: drive a ludicrously fast taxi and make oodles of cash as quickly as possible.

Taking one of four drivers, each with their own skill set, the player needs to locate and pick up potential passengers, all of whom are identified by the appearance of a coloured dollar symbol above their head. From that point on it's a race against time through crowded streets to get the passenger to their destination while picking up healthy tips for speed on the way. Tips can be increased through the execution of stupidly dangerous stunts and the cunning use of the short cuts and back alleys the game offers.

There are three major modes of play, offering the cityscape of the arcade original, a world created especially for the console versions of the game, and the oddly named Crazy Box mode, which sets a number of challenges ranging from high-speed ski-jumps to water balloon popping—an interesting if slightly unusual addition.

Graphically, Crazy Taxi is a treat. Big, bold vehicles fairly rocket around the streets of the sprawling city, which has environments ranging from shopping malls to freeways and beaches. Everything shifts along at a fairly steady 60 fps and the only gripe is the pop-up at long distance, which is irritating but doesn't ultimately doesn't affect gameplay. Sound is excellent, with some thumping skate-punk tunes provided by the Offspring and friends and comedy backchat from the cab drivers and their passengers. Prolonged play may take the edge off this hilarity, but only time will tell.

What's sadly missing is any kind of multi-player facility. Crazy Taxi is strictly single player. This isn't really an issue (especially after closing time when the living room's packed with prospective Travis Bickles all patiently waiting a turn), but the ability for a two player Vs mode would have been the icing on the cake.

This game certainly isn't a Gran Turismo or a Formula 1 2001. There's not even a hint of simulation and the real world never gets a look-in. Instead, this is pure, blissful arcade entertainment.

Sega Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars brings multiplayer gameplay to Crazy Taxi for the first time. It`s an all-out bumper brawls as cabbies race, ram, smash and dash to steal fares and score big tips. Hilarious new features that allow players to meddle with their opponents in brand new ways. Players will ram their opponent`s cab to steal their fare or use the new interference feature to make them crash or slow down their fare delivery time. This is no ordinary cab ride — this is war!

New multiplayer function via Ad Hoc: Go head-to-head and compete for the highest fare. As a bonus, a turn-based multiplayer feature is also available that allows two players to challenge each other on a single PSP system.Custom Music Player: Transfer your favorite songs to the PSP system to create your own personalized soundtrack.Mega mini-games: There are 32 mini-games where you can perfect your skills, making it ideal for people on the go.Intuitive controls: Crazy Taxi maintains its classic arcade-style gameplay with easy pick-up-and-play controls.Save your best games: Show off your best fare runs to friends.

Electronic Arts Where would we be without cute platform games and their bizarre little heroes? Many grown-ups say they're too old for such fripperies—until they play them. Croc is a straight-down-the-line 3D platform adventure, set in a multicoloured world of manic monsters and mayhem, which sets just the right level of challenge to welcome youngsters and task the oldsters alike. Your job, as baby crocodile Croc, is to rescue the Gobbos—fluffy (of course) little creatures who have all been taken hostage by the nasty Baron Dante. The game moves though a variety of worlds, level by level, pitting you against a series of boss characters. The graphics depicting the environments and the various bad guys are lovely, managing to conjure up just the right atmosphere, drawing you further into the game. The various puzzles (although that might be too strong a word) along the way keep the player occupied, as do the motley collection of Dante's cronies.

If your penchant is for irritatingly difficult epics such as Tomb Raider, then Croc will probably leave you cold. But for the casual gamer, or the pre-teen PlayStation fiend, Croc is a godsend: a delightful, fun game with just enough bite to keep you coming back for more. —David Bailey

Sega

D3 Publisher

Electronic Arts If you've watched Tiger Woods's awe-inspiring performances on the fairway and wondered what it might be like to walk in his shoes, here's your chance. Cyber Tiger balances all of the realistic graphic detail of a golf simulation with arcade-like gameplay that'll have any virtual golfer sinking Tiger's impossible shots before long.

Golfers can go on tour or play a match or tournament game on several PGA courses, as well as fantasy courses with wild obstacles. As golfers' skills progress, hidden characters, special abilities, and trick shots unlock, offering new challenges. A one-button swing feature offers rookies an easy way to nail 200-yard shots and soft 20-inch putts from the very first tee.

Tiger Woods' signature smooth swings and idiosyncrasies were motion-captured for the game, providing realistic animations. A variety of PGA pros—male and female—are available, as well as a create-a-golfer feature that lets players build a virtual rival for Tiger Woods. —Eric Twelker, amazon.com

Big Ben Disc in VGC with manual, post 1st class recorded.

Sony Computer Entertainment Please note Playstation Move controller required in order to play

Turn up the volume and join the DanceStar Party! Learn the hottest dance moves with an amazing track list packed with 40 pumping songs from your favourite artists.Get everyone at your party involved and score extra points by belting out those big choruses together.Groove along to original music videos and then check out your fancy footwork via video playbacks.Fancy yourself as a bit of a choreographer? In “Dance Creator” you can pick a track and invent your own routine, then challenge your friends to learn it.Use “Fitness Mode” to set up your own personalised exercise programme and keep track of your progress with an interactive workout chart.

Grab your PlayStation Move controller now and turn your living room into a high-energy dance floor. If you’re yet to pick up a PlayStation Move motion controller then be sure to purchase a Move Starter Pack for everything you need to get your party started!

Track List:

Artist                                                         Track
Amerie                                                      1 Thing
Barry White           &nbs

Konami Disc in mint condition complete with manual, post 1st class recorded.

Konami Everybody move your feet—it's time for fun: whether you're a beginner, a fanatic or looking for a new exercise routine, Dancing Stage MegaMix, which features tracks by Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, Elvis vs JXL and The Cure, is going to be an enjoyable addition to your PS2 collection.

There are three modes of play—game, workout and lesson. Game Mode allows you to choose to play the arcade version (one player), a two-player challenge, or for the truly gifted, there's Double-game play—one player, two dance mats. With an incredible choice of tracks and some inspirational cheering ("You're a super dancer!") from the voice-over guy you'll have danced yourself dizzy in no time. Bonuses are awarded for free-style moves, with additional tracks and hidden items unlocked as the game progresses.

Got no rhythm? Are you a dance mat beginner? Check yourself into Lesson Mode—with three lessons comprising eight separate sections you should master dance mat basics and get yourself familiar with some moves and sequences within an hour. Or if you're after an alternative to sweating it out in the gym or jogging the same streets, try Workout Mode—set your own goals, choose your workout type and watch the calorie counter ticking over.

Dancing Stage MegaMix is for everyone—with dancefloor favourites from Kylie and Elvis vs JXL, and younger audience tracks like S Club Junior's "One Step Closer" (as well as The Cure's "Love Cats" for anyone who may claim not to like pop music), no-one will be able resist getting footloose. Those waiting their turn can sing along courtesy of karaoke-style lyrics that appear on the bottom of the screen. Points to note: a dance mat is not strictly necessary (though very much recommended), and you can turn off the background booing during game play via the Options menu. —Mel Pring

Konami Featuring over 50 songs this time around, including contributions from high-profile acts such as Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan and S Club, Dancing Stage Party Edition is a welcome and expansive addition to the popular dance game franchise. First things first, though: don't even think of trying to play it without a dance mat peripheral—you can tackle the game using the standard PlayStation or PS2 controller, but there's little point.

The game works by throwing up symbols on screen, which indicate where you need to move your feet (or your fingers if you're determined not to get a mat). Effectively it's as simple as that. Consistently have your feet where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be there, and your score will be high. Keep messing it up, and you boogie will have a habit of ending prematurely.

The complications are injected when the tempo is upped, and the game demands that you simply move quicker to keep up. But even when the game's sheer novelty factor is exhausted, there's plenty of reason to keep going thanks to the gradually increasing challenge that it presents. And frankly, Dancing Stage Party Mix is as compulsively entertaining as its predecessors. It particularly hits top gear when two players can dance head to head—though this requires two dance mats. Even the fitness-tailored single player workout mode works well.

The game's only real limit comes when you've worked your way through all the songs, and even then it's going to take some time to do that. Aside from that, this is polished, very enjoyable fun that virtually all gamers can warm to. —Simon Brew</>

Konami Featuring over 50 songs this time around, including contributions from high-profile acts such as Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan and S Club, Dancing Stage Party Edition is a welcome and expansive addition to the popular dance game franchise. First things first, though: don't even think of trying to play it without a dance mat peripheral—you can tackle the game using the standard PlayStation or PS2 controller, but there's little point.

The game works by throwing up symbols on screen, which indicate where you need to move your feet (or your fingers if you're determined not to get a mat). Effectively it's as simple as that. Consistently have your feet where they're supposed to be, when they're supposed to be there, and your score will be high. Keep messing it up, and you boogie will have a habit of ending prematurely.

The complications are injected when the tempo is upped, and the game demands that you simply move quicker to keep up. But even when the game's sheer novelty factor is exhausted, there's plenty of reason to keep going thanks to the gradually increasing challenge that it presents. And frankly, Dancing Stage Party Mix is as compulsively entertaining as its predecessors. It particularly hits top gear when two players can dance head to head—though this requires two dance mats. Even the fitness-tailored single player workout mode works well.

The game's only real limit comes when you've worked your way through all the songs, and even then it's going to take some time to do that. Aside from that, this is polished, very enjoyable fun that virtually all gamers can warm to. —Simon Brew</>

Sony Playstation

Sony

Sony While you may not be familiar with the original Dead or Alive—a run-of-the-mill fighting game most famous for the bouncing breasts of its female combatants—the sequel Dead or Alive 2 is a major-league contender that ranks up there with genre giants (including Soul Calibur and the Tekken series).

Dead or Alive 2 features drop-dead gorgeous visuals, with gracefully animated 3-D characters rendered in great (and in some cases, downright naughty) detail. Not merely scenic backdrops, the lavish 3-D arenas are also highly interactive: fighters get slammed and thrown against walls, and in some cases they can be thrown through windows and off ledges, with the camera viewpoint following the aggressor as he or she jumps down to the lower level of the arena to continue the punishment.

A game that plays as good as it looks, Dead or Alive 2 sports a rich combat system that is heavy on the counterattacks. Gameplay moves along at a blazingly fast pace, and the simple controls are easy to pick up on and make executing combo moves a breeze; this is a brawler that both button-mashers and hardcore gamers will enjoy.

Unlike other fighting games which contain hidden features that must be unlocked, Dead or Alive 2 pretty much lays all its cards out on the table from the start. There are 12 fighters to choose from (each with at least one alternate costume) and seven modes of play available (including tag battle mode and a two-on-two battle royal that up to four players can join). —Joe Hon

Koei Featuring all the Dead Or Alive lovelies, basking in the tropical sun of 'New Zack Island' you will be able to mingle, flirt, play, take snapshots, and challenge the girls in various mini-games found throughout your private island in the best looking PSP game yet.

Boasting the most beautiful 3D female characters even seen in any PSP title, you will be able to indulge in beach volleyball, pool hopping, as well as visiting the revamped casino resort run by the enigmatic 'Rio'. With an exhaustive shopping option as well, spend your hard-earned ZACK currency on hundreds of cool items, from clothes to gadgets then keep them for yourself or give them as gifts to your new girlfriends. The more gifts you give, the stronger your bond with them will grow. Create your own sexy paradise flickTake snapshots for later viewingShop, play mini games and make friends.

Konami Def Jam Rapstar captures the essence of what Hip Hop is all about: the music, the battles and of course...the swagger.

Sony

Namco Bandai Beautiful, compelling, and at times unforgiving, Demon's Souls is the hardcore RPG experience PS3 owners have been waiting for since the platform's launch. Revolutionary online features define your adventure like never before, presenting seamless interconnectivity that serves in every instance to enhance the single-player game. Unprecedented in its depth and subtlety, peerless in its relentlessly challenging gameplay, Demon's Souls is the ultimate action RPG.

KEYFEATURES - Ultimate hardcore RPG challenge - In this brutal land, death is inevitable, but not final. Combining the best features of an action game and RPG, you'll slice, smash, shoot, and cast magic against some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encountered. Are you strong enough to face up to the impossible and win? - Ground-breaking online capabilities - Network features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players, or invade and wreak havoc in another's game. Not merely an add-on feature, multiplayer options are vast, and uniquely focused on changing and intensifying the single player experience. - Freeform and flexible - The open-ended structure of the game means that there is no single path, but rather a wealth of options. Set your own pace and progress as you like. Build exactly the character you want by creating a detailed avatar, nurturing the right stats, and customizing your skills and equipment. Combining the best features of an action game and RPG, you'll slice, smash, shoot, and cast magic against some of the most horrible, vicious enemies ever encounteredNetwork features go far beyond any previous RPG, allowing players to leave hints for each other, replay death scenes, cooperatively revive dead players, or invade and wreak havoc in another's gameNot merely an add-on feature, multiplayer options are

Psygnosis

Psygnosis

Eidos Console owners have been waiting a long time for Deus Ex. The seminal PC game, which seamlessly blends action, adventure and role-playing elements into one near perfect package, has now landed on the PS2, and luckily it's pretty much intact.

It's 2052 and you play JC Denton, a nanotechnologically-enhanced, trench coat-wearing employee of anti-terrorist organisation UNATCO. At the beginning of the game, UNATCO is embroiled in a war with one particular faction who is demanding vaccines for a deadly virus sweeping the planet. As the game progresses and more and more information about the true motivations of both terrorists and UNATCO surface, Denton begins to question his allegiances.

Essentially Deus Ex is a first-person shooter, but with a hefty helping of role-playing game. As you progress you get experience points which you can distribute across Denton's various skills, from hacking to weapons. How you solve a particular problem decides how many points you get and wading in guns blazing isn't always the best response. There are also a lot of non-player characters in the game from whom you can extract information, thus furthering the story, unlocking sub-missions and generally immersing you in the game's narrative. It's the story that really raises Deus Ex to classic status, though it's also incredibly atmospheric, completely interactive and effortlessly stylish.

The PS2 version is a direct port of the PC game; the control system takes a bit of getting used to if you are a seasoned PC FPS player and there are some issues with the graphics, which are blocky in places, but the rich gameplay more than makes up for any small niggling failings. This is a brilliant game on any format. —Kristen Bowditch

Capcom Dante, the world's coolest demon slayer, is back to shake down the legions of the underworld. Armed with rock star good looks and more trash-talking attitude, Dante launches into a demonic new adventure with more moves, expansive environments and twice the sizzle of the original! This time Dante has a new partner in mayhem with the devilishly agile, Lucia. Together, they join forces against the hoards of evil in this stylish action thriller that's cooler than hell!

Capcom Devil May Cry (PS2)

Electronic Arts All too frequently, developers who try to incorporate multiple genres of gameplay into a single title fail miserably. Fortunately for gamers, Fox Interactive has successfully merged three distinct game styles into Die Hard Trilogy. This expansive action game faithfully follows the plots of the theatrical films—sans Bruce Willis.

The game starts off with a whimper rather than a bang, since the first game (Die Hard) is the worst of the bunch. In this action shooter sequence, you re-create John McClane's barefoot hostage rescue mission from the first film. While this game segment is fun in short doses, the run-and-gun gameplay ultimately gets repetitive.

The second sequence Die Harder is much stronger. In fact, it is one of the best light-gun games available for the PlayStation. As with other light-gun action games, you must shoot objects as they quickly move across the screen. In this part of the game, you must shoot your way through the Dulles airport. You can play this portion of the game with the basic PlayStation controller, but we highly recommend that you invest in a light gun for maximum fun.

Die Hard with a Vengeance concludes this game on a high note. This sequence consists of an incredibly fun (and bloody) driving game that takes place in a realistic city environment with traffic, pedestrians and New York landmarks. As a whole, this collection represents one of the best values available for the PlayStation, provided you can stomach the over-the-top violence and copious bloodshed. —T Byrl Baker

Avalon Interactive An abandoned research complex on a remote jungle island, a team of special forces operatives, a horde of vicious velociraptors, and one big, mean Tyrannosaurus rex constitute the setting and cast of Dino Crisis, the latest masterpiece from the makers of Resident Evil.

You play as Regina, a member of a four-person team sent to retrieve an expatriate scientist. Your radio man became a midnight snack for the T rex, so it's up to you and your two remaining team mates to explore a dino-infested research station, rescue the scientist, call for a helicopter retrieval and escape with your lives. Along the way you'll uncover the grizzly remains of those who got in the dinosaurs' way, and you'll unravel the mystery of how a top-secret energy research project turned into a Jurassic nightmare.

And about those dinosaurs: they're all over the island. One instant you'll be walking along a second-story balcony admiring the view, the next instant you'll be dodging a T rex as it smashes his huge maw through the concrete walls. Velociraptors chase you down blood-spattered corridors, flying reptiles circle the outdoor areas, and your only weapons are your pistol, whatever else you can salvage, a dwindling supply of ammunition and your wits.

Packed with clever puzzles and heart-pounding surprises, all superbly presented with realistic graphics and horror-movie camera angles, Dino Crisis is a triumph of survival-horror gaming. —Mike Fehlauer Pros:Great sound effects and musicWell-integrated, varied and clever puzzlesAwe-inspiring, terrifying dinosaursBranching story line improves replay valueCons:Doors impervious to explosives

Avanquest Software Publishing THE RETURN OF A LEGENDARY GAME! Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival combines the elements that made Kick Off, its sequel Kick Off 2 and Goal such a success, together with the improved technology offered by PS4: high-resolution graphics that keep the spirit of the franchise, updated physics, artificial intelligence, and gameplay that is both easy to learn, yet deep and unusually intense. 3 Game Modes: Practice, Single Game, European Cup Online gaming: 1 vs 1 with matchmaking, invite your friends and leaderboards Offline multiplayer: 1 vs 1 24 European teams to choose from Free DLC will update the game every 2 months Play with one button (Passing/Shooting/ etc) Radar for full view of the pitch Tactics (4-4-2, 4-2-4, 5-3-2, etc) Full use of analog sticks Curling shots (“Aftertouch”)

Disney Interactive Tee up with Mickey, Goofy and friends in Disney Golf for the PlayStation 2, suitable for players of all ages and abilities. The game features six colourful and entertaining courses such as the picturesque landscape of the American West, a plush island paradise and an airy course in the clouds. There are also many magical hidden secrets such as power-ups to boost characters' duffer skills as well as fun moves like hitting a miracle drive that turns the golf ball into a football. Fun and challenging gameplay for all agesEight popular Disney characters including Goofy, Donald, Mickey and MinnieTee up on six magical 3-D golf coursesMore than 60 power-ups and upgradesFour modes: Match Play, Stroke Play, Skins Play, Best-Ball PlayTwo bonus modes: Long-Drive and Near-Pin ChallengeA simple mode for young or new players featuring easy two-button controls

Disney Interactive INFINITY 2.0 MARVEL SUPERHERO

Disney Interactive Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey (PS2)

Disney Interactive Great Games and Accessories for the Playstation 2 (PS2) from Gamesbuyer.

Ubisoft So you've seen the film, and now want to engross yourself in the tale of Aladar and the other Dinosaurs. Well Ubisoft's Disney's Dinosaur tries to offer you just that, in what is unfortunately a watered down version of the movie experience.

With 12 levels, interspersed with CGI footage from the movie, each level has a certain number of objectives that have to be completed before the player can progress in this role-playing style game. The levels, which are quite straightforward, usually involve finding an object and then getting it from A to B and it is therefore fair to say, that this game is squarely aimed at a younger generation.

There are three controllable characters, to help you on your journey, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and each with the ability to increase their skills and strengths by defeating the local dinosaur population en route to achieving the set objectives.

This role playing element of Disney's Dinosaur is one of the more interesting aspects of a game that lacks the imagination of the film. Couple this with a fiddly control system, and you end up with a game that is suited more to the younger gamer, than the gamer who thinks they are young at heart. —Michael Bartley

Activision

Sony

Sony If you're ready for an exciting jungle adventure, grab your loincloth and get swinging. This arcade action game contains 14 challenging levels to conquer, as well as movie clips taken directly from the popular animated Disney film Tarzan. Of course, this game also contains the obligatory Tarzan yell.

While running and swinging from vines and branches, Tarzan tries to collect items scattered throughout the game. The "king of the jungle" can sport several special moves to complete his quest, including a unique ground pound that allows Tarzan to break through objects to reveal secret areas. Strength-building bananas can be consumed for extra power, and Tarzan can also throw spears and knives to defeat his enemies.

While Tarzan's loincloth is ever so lovely, you can also don a dress in this game ... to play as Jane, of course. This game certainly scores points for variety. In addition to Tarzan and Jane, there's the friendly ape Terk, and a few other familiar characters—all of which have their own special moves.

Game settings for easy, medium, and hard accommodate players' varying skill levels. However, while Tarzan is geared for younger children, the special attack and the ground pound moves may be too difficult for them. —Kasty Thomas

Pros:Great graphics, including full motion movie clipsBased on the hit movie TarzanCons:Game may be too difficult for some younger childrenSome of the animals killed are cute and furry

Sony Computer Entertainment UK

Sony If you're into Monsters, Inc. you'll love this game, a colourful and child-friendly offering that brings the characters from the Pixar/Disney blockbuster to a PlayStation near you. The aim of the game is simple enough: progress through the levels by scaring a set number of robotic children ("nerves") and collecting your standard platform currency—coins. The game itself is a movie tie-in, but not a game of the movie; the plot doesn't follow the film's at all, instead pursuing Mike and Sulley's training at the Monsters, Inc. Scare Academy. Each level is presented more as a puzzle rather than a story progression; clips from the movie are included in between levels, but they don't really bear any relevance to the action at your fingertips. The gameplay uses elements from Crash Bandicoot, Banjo Kazooie and Spyro the Dragon: jump, spin, bounce—all your standard platform moves are here. However, this isn't a bad thing, as kids will love it. It's a fun, not overly complicated platformer, which does its job; if however you want an original gaming experience then maybe this isn't for you.—Laurent S Hall

Square Enix Collectors Edition Includes:
Dissidia Final Fantasy original Sound Mini-CD
Hardback, 48-page The Art of Dissidia Final Fantasy artwork book
Brady Games official Miniguide
2 Exclusive Lithograph prints
Dissidia Final Fantasy Game

Prepare for the fighting game on PSP that only the makers of the legendary Final Fantasy series could deliver, in a special celebration of the renowned series that has sold over 85 million units! Dissidia: Final Fantasy brings together the largest collection of Final Fantasy characters ever in a fighting-styled game where players can choose their allegiance between Cosmos, the goddess of harmony, and Chaos, the god of discord. Fighting gameplay and character customisation now moves to another level on PSP, presented with truly blockbuster quality visuals and audio.

Exhilarating 3D battles. An exciting system lets your character run up walls, fly across the sky and unleash hardware-defying attacks all with intuitive operation.Genre-defining customisation. As your character grows, a vast range of actions, abilities and equipment become more available. Customised characters can be taken online for a wide variety of play experiences.Dramatic story contents Why have the warriors been gathered? A sumptuous tale awaits, presented with stunning event scenes and voice acting.User community. Challenge other players via ad hoc or online play. Trade Friend Cards, create items and share AI characters with other players and even engage in virtual AI battles made possible by the PSP system Ad-Hoc Mode.New features not in the Japanese version. New features include an additional Arcade Mode, improved gameplay balancing, new play tutorials, additional event scenes and more.

Capcom Europe Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is the next exciting chapter in the Dragon’s Dogma franchise, delivering a huge brand new area, missions, enemies and more, plus all of the content from the original game.

Just off the Gransys mainland is the cursed Bitterblack Isle and it is here that you will discover an underground realm, complete with new terrifying foes to face and incredible treasure to find as they embark on an all new quest. Owners of the original Dragon’s Dogma will be able to export their existing characters and all other saved data, to continue their journey as the Arisen and face this new threat that has emerged from the cavernous depths. Players will be able to take their characters to new heights, with brand new high-level skills and augments as well as all new weapons and armour sets. For those that missed Dragon’s Dogma the first time around, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen provides the opportunity to start their journey from the very beginning before tackling the all new content.

Furthermore, owners of the original Dragon’s Dogma will receive the following for free on purchasing Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen: 100,000 Rift Crystals, unlimited Ferrystones and the Gransys Armour Pack consisting of six brand new costumes.

Based on player feedback, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will make the Dragon’s Dogma gameplay experience even more satisfying, with improvements such as easier travel and a more intuitive menu system. For those who already own Dragon’s Dogma and then purchase Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen, these improvements will be automatically retrofitted to their original game.

So, what does Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen deliver?

All of the content from the original Dragon’s Dogma plus…
• A massive new underground realm to explore featuring over 25 terrifying new enemies
• More sk

Take 2 Interactive

Atari Driver Platinum combines Grand Theft Auto-style missions with Colin McRae Rally driving. You are Tanner, an undercover "cop" posing as a getaway driver with the aim of infiltrating and busting open a national crime ring.

Passing the driving test to open up the game is the first "challenge", and it can be a challenge. You have a limited time to complete a number of driving manoeuvres in your ridiculously powerful car. But speed is what Driver is all about and these skills do make it easier—the reverse 180 degrees is a fine way to shake off the law as they pursue you all over the streets of New York, Miami, LA or San Francisco.

Once into the game, you do various driving jobs where speed and knowing the streets are a definite bonus. Timing is also crucial—arrive too early or with a tail, and you blow the mission, arrive too late and your target will be gone. Outside the storyline, Driver also contains smaller basic driving games, such as Trailblazer and Pursuit modes, allowing you to flex your car's muscle without jeopardising anything, except the safety of your fellow road users.

Control of the car does border on the unrealistic side, but this enables you to throw your car around and adds to the addictiveness of the game—driving the car is great fun in itself. The graphics are shockingly good for the PlayStation and the animated clips add to the 70s ambience.

Overall, Driver is truly worthy of the accolades it has received and if you don't own it, you probably aren't getting the best out of your PlayStation. —Chris Hall

Infogrames

Atari Fine-tuning the white-knuckled "car chase" formula of its predecessor, Driver 2 features more of the same high-speed, inner-city vehicular mayhem, casting players once again as Tanner, a hard-boiled undercover cop who is posing as a bad-ass getaway driver, this time to stop an international mob war.

With computer-animated cinematic sequences doing the lion's share of the storytelling, players must guide Tanner through more than 40 action-packed missions in four different city settings, this time on foot—which primarily allows Tanner to carjack other vehicles—as well as behind the wheel.

While it can be of a lot of fun to play, Driver 2 is no joyride. The missions can be quite unforgiving, requiring many restarts to complete, and the cops are quite determined even at the "Easy" setting. Also, the game's coarse, choppy 3-D graphics often get in the way of things, with slowdowns disrupting the game's pace, and buildings and such popping up out of nowhere. —Joe Hon

Take 2 Interactive In the distant Future, vicious aliens rule the Earth. Only bodacious babes survive, enslaved by the hostile alien overlords. The women and the world need a hero. And there is only one man big enough for the job! Duke Nukem is back! And he's ready to score!

Take 2 Interactive In the distant Future, vicious aliens rule the Earth. Only bodacious babes survive, enslaved by the hostile alien overlords. The women and the world need a hero. And there is only one man big enough for the job! Duke Nukem is back! And he's ready to score!

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Tecmo Koei

Electronic Arts Get it On with the GREATEST, real boxers real boxing action past and present champions acrcade style nmode, enhanced career mode the best fights

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Sony Echochrome is a genuinely challenging puzzle for the mind. It looks simple to solve, but it’s a lot trickier than first appearances. The player controls an infinite canvas, guiding a mannequin figure by carefully controlling the perspective, tilting and turning the level to create a continual pathway for the mannequin to walk safely through the design. Throughout the encounter, the mannequin will be guided by echos, or shadow guides, used as progress points to advance players along the pathway. Users are scored for how quickly they can solve the puzzle.

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Konami With every Olympic Games, there comes a whole host of video games to boot. International Track and Field from Kanomi is one of these for the Sydney Olympic games. So with Britain having done well in the Olympics, it's your turn to try your luck at winning those gold medals.

Based on the already popular International Track and Field series, this version sees the usual array of events and the addition of some new ones. Try your luck at the ever-impossible 100m Dash—this is the same for every track and field game—the more unusual Pole Vault or even Horizontal Bar event.

The game can be very competitive at times, with you having to perform to your best abilities in an attempt to get placed. Every event has a different technique to it and once mastered this makes the game a lot more enjoyable, although to begin with can be very frustrating.

International Track and Field is on a par with Sydney 2000 by Eidos and Virtua Athlete, with all three offering you an array of different events. If you really are a fan of the Olympics then perhaps the safest bet is to check out all three, as you would then have most of the Olympic events covered. —Stuart Miles

Konami With every Olympic Games, there comes a whole host of video games to boot. International Track and Field from Kanomi is one of these for the Sydney Olympic games. So with Britain having done well in the Olympics, it's your turn to try your luck at winning those gold medals.

Based on the already popular International Track and Field series, this version sees the usual array of events and the addition of some new ones. Try your luck at the ever-impossible 100m Dash—this is the same for every track and field game—the more unusual Pole Vault or even Horizontal Bar event.

The game can be very competitive at times, with you having to perform to your best abilities in an attempt to get placed. Every event has a different technique to it and once mastered this makes the game a lot more enjoyable, although to begin with can be very frustrating.

International Track and Field is on a par with Sydney 2000 by Eidos and Virtua Athlete, with all three offering you an array of different events. If you really are a fan of the Olympics then perhaps the safest bet is to check out all three, as you would then have most of the Olympic events covered. —Stuart Miles

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Midas Interactive Eternal Quest (PS2)

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Disney Interactive Every Extend Extra is a unique "puzzle shooter," brought to the PlayStationPortable (PSP system) by Q ENTERTAINMENT, the creators of the critically acclaimed hit Lumines. Every Extend Extra delivers an addictive gameplay experience through a fusion of arcade-style shooting action, cutting-edge music and visuals. Players evade enemy attacks and then use perfect timing to blast their foes in a colorful display of explosive chain reactions. The bigger the chain reaction results in the higher the score and the larger the rewards. Numerous levels of puzzle shooting challengesCutting-edge musicA new type of shooting game without actually shootingDriving in barrage of sound and lightAn exuberating blend of visuals, sound and gameplay

Sony It may not have quite the sex appeal of some other launch titles, but in the US and Japan — where the PSP has already been out for some time — Everybody’s Golf is easily the most popular PSP game so far. It may look simplistic, even childish, put this is as serious a golfing simulation as you could ever want.

Golf has never been a difficult sport to turn into a video game, in terms of getting a little computer person to hit a ball across the screen. The trick has been in making it as accurate and as fun as possible — attracting both serious golfers and those just looking for a bit of pixelated fun. The Everybody’s Golf series has always excelled at this, and this new PSP version is no exception.

The game has six new courses and a mountain of customisable features which allow you to create your very own golfer. This is important because one of the game’s key draws is the multi-play mode, which allows other players to join in the same tournament even if only one person actually owns the game.

It's the game’s perfectly designed controls which impress the most, with the simple three button power shots allowing anyone to hit the ball, while pros can practise adding top spin, back spin, fades and hooks to subtly alter their stroke. It's almost painfully addictive once you get started and good enough to attract even committed golf haters to the fold. — Harrison Dent

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Sony PS3 SONY EYE CAMERA / EYE CREATE

Sony Computer Entertainment For all the family over the age of 3. This product requires an eye toy USB camera for playstation 2 to work

Sony You dont just see your EyePet on-screen you see him in your living room. Throw a ball and hell scramble after it; stroke him and hell roll over in contentment. You can reach out and touch your EyePet just as you would a real animal. See your very own pet scampering about in your living roomGet creative: style your pets fur, buy him new outfi ts and discover new ways to play with himDraw new toys and watch as they spring to life on-screen!

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Sony So far Sony's EyeToy camera has only been used for a bunch of amusing, but intrinsically limited, party games. EyeToy: Chat though has an entirely different purpose—using the PlayStation 2's Network Adaptor, it turns your console into a featured packed video phone.

The EyeToy: Chat software actually allows four different methods of communication, namely text, voice, video mail and one-to-one-video chat. The text method is basically an ordinary chat room in which up to 256 people can talk together, whereas the voice chat rooms allow up to sixteen people to conference call together. The really clever bit though is the video chat system where you can talk to someone face to face, in real-time. This only works with one person at a time, but you can instantly switch between different people, allowing you to carry on an extended natter with all your friends.

If you can't think of anything interesting to say you can also play one of three online games in video mode, namely chess, draughts and "Naval War" (i.e. Battleships). Finally there's the video mail option which lets you send a 30 second long video message to anyone on your "buddies" list. And if you're worried that all this seems a bit open to abuse Sony have worked together with several children's charities to make sure EyeToy: Chat is as safe to use as possible. So, there you have it: free video phone calls to anyone in the world – who said EyeToy was just a gimmick? —David Jenkins

Sony With the EyeToy: Groove software, Sony's EyeToy peripheral (a USB camera that plugs into the PlayStation2 console, available separately) is given a remarkable new use. Simply put, EyeToy: Groove lets you dance and—get this—watch live footage of your efforts on your TV screen. Furthermore, Groove challenges you to keep pace with its soundtrack and doesn't require the use of any controller.

EyeToy: Groove is simplicity itself. Players stand in front of the EyeToy and TV, and move in time with the on-screen indications. Keep up with the beat and success is guaranteed; dance sloppily and it's Game Over. There's a total of 26 tracks to dance along with—including hits from Junior Senior, Madonna, Fatboy Slim and Elvis. Suffice it to say that Groove was given that name for a very good reason.

It's also possible to boogie on down with friends. At certain points, players must dance in sync on-screen together, while at other times players must alternately jump in and out of the spotlight. With a few friends and the necessary equipment, Groove is a sure-fire hit. It can be pretty embarrassing, especially during some of the cheesier tracks (such as "Hooray Hooray It's A Cheeky Holiday"), but there's no denying the fun and all-round grooviness to be found on this disc. —Jonti Davies

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Electronic Arts EA Sports shy away from the sport of two-legged variety with the addition of Formula One racing to its 2000 range of titles. On the gameplay side, there is enough going on to involve player interest, with various levels of racing to go at. If you want to jump straight in, go for a Quick Race, the speed fiends may want to challenge each other to a Time Trial, but the more experienced player will want to dive straight into a Weekend campaign.

The Weekend game does require a bit of skill. You can tweak the performance of your car accordingly to get the best results on a particular circuit (of which there are 17 from around the world, including Indianapolis and Silverstone). Speed your way through practice runs, qualifying rounds and then the race itself. Options also exist for changing weather conditions and car damage.

For really grab-hardened racing veterans requiring a bit more kick under the hood, F1 2000 doesn't quite deliver the goods. The graphics look dated, lacking the silky realism that has become the norm. You get the sense it may be treading water until PlayStation 2 makes its debut. —Mark Wright

Electronic Arts It is surprising that EA relaunched F1 Championship Season 2000 with the complete 2000 season quite so soon, but eventually every EA Sports title takes to the annual update trail.

For statistical die-hards the game is up to date until Spring 2001, which some may perceive as an advantage over Formula One Grand Prix 3. If your machine is powerful enough, all the visual trimmings to make the race the way it's watched at home can be re-enabled.

The radio link purports to be the same as heard by real-life drivers. In real life it's doubtful that common sense is spelled out to the driver like, for example, the necessity of staying on the track. It's another feature that would be tried and forgotten other than for the lap time updates—if you don't have the seconds necessary to read the onscreen displays.

Then there is the pace lap, EA's homage to televised Formula One racing coverage. Sadly it's a waste of time when you want to get your hands dirty competing. It's not all bad, however, and the best new feature is the driving school where your general skills are tested, including achieving a certain manoeuvre or distance in a given number of seconds, and graded by shades of medal. As a training mode it's quite effective.

That training is affected when set to ultra-realistic and the cars slide across the track as if still in arcade mode. The physics have improved, but in the benchmark GP3 the car's visual reaction fits the handling. If you have the original EA F1 2000, it's best waiting for the inevitable 2001 edition for this problem to be addressed rather than settling for this interim update. —Kenneth Henry

Sony Fade To Black (PS)

Bethesda Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas.
It’s the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head and left for dead…and that’s before things really get ugly. It’s a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis. It’s a place where the right kind of person with the right kind of weaponry can really make a name for themselves, and make more than an enemy or two along the way.

As you battle your way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland, the colossal Hoover Dam, and the neon drenched Vegas Strip, you’ll be introduced to a colorful cast of characters, power-hungry factions, special weapons, mutated creatures and much more. Choose sides in the upcoming war or declare “winner takes all” and crown yourself the King of New Vegas in this follow-up to the 2008 videogame of the year, Fallout 3.
  Feel the Heat in New Vegas! Not even nuclear fallout could slow the hustle of Sin City. Explore the vast expanses of the desert wastelands – from small desert towns to the New Vegas strip – and see the Great Southwest as could only be imagined in Fallout.Feuding Factions, Colorful Characters and a Host of Hostiles! A war is brewing between rival factions that will change the lives of everyone in New Vegas. The choices you make will bring you into contact with friends and foes, and determine the final explosive outcome of this epic power struggle.New Systems! Enjoy new additions such as a Companion Wheel that streamlines communication with companions, a Reputation System that tracks your actions, and the aptlytitled Hardcore Mode. Plus, special melee moves and real-time combat mechanics give you new ways to fight.An Arsenal of Shiny New Guns! Wit

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Take 2 Interactive In a nutshell:
TV’s (or at least DVD’s) most outrageous cartoon family get their own video game that not only looks just like the show but is just as funny and offensive.

The lowdown:
Being cancelled may have been the best thing that’s ever happened to Family Guy, because ever since it was brought back it’s been more popular than ever – why it’s even got its own video game now. As with most licensed games it’s not exactly breaking down any gameplay paradigms, but at least it’s got some quality gags to fall back on. You can control one of three characters: Brain the dog (whose levels are all stealth based), Peter the dad (whose missions are basically scrolling beat ‘em-ups) and baby Stewie. There’s also a lot of very short mini-games, but none of it really adds up to being more than an interactive background for the game’s jokes. For most Family Guy fans that’s going to be fine though.

Most exciting moment:
As you might expect the best bits of the game involve Stewie, the family’s psychotic baby. They’re basically platform levels with Stewie jumping, gliding and shooting his way to world domination. He’s also got a mind control ray for taking over adults and there’s some fun on-the-rails shooting sections and into-the-screen chases.

Since you ask:
The game’s script is written by series creator Seth McFarlane, who also provides voiceovers along with series regulars Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Patrick Warburton and Adam West. There’s even a bunch of regular guest stars including Wallace Shawn, Charles Durning, and Adam Corolla.

The bottom line:
Good for Family Guy fans, not so good for everyone else.-HARRISON DENT

Activision

Ubisoft

System 3 Official licensed game of the Ferrari Challenge seriesUp to 16 international racing circuits, plus additional unlockable contentAll official teams and cars from the real-world the racing series, plus new downloadable teams, cars and content made available at the start of each new seasonDownloadable cars updated each month, circuits, hill climbs and customisation options to build online Nintendo CommunityLifelike vehicle simulation and handling dynamicsRealistic Ferrari race damage modeling and simulationUnlock additional Ferrari cars including 360 Challenge, 355 Challenge, 348 Challenge and many other cars that have featured over the Ferrari Challenge weekends including the Ferrari FXXMultiple game options including Ferrari Challenge Seasons, Time Trial, Practice, Endurance and Quick Race ModesWin in game Ferrari Collector cards featuring current and historical Ferrari marques with full Wi-Fi connectivity for Battle CardsMotion-sensitive controller options including support and options for the "Official Ferrari Steering Wheel"

Ubisoft In Field Commander, you`ll take charge of military movement across land, skies and sea. You are the Field Commander for the ATLAS, established by the Allied Nations to defend the world against the Shadow Nation. Outwit your powerful and clever enemy at every turn, and gain the respect it takes to become a heroic Field Commander! Create your own missions and uploading them to be enjoyed by all players Take to the field and guide your division to victory by outsmarting, outmaneuvering and outgunning your opponentsDelve into the game`s engrossing story while combating an enemy over 30 unique missionsRule the ground, sea and skies by mastering 15 army divisions at your disposalSee each unique setting come alive with 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and highly-detailed terrainMatch wits with an increasingly clever enemy and survive the day to become triumphant

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Electronic Arts FIFA 2001 is the latest game in the massively popular football franchise from Electronic Arts and like its predecessors it sure to find its way into many footy fans stockings this Xmas.With over 60 international teams on offer, you can take your team through a number of different game types including playing a one-off friendly or attacking the full World Cup. While these may seem appealing, you are also tempted by the inclusion of the major European and American leagues—15 in total.The Season option, on the other hand, lets you play up to three consecutive campaigns with relegation and promotion available in a FIFA game for the first time and versions of the UEFA and European Champions League available.The gameplay is not radically different from FIFA 2000, but there is some new player animation with a lot of attention placed on the keepers. First-time players will find it very easy to get into, though the learning curve through the games difficulty levels can be surprisingly steep.With a limited transfer system and team tactics everything can be customised and changed on the fly as the game progresses. The graphics have been polished and the game runs very smoothly. FIFA 2001 is full of detail: key stadiums are accurately modelled and each team has the correct sponsors logo on their shirt with the exception of Arsenal for some reason.FIFA 2001 is probably still the best pick-up-and-play football game available. It may lack the depth of the ISS series, but for immediate accessibility it is still the champion. —Michael Bartley

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Electronic Arts The latest version of the PSone's most popular football game is sure to have many gamers eager in anticipation. Unfortunately, with FIFA Football 2002, they're going to be severely disappointed. It's instantly clear when you get into the game proper that the resources notoriously ploughed into the FIFA series are sadly lacking here, with alternative formats benefiting from EA Sports' usual attention to detail. That leaves first-generation PlayStation owners with a tatty game that suffers from jerky scrolling, poor graphics and disappointing gameplay.

The infamous new passing method, making its debut in the 2002 edition, suffers from the lack of flow in the game. It's that too that makes sliding tackles very tricky to judge, and, ultimately, makes FIFA Football 2002 a chore to play. It's a shame, as the front end is the usual sleek affair, and the intro cut scenes are a great deal more professional. You can't help feeling that there is a playable game buried in there somewhere, and there are certainly plenty of league and cup options to keep you busy. Yet when games such as ISS Pro Evolution 2 manage to squeeze so much out of the original PlayStation technology, it's hard to find a compelling reason to fork out for this tepid, lazy update that's a step backwards for the FIFA series. —Simon Brew

Electronic Arts In the video games Premier League the winner in terms of sales has always been EA's FIFA series. Purists prefer Konami's ISS games, which offer a more refined "realistic" approach than FIFA's end-to-end goal-fests, but now, not content with being number one in the market, the latter game has decided it wants to be loved by serious footy fans everywhere and has radically overhauled its gameplay concept.

The idea is that no longer can you just ping the ball from end to end with a simple press of a button or sprint down the wing and score from the perfect cross each time. Judicious use of the Dual Shock controller ensures that crosses, passes and shots are defined by the amount of force applied and the left analogue stick determines the direction of the ball. Although this adds a welcome depth, FIFA veterans may find the new control system over-elaborate and fiddly.

Unfortunately, the addition of in-depth gameplay comes at the expense of graphical quality—FIFA Football 2002 is a big step down from last year's version. Even high-profile players like Beckham are virtually unrecognisable and although there are some neat new animations the overall effect is of an enhanced PSone game rather than a genuine next-generation product. But the players are real, all the leagues are present and correct (including the Austrian and Korean leagues for the soccer completists), and the multi-player mode is perfect for after-the-pub footy action. As usual the game will sell in bucketloads but is unlikely to replace ISS (now in the guise of Pro Evolution Soccer) as the cognoscenti's game of choice. —Michael Bartley

Electronic Arts Platform: PlayStation2
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Genre: sports-and-oudoors-games

Electronic Arts FIFA Football 2003 may well be approached with scepticism: will the gameplay changes and revamp really be something new and dynamic, or just another yearly upgrade? Well, this edition is a surprise—not only are the animation and presentation top notch as usual, but it is really playable and the ball and player physics seem 100 times better than before.

EA have done their homework. The 10th year of FIFA doesn't just see the player names updated and few tweaks here and there—it's more of a mini revolution. There are two new modes of play, simulation and arcade play—one for the more tactical player who likes the fancy approach to play and the other for those more frenetic matches.

As usual, vast numbers of teams and players are included (still no Oxford Utd, though—Oxford Ed); all the big name players are instantly recognisable, Edgar Davids being one fantastic example. The tons of extra features include a new European tournament and loads of DVD clips. —Laurent S Hall

Electronic Arts Marrying the glitz and glamour of the Euro 2004 football tournament to a highly playable game, UEFA Euro 2004 once again finds EA Sports in fine form. The idea, unsurprisingly, is that you take your nation of choice through the qualifying stages and numerous friendlies, before heading for the finals themselves with the aim of lifting the trophy. And, thanks to the quality of the gameplay, its a journey youd be hard-pressed not to enjoy. Few times can you share such joy with your screen as when your fluid, flowing move has resulted in that crucial last-minute winner. The game is chock-full of moments such as this, and it all serves as a very strong tie-in to the tournament. There are one or two caveats, though. The first is that this is a slightly evolved version of FIFA 2004, albeit with some welcome, if unessential new features. The biggest of these is a morale system, where more confident players tend to do better, while those on the receiving end of hammerings and bookings dont. Some additional skills, options and graphical tweaks pretty much see out the rest of the changes. The second caveat is that the game, by nature of being tied into the tournament itself, doesnt offer very prolonged long-term appeal, although undoubtedly youll enjoy yourself while it lasts. In short though, UEFA Euro 2004 is a very good, superbly presented and enjoyable football game. And while those who bought FIFA 2004 may not be getting quite the same value for money out of it as everyone else, its ultimately hard to quibble about the quality of the football on offer. —Simon Brew

Electronic Arts The annual battle of the football games comes round again, and this time the competition is fiercer than it's been in some years. What a year, then, for the longest running of them all to play its trump card and put in its finest performance to date. For with new added features, and a general all-round polish, FIFA 2004 becomes a must-buy.

The big innovation this time round is the off-the-ball feature, and this really is a stroke of genius. It's fiddly to get to grips with, but basically when attacking, you can control a separate player as they run into space, ready to take receipt of a killer pass that splits the opposition defence open. It takes a little working at, but when it comes off, you'll be smug beyond belief. The feature itself genuinely adds tactical edge to a game that used to be wrongly dismissed as an arcade-style kickabout.

On top of that, there are the things that FIFA does better than anyone. The presentation, audio and visuals are superb from top to bottom, and the improvements to the club management side boost the game's longevity—as does a promised link up with Total Club Manager 2004, where you'll be able to import teams from that into FIFA 2004.

Most importantly of all, at the heart of all these improvements is a highly playable football game that's very easy to get into yet suitably challenging to master. And in multi-player mode, it's even better. —Simon Brew

Electronic Arts From the off, it's fair to concede that the world's best-selling action football game, FIFA 2005, hasn't changed an awful lot in the past twelve months. Those who bought the last version will be entirely familiar with the game's look and feel, and could rightly argue that once more this new version is an evolution at best. But it's still quite a good one. The FIFA series has, in recent times, got into the habit of adding one big new feature each year, with middling successes. Last year's, if you remember, was the impressive-but-tricky off the ball control. This year we get a simpler addition, but a far more effective one. It's the first touch option, and it genuinely can open the game up, whether you choose to use it for a quick pass or tighter control. And it works because it's straightforward—there's no endless messing around with buttons to get it moving.

The rest of the game attracts the usual annual pros and cons. Its presentation is second-to-none, and for a more attacking-focused game, you need look no further. What's more, the single player mode is substantial, and very long lasting. The downside is the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise which is, and remains, the choice of the hardcore gamer. Yet that doesn't mean there's not fun to be had with FIFA 2005. Quite the contrary, in fact. Every year, FIFA can be relied on to provide an entertaining, engrossing and long-lasting football game. Thus, whilst it might be in second place, and this latest release doesn't change that, it remains a strong and worthwhile runner-up.—Simon Brew

Electronic Arts In a nutshell:
The official game of the 2006 World Cup has all the stadiums, players and kits of the real thing, but the biggest surprise is that it actually improves upon the usual FIFA gameplay too. So if England does not win in real life, you can at least make sure they do in the virtual world.

The lowdown:
. In previous years, FIFA Word Cup games have meant little more than a cut down version of the existing FIFA game, however this version features not just the 32 teams from the finals but the chance to play as any of the other 95 countries from the qualifying rounds. There’s even the option to replay historic World Cups – although only a handful of older players are included. In terms of gameplay things have been noticeably speeded up and there’s even an alternative control system that exactly mimics rival Pro Evolution Soccer. PES fans will still be suspicious but this really is the best FIFA yet.

Most exciting moment:
Reliving the glory of 1966 with the current England team and then going on to do the same thing in this year’s Cup as well!

Since you ask:
Many of the England team, including Wayne Rooney, claim to be video games fans and many have mentioned playing the FIFA games between real matches.

The bottom line:
A genuine improvement on FIFA 06 with the usual top notch EA presentation.
Harrison Dent

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts EA Sports FIFA 06 brings the total football experience to your fingertips. It delivers a combination of attacking gameplay, complete customisation, pure authenticity and the deepest manager mode ever.

Intuitive gameplay enables you to command every move of your player with pinpoint accuracy. Passing, shooting and tackling are now more responsive than ever and enable you to trap, shield and dribble like a world-class footballer.

Experience 90 minutes of heart pumping football, feel the team chemistry of your side and the sense of momentum shift as you battle for supremacy on the pitch. As the midfield maestro you`ll control the overarching strategy of the game, dictating the pace and performance of your players as you execute strategic decisions on-the-fly using the tactical play button configurations.

Master the most immersive management mode ever. Sign sponsors, scour the transfer market and buy players to build the perfect squad. Uncover the stars of the future or drop the strugglers and make some extra money. My FIFA now gives you the tools to create a star player and customise every aspect of FIFA 06 to fit your individual playing style and preferences.FIFA 06 delivers the most comprehensive line-up of official, licensed leagues from around the world of football with an unprecedented level of real clubs, kits, stadiums and players. FIFA 06 gives you as much football as you want, whenever you want.

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Electronic Arts In a nutshell:
It’s the game football fans wait all year for and to usher in the next generation EA Sports have given FIFA its biggest revamp in years, changing not just the way it looks but the way it plays in what aims to be the ultimate marriage of realism and fun.

The lowdown:
Every new FIFA game gets its expected improvements in graphics and presentation but this year the success of Pro Evolution Soccer seems to have driven EA to concentrate just as much on the gameplay. As such the game features better passing, crossing and free kicks as well as greatly improved goalkeepers. There’s also a new "finesse" shot if you get the time and space to use it, while every kick is calculated in terms of space, composure and technique so that it’s accuracy is determined by exactly what’s happening on the pitch and not just some random factor. Add in completely new ball physics, more than 510 teams, 27 leagues, 4,000 licensed players and all new international crowd reactions and you’ve got EA’s most concerted attempt yet to make the definitive football game.

Most exciting moment:
As well as all the individual improvements to ball and player control many of the game’s best strikers have their own signatures moves and free kicks, such as Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard and Roberto Carlos. This includes the ability to, quite literally, bend it like Beckham.

Since you ask:
As befits its global reach FIFA 07 has perhaps the most multinational soundtrack ever in video games, with everything from Argentinean rock band Bersuit Vergarabat to Spain’s The Pinker Tones and German group d.o.c.h.! (As well as Britbands such as Muse and The Young Punx.)

The bottom line:
FIFA gets serious in its attempt to out-football Pro Evolution Soccer
.HARRISON DENT

Electronic Arts In a nutshell:
It’s the game football fans wait all year for and to usher in the next generation EA Sports have given FIFA its biggest revamp in years, changing not just the way it looks but the way it plays in what aims to be the ultimate marriage of realism and fun.

The lowdown:
Every new FIFA game gets its expected improvements in graphics and presentation but this year the success of Pro Evolution Soccer seems to have driven EA to concentrate just as much on the gameplay. As such the game features better passing, crossing and free kicks as well as greatly improved goalkeepers. There’s also a new "finesse" shot if you get the time and space to use it, while every kick is calculated in terms of space, composure and technique so that it’s accuracy is determined by exactly what’s happening on the pitch and not just some random factor. Add in completely new ball physics, more than 510 teams, 27 leagues, 4,000 licensed players and all new international crowd reactions and you’ve got EA’s most concerted attempt yet to make the definitive football game.

Most exciting moment:
As well as all the individual improvements to ball and player control many of the game’s best strikers have their own signatures moves and free kicks, such as Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard and Roberto Carlos. This includes the ability to, quite literally, bend it like Beckham.

Since you ask:
As befits its global reach FIFA 07 has perhaps the most multinational soundtrack ever in video games, with everything from Argentinean rock band Bersuit Vergarabat to Spain’s The Pinker Tones and German group d.o.c.h.! (As well as Britbands such as Muse and The Young Punx.)

The bottom line:
FIFA gets serious in its attempt to out-football Pro Evolution Soccer
.HARRISON DENT

Electronic Arts FIFA 08 (PS2)

Electronic Arts FIFA 08 challenges players to master the skills required to play like a professional soccer player. Fans around the world can experience the same highs and lows of real-world players and tackle the challenges they face on a daily basis.

The FIFA Soccer 08 next-gen gameplay engine, built to maximize the power of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer and entertainment system, delivers animations and ball control that is so responsive you feel like you are actually on the pitch. Players are now aware of their surroundings, reacting authentically to threats and opportunities to make intelligent decisions.

Now with the FIFA 08 shooting system you can enjoy even more control and precision in front of the goal to become a true marksman.

For the first time ever, fans playing FIFA 08 will face the pressure to improve their game that real-world players endure every day. A new play mode called Be A Pro locks you in the role of a single player and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real professional player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing.

FIFA 08 now gives every football fan the chance to perform pro skills with a true next-generation organic building-block system. You can combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. You can even capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA 08 website to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe.

The award-winning Interactive Leagues debuts on the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION 3 as part of the deepest online feature set to date. Represent your club online (Internet connection required for online play) against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division. When they play, you p

Electronic Arts UEFA EURO 2008 features stunning visual representations of the world's best players, playing in a more accessible, faster-paced and responsive version of the market-leading EA SPORTS football engine, and all of the teams and official stadiums that will be part of UEFA EURO 2008. Take on the challenge of leading one of over 50 European national teams to glory as UEFA EURO 2008 recreates all of the drama and excitement of the official tournament in Austria and Switzerland. Play as your favourite country from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the championship tournament.

A new game mode called Captain Your Country enables gamers to customize them on the pitch and wear the shirt of their national team. Work through eight status levels to earn the captaincy of your team and then lead your country into battle for championship glory against your rivals. Go online in Battle of the Nations to earn status points for yourself and your country in a competition for global supremacy. Go for the biggest upsets to earn the most points and then watch you and your country move up the leader boards. Face the challenge and pressure of competing in the championship rounds in the EURO Online Knockout Draw to test your skills against the world's best.

UEFA EURO 2008 captures the look and feel of the journey from qualification to the finals with rain and mud dynamics that impact playing conditions, real-time player ratings that change based on player performance, and a penalty kick mode that re-creates the elation and agony of a penalty shoot-out as if you were on the pitch. Experience the thrill of scoring the goal that sends your country through to the next round and then choose how to celebrate it with all-new interactive user-controlled celebrations. Captain your country, play alongside your heroes, and inspire them to championship glory in the official videogame of UEFA EURO 2008.

Electronic Arts Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.

Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it.

With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.

Electronic Arts Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.

Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it.

With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.

Electronic Arts Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.

Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it.

With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.

Electronic Arts Last year's game topped the league and now the all-new FIFA 10 is looking to defend its title as the number one football action game. More realistic than ever, this latest sequel has greatly improved artificial intelligence, ball physics and graphics.

Brand new this year is the 360 degree dribbling system, giving you the most precise control ever. There are also changes to how the defensive line is formed, as well as improvements to crosses, freekicks and goalkeepers (who can now receive red cards).

Naturally the game retains its hugely successful on and offline multiplayer modes, with new options and better stability for online play. The manager mode has also seen a massive update to make it just as deep and complex as the main game. With all these new features and more EA Sports are betting on FIFA remaining the champions for a long time to come.

Key Features Leagues better: The world's most successful football sim gets even better with improvements across the board, including physics, controls and multiplayer options.Dynamic dribble: New 360 degree dribbling control system allows for pixel perfect control of the ball at all timesFootball focus: Newly improved artificial intelligence ensures teammates and opponents always move with a purpose and stay focused on the ball at all timesBeautiful game: Massively improved graphics, including better player likenesses, new crowd animations and new rain and snow effects that really affect the gameplay.Master manager: Greatly expanded manager mode, with a revamped experience point system and staff upgrades, a new interface and the chance to edit kit numbers.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

EA Sports FIFA Soccer 12 is the 19th game in Electronic Arts' popular video game soccer series. Continuing with the franchise's unique blend of realism and innovative features that bring the authenticity to the video game pitch that fans crave, FIFA Soccer 12 is an exciting title for longtime and existing fans of handheld sports gaming. Game features include: 500+ licensed teams, the ability to take control of the goalkeeper and command the game, a 15 season Career Mode, a true 360° dribbling system and more. FIFA Soccer 12 delivers a true soccer experience with authentic club and league licenses, and intelligent gameplay that mirrors real-world soccer. Compete as any one of over 500 officially licensed clubs and experience responsive, intelligent and realistic action. Enjoy turning defenders with sophisticated dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots and placing beautifully timed passes with pin point accuracy.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Get ready to play football like never before with enhanced physics and game engines for FIFA 14 FIFA 14 comes fully loaded with all-new tweeks and enhanced engines to ensure that this years entry will be the most intuative and realistic to date. Pure Shot: Shooting has been transformed. Players have the intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net. Well-hit balls feel satisfying and goals are rewarding. As well as quality strikes, players can now shoot while off balance or rushed. Real Ball Physics: Strike the ball with more force and finesse. Realistic ball physics now determines the trajectories of balls in game, enabling players to strike the ball with force from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or swerving shots, just like real footballers. Protect The Ball: Dominate midfield and dictate the tempo of a match. Fend-off and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed. Protect the ball from opponents to control play through midfield and dictate the pace of the match. Plus, out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the ball, then turn defenders to carve out opportunities. Teammate Intelligence: Better decision-making delivers tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking. Defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession. Attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents and break down tighter, more intelligent defences by creating space for themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace. Sprint Dribble Turns: Utilize quick, explosive cuts and turns to beat defenders one-on-one while sprinting with the ball. Players can move in any direction, preserving their natural momentum and maintaining possession of the ball. Variable Dribble Touches: The First Touch Control of dribbling varies a player's touch when dribbling with pace. Skilled pla

Electronic Arts • FIFA 15 brings soccer to life in stunning detail so fans can experience the emotion of the sport like never before.
• Witness the intensity of crowds and listen to commentators guide fans through the story of the game with Dynamic Match Presentation. New Emotional Intelligence allows players to react to opponents and teammates within context, and relative to the narrative of the match.
• Next Generation Visuals put fans on Living Pitches with grass that wears as the match progresses. Authentic Player Visuals give players true to life appearance. Player Control heightens the responsiveness of player movement and makes Man-to-Man Battles more rewarding than ever before.
• Pre-order FIFA 15 and receive up to 15 gold packs over 15 weeks to build your dream club in FIFA 15 Ultimate Team.

KEY FEATURES
• Emotional Intelligence - For the first time ever, FIFA 15 models the emotions of all 22 players on the pitch, giving fans a chance to experience first-hand the attitudes and personalities of the world’s best soccer players during a match.
• Dynamic Match Presentation - Match Day will feel more dynamic and alive than ever before – immersing you in the match action and never taking you out of the moment. With region specific behaviors, crowds will now be distinguished by cheers and chants designated to their club, league, country, or continent.
• Correct Contacts -   Physically Correct Contacts revolutionizes the way the soccer interacts with the players and their environment. Every dribble, touch, pass, shot, and deflection moves corresponding to the spin of the ball in relation to the position of the body part or object that it connects with – this gives the soccer accurate spin, curl, and movement, as well as varied trajectories.
• Man-to-Man Battles - Dispossessing your opponent in FIFA 15 is more rewarding and physical than ever before. Players use Full-Body Defending to win possession and keep it.

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts

Sony Computer Entertainment Playstation Move required to play - not included

The most realistic motion controlled fighting game released to date, The Fight: Lights Out for PlayStation 3 challenges players to conquer the brutal world of illegal underground fighting utilizing the PlayStation Move controller and the PlayStation Eye camera peripheral. Together these two seamlessly translate the player’s realistic physical actions to those of the character on the screen, allowing the players to fight however they choose. Keep it clean with standard jabs and punches, or fight dirty with headbutts, headlocks and more. The choice is yours as you take on 12 fighting venues filled with thugs and bosses and eventually take the fight online to unleash the skills you've learned against live virtual opponents.

Fight the Way You Want with PlayStation Move
Grab your PlayStation Move controllers and step into the dark and gritty underground of bare knuckle brawling in The Fight: Lights Out. A launch title for the PlayStation Move controller, The Fight: Lights Out is a one-on-one fighting game featuring single player and multiplayer play options. Players utilize two Move controllers, one for each hand, to accurately track your rapid blows while the PlayStation Eye tracks your head as you duck, evade, outmaneuver and knockout anyone that has the guts to throw down with you. The precision and versatility of the controller/peripheral combo allows you to decide how you want to take down your next challenger. Get them in a headlock and throw elbow drops to the skull, or go ballistic by throwing nonstop haymakers. Fight clean or fight dirty, it’s entirely up to you because there are no rules.

The Fight: Lights Out features both a local single player career mode and multiplayer, as well as online multiplayer. In career mode players assume the role of an up-and-coming brawler looking to make it in the world of illegal, underground street fight

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Square Enix Final Fantasy is the ultimate revival of a game that created a phenomenon. Remastered exclusively for the PSP system, this all-new edition features updated character art, updated graphics, new dungeons, full 16:9 widescreen presentation and an updated camera view that gives players a new vantage point on such a timeless classic RPG.

Final Fantasy begins when four young warriors, each possessing a Crystal, are summoned to bring the world back to a harmonious elemental balance. During their voyage, they discover a nefarious entity has created turmoil in the structure of time in order to take control of the world, causing the heroes to travel to places they never imagined possible.

  The ultimate edition of the game that gave birth to a phenomenonThe original game in the amazing Final Fantasy series that has sold over 75 million copies worldwide now returns in completely re-mastered form, exclusively for PSPRedrawn graphics and enhanced sound capitalise on the PSP's impressive audiovisual capabilitiesFeaturing an all-new dungeon, the Labyrinth of TimeArt Gallery mode allows you to view the stunning artwork of leading illustrator Yoshitaka Amano

Square Enix When Final Fantasy II was released in 1989, it was seen as a triumph in gaming. One of the first games to be appeciated for both its incredible graphics and immersive gameplay, Final Fantasy II was a fully-developed game world, one that surpassed even the amazing Final Fantasy I. Now this remastered new version comes to your PSP, with updated graphics and new content.

In Final Fantasy II a malevolent emperor ends what could have been an eternal period of peace. He has called upon monsters from a demonic realm to take over the world. Thousands of lives succumb to their attacks, leaving many children orphaned. From the destruction rise four young survivors who will take it upon themselves to stop the merciless ruler and avenge the death of their parents.

Square Enix

Sony Long recognised as role-playing games par excellence, the Final Fantasy series gets a technological makeover in this instalment. Shedding the two-dimensional graphics and limited sound capabilities of its predecessors, Final Fantasy VII features lush 3-D graphics, beautifully animated "movie" sequences, and soundtrack-quality music. Coupled with the game's intricate storyline, endearing characters, and an immense yet highly imaginative world, these new advancements make for a quite an engrossing experience.

The story of Final Fantasy VII centres around a solider named Cloud Strife, who joins forces with Avalanche, a group of resistance fighters, to take down an evil mega-corporation known as Shinra. (The fate of the world hangs in the balance, of course.) Truly epic in scope, this three-disc game requires a considerable amount of time to complete—-this reviewer gladly gave up over 80 hours of his life to finish it. But it's definitely a rewarding adventure that every gamer should consider undertaking, especially since it's now one of the low-priced "Greatest Hits" titles. —Joe Hon, Amazon.com

Pros:Intricate and absorbing storyline with endearing charactersImmense and highly imaginative game worldSpecial battle systemBeautifully animated movie sequences

Cons:
Your friends and family may feel neglected

Square Enix

Sony SquareSoft has always had a sure-fire hit when releasing any of their Final Fantasy titles, and Final Fantasy VIII should be no exception. The basis of a good RPG (role-playing game) has always been the story; spectacular graphics are secondary. Final Fantasy VIII's involved and interesting storyline is filled with great twists, well-developed characters, suspense, and romance. As an added bonus, the graphics are beautiful. Everything—from the low-lit jazz club to the steam-filled railroad tunnels—is gorgeous and perfectly sets the mood and tone of a scene.

The game mechanics are standard fare for an RPG: acquisition of items and spells, turn-based combat, experience points earned in combat allowing advances in levels. From exploration to battles to dialogue, Final Fantasy VIII has it all. However, Final Fantasy VIII falls to that great weakness of RPGs: random battles. While necessary for advancing in levels, the battles occur with such frequency that they can grow annoying, making for a tedious game experience.

The epic storyline spans four discs—over 40 hours of gameplay—and is based around a mercenary cadet who finds himself caught up with an underground rebel faction. He winds up in a plot to assassinate the sorceress who has just seized power from the president.

You could complain of limited replay value, but this gripe is of no consequence: the game is such a satisfying experience, it doesn't require replay. Final Fantasy VIII is easily worth both the hype and the wait. You can't buy a much better game. —John Cocking Pros:A story to beat all storiesCharacters worth caring aboutHey—it's from SquareSoftStunning animationsCons:Too many random battlesCombat is, as always, turn-based and offers minimal excitementWeak souls might give up after two or three discs of play

Midway Games Ltd

Sony Fired Up for PlayStation Portable

CD is a combat flight simulator

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Ubisoft Developers have been making video game versions of pinball for decades, but usually they're rather dry and exacting simulations of the real thing. If the tables from Flipnic were actually built as real machines, though, they'd be the size of a house and more dangerous than any rollercoaster. Although it's published by Ubi Soft, Flipnic has actually been designed by one of Sony's internal development teams—the same guys behind games such as Ape Escape and Fantavision. Flipnic has a lot in common with the latter, with some hilariously cheesy voiceover work and 70s-style TV imagery. The actual game is extremely good looking, with huge sweeping backdrops for your ball to bash against.

Despite all the graphical finery Flipnic is at heart still a pinball game. There are four main themed worlds with two "tables" apiece, and on each table there are around half a dozen separate areas. You can switch between any of these areas by simply flicking your ball through a tunnel and, as long as you know the way back, you can return at any time. There are mountains of secrets to unlock that have you trying to feed monkeys, catch butterflies, shoot UFOs and much more besides. Succeed and you can usually unlock more areas—or at least rack up a huge score. As long as you accept the principle that it is still essentially "just" a pinball game, Flipnic is pretty much perfect at what it does: it's fast, funny, attractive and tons of fun. —David Jenkins

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Sega 2D Match Display. For the first time ever on PSP, Football Manager Handheld now features a 2D match engine with two camera angles, allowing you to view the full match or zoom in on the action.Multiple Leagues. Run up to four top tier playable divisions at any one time so you can move your career around the continent just like you can in the PC version.Updated Competitions. All leagues, club and player updated for the new 2008/09 season.New Skins. Featuring two brand new skins, a light and a dark tone, so you can choose the look that suits you best.

Sega Great Games and Accessories for the PSP from Gamesbuyer.

Sony Formula 1 Car racing game

Psygnosis

Sony With a lavish opening sequence and a fresh and user-friendly menu system, Formula 1 2000 backs this with smooth in-game graphics, portraying a real sense of speed.

Yet, this is let down by the mediocre sound effects that has been incorporated, as well as the camera angles which have been adopted by the games designers, making the game-play more difficult than is necessary.

Standard racing modes are available, as well as the opportunity to upgrade your car through race winnings, as in Ridge Racer Type 4.

This game will be an excellent addition to enthusiasts of the genre. However, there are many great racing games on the market and unfortunately, Formula 1 2000 doesn't offer anything new to the genre. —Alex Leung

Sony

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Sony

Sony As the only official interactive game of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPâ¢, this is the chance for gamers to rewrite the 2006 season with all the official drivers, teams, cars, circuits and racing rules.

Acclaim Platform: PlayStation
Manufacturer: Acclaim
Genre: action-games

Acclaim Platform: PlayStation
Manufacturer: Acclaim
Genre: action-games

Acclaim

Ubisoft Forget cars, trains, packed pavements and crowded platforms, Free Running means the concrete jungle is your urban playground as you run, vault, jump and climb over obstacles in the most fluid and flowing manner possible. Featuring Sebastien Foucan, one of the stars of the acclaimed James Bond film Casino Royale! Sebastien is one of the two originators of the sport of Free Running and has also appeared in many documentaries on the soprt including the award-winning Jump London and Jump Britain. More than 60 challenges spread over 10 different levels in 3 distinct zones, each with its own style of gaeplay.9 different single and multiplayer modes.Unlock new characters, clothes, tricks, videos and music.Full screen effects including bloom, sun glare and focal blur.

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Sony In a nutshell:
The Getaway series expands onto mobiles with an all-new spin-off that marries strategic grabs for territory with all out gang violence on the streets of the capital. With a suite of multiplayer modes and a 60 level single player this will keep you playing longer than the PS2 originals.

The lowdown:
Although it’s set in the same universe as The Getaway this is no simple port or sequel, but a whole new game that moves away from the series’ Grand Theft Auto inspired roots. Although the game does feature vehicle driving it’s more focused on combat as you take down enemies with a range of guns and other weapons – even using passers-bys as human shields. There’s also a strong tactical element to the game as you ferry fellow gang members across town to act as back-up in the most hotly contested areas of the city. And if you ever get sick of that there’s even a bunch of two player pub mini-games to relax with, including darts and skittles.

Most exciting moment:
The free roaming mode works a lot more like the original The Getaway games, since it lets you explore the virtual London however you want – with or without police and other gangs’ interference. Just like the originals the streets and buildings are modelled exactly like the real thing.

Since you ask:
Although the game is being developed by Sony’s London studio, the same team is also working on a PlayStation 3 sequel, which appears to be at least partially set in Amsterdam.

The bottom line:
Old London town has never been more dangerous in this new strategy shooter.
HARRISON DENT

The Game Factory

Sony The Getaway is basically Grand Theft Auto III/Vice City in London, albeit with a stronger storyline, slightly less variety and a slightly different control system. You start the game in the rhythm and blues (shoes) of ex-cockney gangster Mark Hammond, who has to watch as his trouble and strife (wife) is killed and his dustbin lid (kid) kidnapped. As the game begins you tear off in hot pursuit along the impressively detailed fields of wheat(s) (streets) of London. The driving is a notch more realistic than GTAs in terms of handling and the damage your jam jar (car) can take; this realism means The Getaway is not so immediately appealing as the GTA games, but it manages to be amusing enough since youre still allowed to run over people and half-inch (pinch) their cars. Where the game is unquestionably better than GTA is in on-foot combat. This features much tighter controls, including two aiming modes and a wall-hugging option like that of Metal Gear Solid. No doubt Sony are also under the impression that the story is far superior to GTAs rather amorphous narrative, but its certainly an acquired taste, featuring as it does enough non-subtle language, mockney accents and poor dialogue to make even Guy Ritchie blanch. In terms of freedom of movement The Getaway is more restrictive than GTA—but what it loses in freedom it gains in tighter gameplay and, of course, the ability to drive on the right (i.e., left) side of the road without the Old Bill getting in a hows your father. —David Jenkins

Sony London tends to get overlooked as a backdrop for video games on account of the ever-present gridlock and the relative paucity of firearm-wielding villains. The Getaway: Black Monday ignores both these problems and plunges you into a seedy world of high-speed car chases, exciting shoot-outs and outrageous Cockney accents.

Although a passable Grand Theft Auto clone, the original The Getaway was criticised for its stodgy driving model, uneven fight sequences and unappealing characters. This sequel addresses each problem in turn and if it doesn't entirely silence its critics the early preview versions so far shown are still more entertaining than the original game ever was.

You'll take the role of three new characters—policeman Mitchell, ex-boxer Eddie O'Conner and petty thief Sam, each with their own skills, abilities, attitude and motivations. The script itself is far less obnoxious than before but more importantly the control system has been completely revamped so that it's far more responsive and fluid. The actual graphics have changed very little, but the already highly detailed representation of London has been markedly improved to include the Underground, many more building interiors and even the Thames.—David Jenkins

F+F Publ.

Playstation 2 On a distant planetoid covered with lush vegetation and turquoise seas, three powerful forces are about to collide in a visually-rich, fast-paced game. You play as one of three species: the technologically powerful Meccaryn (Meccs), the ethereal and siren-like Sea Reapers or a behemoth of massive proportions known as Kabuto. Giants is an intense action shooter game that also builds in resource and base-building elements used in strategy games. Smarties and Vimps perform these functions by serving as support species. Your job is to collect them to your gain, and each group uses them differently. For instance, Meccs use Smarties to build their bases, while Kabuto eats them for energy. However, the main thrust of this game is combat, and each class has an array of interesting weapons. The Meccs employ a destructive array of high-tech armaments; the Sea Reapers call upon magical powers and their priestess, Delphi, who wields a lethal sword, quiver of bows and casts deadly spells; while the giant Kabuto uses his massive body weight, wrestling moves and a handy adrenaline boost. Over 45 challenging and varied missions are available in the PlayStation 2 release. Players adventure through 16 island maps in a combat quest for dominance of this stunning planetoid.

Gioteck Super bright Darklite LEDs provide the optimum in enhanced lighting technology and brings with them the bespoke Lume-N8 Console Lightbar for your Playstation 3TM. Designed to seamlessly integrate and enhance the style and look of your favourite console.

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Sony God of War II (PS2)

Sony Gran Turismo is the new definition of a great racing game. With wonderful graphics, TV-like replays and an entire host of cars to chose from, this instant classic goes beyond a driving game into the realm of driving simulator.

You can choose between the arcade version (featuring classic cars such as Corvettes and Aston Martins) or the simulation, which is the true heart of the game. The simulation starts you on an entire racing career beginning with a cheap used car and second-rate tracks. You will find yourself longing for the Dodge Viper as your sad starting fund puts you behind the wheel of a used Honda Prelude or Mazda RX-7. As you win races, acquire money and earn advanced licenses, you are able to buy better cars and race in more competitive matches right up to the GT World Cup.

Complete with cunning renditions of actual car models and a very playable interface, this game is great for the serious racing simulation fan and the casual gamer. It promises instant action and the kind of gradual advancement that keeps gamers playing for weeks. While the license tests can be hard, the fun track design and sheer number (140-plus) and variety of cars to choose from makes this an exciting race experience. —Allen Stewart

Sony After the monster hit that was Gran Turismo, the sequel Gran Turismo 2, has a more than mammoth task ahead of it, but surpass it does and by some distance. The two gaming discs contain an Arcade version to get you racing straight away, or the Simulation mode where you have to race for cash to buy and upgrade your cars. Realism is the core of GT2 so you really do have to get your racing gloves on.

The range of cars is offensively large—everything from the Toyota Yaris to the Dodge Viper is covered. The attention to detail is fantastic, the cars sound and perform like the real thing and the upgrades available cover everything from alloy wheels to a racing weight flywheel for your engine. There are a number of different driving licences to pass and you have to have a particular class of licence to race in the different leagues, which get progressively harder, but reap richer rewards. To really succeed in Gran Turismo 2 you have think like a racer—slip-streaming and power sliding around corners to get the edge on your opponents are just some examples.

The two versions of the game provide a great balance between a serious sim and quick multi-player arcade action, making it a worthwhile investment. While the gameplay sits on the realistic side, so it takes a little time to get totally proficient behind the wheel. Having said that, once you master control of your machine, you really do have the power. If driving is your thing Gran Turismo 2 is a must. —Chris Hall

Sony Gran Turismo 3: A -Spec (PS2).

Sony Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 4 is one of 2005's biggest releases and, to boot, one of the most important PS2 games yet. What makes it such a significant title?

First up, Gran Turismo 4 is bigger and better than previous games in the record-breaking series. Much bigger, in fact: there are some 500 cars to drive, and around 100 courses on which to take those motors for a spin. Every single car is a perfectly modelled replica of its real-life equivalent, containing much more detail than the car models found in Gran Turismo 3. And it shows: thanks to this increased level of detail, GT4 edges the series ever closer to photorealism.

By far the biggest of Gran Turismo 4's many attractions is its online play. Over the Internet or using a local area network of PS2 consoles, it will be possible for six people to meet and race, each with their own cars. The prospect of an online Gran Turismo community is certainly something to look forward to.

As Gran Turismo continues to evolve, Polyphony Digital ups the ante by making each new instalment more comprehensive than the last. Gran Turismo 4 follows that admirable trend: its driver AI is more lifelike, its physics engine is more complex, its engine noises sound closer to the turbines mimicked... and there's more of everything. To top it all, GT4 boasts improved handling over GT3. All this work should achieve the desired result: Gran Turismo fans will be kept happy and new converts will be made. —Jonti Davies

Sony The next installment of the award-winning Gran Turismo simulation racing franchise, Gran Turismo 5, is designed for play exclusively to the PlayStation 3 system. Known for its signature beauty and precision, this highly anticipated racer showcases new jaw-dropping cars, real-life tracks, and diverse racing styles. Gran Turismo 5 promises to deliver exciting advancements to the series, and in the process deliver in the most comprehensive racing experience ever. True to its pedigree, Gran Turismo 5 takes the GT series, as well as the simulation racing genre as a whole, to a whole new level. The game features over 1,000 realistically rendered cars. This is nearly 300 more than were included in GT4 for PlayStation 2, and literally several hundred more than what was available in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the first GT game variation developed for PS3. This tremendous list includes standard categories of vehicles, including stock cars, tuned pre tuned vehicles and tunables, but keeping with modern automotive technology GT5 also includes the latest, hybrid and electric car models. Just like any car, these can be raced, but as with their real-life cousins, players can also do things with these cars like monitor battery power as related to speed and other car usage. In addition, GT 5 features over 20 courses, more than 60 variations, a new physics engine allowing for realistic damage, a new in-cockpit view, HD support, and much more.

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Get ready to hit the track in the definitive version of Gran Turismo 5. Souped-up, fine-tuned and ready to launch you on the drive of your dreams, Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition features extra courses, additional cars and exciting new features.

Launching in September 2012, Gran Turismo 5: Academy Edition features a host of game add-ons previously released on PlayStation Store and now included in the game on one Blu-ray Disc. What's more, you'll be playing the remastered version of Gran Turismo 5, as all functionality updates are packed into the game as well.

Turismo 5: Academy Edition Includes

Complete Pack     Power round the track in the Red Bull X2011 Prototype, 11 cars and three karts of the Racing Car Pack.Take on the illustrious SPA Francorchamps circuit and two additional karting tracks of the Course Pack.Try on a range of famous helmets and race suits from the Racing Gear Pack.Use 100 colours found in the Special Paint Pack.

Car Pack 2Get behind the wheel of two popular Volkswagen cars, the 2010 Golf VI R and the 2010 Scirocco R.Zip through the corners in the 2011 MINI COOPER S.Unleash the 2012 Nissan R35 GT-R.

Car Pack 3Buckle up for a supercar spectacular with the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Jaguar XJR-9 LM Racecar and Lamborghini Aventador.Try two iconic compact cars, the 66 Volkswagen 1200 and the Mini Cooper SExperience electric motoring with the Nissan Leaf.

As a special bonus, you'll also be able to thunder across the tarmac in the Nissan GT-R N24 Schulze Motorsports. This is the car driven by Gran Turismo 5 creator Kazunori Yamauchi in the 2012 Nürburgring 24-h

Sony Gran Turismo 5: Prologue showcases the automotive experience that is imminent with Gran Turismo 5.

Take 2 Interactive

Rockstar This may be the video game your mother warned you about. Rather than being penalised for each innocent pedestrian you hit, in Grand Theft Auto 2 you're rewarded. Like its predecessor, the game is viewed from a bird's-eye perspective, and you play as one of the little people in a vast futuristic city. The object is to prove your mettle to warring gangs by car-jacking innocent victims, assassinating rivals, stealing drug shipments and completing assorted other missions. But if you are not the type to take orders, you can do anything you want, thanks to the game's loose, non-linear structure. For example, you can commandeer a bus and take it along its regular route—the passengers will pay the fare without noticing anything different. But if you decide to plough the bus through the side of a building—and you know you eventually will—they will start jumping out of the windows. And because you are hopping from vehicle to vehicle, you get a good sampling of the city's radio formats—everything from techno to top 40, classic rock to country. Be sure to keep moving, though—the cops will always be on your tail.

Rockstar ESRB Rating: Mature Genre: Action/Adventure

RockStar Games It's time to return to Liberty City, the town where all the rules were broken as Grand Theft Auto 3 revolutionized gaming and made the GTA series the biggest franchise on the planet. The PlayStation Portable edition is an all-new game set in the seedy, sprawling underworld of Liberty City. Just when you thought San Andreas was all you needed in your gaming life, Rockstar today announced that it is working on a brand new Grand Theft Auto title for the PSP. As youd expect from the highly secretive Rockstar, little is known about this latest in the GTA series except that it will take place in the streets of Liberty City (from GTA III) and that it is being developed by Rockstar Leeds. What you can be sure of, is that with the power of Sonys sexy new portable behind it, GTA on PSP wont be just a rehash of the 1997 original.

RockStar Games It's time to return to Liberty City, the town where all the rules were broken as Grand Theft Auto 3 revolutionized gaming and made the GTA series the biggest franchise on the planet. The PlayStation Portable edition is an all-new game set in the seedy, sprawling underworld of Liberty City. Just when you thought San Andreas was all you needed in your gaming life, Rockstar today announced that it is working on a brand new Grand Theft Auto title for the PSP. As youd expect from the highly secretive Rockstar, little is known about this latest in the GTA series except that it will take place in the streets of Liberty City (from GTA III) and that it is being developed by Rockstar Leeds. What you can be sure of, is that with the power of Sonys sexy new portable behind it, GTA on PSP wont be just a rehash of the 1997 original.

Rockstar Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2).

Sony Please Note: PlayStation Vita titles are not compatible with standard Sony PSP consoles

 

Gravity Rush is an exciting new adventure that lets players get hands-on with their PlayStationVita. Touch it, tap it or tilt it to interact with the gameplay and hold the forces of gravity in your own two hands.

Story:
A futuristic world is under attack from strange, unknown forces: powerful "gravity storms" have started to appear in the sky and nightmarish creatures are terrorising the population. Amidst the mayhem, a young girl named Kat wakes up, struggling to regain her lost memories. Only one thing seems certain - Kat has somehow gained a phenomenal new ability... the power to shift gravity. Use the PS Vita system's dual analog sticks for pinpoint precisionFreely explore a sprawling metropolis full of hidden secrets and dangersTake control of gravity with the PS Vita motion sensor functionUse the touchscreen to flick through cutscenes like a real comic bookEnjoy a distinctive art style with striking cel-shaded graphicsDirected by Keiichiro Toyama, creator of Siren (PS2) and Silent Hill (PS3)

Oxygen Interactive The Great British Football Quiz Tired of arguing with your mates about: which team won the premier league three times in a row? Or which country knocked England out of Euro 2004? Play the decider with The Great British Football Quiz. Go head to head with your mates as you play The Great British Football Quiz. Packed with thousands of quiz and trivia questions, spanning the decades from: 1872 when the first international was played between England and Scotland up to Rooney's first goal for England. Think you know all there is to know about the nation's favourite sport, put your knowledge, and your friends, to the test with The Greatest British Football Quiz.

Oxygen Interactive The Great British Football Quiz Tired of arguing with your mates about: which team won the premier league three times in a row? Or which country knocked England out of Euro 2004? Play the decider with The Great British Football Quiz. Go head to head with your mates as you play The Great British Football Quiz. Packed with thousands of quiz and trivia questions, spanning the decades from: 1872 when the first international was played between England and Scotland up to Rooney's first goal for England. Think you know all there is to know about the nation's favourite sport, put your knowledge, and your friends, to the test with The Greatest British Football Quiz.

Konami The Grinch is a creature who hates Christmas. He lives with The Whos in Whosville, a race that loves Christmas. In order to ruin the festive season The Grinch creates inventions which helps him spoil any merry activities. However, an explosion has occurred within his cave, casting all his blueprints all over Whosville and in order for him to achieve his Yuletide goal, he get his blueprints back.

The Grinch takes all the best aspects of other platform games such as Rayman 2 and Gex—Deep Cover Gecko, and creates something superior to both. With a young target audience in mind, The Grinch is graphically very sharp, with its bright colours promoting the game's adolescent feel.

The background music enhances the game's playability with sounds and narrative helping the player understand what The Grinch can do. All the levels are mission-based, where a number of quotas have to be completed in order to advance. While completing these quotas, missing pieces of blueprints can be collected and once all are within your possession, the invention it creates can be made, which can aid you in fulfilling the tasks that have been set.

The game is played around four different levels, all filled with hidden items and secret sub-levels. The game takes a third-person perspective, which suits the game well. However, there are some occasions where the camera cannot be moved to show the best view for the task at hand. However, with this minor point aside, The Grinch is an excellent addition to anyone's game collection and will definitely not ruin anyone's Christmas! —Alex Leung

System 3

Midas Interactive

Activision Game Only - Guitar Controller Required To Play

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock boss battles give fans a chance to compete against legendary guitarists such as Slash and Tom Morello. Players are required to deplete the boss` Rock Meter before the boss goes into their Death Drain solo, which always means `lights-out.` After defeating a boss, players unlock that guitarist as a playable character and continue to the encore for the set list, which is a master recording of one of their respective bands` most well-known tracks. for instance, When Morello is defeated, the next performance is "Bulls on Parade," during which Morello performs on stage alongside the player.

Guitar Hero 3 Features:

Slashs Original Boss Battle Recording
Welcome to The Jungle (by Guns N Roses)
One (by Metallica)
Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)
Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins)
Sabotage (by Beastie Boys)
The Metal (by Tenacious D)
My Name is Jonas (by Weezer)
Knights of Cydonia (by Muse)
Even Flow (by Pearl Jam)
Lay Down (by Priestess)
Cult of Personality (by Living Colour)
Miss Murder (by AFI)
Through Fire and Flames (by Dragonforce)
Number of the Beast (by Iron Maiden)
3`s and 7`s (by Queens of the Stone Age)
Suck My Kiss (by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Raining Blood (by Slayer)
Reptillia (by The Strokes)
Paranoid (as made famous by Black Sabbath)
Cities on Flame (as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult)
Mississippi Queen (as made famous by Mountain)
La Grange (as made famous by ZZ Top)
Rock and Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
Schools Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper)
Rock You Like a Hurricane (as made famous by Scorpions)
Slow Ride (as made famous by Foghat)
Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)

Activision Inc. Guitar Hero World Tour Game SOFTWARE ONLY PS2

Activision Inc.

Namco Bandai

Ubisoft Please note this is a second hand game

Activision From the opening stab of jazz in the titles to the metal coffin chained to our hero's arms, Gungrave roils in hard-boiled cell-shaded.50-calibur style. The gameplay is the heir to many button-masher arcade games. It is an instantly gratifying game experience. Twin guns, Cerberos, pound destruction to swarms of "syndicate" enemies and many objects in your environment. The coffin can be swung around to hammer foes at close range. The shots from Cerberos can ring singly or as a spinning fountain in Grave's "bullet dance." If you can keep a steady stream of destruction, your "beat count" goes up and you generate "demolition shot" special attacks and abilities which can restore life to Grave or serve damage like piping-hot hellfire to his enemies.

Gungrave has been inaccurately compared to Devil May Cry. The games share some style points but otherwise have nothing in common. Grave's controls only permit him the most cursory of acrobatics. He can dive a la Max Payne but his normal gait is the shuffle of a zombie. In an original twist on controller schemes, he can move at regular walking speed via the L3 button (pressing down on the analog stick). Unfortunately this kink quickly loses its novelty as it is difficult to hold and feels as if it's damaging the controller. Unfortunately, the instant gratification this game brings is short lived. At about two hours of play it clocks in as one of the shortest, as well as most repetitive, games out there. —Ashley Pond V

Midway Games Ltd Happy Feet is based on Warner Bros` comedy adventure. You`ll jump into the shoes of Mumble, a young penguin born into a nation of singing emperor penguins. In this land, each penguin needs a heartsong to attract a soul mate. Unfortunately, Mumble is the worst singer in the world. But he is a brilliant tap dancer. Based on the general storyline of the film, the player will be able to experience life from the point of view of Mumble in music, dance and interaction with the friends and enemies of the penguin`s world.

Electronic Arts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PS)

Ubisoft One of the reasons Rare are such a controversial developer nowadays (apart from the whole Nintendo selling them to Microsoft thing) is the fact that a lot of people associated with GoldenEye and Perfect Dark left the company a long time ago. Many of them ended up at Free Radical Design, where they created the love-it-or-loathe-it TimeSpliters series and the underappreciated Second Sight. Haze ditches the stylised look of their older games though, with a game set in a future world dominated by mega global corporation Mantel - where you're cast as one of their soldiers fighting rebels in South America.

Like all fictional global corporations Mantel is up to no good and it turns out their drug NECTAR is doing more than just making you a super soldier with increased speed, strength and accuracy. Highlighting enemies under cover from you, as well as grenades and bobby traps is all very good but the downside is it also turns you (and your teammates) psychotic if you use it too much. Worse it seems to sanitise the world around you, making corpses invisible and even obscuring the true nature of the landscape around you…

Rebel soldiers are able to take advantage of the reality bending powers of NECTAR, such as playing dead to regain their health or using a special "weapons steal" move to make up for their lack of hardware (both of which moves work great in multiplayer). With arguably the most interesting storyline in any current first person shooter and a custom made graphics engine Haze's future looks crystal clear.
Harrison Dent

Sony Please note: This is the UK PAL version of the game and only includes English Language content

Experience a gripping psychological crime thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns, where even the smallest actions and choices can cause dramatic consequences. The hunt is on for the Origami Killer, named after his calling card of leaving folded paper shapes on victims. Four characters, each with their own motives, take part in a desperate attempt to stop the killer from claiming a new victim. A unique emotional experience that makes you feel as if youre IN a psychological crime thrillerStunning graphics, animation and technology combine with a strong narrative that delivers a movie-like experienceMature content, reflecting a realistic world setting that explores powerful themesAccessible gameplay via intuitive, contextual controls and interface

Sony Computer Entertainment UK

Disney Interactive Game Only - SingStar Microphones Required To PlaySing solo, in a duet or have a karaoke party with up to 7 friends!Sing through the entire soundtrack from the original and second moviesPlay as more than 10 main characters, unlocking rewards along the wayNew outfits, accessories, locations to perform in, stage pieces and songs.Exclusive Disney High School Musical content

Sony High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance! allows players to experience the energy, fun and music of all three "High School Musical" movies.

Eidos Great Games and Accessories for the Playstation 2 (PS2) from Gamesbuyer.

Eidos Great Games and Accessories for the Playstation 2 (PS2) from Gamesbuyer.

Namco Bandai If you have you been searching for the utterly bizarre, then Hogs of War may be the game you are looking for. You command a team of elite soldier pigs, from the major powers of Saustralia—either Tommy's Trotters, Piggystroika, Sow-A-Krauts, Sushi Swine, Garlic Grunters or Uncle Ham's Hogs. All are grossly stereotyped so you have no problems figuring out their influencing nationalities. Set in a sort of porky World War II era, you have to fight your opponents and regain the territories, seeking domination of the South Pigsific island cluster.

The battle opens with the first pig on your team, who then gets a set amount of time to achieve something, be it an attack on the enemy, or a manoeuvre to a better position. Then the opposition gets to move. Once your enemy has finished their go, control returns to your next pig. In that way, the game is more like pig chess, demanding forward thinking and strategic awareness before you commit your trotter to something. Having said that, the starting levels are swayed in your favour to ensure a rapid progression into the game.

You can promote your swine and specialise them, allowing a greater diversity of weapons and features. Everything from the humble riflepig to the engineer is available allowing you to blow-up, infiltrate and shoot your pig-foe as you please. There can also be up to four players with a multi-tap for ultimate pig madness. There is no making bacon in Hogs of War, it is a fight to the end.

Hogs of War is a totally original game that will have you in stitches. With "rib-splitting" vocals from Rik Mayall, if you don't play Hogs of War you are missing one of the weirdest games ever. —Chris Hall

Hori (U.K.) Ltd. Now you have a complete fighting chance on your PS3. The Hori Arcade Fighting Stick for your Playstation 3 is the premier fighting game fans' stick of choice. Stick features authentic Japanese style convex button layout & solid state mechanics. The Hori stick also features several different turbo button press modes. Wired Turbo function digital arcade stickTurbo Hold switch buttonIndividual turbo settings for all buttons and directional movementsFeatures three play modes - Slow, Normal and FastHome Button functionality to access all PS3 online content

Midway Entertainment Hot Brain: Fire Up Your Mind is guaranteed to raise the activity and temperature of your brain. Challenging, fun mental activities help ignite your mind in areas like logic, memory, math, language and concentration. Test your skills in several single player modes or you can play with up to three people via ad-hoc connection. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, a robust tutorial mode makes the game accessible and enjoyable to people of all ages. Test Mode quizzes the player in each of the fi ve categories. The player is given a score for each category and an overall performance score. Players try to get their brain to be On Fire

Atari

THQ Please note this is a second hand game

Sony Two of the most critically acclaimed PS2 games of all time are finally making their way to the PlayStation 3. Like God of War 1 and 2, Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus will be getting the remastered HD treatment and will give many gamers who didn't have the chance before to experience these two classics by Team Ico.

  Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus on a single Blu-ray discRemastered for HD ResolutionFull PlayStation Network Trophy SupportFull 3D CompatibleRelive two true gaming masterpieces in High Definition on PlayStation 3Immerse yourself in two incredible adventures filled with innovative and groundbreaking combat, strategy, exploration and puzzle solvingTake on the role of a courageous boy and save a princess in ICOBattle mythical beasts In Shadow of the Colossus on a quest to seek the truth about an ancient tale of power hidden in a strange landExplore two of the most critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 adventures, remastered in High Definition on one Blu-ray discDiscover a thrilling new game experience thanks to stereoscopic 3D and trophy support

System 3

THQ

Acclaim

Activision Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb is an action-oriented romp made by the developers that produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer for Xbox. The Buffy game engine is a good fit for Indy as he travels the world on a quest to prevent the discovery of an ancient Chinese secret that could spell the end of creation itself.

Such a quest should be easy for an adventurer such as Dr Jones, and with game controls as well laid out as these, it is.

Indy can run, jump, shimmy up ropes, swing with his whip, and fight it out with nasty villains. True to the movies, he also has to navigate an almost constant stream of death-traps—caves full of traps, ruins full of traps, medieval castles filled with traps. And guess what you find in China? Yes, more traps. It gets repetitive, but the game has some very clever tricks. For example, skulls make noise, so Indy can toss a few and watch the crocodiles or sentry traps target them instead.

In addition to traps, Indy must combat Chinese Triads, poachers, animated statuary and Nazis. He can execute quick punch combinations to knock his foes out or pick up weapons such as a chair, a plank, a machete or firearms. His famous whip can be used to disarm foes. The only problem is the camera, which is difficult to keep in the right position. You have complete control of it, but it's hard to manage a camera while you're fighting a martial arts expert.

The graphics are good, pleasantly reminiscent of some of the movies' more memorable locales. The in-game Indy mug looks like Harrison Ford right down to the chin scar. Other nice touches include Indy actually having to pick up his hat if it falls off during a fight and the little 1930s plane flying over the aged and weathered world map. The music is pure John Williams and the voice work is handled by very convincing imitators. The guy they got for Indy, in particular, sounds a lot like Ford himself.

Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb does right by its licence and provides hours of entertainment for anyone who's ever wanted to relive the movies starring the most exciting adventurer alive. —Bob Andrews

System 3

Empire Everything that you could affect as a captain; from team selection, coaching, nurturing young talent and making the vital decisions in the match can make the difference between a great winning team and a poor season.

Take charge of a domestic or international team and steer them to victory through every match of the season.

You control all aspects of the teams progress; from transfers, team selection and training, to detailed match tactics.

Choose your bowlers, plan their line of attack, set their fields and then watch the highlights to see if you get that vital breakthrough.

Ask your batsmen to make hay while the sun shines or defend through the fading light.Exhibition Match: go straight into a one off match with two international teams in either T20 or a One Day International (ODI) matchMatch Series: create a Test or One Day series of your choice with any two international teamsCounty & International Career: captain both the county team of your choice and international team from the start of the gameWorld Cup Series: replay the World Cup tournament in the West Indies or choose from historical World CupsMultiplayer: 2 player offline, and challenge 1000s of teams online for cricketing gloryBrand new 3D game engine and new televisual style display so players can watch the match as well as captain it. With fully m

Sony

System 3 USED DVD disc has light scratches shipped same working day if ordered before 3.30pm from our Scarborough high street store

Konami

Konami

Sony Requires PSP Go!Cam camera - Available separately

See your home like you've never seen it before - full of creatures that are only visible through a PSP Go!Cam camera (sold separately). Invizimals invites you on a weird and wonderful hunt for the virtual creatures that the camera will pick up as you move around - locate them with the game's built-in sensor, creep up on them - and trap as many as possible! Use the PSP Go!Cam camera to hunt down invisible animals and capture themPit your Invizimals against each other or enjoy multiplayer fights with friendsLearn new attacks, power up, and evolve your InvizimalsTrade Invizimals and magical items with your friends or online

Sony INVIZIMALS THE RESISTANCE

Eidos Based on the cult 1969 caper flick of the same name, The Italian Job follows the fortunes of an ambitious gang of thieves led by Michael Caine's near-legendary Charlie Croker. These loveable rogues are on a mission to snatch millions of pounds worth of gold bullion, using little more than some explosives, Benny Hill, and three patriotically coloured Minis.

The various stages of Driver-inspired racing action loosely follow the plot of the film as Croker brings together his dream team of dodgy geezers and sets the stage for the most audacious crime of the century. Swinging London Town is the setting for The Italian Job's first chapter, and here you'll get used to driving some of the game's different vehicles. These include swish 60s sports cars, limos, vans and, of course, those famous Minis. Most missions involve getting to a certain location before the time runs out, with the added complication of having to ditch any coppers that have given chase. As the story progresses you'll visit Turin and ultimately the Alps as Croker's gang attempt to make their getaway via a bullion-stuffed coach.

The Italian Job captures the spirit of the film well, with a voiceover from none other than celebrity Michael Caine-impersonator Phil Cornwell. The graphics, while lacking the polish and sophistication of Driver, are authentic enough, and the jolly soundtrack complements the action rather nicely. However, while dedicated fans of the film will love the obvious care and attention that has gone into this adaptation, other gamers may be a little disappointed by the shallow gameplay and lack of levels. While the sub-games that involve racing to checkpoints or running over traffic cones provide some extra value for money, ultimately there's little here that hasn't already been featured in other PSone driving games. —Tim Cant

Sony The legendary double act Jak and Daxter leap onto PlayStation Vita in bumper collection The Jak and Daxter Trilogy.

These classic PlayStation 2 platformers have been spruced up for the handheld experience you can only get with PS Vita. Join the Join the fearless warrior and his sassy sidekick on three of their greatest adventures – Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II: Renegade and Jak 3 – and re-live their never-ending pursuit of dastardly villains wherever you go!

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

The first game in the series sees Jak and his friend Daxter (who has been turned into an ottsel – part otter, part weasel) as they try to save their world from the villainous Gol and Maia, who plan to flood it with Dark Eco. The Precursor Legacy is packed with platform action across a range of missions, mini games and puzzles.

Jak II: Renegade

This darker sequel picks things up hundreds of years after the events from the first game. Jak and Daxter must once again take on deadly threats in and around Haven City, a dystopic place ruled by Baron Praxis and his Krimzon Guard.

Jak 3

Jak and Daxter are exiled to the hostile wasteland in the third chapter. Deadly lands and dangerous creatures are just the beginning, though, and soon Jak's worst nightmare threatens his world. This open world adventure offers up new gameplay options, new weaopns, vehicles and powers and perhaps the answer to the biggest mysteries of all…

Sony The Jak and Daxter Collection features three Jak and Daxter titles - Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II, and Jak 3 - all remastered by Mass Media. With the launch of Jak and Daxter Collection, you'll be able to experience the adventures of Jak and his Daxter in 720p high definition with crisper visuals, smoother gameplay animation and in full stereoscopic 3D.

The Jak and Daxter franchise set a benchmark for the platformer genre with its huge environments and gaming freedom. In fact, it holds seven world records in the Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2008 including the First Seamless 3D World in a Console Game. Remastered in 1080p High Definition for superb visual and crisp picture qualityFully playable in stereoscopic 3D for a thrilling new Jak and Daxter experienceFull PlayStation 3 Trophy supportSmooth gameplay animation running at 60 frames per second.

Sony Computer Entertainment UK The PS2 is finally getting its fair share of platform games, and Jak & Daxter is a corker. Following the adventures of the yellow-barnetted Jak and his wisecracking sidekick Daxter (newly transformed into a rodent, and not happy about it), it's a free-roaming 3-D adventure very much along the lines of the N64's Banjo Kazooie—only less irritating. The gameplay, while not breaking any new ground, is perfectly polished and diverse enough to keep the interest up throughout; the main body of the game involves running, jumping, and spinning around the world collecting orbs and power cells and bashing enemies, but there are also racing, fishing and sliding bits, and all are very well done.

The game world is seamless and you can move between areas and missions pretty much at will; there are no loading times whatsoever—a lesson which the latest Crash Bandicoot would have done well to learn. What's more, the irritation of having to restart levels and collect everything again if you lose all your energy is mercifully absent here. The graphics are truly scrumptious and the sound lush—and, shock horror, the script's decent and the characterisation and voice acting not half bad. It's not quite as amusing and cleverly thought out as Rare's aforementioned N64 stalwart—or their more recent Conker's Bad Fur Day—but it's pretty close.

The downsides? It's maybe a bit too easy for seasoned gamers—though by no means a cinch—and the magnificent graphics have eaten up memory that might have been used to make the game longer; as trade-offs go, though, that's pretty reasonable. Bring on the sequel! —Rikki Price

Electronic Arts James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (PS2)

Electronic Arts You can't keep him off the telly on a bank holiday and nowadays he seems to be almost as prevalent in the gaming world. That's right: James Bond is back on your consoles in 007 NightFire—and ready to endorse a bottle of vodka near you.

Games companies are weird. This release comes in the same year as the 40th anniversary of James Bond, as well as Die Another Day, the 20th film to feature the loveable old womanising drunk. So what do EA, proud bearers of the 007 games license, do? They make a game based on an amalgamation of all the Bond movies, with their own "original" story line, then go and stick Pierce Brosnan's face and a bunch of clips from Die Another Day in it. Whaaaat?

Bizarre marketing decisions aside, this could finally be the game to come out from behind the shadow of the seminal N64 classic GoldenEye. Which means, of course, that this is a stealthy first-person shooter (with a few car-racing levels thrown in for good measure) bolted onto a cracking multi-player mode. Following on from GoldenEye is a bit like being asked to make Citizen Kane 2, but EA have sensibly gone back to the spirit of the original and NightFire is much more strategic than their last attempt, the rather shallow Agent Under Fire. Once again you can learn a pathological hatred of security cameras as you use an even wider array of Q gadgetry to kill people without them even noticing.

The multi-player mode is also good, with meatier weapons than last time, including a particularly fun remote-control missile launcher. People are always crooning about nobody doing it better than Bond, but in the gaming world that's not always been true; with this game, though, it looks like he's taken the ejector seat straight to the top of the first-person shooter pile. —David Jenkins

Electronic Arts Now pay attention 007, this game is the latest from the Bond consortium. Once again Bond is entrusted with a number of surprising gadgets from Q branch. Featured are a number of cars from the films, sporting the usual range of optional extras, machine gun, smoke screen, etc., and of course you must fight off a number of enemies in an array of different scenarios, all of which have to be dealt with from your car.

The opening scene is enough to warm up any Bond fanatic, with a montage of some of Bond's finest moments in his fantastic automobiles. Unfortunately this doesn't seem to follow through into the game. The graphics look like very early Playstation rendering, and offer very little by modern standards. The inter-level cinematics are a little more exciting, but only serve to dress down the gameplay.

Control of the car is very simple, but it does seem fairly unresponsive compared to other driving games such as Driver. You can cycle through the weapons you collect to fight the foes you meet on your mission. The missiles will lock onto targets and the weapons are satisfyingly powerful. At the same time, you have to play hard to succeed; make no mistake, 007 Racing is no walk in the park.

The two-player mode pitches you against your friends in car-based stand-offs. Being split-screen makes the graphic very poor and they do not offer anything new. Overall, the game does not really do justice to the Bond sensation. If you are looking for a driving challenge, Driver would be a much safer bet. —Chris Hall

Electronic Arts If you've played EA's previous James Bond game on PlayStation, Tomorrow Never Dies, you probably won't be looking forward to The World Is Not Enough. However, although it could most accurately be described as GoldenEye-lite, The World Is Not Enough (TWINE) offers a much more satisfying experience than the previous effort both graphically and gameplay-wise.

As you might expect you play the part of 007, and the action is viewed from a first-person perspective. As each levels begins you are given a set of objectives by M and these have to be completed before you can proceed.

These tasks mainly involve shooting as many bad guys as possible with a variety of satisfyingly chunky weaponry, but there are also skiing, driving, gambling (one of the most fun) and stealth levels. With the latter utilising some neat gadgetry provided by John Cleese's R (the only actor from the film actually voicing his character in the game).

The game follows the plot of the film very closely, with 10 levels being linked by extensive movie footage. An experienced gamer will not have too many problems finishing TWINE in a few hours, and the extensive violence makes this game unsuitable for younger players, but most James Bond fans will find much to entertain them in this diverting romp. —Michael Bartley

Electronic Arts Platform: PlayStation
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Genre: espionage-action-games

Electronic Arts Platform: PlayStation
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Genre: espionage-action-games

Ubisoft

Jack of All Games

THQ

Sony

Sierra 2000AD fans have had to put up with a lot over the years, from a rubbish Stallone film to a gazillion rubbish video games; now some drokking games company has gone and bought 2000AD and turned Judge Dredd's life as a street judge into a first-person shooter. Actually, that last isn't necessarily a bad thing because Dredd vs Death really isn't as bad as we might have expected.

The Death in question is, of course, Dredd's dimension-hopping evil nemesis who, along with his fellow dark judges, has popped over to Mega-City One to, well, kill everyone. There's also been a nasty outbreak of vampirism, which means that Dredd has been working overtime. Although it's an FPS, there's more storyline here than normal and Dredd has the option to arrest perps instead of just shooting them dead with his lawgiver—indeed, if he doesn't get the balance right between lenience and severity he'll be in trouble with his superiors.

The world of Dredd vs Death looks exactly like the comics books and all of Dredd's equipment, from the lawmaster motorbike to the multiple-warhead lawgiver, are in full effect; there is however less of the trademark dark humour than many fans would wish. It's a good buy for fans of ol' stony face, but by no means one of the best first-person shooters available. —David Jenkins

THQ

Konami

THQ The bigger brother of PlayStation 2 launch title Kessen, Kessen II is a very tactical title which requires great patience and bags of time to play, but rewards the player who sticks with it with gameplay by the sackload. It's a Japanese-developed game set in China and in typical Japanese style the story revolves around the feudal period of the country's history, telling a story of honour and betrayal on a grand scale. Think of it as a console war game involving ordering huge units of troops around a battlefield and you won't be far wrong.

As a gaming experience Kessen II can be rewarding and at the same time oddly frustrating, given the relatively poor quality of graphics during planning phases and the ponderous and overly intrusive cutscenes. The fighting sequences are all very impressive, though, with up to 500 troops on screen at any one time and the inclusion of magic users who can throw hellfire, damnation and some very impressive large boulders around with relative abandon.

For a game of such complexity the learning curve is nicely balanced and never feels as if it's going to get too difficult too quickly, but what may really hold the game back is its core subject—a tactics game set in feudal Japan will appeal to a very limited market. That said, if you fancy a break from Metal Gear's military tip-toeing and Grand Theft Auto's blatant "shoot first and never mind the questions" attitude there's a lot to be said for Kessen II.—Chris Russell

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Sony Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA are taking the fight to Helghan. Their goal: to capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Visari, and bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. You assume the role of Sev, a battle-hardened veteran and a member of the special forces unit known as the Legion.

For Sev and his squad, the invasion of Helghan is just beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus, the Capital City, they quickly discover that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet's hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power they can now use against the ISA.

Sev and his squad aren't just fighting the enemy forces - their fiercest opponent is the planet itself.

Welcome to Helghan, soldier! Experience realistic, highly atmospheric environments that respond dynamically to the violent conditions on HelghaWitness the devastating effects of Helghan's climate as it forces you and your enemies to adapt to new tacticsFace off against fearsome enemies who have learned to wield the hostility of Helghan itself against their opponentsOperate new and exotic weapons and vehicles, in addition to trusty Killzone classics like the M82-G and the StA-52 LAR

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Square Enix Kingdom Hearts 2 follows Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their continuing quest. Sora is looking for his lost friends Kairi and Riku, while Donald and Goofy are searching for their missing king.

It has been a year since the events of Kingdom Hearts. Sora and friends are joined by a vibrant new cast of characters, including the king himself! Together, they will encounter countless dangers in worlds both familiar and brand-new. It seems the Heartless, or at least some form of them, still exist. A new villain also awaits, hidden by a mask. Is it someone familiar or a new opponent to be confronted? This mystery and others will be solved as the story unfolds in a grand adventure. Explore both new and familiar worlds from Kingdom Hearts, plus new Disney worlds to the Kingdom Hearts franchise, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Beauty and the Beast and MulanA more advanced battle system that allows for a wider range of commands, powerful new combos, and cooperative attacks with members of your party, introducing another layer of strategyAll-new Drive command that lets Sora change into a variety of new forms, altering his skills and abilitiesA revamped camera system that keeps you in the middle of the actionNew transportation system that takes Sora and friends from world to world in the style of theme park rides

Please note this game is fully compatiable all Australia and New Zealand consoles

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Midas Interactive Kotobuki Grand Prix is a colourful and action-packed two-wheeled racer for players of all abilities. Choose from one of eight characters, each with their own unique bike and riding style, in a crazy race where anything goes. Use wacky power-ups against the opposition over single races or in the story mode. Alternatively, take on a friend in a two-player head to head battle for the finish line.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Deliver destiny with the power of a beast.

In a world ravaged by endless conflict and natural disaster, a call for peace turns into a bloodbath of betrayal and deceit. You are Rohn, a warrior riding a voracious dragon trained for deadly aerial and ground combat, capable of scorching, clawing, and smashing thousands of enemies. You have the strength to defeat countless armies, but do you have the courage to save an entire civilization?

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Acclaim When Acclaim lost the extremely lucrative rights to produce the official WWF game, they invested in the WCW licence—which promptly went bankrupt. Without another recognisable federation to back, they produced a game featuring ex-wrestling stars. Legends of Wrestling's presentation lacks the polished sheen of WWF SmackDown. Character selection and in-between bout screens are basic and static affairs. This lack of polish is highlighted by the pre-bout introductions, where the wrestlers high-five non-existent crowd members on the way down to the ring; here they inexplicably pause until the next loading sequence kicks in. Once you get into the ring, though, the game has a much more solid feel. But it comes at a price: the slow-paced action. Plus, the computer AI can be poor as it often ignores chances to finish off defenceless opponents. Despite this, there is enjoyment to be had. Fights with three or four wrestlers are fun but as with most games of this genre, multiplayer is where this game takes off; it supports up to five players (yes, you can be the referee). A simple career mode and unlockable wrestlers add to the package along with the simple joy of smashing chairs over your opponents' heads. Legends of Wrestling does push the genre in the right direction with interesting additions such as a counter gauge which enables you to evade attacks with a well timed button press. If you're not put off by its slow nature and basic look, it's an enjoyable alternative to SmackDown.—Jonathan Winter

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Warner Bros. Interactive LEGO The Lord Of The Rings is based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy and follows the original storylines of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. Now the entire family can team up in pairs as adorable LEGO The Lord the Rings minifigures to experience countless dangers, solve riddles and battle formidable foes on their journey to Mount Doom.

LEGO The Lord Of The Rings takes players along on the adventures of Frodo Baggins and his unlikely fellowship as they set out on a perilous journey to destroy The One Ring and save Middle-earth. Kids, tweens, teens and parents can traverse the Misty Mountains, explore the Mines of Moria, knock on the Black Gate of Mordor, and partake in epic battles with Orcs, Uruk-hai, the Balrog and other fearsome foes while harnessing the humor and imagination of LEGO gameplay to solve puzzles and explore Middle-earth. Players will take on the form of their favorite members of the fellowship - Frodo the Hobbit, Aragorn the Ranger, Gandalf the Wizard, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Boromir a Man of Gondor, and Frodo's Hobbit friends Sam, Merry and Pippin - as they relive the most momentous events from the films.

  Explore Middle-earth and experience epic battles with Orcs, Uruk-hai, the Balrog, the Witch-king, and other fearsome creaturesWield the power of The One Ring, and enter the Twilight World of the RingwraithsExperience the LEGO The Lord of the Rings heroes come to life in an all new way with the minifig characters delivering the dialogue from the filmsCollect, combine and forge new items in the Blacksmith Shop using Mithril, the most precious metal in Middle-earth

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Sony In a nutshell:
The lemmings are back and once again you’re called in to save them from themselves and help them to safety. Using a range of gadgets and tools you’ve got to stop them plummeting over cliffs and into bear traps in one of gaming’s most beloved puzzle games.

The lowdown:
One of the few puzzle games to owe absolutely nothing to Tetris, Lemmings finds you trying to save the lives of dozens of green haired mammals whose disregard for their own safety has them walking mindlessly from left to right across the screen. Each of the hundreds of different levels gives you a limited range of tools to help them, from bridges to floating umbrellas. Without a mouse the controls are more awkward than they used to be but there’s a useful zoom option and the ability to pause the game at any time. There’s also an online multiplayer mode and the chance to design your own levels.

Most exciting moment:
Blowing up your lemmings when you fail a level and watching the fireworks.

Since you ask:
Lemmings debuted on the Amiga in 1993 and has since gone on to appear on twenty different formats, although now that Sony owns the license future will games will only be on PlayStation consoles.

The bottom line:
A very welcome blast from the animal endangering puzzle past.
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Sony If you’ve been concerned that the new generation of consoles has had relatively little in the way of new ideas, then LittleBigPlanet should be the game to restore you faith. It’s difficult to describe properly, which is a good thing, because it means it’s very different from the norm.
Peculiar machines like this are the norm in LittleBigPlanet Although combat is a minor part of the game, there are some huge bosses Creating your own levels from scratch is as easy as playing them Objects can be made out of anything from wood to sponge, metal, and felt

Amazing graphics bring the world of the main character, known as Sackboy, and his fabric-coated pals to life with realistic physics and a stunning level of detail. Played with friends it’s a great puzzle adventure, as you co-operate and compete across each level.

The game’s trump card though is its customisation, not just the characters themselves but the whole game. It’s extremely easy to create your own levels, and the best fun is had simply setting up areas for mucking around and then sharing them online with other people. Key FeaturesUnreal reality: There’s never been a game that looks like this, with ultra cute characters but realistically modelled physics and materials from wood to sponge.Co-op fun: Co-operate with up to three friends, as you run, jump, and swing around each level and overcome the cunning puzzles and dangerous enemies.Everything changes: Every single element of the game is fully customisable from your player character to each of the levels and all of the objects within them.Mad scientist: Create your own unique levels and change the properties of any objects to make Sackboy mincing traps or huge machines that can move whole levels.Eye see you: Use the EyeToy camera to further customise your game with special stickers that allow you to add your own photos to any level.About the Developer: Media Molecule
After working on games such as Black & White and Fable, a group of ex-Lionhead Studios employees formed Media Molecule. The Guildford-based studio rose to frame through the independently produced Rag Doll Kung Fu, but their first retail game is LittleBigPlanet.

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Sony LittleBigPlanet Karting takes the ‘Play, Create, Share' ethos of LittleBigPlanet and brings it to a fast-paced karting game set within an endlessly imaginative world.

Join Sackboy and Sackgirl as they make the leap to 3D in a karting adventure to save the Craftworld universe, rendered as beautifully as ever, only now with three dimensions of fun.

Vibrant game worlds will play host to classic karting action as well as a host of other game modes including ultra-competitive arena battles, split screen mode or online via PlayStation Network, adventurous objective-based missions and even mini-games providing fun for fans and newcomers, young or old.

This would not be LittleBigPlanet without a world of customisation, and LittleBigPlanet Karting comes loaded with a range of tools - some familiar and some new - to create levels as unique and varied as the six million user-generated levels that the franchise has already been used to generate.

Creativity is not just limited to designing tracks; players can also make their own game rules that leave the constraints of a traditional karting game back in the starting grid. Combined with the all-new 3D environments, plus the ability to customise Sackboy, karts, and more.

As ever, the emphasis is as much on sharing as on creation. All user-generated content will be sharable around the world through PlayStation Network, providing access to what promises to be millions of LittleBigPlanet Karting experiences created by the community.

  Play: Race through an ever-changing world of content in story, battle, split screen or online multiplayer racing modes.Create: Fire up your imagination to build your own tracks, customise your karts or even design unique power-ups and weapons.Share: Access what promises

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Sega London 2012 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games (PS3) [PlayStation 3]

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Atari Kart racing games come in many guises, so to find one that is both addictive and a joy to play and watch, like Looney Tunes Racing, is a nice surprise. Take on the role of your favourite character and race against the other characters or a friend on the 10 tracks as hilarious surprises wait around every bend.

There are eight of the best-loved Looney Tunes characters to choose from. Your chosen racer must then race against the other seven characters, and winning each race in turn will earn you points to unlock the bonus track. All the tracks have themes from the featured characters' regular cartoons and will be familiar to the young and the old, making the game a joy for all ages. Strategically placed throughout are special power-ups and weapons in the form of Acme bombs and custard pies to help you beat your opponents, as well as race-winning turbo ramps to give you that much-needed boost.

The animated tracks are simply superb and the characters are very well-animated, with all the characteristics you come to expect from them. Children who enjoy Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Marvin the Martian will love to play this—as will their parents, when the children aren't watching. Good, clean fun suitable for ages five and over. —Robert Hyde

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Warner The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest is the first videogame offering an authentic The Lord of the Rings gameplay experience designed for all ages to enjoy together.

Electronic Arts The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PS2)

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Avalon Interactive Now here's a first for new-gen console racing games: Lotus Challenge for the PlayStation 2 actually lets you damage the cars. Astonishing. It's all standard racing fare here and for the most part there's nothing out of the ordinary that would make you sit up and point screenwards in astonishment—until you smash your Elise into a solid object, at which point panels fly off convincingly and bodywork crumples satisfyingly during your attempts to keep your vehicle of choice under control. Real racing at last—hurrah!

Officially licensed by the British racing and sports car specialists, this game covers many years of Lotus' history, allowing the player to take the wheel of cars ranging from the 40s and 50s right up to the late 90s. Control is good, if a little spongy at times; it's difficult to say if this is true to the real cars, but for a video game it feels a little woolly after the crisp, responsive handling of Gran Turismo 3. Other than that Lotus Challenge is a competent little racer with a lot going for it. Graphics are up to the PS2's increasingly high standards and while some of the circuits lack a little in the imagination stakes, this is a title that sports-car fans are going to want to dabble with. —Chris Russell

Ubisoft Every new portable console must launch with a new puzzle game and Lumines is the game doomed to be described as the PSP's answer to Tetris. In fact, the game has very little in common with the Russian classic, despite looking awfully familiar.

The idea is that squares, made up of four multi-coloured smaller blocks continually fall from the top of the screen. You have to create single colour rectangles out of these squares, at which point they disappear when a vertical line, called the "timeline", passes over them. Your game ends if any block hits the top of the screen.

Like all puzzle games describing the gameplay is infinitely less interesting than actually getting hands on. Also like most other puzzle games, Lumines doesn't look very good in screenshots — seeing it in motion is a different matter all together as the backgrounds swirl and pulse with your actions. The music is even more in tune with your actions, rising and falling depending on how well you're doing.

With a number of different game modes, including a wireless multiplayer option, what looks to be the new console's least arresting title is actually its most playable and likely to remain a favourite long after other launch titles have been discarded. — Harrison Dent

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Disney Interactive Lumines II is the sequel to popular puzzle-action game. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across the playing field from left to right and wipes the same-color squares from the playing field. Unmatched blocks pile up, and the game ends when the pile gets to the top of the playing screen. Advance through many action-packed levels, each with its own musical theme and sound effects. Numerous new skins Licensed soundtrack featuring songs and music videos by today`s cutting edge musiciansWireless two-player local gameplayAll new battle modesAll new sensational 3D backgroundsAll new and better graphics with streaming video in the background

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Activision To some, the acronym BMX may call to mind the redoubtable BMX Bandits, Nicole Kidman's screen debut. To Mat Hoffman, however, BMX is a way of life and Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX is a game based upon his heroically dangerous brand of freestyle bicycle-wielding entertainment. This title offers a wealth of unnecessarily painful-looking ways to come off your bike, a nu-metal/hardcore soundtrack and even a graffiti mode. Whether you're wistfully searching for a way to relive those magical childhood memories, or you're just a surly little gamer with an attitude problem, you're sure to enjoy this.

Powered by the celebrated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game engine, this simulation of sense-defying stunts is both graphically and playability-wise very similar to Mr Hawk's game-that's exceptionally good in case you didn't know. Ramps, rails, rooftops; if you can think of an impractical surface to ride a bike on, Pro BMX will provide it—and the action is compulsive enough to keep you playing despite the fact you were meant to leave the house three days ago.

While there are enough courses here to keep even the most demanding bike freak content, dedicated Hoffman wannabes can create their own track with the game's funky level editor, should you grow bored with what's on offer. This is pretty much the complete package—the only real criticism is the aforementioned similarity to Pro Skater. Both great games but both a tad too similar, perhaps. —Steve Colton

Electronic Arts Those looking for a Saving Private Ryan interactive will be pleased with this effort from the games division of Hollywood's DreamWorks studio. Polished with the grit of great WWII films, Medal of Honor shines brightly, despite the graphic limitations of the PlayStation.

As US secret service officer James Patterson, you must embark on highly dangerous missions, sometimes in the trenches, sometimes undercover, but always alone and always eliminating the German Nazi threat. The Nazis are equipped with the same weapons as you, and they know how to use them. Throw a grenade and watch soldiers scatter, or better yet kick a steel pineapple back in their direction before it blows.

Missions are divided into challenging—but never frustrating—levels that include infiltrating a U-boat pen, destroying a war train while disguised as a German officer, or powering through a group of nasty Gestapo in a quaint French town. A mixture of stealth fighting and action bravado, using each with prudence is essential for successfully completing levels.

This game is full of suspense, in the way that a good page-turner keeps you up at night. You'll be playing until the end of the level, but when that comes, the briefing for the next level is just too enticing to stop. —Jeff Young Pros:The best first-person shooter for the PlayStationAn engaging plot, even for non-history buffsOutstanding music and sound designCons:Graphics get blurry when close upReplayability is low except in multiplayer modeOccasional polygon dropout can enable player to see through some walls

Electronic Arts One of the great pioneers in military simulations returns to gaming as the Medal of Honor series depicts modern warfare for the first time, with a harrowing tour of duty in current day Afghanistan. Experience modern warfare first hand in Afghanistan

Electronic Arts Following on from a succession of hugely popular campaigns across numerous formats, Medal of Honor: Rising Sun brings the franchise back to consoles with another engrossing first-person action game. The action is taken to the Pacific Theatre for the first time, plunging the player into the shoes of Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin. Over the course of the game, he has a lot to get through too. There's Pearl Harbor to survive. His brother to rescue. And the small matter of a number of Japanese soldiers who stand in the way…

In truth, the formula hasn't moved on much for the franchise, but then it does work spectacularly well. The game's various missions are varied, and they demand elements of stealth, action and a bit of sabotage along the way. And they're not afraid to pull the proverbial rug from underneath to keep you on your toes. As ever, the multimedia elements border on spectacular. The musical scores of Medal of Honor games are rarely given the credit they deserve, but their contribution really can't be understated. The cinematic visuals, however, do tend to hog the headlines, and it's easy to see why. As you fight to complete a mission with explosions going off all around you there's little time to notice them.

A couple of mild criticisms, then. There isn't much scope to deviate from the set path through the game, which is very tightly scripted. Not a bad thing, but not something that will appeal to everyone. Plus it would be nice to see a few more risks taken with the Medal of Honor formula. These mild grumbles aside, Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is simply a very good video game. It's tense, gripping and desperately addictive. And when you ultimately see the end game sequence, you really will be thirsting for more. —Simon Brew

Electronic Arts Medal of Honor was an accomplished game by all standards, and does everything to remind us what all the hype was about. This time, you play Manon, a young French Resistance girl who is aching to get some action against the oppressing German invaders.

Medal of Honor: Underground is not simply a collection of further levels—there has been some thought and careful re-working to bring new features to the game. The environment is now more interactive, so more things react to being shot at, and you also get to go on co-operative missions with other allies. The overall level of AI has been improved so the enemy is now more responsive and will react to your fire accordingly. There is a new range of weapons for Manon to use, but overall they have the same effect as the original.

The sound is also highly impressive; the footsteps of approaching guards seem to echo off every wall and the multilingual shouts add to a very encompassing gaming environment. The first-person view and controls are the same as the predecessor, which are simple and easy to get the hang of while using the analogue stick to control the speed of your movement is noteworthy and extremely effective task to master.

Perhaps the only shortcoming of the game lies in the visual presentation: the gameplay graphics are impressive and clear, but cannot match that of the more powerful consoles. There are still a few problems with the polygon mapping, but nothing that detracts from the playability of the game. Overall, Medal of Honor: Underground has all the glory of its predecessor and is just as addictive. If you are a fan of first-person shooters, Medal of Honor: Underground is about the best that the PlayStation has to offer. —Chris Hall

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Konami A stealth action video game directed by Hideo Kojima, developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. It is the sixth canonical game in the Metal Gear series and the sequel to Metal Gear Solid. The story revolves around a massive offshore clean-up facility that has been seized by terrorists calling themselves the "Sons of Liberty." They demand a massive ransom in exchange for the life of the President of the United States, and threaten to destroy the facility and create a cataclysmic environmental disaster if their demands are not met. The motives and identities of many of the antagonists and allies change rapidly, as the heroes discover a world-shaking conspiracy constructed by a powerful organization known as the Patriots.

Konami From infiltrating enemy compounds and man-made structures in MGS and MGS2, to the challenges of the jungle environment in MGS3, MGS4 brings a totally new concept and situation, resulting in the toughest Metal Gear infiltration mission ever devised. The game is set after the events of MGS2 and players will reprise the role of top secret agent Solid Snake with appearances by characters throughout the MGS series. With the addition of online capability, MGS4 is a leading product for "PS3" and will signal the dawn of a new gaming era for the MGS series.

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Codemasters It featured circuits in different areas of the household and had multiple weapons; it also included the controller share multiplayer option.

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Midway Games Ltd One of the best-value retro compilations by far is Midway Arcade Treasures. The name is a bit of a misnomer, though, since it actually contains arcade classics from the likes of Atari, Williams and Bally—although the latter two companies were long ago bought up and absorbed by Midway.

Of these games Williams' are the oldest and most revered, with titles such as Defender, Robotron 2084 and Joust coming from the golden age of arcade games and guided by the hand of coin-op genius Eugene Jarvis. These games, along with lesser titles and follow-ups such as Defender II, Joust 2, Smash TV, Blaster, Sinistar and Splat!, mark Williams as the most gifted of American coin-op developers and all of the games are presented here exactly as they used to be—with 20-year-old graphics but timeless gameplay.

Bally's Spy Hunter, Rampage and Root Beer Tapper came a few years later and are still entertaining today, although Satan's Hollow is pretty much the only stinker in the whole package. Then there's the "newest" titles from Atari such as multi-player classic Gauntlet plus Paperboy, Marble Madness, Roadblasters, Rampart, 720º, Super Sprint, Toobin', Klax and Vindicators.

The only disappointment of this collection is that although some of these games have video clip interviews and the odd scanned in promotional image the actual presentation and menu systems are very cheaply done. This doesn't take away from the classic beauty of the games themselves though. This compilation a must for collectors and anyone else interested in a time when gameplay really was more important than graphics. —David Jenkins

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Midway Games Ltd Midway's Arcade Treasures 3 (PS2).

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Hasbro Ever since the TV movie The Day After struck fear into the American television-watching public, hearts of nuclear bomb-fearing folk skip a beat when a heavy truck drives by. Feeding into that frenzy is this remake of the classic arcade game that graced the finest bowling alleys and arcades of the cold war-era early '80s.

. The game challenges players to protect a set of cities along the bottom of the screen from an onslaught of branching enemy missiles from the sky. The original game is intact despite prettier graphics and the option of a two-player cooperative mode. In addition there is a new game that borrows heavily from the concept of the original Missile Command, but features slightly more mobility and screens that scroll up and down. In addition, players can purchase upgrades and special weapons with points they've earned after defeating each group of levels. For those who never played the original, this game is a solid shooter, but veteran missile commanders may be disappointed by this remake. —Jeff Young

Pros:Includes the original arcade game in its entirety2-player cooperative mode offers new twist to old gameCons:Difficult to controlThis remake doesn't offer much more than the original

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Take the Mobile Light Force team to their first action packed adventure! Five adventurers join together for the first time in this action packed title to uncover the mystery of the ancient Magic Mirror. Fight your way through the skies of early Europe to stop the evil organization who are out to steal the Magic Mirror. Fierce action with classic arcade shooter elements, Mobile Light Force offers hours of fun and adventure.

Sony Mod Nation Racers for Playstation 3...Get behind the wheel of PlayStation's latest Creative Gaming title. ModNation Racers is exclusive to the PLAYSTATION 3 and is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personaliz...

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Midway Games Ltd Mortal Kombat, the curse of spelling pedants and easily offended parents everywhere, has returned (again)—and this time it's making a proper effort to reclaim its crown as king of the beat-'em-ups. Just like movies and music there are some games that just seem to be a product of their time, appearing ridiculous when dragged kicking and screaming into the present day. Mortal Kombat suffered just such a fate when it was given one sequel too many and people realised that badly digitised 2-D characters in a dumbed-down version of Street Fighter II wasn't quite in keeping with the zeitgeist.

Sensibly, instead of trying to do just the same old thing with better graphics, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance brings that most unexpected of presents to the beat-'em-up party: a new idea. Specifically, it gives you the ability to switch, at the press of a shoulder button, between one of three different fighting styles for each character. This works tremendously well, allowing you to change from ranged to close-up to weapons attacks, for example, with ease. The ability to see physical damage appear on your opponent during the course of a match is also a nice touch, but thankfully they haven't thrown the baby out with the bathwater and all the old Mortal Kombat extras are still here: there's a ton of spilt claret if you so much as touch the other player and a range of spine-ripping fatalities and brutalities to show off with at the end of a bout. Admittedly the graphics still aren't all that great, but they do the job and quite frankly anything that manages to make Mortal Kombat fresh and exciting again is doing very well indeed. —David Jenkins

Midway Games Ltd Mortal Kombat : Shaolin Monks is an Action/Adventure title driven by both intense single and multi-player action. Similar to the recently released Mortal Kombat: Deception, background interactions (i.e., acid pits, living trees, spiked ceilings, etc.), multiple new fatalities, and action-based puzzles will also play an important role in the player's quest for an outstanding victory. Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks will feature an impressive line-up of Mortal Kombat characters, as well, that make frequent appearances as enemies, in boss battles and during several additional in-game interactions. First Ever MK Action/Adventure with Multi-Directional Kombat System. Levy attacks in any direction at any time, all the while not losing focus on the primary target (with unique animations and properties for every direction). Experience incredible depth of combat via Strings, Juggles, Special Attacks, Air Combat and Fatalities.Single or Two-player co-op gameplay. Play as Liu Kang or Kung Lao, each with their own unique repertoire of four "Attack Styles" plus Special Attacks, and Fatalities. Unlock additional characters and abilities through various gameplay systems.More Comprehensive Fatalities, New Multalities, Brutalities and Classic Special Attacks.
Weapon Kombat. Discover weapons throughout your journey and use them to increase the damage on your enemy kombatants.Interactive Environments. Melt enemies in acid pits, impale them on spiked ceilings, and hang them from hooks. Combine background interactions with Combat to solve unique action-orientated puzzles. Hurl an enemy into a spiked wall and leap from their impaled body to a higher area!Mortal Kombat Mythos. See the infamous Mortal Kombat Tournament from the eyes of Earthrealm's mightiest combatant Shaolin Monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao.Explore the Outworld in its entirety...

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Sony Moto GP 3 is the third in Namco's series of track-based bike racers, and it's easily the pick of the bunch. Although the game originated in the arcades, this PS2 version is primarily a realistic biking simulation. Outside of the game's Arcade Mode, it's important to learn how best to shift your rider's weight, and it's vital that you discern when to use front brakes and when to pull the back brakes. You can lose control even on a straight section of track—it's that realistic. The great thing is, though, that Moto GP 3 can with sufficient practice be mastered by players of any skill level. And when it is mastered, it's an absolute scream to play.

Graphically, too, it's quite sublime. Real world tracks such as Estoril, Suzuka and Paul Ricard are depicted smoothly, with such attention to detail that you could squint and easily fool yourself into thinking you were watching TV coverage. Even engine noises have been honed to near-perfection. Each bike sounds distinct—exactly like its real-life counterpart.

Sequels often aren't worth bothering with if you have an earlier version of the game in question, but Moto GP 3 is a sequel that improves upon its predecessors in every way. And what's more, it brings all-new features into the equation—such as a gripping four-player split-screen mode and a front/back braking system on all of the game's many new bikes. Biking fans will be in heaven; others will be transformed into biking fans by Moto GP 3's high-speed thrills. —Jonti Davies

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Sony Capitalising on its pedigree in offroad racing, Evolution Studios has created a true next-generation gameplay experience that features smarter artificial intelligence (AI), real-time track deformation, fully destructible vehicles and environments.

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THQ MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael admirably rides (on two knobbly wheels) the line between casual motocross arcade game and hard-core simulation. It should please both audiences equally by offering stunning graphics, good controls, lots of options and just enough realism.

The game offers standard modes of play: Exhibition lets you jump into a full race on your own, so you can practice tricks and assess the competition; Freestyle mode lets you practice and get used to performing trick combos; Career sends you off to create your own custom rider and to race against opponents to further your career (and unlock various bikes and extra tracks in the process). Finally, there's also a Challenge mode (hidden in the options menu), which gives you a task of unlocking cool video clips of real riders performing the stunts. Of course, you can play Exhibition and Freestyle in split-screen multiplayer, which provides the ultimate and most satisfying challenges.

Career mode lets you revel in range of accurate bikes available, from 125cc models all the way up to 250cc monsters. Bikes handle about the same, but Career mode lets you dress your custom biker in licensed clothing and allows you to put your number and name on the rider's back.

While the physics—particularly the gravity modelling—is relaxed, allowing you more time to do the stunts, you still have to worry about power sliding and using the clutch to win races and stay upright. It's a satisfyingly deep nod toward simulation while remaining as fun and accessible as an arcade stunt racer should be.

Naturally for a PS2 title, the graphics are sharp and the textures complicated and colourful. It's almost as good looking as the real thing, except the mud you kick up doesn't have to be washed off. —Andrew S Bub, Amazon.com

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Atari The UK is almost always left to last when it comes to releasing new games (and hardware) but sometimes the delays get so extreme that by the time the game actually makes it out it almost seems an insult to be reminded how long you had to wait. This game first came out in 2003 and has already enjoyed two sequels and a portable version - so it's a good job that now it's actually out it's proved to be worth the wait. Naturally the ninja-filled anime lends itself very well to a traditional one-on-one beat `em-up and as such it's not at all dissimilar to the recent Super Dragon Ball Z, with a series of large multi-tired arenas filled with power-ups, extra weapons and even temporary assistant characters.

The basic moves are common to all the characters, which makes the game easy to pick up and play but also dooms it to being a bit of a button masher. The greatest complexity comes in the use of each character's unique special move, powered by chakra energy which you have to collect as you go. Setting off one of these moves takes you to a quick cut away where you have to quickly copy the onscreen commands to unleash the ridiculously powerful attacks. Although none of them are particularly original, there are plenty of different game modes to keep your interest, including proper story campaigns for each of the dozen or so characters. The best part of the game though is the authentic presentation, including a very impressive cel-shaded technique that makes the graphics look more like the original magna than even the cartoon. Indeed the only real problem is knowing that there's already at least two extra sequels out there that are even better.
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Chevy Chase, Beverly d'Angelo, Jeremiah S. Chechik National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the third instalment of the Griswold family saga and a significant improvement over their previous European Vacation. Disaster-prone dad (Chevy Chase) discovers just how dangerous the Christmas season really is as the Griswolds' old-fashioned holiday celebration turns out to be more "Bah! Humbug!" than Christmas cheer. Chase is right at home with the outrageous slapstick and often cheerfully tasteless humour, and John Hughes's script is stuffed full of classic Christmas movie references, but Randy Quaid practically steals the film as the unemployed relative with his malicious grin and mooching lifestyle. Not exactly a holiday classic and a bit spotty, this gag-filled comedy is just obnoxious enough for the Scrooge lurking inside everyone. And fear not, a happy ending awaits all. Watch for future star Juliette Lewis as Chase's teenage daughter. —Sean Axmaker

Electronic Arts NBA Live 2001 was last year's best PS2 basketball game by default. Because of the game's lack of competition, players excused its poor presentation, long load times, sluggish controls, and poor artificial intelligence. Thankfully, EA Sports listened to all the negative feedback and NBA Live 2002 contains numerous improvements over its predecessor.

The graphics are the most notable enhancement. Players are far more detailed in this version, sporting the same afros, cornrows, tattoos, armbands, and headbands—among other details—as their real-life counterparts. Further adding to the accurate portrayals is a wider variety of player heights and builds. The game's engine is much smoother, allowing for more natural movement. As previously mentioned, the AI has been improved—players will no longer alternate between standing around helplessly and wandering around aimlessly. The load times that plagued last year's version are greatly shortened.

Zone defences are allowed in accordance with the new NBA rules. There are more than 50 new dunk and celebration animations. Franchise mode returns to the series, allowing players to control a team for up to 10 years. As general manager, gamers will have to trade and draft new players in a quest to win an NBA championship. NBA Live 2002 is a great improvement over NBA Live 2001.—Raymond M. Padilla

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Electronic Arts Need for Speed Carbon: Own The City takes handheld racing to a whole new level with all-new crew-based gameplay and an exclusive east coast open-world city. Settle an ongoing turf war by building an unstoppable crew, winning races against your fiercest rivals, and outwitting the cops. How you choose and manage your crew will be the difference between victory and defeat. The city is yours for the taking with Need for Speed Carbon, the ultimate in handheld racing

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Electronic Arts Need for Speed ProStreet boasts impeccable precision and impressively detailed photo-realistic graphics, effectively transporting you to the center of the action. It pushes the Autosculp technology to a new level, allowing you to directly impact your car`s performance for the first time as well as personalize its appearance.

Need for Speed ProStreet is a true taste of raw adrenaline and racing with consequences. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle.

With an aggressive and skilled AI system, you become immersed in an unmatched believable race experience. Add in a revolutionary online mode that will redefine the meaning of competitive social play, and Need for Speed ProStreet is the ultimate formula for an emotionally charged street racing showdown.

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New Little King’s Story showcases the game’s beautifully-realised game world, as the player assumes the role of 14-year-old King Corobo tasked with reclaiming his kingdom from an invader known only as ‘The Nightmare’. The evil presence is running havoc and the populace lives in fear as it preys on them. Thus, as young King Corobo, the user must unite their subjects in order to fight back and reclaim the kingdom. New Little King’s Story takes the form of an action roleplaying title, with the player recruiting the isolated pockets of subjects into a unified army. New Little King’s Story includes intuitve controls, through which players can move freely around the scrolling kingdom in the search of recruits and for items that will aid his quest.

The touch-screen of the PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system allows the player to control and arrange recruits and send them into battle or to search areas with simple finger movements, with groups of subjects easily marshalled and moved. A Brand New Storyline – Fans and new players alike can experience a reimagining of Little King’s Story, featuring King Corobo!Enhanced PS Vita Graphics and Features – Experience an everchanging 24-hour world filled with upgraded 2D and 3D visuals while using intuitive touch controls, including the PS Vita rear touch pad.Lead Massive Armies and Build Your Kingdom – Make your plan of attack! Use your scouting ability to organize your citizens based on their job skills and lead your army’s battle formations!New Online Functionality to Enhance Your Gameplay Experience – Enjoy a my

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Hasbro It seems as if the world's fascination with the Russian-created puzzle game Tetris will never end. Hasbro Interactive and Atari have introduced yet another challenging version of the shape-shifting classic Tetris. The new format follows rules similar to the classic game. However, there are now new objects (sticky blocks and cascades) to contend with. The sticky blocks add a clever twist to the action, since they connect themselves to other pieces of the same colour when placed next to one another. These resulting sticky blocks are bigger and less mobile than regular blocks. As in the original Tetris, clearing a line of blocks will often result in a chain reaction that can cause other blocks to fall. At this point, the game can get quite frantic since these blocks often end up creating matches that trigger more chain reactions. It's a dizzying experience—but that's the charm of the game.

Players can choose from marathon mode (a single-player sequential game), two-player competition or puzzle-style levels that require you to clear prepositioned blocks in a certain amount of time. The new elements make this updated game more challenging than the original, yet The Next Tetris retains all the charm of the game that started it all. Even diehard Tetris fans will have a difficult time finding fault with this game, since it includes a faithful reproduction of the original version as well. —Carrie Bell

Pros:Utilises dual shock analogue controllerSticky blocks add new dimension to gameplayCons:More expensive than the original title

Electronic Arts Tracing the evolution of console football can take you on a nostalgic trip back to games like Tecmo Bowl and Walter Payton Football, but the genre reached the mainstream with the release of the first Madden Football title in the early 90s. Since then, Madden has become the pro football simulation game to beat.

One key to the series' longevity is that it has never deviated from the original formula of perfectly balancing entertaining gameplay with realistic feel. So naturally, Madden NFL 2000 brings that same addictive feel, while being spruced up with tons of peripheral options. The most noticeable changes from last year's version are the faster gameplay and smoother frame rates.

Madden NFL 2000 features all 31 NFL teams, all-time Super Bowl teams, the Madden Millennium team, and 200 more that can be "unlocked". The game uses the patented TV-style presentation with play-by-play commentary by John Madden and Pat Summerall. Improved player and play editors, comprehensive player movement, trading for draft picks, and the awesome franchise mode, all combined in one package, produce a title that is unparalleled in console gaming. It's time to tackle Madden NFL 2000 and make it one to own. —Sajed Ahmed Pros:Smooth graphics and animationPlay historical or created scenarios in Situation ModeUp to 30 consecutive seasons, with full statistical trackingLots of options and featuresCons:Madden just doesn't have that "Oomph!" in his commentary anymore

Electronic Arts American football—you either love it or hate it. With its heavy padding, constant stop-start action and incomprehensible rules (plus the fact there's little in the way of foot action involved) it can be a bewildering experience for the uninitiated.

Happily, for those of us who love the sport (and those willing to give it a go) EA Sports have produced a version of the game that quite simply blows all of its electronic opponents out of the water.

The graphics, as with many PS2 games are top class, the EA Sports engine really does receive a hammering here as the game plays with camera angles and styles to produce a near-perfect gaming experience—there are times when it's difficult to tell the difference between real TV footage and the output from Madden 2001.

But it's the gameplay where Madden excels. A variety of playbooks are offered as defaults with the option to create your own and this flexibility really shines when you take to the field. Among the features, which really pull Madden out, are the ability to superimpose the paths of the intended receivers and the ease with which it's possible to pull off intricate plays without getting lost in a frenzied button-pushing exercise. In fact, within a matter of 10 minutes or so it's possible to be up and running at full power.

Commentary, as ever, is provided by the Dream Team of John Madden and Pat Summerall and unlike previous versions of the game provides thoughtful, and occasionally helpful, advice to the player.

But the real gem in this game is the introduction of MaddenCards. The player must achieve certain goals to gain these cards that offer a variety of benefits to the player ranging from passes that are always accurate to the opening of classic and fun teams.

Gameplay modes range from practise through exhibition games to entire seasons incorporating draft picks, substitutions and more.

Put simply, Madden is a stunning game beating off competition from other titles on other platforms.

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Electronic Arts Race or roam on more than 125miles of open road. Encounter underground races, secret shops and unexpected challengers. Detailed performance tuning and authentic visual customisation. Eight exciting game modes.

Electronic Arts To be Most Wanted, you'll need to outrun the cops, outdrive your friends, and outsmart your rivals. With a relentless police force gunning to take you down, you'll need to make split second decisions. Use the open world to your advantage to find hiding spots, hit jumps and earn new vehicles to keep you one step ahead.

In true Criterion Games fashion, your friends are at the heart of your experience. In an open world with no menus or lobbies, you'll be able to instantly challenge your friends and prove your driving skill in a variety of seamless multiplayer events. Your rivals will do everything they can to stop you from getting to the top. In this world, there can only be one Most Wanted. Open world action: Lose the cops - your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, lay low, or shake the cops in surroundings that play to your car's unique strengths. Freedom is everything. Drive anywhere with your friends, discover hidden gameplay or utilize your knowledge of the city to beat them in a never-ending supply of challenges.Non-stop multiplayer: Pick a car, hook up with friends and jump into a non-stop playlist of tight, competitive events. No lobby screens means the action never stops. Score big, rank up and earn endless rewards and upgrades. Keep the fierce rivalries going between events with endless opportunities to race, battle and explore in a huge open world.Beat your friends: Autolog 2 ratchets up the intense competition with personalized race recommendations and feeds broadcasting all of your most newsworthy scores, speeds and times to your friends. Earn Need for Speed points at all times on any system as you try to outdrive your friends and become the Most Wanted.Racing without rules: It's survival of the fastest as Need For Speed: Most Wanted fuses the franchise's, authentic "real ca

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The player arrives in Rockport City, driving a racing version of the BMW M3 GTR. Following Mia Townsend (played by Josie Maran), the player proves his driving prowess as he is pursued by a veteran police officer named Sergeant Cross (played by Dean McKenzie), who vows to take down the player and end street racing in Rockport.[3] Races seem to be in the player's favor until a particular group of racers, led by the game's antagonist, Clarence "Razor" Callahan (played by Derek Hamilton), sabotages and win the player's car in a race.[4][5] Without a car to escape in, the player is arrested by Cross, but is later released due to lack of evidence.[6] Mia picks up the player and then informs the player about Razor's new status on the Blacklist, a group of 15 drivers most wanted by the Rockport Police Department. She then helps by assisting the player in acquiring a new car and working his way up the Blacklist. Rivals are defeated one by one, and the player is rewarded with reputation, new rides, and ride improvements with every Blacklist member taken down. As new boroughs are opened up throughout Rockport (Rosewood, Camden Beach, and Downtown Rockport), Mia also sets up safehouses for the player to lie low in, in exchange for placement of "side bets" on the player's races.

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Electronic Arts Building on the excellent 2001 version, NHL 2002 takes the tight gameplay of its predecessor, and adds light improvements to the fine graphics and a plethora of new features. Slated for a fall 2001 release, this game should be the finest hockey title on the market. Increased animations give players an extensive assortment of smooth movements. Precision puck handling allows for a wider variety of passes, including saucer-passing.

A new create-a-player mode is included for further variety. Also new to the game is the breakaway camera, which features muted replays in letterbox format for a dramatic effect. "GameStory" mode recaps important events in the game, which are then pieced together and replayed. This adds television presentation qualities to the game. For example, a replay of all the goals in a player's hat-trick will be shown with fresh commentary for the entire replay segment. Taking a cue from the Madden series is the new NHL card feature. Gamers are awarded cards for performing various feats, like making three big hits in a period or scoring five goals in a row. There are 189 cards in total—153 player cards and an assortment of Easter egg and celebration cards. Easter egg cards allow for various wacky modes (big heads, giant players, etc.) while celebration cards unlock additional post-goal animations. —Raymond M Padilla

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Ryu Hayabusa slashes his way onto PlayStation Vita. Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus offers all the same high-octane Ninja Gaiden Sigma action, now enhanced with features only available on PlayStation Vita.

Using the new and exciting hardware possibilities that PlayStation Vita offers, players can tap the rear touch pad to strengthen their Ninpo, move the PlayStation Vita system around to aim the bow, and much, much more.

The new Hero play style allows players new to the series to overcome the toughest of trials. With auto-support functions and unlimited Ninpo in tight situations, this play style will allow any player to feel like a Hero!

Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus features tons of missions that will challenge even the toughest ninja, players can hone their combat prowess in the largest selection of missions Ninja Gaiden has yet to offer!
  Unsheathe Ryu's blade and take on battle hardened enemies using the intuitive controls of PlayStation VitaSlice your way through an epic campaign that features a brand new difficulty level exclusive to PlayStation Vita called HeroUse your combat skills and ninja prowess to unlock multiple costumes for RyuAim your bow by moving the PlayStation VitaStrengthen your Ninpo with the rear touch screen - new controls for violent ninja actionDifferent play styles for different playersExtreme challenges for the masters, accessible action for the heroesTest your fighting skills in the ninja trialsTons of stages, with 20+ hours of gameplay

Codemasters Pedal power meets polygons in this no-holds-barred cycling experience. Not just another racing game, this title successfully captures the essence and devil-may-care style of competition mountain bike racing.

The menu screens feature clanging guitars and jolting graphics that put you in the mood for adrenaline-rushing action. Once you hit the slope, you'll immediately encounter high-speed rough-and-tumble racing featuring huge jumps and varied terrain. From riverbeds to steep city roads, No Fear Downhill Mountain Bike Racing is filled with challenging race environments. While the graphics aren't as crisp as they could be, the speed is certainly here, and when players switch to a behind-the-handlebars viewpoint they'll know what it's like to tread the thin line between fear and control.

Six riders are available, each flaunting personality and different strengths. Upgrades such as lighter frames or better tires are awarded after beating three separate opponents on each track.

A strength meter decreases after holding the pedal button down for long periods of time. Players will learn to let the bike coast on downhill segments, supplying the riders with bursts of strength for pedaling on flat or uphill segments. This strategy, mixed with the visceral thrill of racing, makes No Fear Downhill Mountain Bike Racing an exhilarating experience. —Jeff Young

Pros:
Cool riders, each sporting the latest outfits and bikesPrecise controlVariety of levels keeps the gameplay fresh

Cons:
Blurry graphics can make distinguishing terrain changes difficult

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Electronic Arts Soviet Strike was the first entry in the popular Strike franchise of overhead perspective helicopter action games to appear on the PlayStation. As with the other titles in this series, gameplay is simple to learn since it is fairly straightforward. Upon receiving your mission objectives, you must proceed to the sprawling mission map where you proceed to blast everything in sight. The game's plot plays out in a series of surprisingly good cutscenes, but as we all know it's the gameplay that counts, and that's where this title unfortunately falls a little flat.

Interested in strategy? Forget it. Any planning you make here is a waste of time beyond deciding which enemy to destroy first. This is all about instant gratification. Besides, who needs to think when use of your brainpower will merely distract you from wreaking utter havoc on the landscape? The graphics are decent for a PlayStation game of this vintage, but things slow down a lot when there are too many objects crowding the screen. —T. Byrl Baker

Pros:Target-rich environment is great for blowing off steamDecent graphics considering the game's age

Cons:Too much slowdown when the screen gets crowdedNonstop blastathon gets old in a hurry

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Rockstar Imagine if you could marry the adventure and acrobatics of the Tomb Raider games to the martial-arts action found in pure fighting games like Tekken. If you have a clear picture of what that would be like, you've got a handle on Oni from Bungie Studios. It's a third-person-perspective action-adventure fighting game, but with a distinct Japanese animation flavour.

The story concerns the TCTF (Technology Crimes Task Force) police sometime in the future. Konoko is an operative with a cybernetic uplink to a little girl android named Shintama. She becomes embroiled in the hunt for a criminal named Muro and his hulking bodyguard, and her battles with his thugs rage through office buildings, chemical plants, an airport and even the TCTF headquarters itself.

It's a simplistic story: high on the melodrama, but perfectly in keeping with its anime intent. Like the story, the action serves that goal as well. Oversized rifles, bizarre rocket launchers, plasma cannons and freeze guns make up the arsenal and, should those run out of ammo or get knocked from one's hand, fists and feet complete the set. Konoko can execute a multitude of fairly easy-to-perform flips, combos and devastating punches and kicks. Combat is fierce and always challenging, yet never dull. The animation is flawless and fun to watch, while never being overly gory or tasteless. Think of the jaw-dropping combat in The Matrix and you've got a taste of Oni's action.

Oni a refreshing kung-fu alternative to the typical run-and-gun action gaming fare. And you will find Konoko herself a fascinating protagonist to boot (pun intended). —Andrew S. Bub

Capcom The original Onimusha was usually described as Resident Evil with ninjas, but this superior sequel is its own man, and a very manly man with a big sword at that. Onimusha 2 still has the same awkward Resident Evil-style controls—which ridiculously makes it easier to take on four zombie ninjas in a swordfight than walk through a door straight—and the same static Resi-style backdrops, but does include some new role-playing elements, which immediately add more depth and interest than the original.

Taking on the role of a new good guy, Jubei (notable for being perhaps gaming's ugliest star—he makes Mario look like Brad Pitt), you find yourself constantly crossing paths with four other warriors who will or won't help you depending on whether you give them loads of presents or not. A typically wacky Japanese idea, but although the actually process of gift giving can be a bit tiresome the enormous replay value that having such a wide range of potential helpers at various stages brings is excellent. The increased quantity of upgradeable magic and armour available also adds more depth to the game and while at times it can still descend into mindless violence and endless boss battles this is a pleasing move away from Resident Evil and bodes well for a future second sequel. —David Jenkins

Capcom Whereas in the movies a third entry in a franchise is seldom a byword for quality, video games seem to suffer more from that "difficult second album" syndrome. In keeping with many recent titles Onimusha 3 rights all the wrongs of its immediate predecessor while taking everything that was right about the original and genuinely improving it.

On a technical level the improvements are obvious, with the backgrounds now being in full 3D, instead of just being static picture postcards, and the control system is completely new—ditching the awkward turn-and-move dynamic inherited from Resident Evil. The story, while still largely perfunctory, also offers a genuinely new setting with the fight against evil taking place not just in feudal Japan but also modern day Paris.

Once the action does get to the City of Love you're given the chance to control French cop Jacques Blanc as well as the first game's Samanosuke. Both characters are given the features of famous movie stars and although Takeshi Kaneshiro is largely unknown outside of Japan, Jean "Léon" Reno provides the face of Jacques.

To make things more interesting Jacques ends up in medieval Japan and Samanosuke has to battle on in France. A helpful little fairy called Ako is able to move between the two eras at will and thereby enables a number of interesting puzzles later in the game. It's hardly a revelation in originality but for simple demon-bashing fun Onimusha 3 is hard to beat. —David Jenkins

Capcom Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams begins approximately 15 years following the annihilation of the infamous Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga at Honno Temple. Another dark shadow now looms over Japan as Nobunaga`s successor, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, has decided to align himself with the evil Genma forces. Assume the role of Soki, a young warrior who possesses incredible power, along with several other cohorts to try and thwart Hideyoshi`s pursuit for power. With unbelievably detailed graphics and expansive environments that exceeds its predecessor. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams includes major enhancements to the franchise such as new character interactions and evolved cooperative gameplay elements. With a brand new game system, players can choose a fellow warrior to assist Soki in battle at any given time. Watch as the pair combine their power to perform ultimate attack moves to eliminate enemies. Furthermore, gamers can order his or her ally to wait, attack or act on the defensive. Players can also rapidly change between the two onscreen characters, allowing them to control the partner he or she had escorted into battle, relegating the main hero to ally status. This new system takes advantage of each character`s skill and adds a new dimension to the gameplay.

Activision With its odd blend of role-playing action and platform-type gameplay, Orphen-Scion of Sorcery is an interesting PS2 title which definitely sets the benchmark for RPGs to come.

As Orphen—it's his name apparently, rather than Frank or even Martin—it's your job to explore the intricate in-game world, ably assisted by a couple of companions and a handful of other characters which can be picked up along the way, in a typical large-scale Japanese tale of myth, magic and huge monsters.

Eschewing the combat system so beloved of RPG-ers everywhere, Orphen has opted for a simple and very playable control system involving only the symbol buttons on the PS2 controller. These can be assigned to suit, giving the player access to a subset of the huge range of spells and weapons available throughout the game.

Picking the game is easy enough thanks to a comprehensive tutorial system, thoughtfully built in by the game producers (big thumbs up for this, as it gives far more information than the user manuals ever do).

Gameplay is interesting to say the least and provides some irritations, which may put off the less than dedicated player. The CGI movies, marvellous though they are, are a little stilted and in places totally disjointed, with no way of skipping them through judicious use of the X key.

Whilst not everyone's cup of tea, Orphen is an interesting and intriguing game which, while being far from perfect, is an enjoyable romp which will cheerfully pass a good many hours.—James Gordon

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MDS Enter and race in Grand Prix mode, win prize money and upgrade your car, buy extras like wings, propellers and skis! Spend your prize money on whatever you like to insanely modify your vehicle.

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Key to PES 7 is a proprietary adaptive AI system entitled Teamvision. Unique to the Konami game, Teamvision is a sophisticated AI programming that learns and adapts according to an individuals style of play. As such, it will learn new ways to build attacks and to counter specific movements and previous attacking or defensive errors, ensuring games are more in line with the tactical but flowing nature of the real thing.

With the Pro Evolution Soccer series renowned for its fluid, realistic gameplay, the new game builds on the implementation of Teamvision with additional key advances. As with previous releases since its inception in 1996, the ball is again treated as a separate entity, with the timing of shots entirely down to the player, while the new AI ensures that defenders work to close down space and block efforts on goal. Similarly, distribution of passes works along the same lines, with players using the space available to them to switch the ball. Close control has also been enhanced with more control when dribbling the ball, and a number of subtle moves added to bypass defenders and move the ball into space.

Working in conjunction with the Teamvision system, every aspect of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008s on-field play has been reworked and fine-tuned to create the balanced and strategic play of a high stakes match. Set-pieces have been improved, with full control given over the number of players and the position of the defensive wall. A wider range of set piece options are also available to make use of specific talents within the team.

Konami Following the conclusion of an exclusive 4 year licence with UEFA, the UEFA Champions League deal will allow Konami to use all elements and attributes of the competition to create an exclusive UEFA Champions League mode within the PES game.

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Electronic Arts The player who revolutionized the sport of golf is now featured in his very own PlayStation game TIGER WOODS '99. The game has been designed from the ground up, resulting in a fun and easily accessible experience. Finding the green is a breeze with an innovative club design that makes the golf swing seem simple. An entire 18-hole course can be enjoyed in only 30 minutes, and if you prefer not to play as Tiger Woods, there are seven other licensed PGA tour pros to choose from. You can select from nine varying modes of play including Practice, Tournament, Skins, Fourball, and Shootout mode. Compete on five different, lushly rendered, real-life golf courses (including Las Colinas). Listen to helpful and often humorous comments from Tiger himself, and groove to the driving beat of quality techno music as you play. Whether you're a big time golf fan or a complete novice, there's much to savor here.

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Electronic Arts Whether your video-golf ability classifies you as tour-hardened pro or weekend duffer, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2002 provides ample opportunity to refine and enhance your strengths. Gone is the swing power meter in favour of EA Sports' new Total Precision Swing. Essentially, the golfer on screen is your real-time power meter; you now have the ability to control his or her entire motion from backswing to follow-through. Power drives, insane-angle slices, fading hooks, and more can all be executed with the proper touch. And while the Total Precision Swing's learning curve is steep, it does add new flavour to the game.

Among the new game modes are the Tiger Challenge and Speed Golf. In the Tiger Challenge, you compete as Woods against a progression of 17 players—some PGA Tour players and some original EA Sports characters—to earn cash rewards and the right to unlock hidden golfers. You can also unlock individual holes on Tiger's Dream 18, a course designed by Woods himself. Speed Golf mode features a fast and furious race to the hole in which you can either compete by yourself or split-screen against another player. Money is earned in head-to-head competition by finishing the hole first, and through bonuses for such things as teeing off first and hitting a longer drive than your opponent. Any money earned is subsequently drained from your opponent's total, creating all-out mayhem on the course. Other game modes offer stroke, match, and tournament play, skins, scenarios, and practice. Also, Play Now mode places you in a helpful scenario/tutorial situation that you must complete before moving on to further options.

Visually, the game's many courses and related elements depict a stunning, near-live experience. From the well-kept fairways and greens of Pebble Beach and the TPC at Sawgrass, to the otherworldly dazzle of Copperhead Canyon, the courses come alive with rainy mists, murky fogs, and glowing sunsets. Also enhancing the experience are crashing ocean waves, rippling lakes, swaying tree branches, and even live animals should you knock a shot into the trees. —Larry White

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Electronic Arts Platform: PlayStation2
Manufacturer: Electronic Arts
Genre: sports-and-oudoors-games

Electronic Arts Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 (PS2)

Electronic Arts Play the world's most challenging PGA courses and compete with the pros in the newest installment to the Tiger Woods franchise. In Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08 every portion of your game is recorded, from your opening drive on the first hole in Play Now mode to your final putt in the FedEx Cup Championship. Post your feats on EA SPORTS GamerNet, an interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created content. Post your top moments or take on challenges set by others.

Features:

EA SPORTS GamerNetPhoto Game Face allows you to put yourself in the game by uploading real-life photographs of yourself, friends, and family to create in-game charactersShot Confidence tracks your performance on every hole. Analyze past performance with the Confidence Meter to identify strengths and weaknesses before every shotExperience the new FedEx Cup championship format by playing a round at Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill and East LakeFeatures Tiger Woods, John Daly, Vijay Singh, Annika Sorenstam, Natalie Gulbis, Christie Kerr, and Morgan Pressel

Electronic Arts Take on the world in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08. For the first time, every portion of your game is recordedfrom your opening drive on the first hole in Play Now mode to your final putt in the FedEx Cup Championship. Post your most amazingand unthinkableperformances on EA SPORTS GamerNet, a revolutionary interactive gaming hub that hosts user-created content online. Set the bar high by posting your top moments, and take on challenges set by others, to determine the worlds greatest golfer once and for all. Whether youre uploading an unbeatable round or the craziest shot, take the world by storm with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 08. All-New EA SPORTS GamerNetOnline interaction has been taken to the next level. Record everything from your greatest rounds to crazy, awe-inspiring shots, then post each challenge on EA SPORTS GamerNet for the world to beat.Put on Your Best Photo Game Face Put yourself in the game like never before. Upload real-life photographs of yourself, friends, and family to create in-game characters that look just like the real thing. No artistic skill required!Confidence Is a FactorAll-new Shot Confidence tracks your performance on every hole. Analyze past performance with the Confidence Meter to identify strengths and weaknesses before every shot.FedEx Cup Playoff CoursesExperience the all-new FedEx Cup championship format by playing a dream round at Westchester Country Club, TPC Boston, Cog Hill, and East Lake.Take on the Most PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour ProsFeaturing the greatest PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour pros, including Tiger Woods, John Daly, and Vijay Singh, plus Annika Sorenstam, Natalie Gulbis, Christie Kerr, and Morgan Pressel.

Electronic Arts Tiger Woods' coach is now your coach! In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2009, Hank Haney will be there from the start to assess your skills, help you tune your clubs and give you feedback after every round as you attempt to climb the leaderboards and win the FedExCup. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 is a highly adaptable game that allows both the rookie and the seasoned veteran the ability to have a personalised and customised day on the links. This year's game also features enhancements to the online experience with a highly integrated EA Sports GamerNet experience as well as an all-new online engine powering Simultaneous Play. Performance Coach: The Tour Pros have their own coaches and now you do too. Tiger Woods real-life coach Hank Haney will guide you through your career right from the start and help you improve your skills as you play each of your rounds.Tune Your Clubs to Maximise Your Swing: With the all new Club Tuner you'll be able to tune your individual wedges, irons, woods and driver to customise your bag and get the most out of every club. But strategy will come into play as you must weigh the risks of club performance versus ease of use. So tune wisely!Dynamic Skills: All-new Dynamic Skills eliminates the chore of building your character up from scratch with skills you set at the beginning of your career. Based up on your performance after each round, your skills will go up and down.Enhanced EA Sports GamerNet: Personalise your experience on EA Sports GamerNet like never before. With the all new Instant Challenges you can earn points in any game mode and climb the Daily GamerNet leaderboards.New Online Mode: In addition, to turn based play an all-new four-player Online Simultaneous Play will allow you to compete in a four person round in the same time it takes to play single-player. No more waiting for your buddies to hit their golf shot. You

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Disney Interactive Pirates of the Caribbean 3 is a third-person action-adventure game that follows the key events of the second and third movies play through the game as Jack, Will and Elizabeth (depending on the level) and meet new and never before seen characters and fiction from the world of Pirates.

Innovative Four-way Melee Combat SystemCinematic Duelling systemSword-Assisted NavigationPlay through the 2nd and 3rd movies and beyond!

Disney Interactive In a nutshell:
The only game based directly on the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, this is your chance to control Cap’n Jack Sparrow as he staggers his way through sword fights in his quest to save his own soul from Davy Jones.

The lowdown:
Movie tie-ins don’t have the best of reputations in the video games world but this does go to some effort to try and repeat the easy charm and constant action of Dead Man’s Chest. The game looks great at least, with Jack’s peculiar swagger replicated perfectly, and the movie soundtrack is superb. There’s also some neat puzzles to solve in the game, usually revolving around blowing up large portions of the scenery with exploding barrels. The combat though is a might too simplistic for its own good, with a strictly regimented way of fighting the three different styles of enemy.

Most exciting moment:
The best bit by far in the game is the completely separate multiplayer mode where you get to control your own pirate ship on the high seas. It’s a great little action game and with four friends a lot more fun than most of the single player game.

Since you ask:
Dead Man’s Chest is available on all three portable formats but not on the home consoles or PC. Instead the PS2 and PC has a Pirates of the Caribbean game named The Legend of Jack Sparrow, which is more of a prequel to the new movie.

The bottom line:
A good movie tie-in but only an average game.
HARRISON DENT

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Sony PLAYSTATION 3 already offers cutting-edge gaming and a High Definition Blu-ray Disc movie player, and soon you'll be able to watch, pause and record free-to-air digital television, thanks to PlayTV. It couldn't be easier to set up; simply plug a TV aerial into the back of the PlayTV Tuner, connect the PlayTV Tuner to your PS3 using a USB cable and then follow the on-screen instructions. And once you're up and running, you can record one channel while watching another or playing a PS3 game; see what's on now and next, with the easy to use Programme Guide; and watch TV when you're out and about, using Remote Play for PSP. In fact, you can enjoy all of PlayTV's great features on your PSP, whether you want to watch your recorded programmes or schedule new recordings. All you have to do is find a Wireless hotspot and activate the Remote Play feature. PlayTV is another reason to have PLAYSTATION 3 and PSP at the centre of your living room, and it's coming soon.

Sony Three games PSP TM (PlayStation ® Portable) into a UMDTM disc designed especially for fans of puzzle games. Lemmings The Lemmings are on the run and that can only mean one thing: trouble! Danger lurks at every turn these green-haired rodents so cute. Go! The sensation of the moment Sudoku, Sudoku, reaches new heights in PSPTM addiction. Solving these numerical puzzle is a simple matter of logic. Go! Affordable Puzzle title you become an expert takes time, Go! Puzzle includes three addictive games: Go! Puzzle Aquatica, Go! PuzzleTM Swizzle Blocks and Go! Skyscraper Puzzle.

Sony Three PSP games, on one UMD, tailored to give you three very different experiences. Includes 'flOw,' 'Beats' and 'Syphon Filter: Combat Ops.' flow - Life could be simple. Explore the soothing depths of a living underwater environment, discover strange new organisms and embark on a journey of evolution.Beats - Take the Beats challenge and enjoy a highly addictive rhythm action game, where your music collection gets the starring role!Syphon Filter: Combat Ops - Seek out and terminate rogue agents or team up with friends and form a Cell group - then take out other Cells online and engage in stealth shooter action for up to eight players.

Namco Rare Uk PAL version boxed in good condition with manual & inlays. (disc has surface marks but plays 100%). Sent by first class delivery, overseas by airmail.

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Hasbro Sure, Pong may not seem like a lot today—two paddles batting a ball back and forth within a box—but it's actually more than 40 years of video game history in the palm of your hands. Willy Higinbotham created an abstract tennis game with an old oscilloscope and some vacuum tubes way back in 1958. Now, decades later, the concept that once required a University mainframe computer and probably enough electricity to smelt aluminium is now small enough to fit in your handheld.

What's more, Pong has been updated for the Game Boy Color. Not only can you select different balls and paddles, but you can play Pong variants Jungle, Soccer and Arctic. If you're aching to play a friend, you can connect to another copy of the game through the separately sold game link cable. —Stuart Miles

Take 2 Interactive

Codemasters Based on the television phenomenon of the same name, Pop Idol marries many of the key features of the show. And while there are times when you can't help feeling that this isn't the most substantial game you've ever played, there is some fun to be had.

The idea is simple. You create a singer and take them through the heats and qualifying rounds to the final. If all goes to plan, you get crowned the Pop Idol. If it doesn't, you get to suffer the acid tongues of the three judges, including the infamous Simon Cowell.

Clearly, a video game is going to have troubling assessing your vocal talents and that is a downfall. Instead, Pop Idol substitutes a simple rhythm-style game, not a million miles from classics such as Parappa the Rappa. Basically, symbols correlating to your control pad head towards the middle of the screen and you need to have the relevant button pressed at exactly the right moment. The more you get it right, the better you do. You're also assessed on your outfit, which you choose along with your song before every round.

It's ultimately quite a simple, straightforward title and one that could have been better, could have been worse. It's going to find favour more easily with the casual, less demanding gamer, though, and dedicated fans of the show. —Simon Brew

Ignition

Electronic Arts Populous—in which you play god to a tribe of war-like savages—has been around for donkey's years, and has gained a reputation for being a classic of the god-game genre. But have you ever wondered exactly how you, as the player, became a god? Well, with Populous:The Beginning, you're about to find out. This follow-up puts you in the position of the tribe's shaman—with the ability to wield god-like, but not actually godly, powers—as your people begin their ascent to dominance and you begin your apotheosis.

The game takes the form of a series of scenarios, in which you invariably have to beat seven bells out of the opposing tribes. It's important to nurture your followers, as it is their worship that grants you your magical abilities. So build your village well and stock up on warriors to ensure that, even if you die, their veneration will ensure your resurrection. As the game progresses, the scenarios get more and more complex, and your survival more difficult. Thankfully, your powers steadily increase also.

If there's one criticism to make of this deeply involving game it's that the learning curve is a bit skew-whiff. For the first half-a-dozen scenarios, you're happily bumbling along, making mincemeat of the opposition; then suddenly—bam!—things get much harder. If anything, though, this only serves to fuel your determination to crush the infidels ever more soundly. It's a great game, but just mind you don't get too many delusions of grandeur when you play it. —David Bailey

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Keira Knightley, Matthew MacFadyen, Joe Wright Rightly winning wide acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, this latest take on Jane Austen’s classic Pride & Prejudice is a real, all-round triumph. The age-old story still holds real resonance, and it follows the tale of five sisters dealing with love, and the many trials and tribulations that brings.

There are so many delights to director Joe Wright’s take on the story, and his direction is a strong place to start. In spite of having to condense the tale to fit a movie running time, he nonetheless injects a real energy and intelligence to his retelling, and he’s served supremely well by his cast. Backed up by strong support by the likes of Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland, it’s Keira Knightley in the lead turn who’s a real surprise here. Her performance is a real joy, and very much at the core of the film’s success.

The film inevitably draws comparison with the superb 1995 BBC adaptation, and while arguably it doesn’t quite scale the same peaks, it’s to the credit of the filmmakers that their version still holds strong. For this is a tremendously enjoyable drama, and one that should continue to find an audience for a long time to come. An excellent film.—Simon Brew

Phoenix

Konami Pro Evolution Soccer

Konami Pro Evolution Soccer 2.

Konami Pro Evolution Soccer has established itself as the football game of choice among discerning PS2 owners. With each new addition to the series, Konami makes major improvements to the gameplay and graphics. Pro Evolution Soccer 3 is no exception; it really is miles better than Pro Evolution Soccer 2.

The first thing you'll notice in this third instalment is how much more lifelike it is. Not only are the graphics much more detailed, but the player animation is now realistically fluent and the ball behaves as an actual Size 5 would. Squint and you really will think you're watching Sky Sports.

Pro Evolution Soccer 3's gameplay is perfectly balanced. Whatever your favoured way of playing the Beautiful Game (total football or long ball, it's up to you) Pro Evolution Soccer 3 accommodates that preference. Controls are sharp and responsive, and with the right combination of button presses it's possible to perform just about any manoeuvre or trick in Real Madrid's repertoire. That's how comprehensive this simulation is.

As a single-player experience, Pro Evolution Soccer 3 is a far sight more challenging than its predecessors were: the Master League mode is expanded still further and the artificial intelligence is a tough nut to crack. And, as was expected, this third game in the series takes multiplayer PlayStation 2 gaming to new heights. —Jonti Davies

Konami The finest football simulation series receives further refinements in Pro Evolution Soccer 4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than his invisible predecessors: advantages are played more frequently and the fairness of decisions is improved. Another welcome new feature is that of player-specific special moves, whereby only certain gifted footballers will have outlandish tricks in their repertoire—very much in keeping with real life.

Although there was little room for improvement over Pro Evolution Soccer 3's supreme gameplay, Konami has seemingly found it. Dribbling has been given especial attention; the result is tighter control. Crosses, too, are now easier to perform exactly as desired. Also, penalty kicks and free kicks offer increased accuracy with their adoption of a new control system.

Some 136 club sides, including all 56 teams of the Spanish, Italian and Dutch leagues (these are officially licensed) are on offer in Pro Evolution Soccer 4, as well as 50-odd national teams. Typically, this new version of Pro Evolution is the most comprehensive to date—the new season in videogame football kicks off in spectacular fashion. —Jonti Davies

Konami Pro Evolution Soccer 5 will feature the utter realism, intuitive play and fast-paced action of the ever-popular series. The handheld version will also be almost identical in terms of available clubs and international sides, with 57 national sides lining up alongside 136 club teams. Pro Evolution Soccer 5 also benefits from a number of exclusive features designed to showcase the PSP's capabilities. The highly-competitive multi-player aspects of the game are highlighted using the hardware's wireless systems. Using this, players within a certain network radius can challenge rival Pro Evolution Soccer 5 fans to games, with all data related to match results, goals for, goals against, wins, etc retained in a running tally. Solo players can also hone their skills within six different leagues and a host of cup tournaments, and the PSP game can also be linked to the PlayStation 2 version of Pro Evolution Soccer 5 for data exchange. Using this, players can import teams they have created within the PlayStation 2 game for use against friends on their PSP, or swap teams with other PSP users.

Konami In a nutshell:
Everything fans could hope for is here: officially licensed leagues from Italy, Spain and Holland line up alongside a replica of the Premiership, as well as the French and German championships. In all, that amounts to 136 club sides and 57 national teams. Plus there's a more detailed Master League, domestic European competitions, and a comprehensive Edit Mode.

The lowdown:
The definitive footie series returns to defend its crown, and how it sparkles when held up to the light. Pro Evolution 5's gameplay has been enhanced to provide a more lifelike version of the beautiful game: players utilise their upper bodies more in the challenge, have more tricks at their disposal, and can now curl shots with pinpoint accuracy. This is total football.

Most exciting moment:
Scoring a virtual replica of Roberto Carlos' legendary free-kick against France — the one with the unbelievable swerve— and then dancing around the living room like a lunatic.

Since you ask:
Thierry Henry has been playing Pro Evolution games since the first title appeared ten years ago. The great man clearly has great taste.

The bottom line:
Another trophy for the Pro Evo cabinet.
Jonti Davies

Konami

Sony With the Pro Evolution Soccer series renowned for its fluid, realistic gameplay, the new game builds on the implementation of Teamvision with additional key advances.

Konami PES 2009 is the latest installment of the award-winning Pro Evolution Soccer Series, which is known by millions of fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism. For PES 2009, Konami is already planning a raft of extensive new additions that will further bridge the gap between PES and the real thing. The new game has undergone a stunning graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game. New player models, AI elements and physics routines'Become a Legend' mode - Start your career as a rookie midfielder or striker and work your way through the ranks to become a pro. Play in your favourite attacking position and work as part of a team, as opposed to controlling every player.'Legends' online mode - Use your saved 'Become a Legend' player in online matches with like-minded friends, and show off your skills on the larger online stage.Redefined intricacies of first touch, close control and ball distributionEnhanced shooting and AI mechanismsThe new control system makes full use the D-Pad and analogue stick to perform contextual tricks and feints within the players run.Weather, air resistance and ground friction all have an affect on the balls motion - alter your play to match the conditions just like in real-life.Teamvision AI has been extended allowing computer controlled team mates to adapt their tactics more realistically.A reworked Master League means a players' loyalty and mood now affects their performance on the pitch.Enhanced realism through aesthetic updates, including stadium environments and atmosphere.Improved depth of field thr

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Oxygen Interactive Prostroke Golf

Sony Messaging just became a whole lot easier with the compact QWERTY keypad for the PlayStation 3. Attaches to the top of your PS3 controller for ease and comfort. Push the 'cursor mode key' and, the surface of keypad can also be used as a touchpad just like a mouse ! Also features shortcut buttons to Message Inbox and Text Chat.

PS3 controller not included.

Acclaim

Ignition

Sega

D3 Publisher

Electronic Arts No games system would be complete in today's market without the inclusion of a first-person shooter, and hot on the heels of the PlayStation 2 launch comes Quake 3: Revolution. In the usual tradition of this genre, the player is transported into an ultra-violent world where they have to fight with whatever weapon is available to be that last man standing, or, as is the case with this game, hold a white flag the longest.

The Quake games have had a long-standing relationship with the PC user, dating back to their predecessors "Doom" and its sequels, and has by many gamers been considered to be some of the best first-person shooters on the platform. Now is the time, like many of its predecessors, for the PlayStation 2 to have a crack at the whip, and it copes with the job elegantly, hardly breaking a sweat.

The player is placed in a beautifully detailed arena with a bunch of nasty killers and has to survive as long as possible until he or she is the only survivor, or finds the flag and is able to hold it for one minute. It sounds simple, but it's anything but. With stunning graphics, amazing speed and stomach-churning sounds, this game looks good and plays well But it lacks the one element that makes the PC and Dreamcast versions of the game so good: online play. Having said that, it compensates with a four-player option—allowing up to four people to play on the same console in quad-screen action. It's great fun, and the graphics hardly suffer at all. —Robert Hyde

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Ubisoft Five years ago, the 3-D platform genre was exciting, as titles like Crash Bandicoot and Mario 64 ruled the console roost. Since then, we have seen the 3-D platform genre fill up with a few copycats and some outright stinkers. However, there have been a few classics in the intervening years, such as Banjo-Tooie. Now Rayman 2: Revolution can join the club.

Like past instalments, Rayman 2: Revolution borrows gameplay elements from a variety of different sources, but they are sources worth borrowing from. Several elements from Rayman 2: The Great Escape have been pilfered, including a similar story line. Revolution has a good combination of beautiful graphics, great controls, and enhanced gameplay. This will astound hard core gamers and those new to the hobby. There is enough puzzle solving, lever pulling, item collecting and platform jumping action to keep even the most ardent platform enthusiast busy for quite some time.

Admiral Razorbeard and his army of robots have enslaved the planet, and it's your job in Revolution to help Rayman search for pieces of the Primordial Core and summon Polokus to get rid of the robotic pirates. The levels are the same as in The Great Escape, but, due to the power of the PS2 and the detail put into reworking the levels for the game, they look spectacular. Ubi Soft has mixed old-school gameplay with graphical power, and mixed together those ingredients make this game a must-play for gamers of all ages.

Despite the borrowed elements from The Great Escape, Revolution for the PS2 offers up plenty of new thrills that will make the hearts of platform gamers skip a beat, just like the first time they played Mario 64 or Crash Bandicoot. It looks like this time, Rayman will finally get the respect he deserves. —Todd Mowatt

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Sony Please Note: PlayStation Vita titles are not compatible with standard Sony PSP consoles

Capture yourself using the PlayStation Vita's camera and become the star character in this side-splitting fighting game. Customise your body shape, clothing, weapons, fight style and even record your victory taunt, then engage in outrageous battles in real world settings of your choice. Take on the single player mode, challenge your friends or seek out other rivals from around the world to become the ultimate Reality Fighter.

Fight as yourself anywhere and anytime on PS Vita!Battle in the real world via augmented reality - pick a location, point your PS Vista system at it and off you go!Win a fight to claim your opponents character and then build yourself a collection of the craziest combatants ever seen.Upload your post-fight images to Facebook, unlock new fighting styles, weapons and costumes or share your fighters, photos and items with friends using the PS Vita system's near location service.

THQ Red Faction (PS2) by THQ for PlayStation2

THQ If you enjoy fast cars, boats, mobile assault battle-armour, big guns and a bit of property destruction on the side, Red Faction II is the game for you. Red Faction was one of the first and best first-person shooters on the PS2, and this eagerly awaited sequel improves on every aspect of it.

Set a few years after the first game but curiously failing to feature Parker, the hero from the original, Red Faction II casts you as Alias, a nanotech-enhanced soldier out to bring down the Soviet-style Commonwealth that has decided to blight the land in the way that evil dictatorships always seem to in video games.

The primary gimmick of the Red Faction games is the Geo-Mod (geometry modification) graphics engine which allows you to destroy almost any wall, ceiling or floor in order to proceed or simply to just have a bit of a laugh. The biggest problem with the first game was its terrible loading times that really interrupted the flow of the game, but that's been sorted out for this sequel, which also includes improvements to the previously spartan multi-player modes.

As you'd expect there are also lots of new vehicles to drive—including a very natty robotic power suit—plus tons more weapons and even a new Halo-style shield system. Admittedly none of this is terribly original, and the frame rate can stutter on occasion, but it's still lots of fun for red-blooded men and women. —David Jenkins

This review refers to the PlayStation 2 version of the game

Crave

Sony

Konami Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory (PSP)

Avalon Interactive

Capcom Most Resident Evil games are all about you being stuck entirely on your own trying to escape from a mansion full of flesh-eating zombies—and worse. Resident Evil: Outbreak though was originally designed as an online multi-player game where up to four people could co-operate to escape the zombie apocalypse that is Raccoon City. Unfortuately, "for technical reasons", the final UK version of the game doesn't have any online features at all—but it's a decent enough offline single-player game.

The most notable aspect about Outbreak is the graphics—they're almost as good as the GameCube versions and yet they're in full 3-D instead of just having static 2-D backdrops. Together with the constant calls for help from other people this makes the game one of the most cinematic yet, although the slow-paced psychological horror of the first game has been replaced by all-out fast-paced terror.

Things are made even more difficult since most of the eight characters you can choose to play as are ordinary men and women, not super-cops, so you usually start the game with no weapons other than those you can find scattered around. Although perhaps not the best game in the Resident Evil series, Outbreak is still well worth a look for fans of the genre.—David Jenkins

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Capcom Pal uk version

Sony The United States is being invaded by the evil Chimera hordes, and only you can stop them. Set in an alternate universe in which World War II was cut short by an alien invasion, this exclusive PLAYSTATION 3 first-person shooter sees the battle moving in the 1950s from the recently liberated UK to a human resistance base in Iceland and finally onto America.
You play as Nathan Hale, a U.S. soldier immune to the Chimera’s mutagenic virus Chimera spaceships appear over the America's coasts Resistance is set in an alternative 1953, where World War II never happened Fans originally accused the monster in the movie Cloverfield of being inspired by the Chimera

Although the single-player story mode features much more variety than the original, with many new weapons and Godzilla-sized enemy bosses, the game’s real appeal has always been the multiplayer. There’s now a whole separate story mode to play co-operatively with friends, either in split screen mode or with up to seven people online.

There were some complaints that the original played the first-person shooter formula a little too safe, but the unique new 60-person online versus mode should help to silence most critics for this sequel. Key FeaturesCo-operative carnage: Join the battle with friends in an 8-player online co-operative story campaign.It takes two: Weapons can be used in pairs, including the new “Marksman” semi-automatic rifle, a .44 Magnum revolver, and a chaingun that can double as a sentry gun.Know your enemy:Fight more than a dozen new enemies in the Chimera horde, including the invisible Chameleon and underwater Fury creatures.Massively multiplayer: Up to 60 people can play online in giant-sized battles in which gamers will be organized into smaller sqauds to focus on specific tasks to win the overall battle.Team rewards: Do well in the multiplayer and earn battle points to boost your soldier’s strength, gain score multipliers, and acquire personal shields and other special bonus items.About the Developer: Insomniac Games
Californian developer Insomniac created the first three Spyro the Dragon games on the PSone and the Ratchet & Clank series on PS2 and PS3. Resistance 2 is the latest shooter following Disruptor and Resistance 1 from the studio.

Sony In this post-WWII epic, British and American forces are fighting a last-ditch battle against a parasitic species known as the Chimera. Resistance: Fall Of Man creates a post-apocalyptic Britain in which you must defend the west from complete obliteration!

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Rez is a stylish blend of the film Tron and the arcade classic Space Harrier. Your character continually flies forward while being attacked by a barrage of enemies that can be despatched by targeting them and unleashing guided laser beams. Each explosion triggers a sound—destroy a chain of up to eight and the resulting notes blend seamlessly with the background music. The sedate pace soon picks up, making the game a constant riot of light and sound.

Graphically, Rez is gorgeous. Wire-frame cities, valleys and pyramids rise up as you pass and colours melt all over the screen as you dispose of your opponents. End of level bosses are ingeniously designed and jaw-dropping. Blue power-ups can help evolve your character from the simple humanoid you begin with to various more sophisticated forms—too many hits though and you regress to a basic spheroid shape. Red power ups fill up your overdrive gauge (smart-bomb to you and me), which will eliminate everything on screen. Another nice touch is added by the synchronisation of the thumping techno beats of the soundtrack with the rumbling of the controller.

Rez isn't going to be to everyone's taste: it may be too abstract and the action may be too relaxed for some. There are only five levels but you can unlock a myriad of different modes, views and colours to enhance a game that despite being short is certainly not short of replay value. It is as superb to watch as it is to play. —Jonathan Winter

Eidos Please note this is a second hand game

Sony Playstation Ridge Racer.

Sony Featuring the best-loved courses from arcade classic Rave Racer and the entire Ridge Racer series as well as new courses exclusive to the PSP 24 exhilarating circuits stand between you and racing glory. Course visuals have been revamped to take advantage of the stunning PSP screen and the game runs at a super-smooth 60 frames per second. The pumping stereo soundtrack features remixed versions of old favourites alongside exclusive new music with 30 tracks in all. There are 58 playable cars all featuring the Ridge Racer series' trademark drift handling. Super high speeds are achievable with the new Nitrous system. Fill your nitrous tanks by drifting as much as possible!. Multiple game modes are available providing varied challenges to satisfy all your arcade racing needs. Drive in style through World Tour Mode rising through the ranks by completing different tours and unlocking hidden bonuses or strive to beat the clock in Time Attack Mode. Test your racing skills against other players in the Wireless Battle Mode for up to 8 players or try Custom Tour an innovative new mode where you set the time you have to spare (5 to 60 minutes) and the game allocates a custom set of courses tailored to your specification. Reworked and enhanced car design complete with trademark Ridge Racer series drift handling Drive in style and rise through the ranks to unlock hidden bonuses in World Tour Mode Featuring 24 breathtaking courses the most in any Ridge Racer game including old favourites Seaside Route 765 Crimsonrock Pass and Greenpeak Highlands 1 - 8 Players

Sony Ridge Racer is back with an adrenaline fuelled racing experience featuring many new courses and vehicles. Put your foot down, kick in the nitrous and roar through 42 intense, challenging courses. Master the drift handling and take corners at exhilarating speeds to leave opponents trailing in your wake. New Arcade, Duel and Survival modes in addition to the original Time Attack mode and rearranged World Tours mode62 high-speed vehicles available with eight brand new carsCompete against up to eight players via Ad Hoc Mode

Sony

Sony

Sony Computer Entertainment UK When PlayStation first launched in 1995, Ridge Racer was one of the launch titles; now Sony has released a new console and along with it a new Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 5.

If you've played any of the other Ridge Racer titles, you can jump right into Ridge Racer V and hold your own. The new Dual Shock 2 takes a bit of getting used to, if only because the d-pad takes a lot more pushing to get your vehicle to turn. Other than that, power-slides work like a charm.

Ridge Racer V graphics seem to be better than any other racer ever created on a console. The vehicles have more polygons than you can imagine, and their reflective surfaces are just dazzling. When you go up through the gears, the sense of speed that Namco has created is second to none and showcases the horsepower of the PlayStation 2. Drive through an underpass and things get darker; exit into an open area and the glare will seem blinding.

Gamers will find plenty of vehicles to choose from at the outset with more available as you improve. This will obviously add replay value to the arcade racer. The season mode resembles Ridge Racer Type 4, without straying too far from Namco's successful formula. Those who dislike the Ridge Racer series will still dislike the power sliding, and it's lack of tracks. The tracks included here feature designs that embody non-stop excitement with hair-pin turns and jumps galore.

With both this and the more sober Gran Turismo 2000, gamers can't complain about any lack of quality racers. While radically different from each other, both are great games and definitely worth checking out. —Todd Mowatt

Namco Bandai

Avalon Interactive Hardly been played, from my own personal collection

Electronic Arts

Sierra

Electronic Arts Developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music videogame company, along with Backbone Entertainment, and published by MTV Games, Rock Band Unplugged brings the award-winning full band experience found in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to a handheld console for the first time! Rock Band Unplugged challenges players to start a band and tour for fame and fortune while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals - only this time as a one man band! The unique multi-track game design combines the overall artistic look, functionality and customisation options of the Rock Band games, while also featuring enhanced options tailored specifically for the unique abilities of the PSP. Control all four instruments at once by hitting the colored gems in time with the musical tracks - but you must switch between tracks and maintain note streaks for all four instruments to keep your one man band alive. In addition, Rock Band Unplugged's in-game Rock Band Music Store used to purchase downloadable content will be the first game to enable the PSP's in-game commerce capabilities. The Rock Band Unplugged soundtrack will feature 41 songs on-disc, and an additional 10 songs will be made available as downloadable tracks following the game's launch. The music in Rock Band Unplugged features all master recordings and spans all genres of rock from punk and metal to alternative and classic rock.

Mad Catz Release Date:6 October 2015, Additional Items:Wireless Fender Stratocaster Guitar Controller with Guitar Strap, Wireless Drum Kit with 4 Durable Drum Pads, Stage-Grade USB Microphone, ESRB Rating:Rating Pending, Multiplayer:Yes, PEGI Rating:12, Developer:Harmonix, Publisher:Mad Catz

Phoenix

Electronic Arts With the exception of the excellent Jonah Lomu from Codemasters, there have been no other rugby games on the PlayStation. Rugby 2001 aims to fill this gap and offers a challenging and reasonably authentic gaming experience for both hardcore rugby followers and general sports game fans.

Rugby 2001 is a port of the title released last year for the PC and has retained the twitchy camera system, which has a tendency to go walkabout at crucial moments. However, the PlayStation 2 controller makes for a more intuitive interface than the mouse/keyboard combo, especially at rucks and mauls, when you'll be doing more button bashing than during a bout of Tekken. As with all EA sports titles there's a very slick front end and menu system with 20 international teams (though disappointingly no representative sides such as the Lions or Barbarians) with reasonably up-to-date rosters and 23 stadia. You can choose to play a Six Nations, Tri Nations or World Cup tournament or a one-off friendly. Performance levels of all the teams can be altered, so if you support one of the minor nations you can play against the likes of Australia and still have a chance of winning. Tactically rugby can be very complicated and this is reflected in the Dynamic Team Control, which lets you determine your set plays for line-outs, scrums etc. These can be altered on the fly during play and provide a tactical depth that will appeal to fans of the Madden NFL series.

Rugby 2001 is not a complete simulation—that would be virtually impossible given the complexity of the laws of the game—but it is an exciting arcade-style experience. Anyone who has played FIFA in any of its guises will feel at home. If you already own Jonah Lomu then consider trading up—the gameplay isn't much different but the stats are more up-to-date and the graphics are much improved (even if they don't do full justice to the PS2's capabilities). This is a fast-moving and enjoyable title, especially in two-player mode. —Michael Bartley

Electronic Arts Rugby 2004 (PS2)

Alternative Software

THQ

Electronic Arts Rumble Racing isn't about turning left all the time and jockeying for position on simulated real-world tracks. It's about wacky tracks, power-ups, weapons and pedal-to-the-metal speed. There's a championship mode, which lets you unlock tracks and cars, a single race mode, co-op and split screen multiplayer, Stunt-Challenge (perform as many stunts as you can before the clock runs out) and Showdown, which pits you in a single lap race against a single opponent. During the races you can find power-ups that boost your speed, give you "super-traction", repair your ride and provide weapons that let you drop mines and oil slicks and even unleash a tornado to mess with enemy racers.

The only problems with the game are its slightly jagged-looking graphics—they look somewhat unfinished—and the fact that despite the plethora of cars that can be unlocked, only a handful are highly rated enough to win the races. You'll probably stick to a few favourites and ignore the rest. But these problems are blown away by the frenetic sense of speed, the fun track design, and the mayhem caused by being able to unleash a tornado on someone who cuts you off the track. —Andrew S Bub

Metro 3D

THQ

THQ

THQ

THQ

Ubisoft PS1 Scooter Racing

Ubisoft

Ubisoft

Sega

Sega SEGA Mega Drive Collection (PSP)

Sega It’s an ingenious idea—take various snippets from hit Sega games, mix in the EyeToy and add people. The result, Sega Superstars, is an excellent party game that all the family can enjoy. Really.

It features twelve minigames in all, each drawing inspiration from a Sega hit. Thus, the Sonic section demands a balancing act as you use your body to guide gaming’s most infamous hedgehog on his latest quest for coins. Meanwhile, the Virtua Striker segment is more simplistic—you simply head a football and try and hit various targets, whilst Virtua Fighter is great as you punch and kick your opponent into submission. Space Channel 5 has you mimicking dance movements meanwhile, and Samba de Amigo is outstanding fun, as your arms become substitutes for maracas.

The highlight though is born from one of the firm’s lower profile franchises. Puyo Pop is a work of some genius, as you use your body to direct blobs into the right colour receptacle. You’ll find yourself contorting into distinctly unhealthy shapes as you try to beat the top score, and having similarly unhealthy amounts of fun as you do so.

In a pack of twelve, it’s unsurprising that not everything hits, and we can’t see the House of the Dead nor Billy Hatcher segments being used too often. But nonetheless Sega Superstars delivers buckets of entertainment, and then some. Best played in numbers, but no slouch with just one, it’s arguably the finest EyeToy game to date.—Simon Brew

Codemasters Limited

psygnosis

Sony Two of the most critically acclaimed PS2 games of all time are finally making their way to the PlayStation 3. Like God of War 1 and 2, Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus will be getting the remastered HD treatment and will give many gamers who didn't have the chance before to experience these two classics by Team Ico.

  Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus on a single Blu-ray discRemastered for HD ResolutionFull PlayStation Network Trophy SupportFull 3D CompatibleRelive two true gaming masterpieces in High Definition on PlayStation 3Immerse yourself in two incredible adventures filled with innovative and groundbreaking combat, strategy, exploration and puzzle solvingTake on the role of a courageous boy and save a princess in ICOBattle mythical beasts In Shadow of the Colossus on a quest to seek the truth about an ancient tale of power hidden in a strange landExplore two of the most critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 adventures, remastered in High Definition on one Blu-ray discDiscover a thrilling new game experience thanks to stereoscopic 3D and trophy support

Hasbro Upon hearing Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf's US title, Sheep Raider, many gamers might think that this is a deviant's take on the popular Tomb Raider series. In actuality, Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf is a wholesome single-player strategy game that features two of Warner Bros' b-list Looney Tunes characters (more popular characters such as Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and Foghorn Leghorn make cameo appearances). The object of the game is to help Ralph Wolf amass a flock of sheep by stealing them from Sam Sheepdog. In addition to his considerably stealthy skills, Ralph will have the Acme range of products to work with.

Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf's levels feature clever puzzles which Ralph must chain various items together to solve. Discerning the right actions and order was pleasantly challenging in this preview build. Using the items is a real treat, since it captures the feel of seeing these ludicrous creations on the cartoons. You'll get to use female sheep perfume, safes, rockets, giant rubber bands, and more. The character's overstated movements, such as Ralph's giant-stepped tiptoeing, further add to the Looney Tunes feel. Sheep, Dog 'n' Wolf is shaping up to be a great game that should appeal to gamers of all ages. —Raymond M Padilla

Empire Interactive Europe The Shield : The Game (PS2)

Take 2 Interactive

Konami

Konami Set amongst the dense fog and haunting darkness of the eerie town, accompanied by dramatic music presented in Dolby Surround, 'Silent Hill 2' pushes the boundaries of macabre horror. Benefiting from the advanced technological power of the PlayStation 2 the visual expressions of the characters, weather conditions and the charnel-house gore of the game are intensely frightening. Players face over 10 new types of enemies and have access to a variety of new weapons. Prepare to enter the new realms of 'Silent Hill 2'... Explore parts of the town that were closed off in the originaIncredible graphics and true-to-life CG visualsReal-time weather effects, morphing and shadowsAtmospheric lighting and ambient surround sound makes every moment suspensefulDynamic camera effects and beautifully rendered environments

Konami Gamers looking for intellectual horror will find it in Silent Hill 2. As the story opens, James Sunderland receives a letter from his wife telling him to meet her in the town of Silent Hill. The only problem is that she's been dead for three years. In hopes of being reunited with her, he explores the haunted town, and has many terrifying and unexpected encounters. While the brilliantly designed monsters are indeed scary, it's the complex twists and turns of the plot that really produce the game's terror.

Gameplay is largely puzzle-based. Much of it involves gathering clues and items to solve each puzzle. There are a few fights thrown in, but these are quite easy, and mostly used to show off the developers' bizarre creations. The level of both puzzles and fighting can be adjusted to match each player's skill level. Although its mechanics are rudimentary, the game's presentation is anything but. A heavy use of fog is the game's hallmark effect, greatly adding to the mood. Sound—both effects and music—alternates between eerie silence and sudden, shocking crescendos.

Although the graphics and sound are both top-notch, the real star of this game is the story. It's very rich and intricate—a sharp contrast to the banal scenarios that frame most games. The game is short (around 10 hours), but you'll want to give it another go to discover its multiple endings and secret items. Despite basic gameplay, Silent Hill 2 is an excellent choice for gamers looking for cerebral thrills. Parents should note that in addition to violence and gore, this game deals with topics like suicide, murder, and euthanasia. —Raymond M. Padilla

Electronic Arts The first thing that leaps out at you when you pick up Simpson's Road Rage is Crazy Taxi—it's an unashamed copy of the Sega hit. The premise is simple: drive around Springfield picking up popular characters from the popular TV show and depositing them at their requested destination for cash. The graphics are colourful, yet not overly detailed—but then that's in keeping with the cartoon style of the show. This enables the PS2 to keep the action at a nice and frenetic pace. The levels are pretty big, with a multitude of flash jumps and short cuts for show-offs; most of the scenery is destructible, too, and that can add to the game's satisfaction. All of the locales are recognisable, from Moe's Bar to Grandpa Simpson's retirement home.

The main element of the game is the aforementioned Crazy Taxi-esque "Road Rage" mode. There are also Sunday Drive, multiplayer and mission modes. Sunday Drive allows you to pootle round the various levels at leisure for both sightseeing and tactical route-planning reasons; this is the best way to find those sneaky short cuts and hidden areas. Story mode adds a little extra sparkle to the game, with a set series of missions to complete—for example, Homer's skived off work for the afternoon and you, as Bart, have to sneak your dad past the evil Mr Burns and back into work.

As with most racing games, you're rewarded for reaching set point totals and completing the missions, but the difference with Simpson's Road Rage is that you get to choose your reward, be it unlocking one of the secret characters like Groundskeeper Willie and his tractor or opening extra maps like the Springfield nuclear power plant. The real high point of Simpson's Road Rage, though, is the sound. No Homer-a-likes here—each character has their own real voice from the show, the one-liners aren't too repetitive and do lend themselves to the type of situation that the characters find themselves in, and some of the lines are laugh-out-loud funny. All in all, recommended for fans of the show, Crazy Taxi nuts and those gamers who are partial to unpretentious pick-up-and-play gaming. —Laurent S Hall

Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Expect Simpsons Wrestling to offer fierce competition for the console wrestling game crown and you¹re going to be in for a disappointment. If you're in the market for a fun, throwaway piece of arcade entertainment, however, this could be just your bag.

Boasting the involvement of 19 characters from the TV series, complete with accompanying sampled sounds and venues lifted from the show, the aim is to take control of a character and battle to be the Springfield Champion. Each character comes with their own taunts and moves (for instance, Barney attacks with a beer pot, while Homer will strike you down with his bowling ball), and although the game perhaps too often descends into a melee of random button hammering, it's fun trying out the different characters (some of which are locked at the start). Each bout is also enlivened by the various power-ups that appear throughout the ring (which serve up extra fighting options), and the taunt mode, which gives you a brief period of invulnerability.

Simpsons Wrestling never has any pretensions about being more than an enjoyable little fighter. That's fortunate, because it's no threat to the current fighting game champions. Yet while this is best described as short-lived entertainment, it's still certainly fun while it lasts. —Simon Brew

Electronic Arts The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV shows Emmy Award-winning writers. In this action-comedy, the full cast of voice actors from the TV show and movie reprise their roles to lend the ultimate in authenticity and realism to the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games.
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The Real Simpsons: You wouldnt want to hear Comic Book Guy voiced over by an actual comic-book shop guy, would you? Neither would we!Thats why we got the actual voice actors from the TV show and movie to reprise their roles, so the characters in The Simpsons Game sound exactly as they should.Play Your Favorite Characters: play as all members of your favorite dysfunctional TV family as you battle to save them from video-game purgatory.Its the Real Deal: Just like you want the game to sound like the show, you also want it to look like the show. And thanks to some really smart guys using innovative 3D into 2D technology, it does! Add in a huge cast of Simpsons folks and an amazing level of interactivity and youve got a
Simpsons experience like no other.Haw-haw!: When The Simpsons aims its trademark wit at the video-game industry, nothings sacred! Pop culture and current-event parodies join the mix to deliver classicThe Simpsons humor and then some!Theyre Simpsons and Then Some: The Simpsons family have been given special video-game powers! From Lisas Saxophone Spin to Homers Power Burp, these special abilities give the Simpsons a fighting chance against the video-game bad

Sierra Over 56 driving and on-foot missions in 7 huge levels spread out over the familiar Springfield landmarksExplore Springfield like never before - ON FOOT - as Homer, Bart, Apu, Marge, and Lisa.For the first time, explore the interiors of locations like the Kwik-e-mart, the Power Plant, and even the Simpsons home.Brand new story and dialogue written by award-winning The Simpsons writersVoiced by The Simpsons cast for full brand authenticityDrive as 17 different characters including Cletus, Comic Book Guy, and Principal Skinner with his nagging Mother as a backseat driver.Over 40 unique vehicles to unlock including Homer`s Mr. Plow and Cletus`s pick-up truck.Pick-up-and play game controls are inviting for non-gaming Simpsons fan while challenging the serious gamerIn-game animated gags and hidden jokes throughout the environments give the genuine feel of being in an episode of The Simpsons.Hidden pickups containing episode-specific bonus material from the last 14 seasons to reward The Simpsons fan and increase the shelf life of title.Multiplayer mode for up-to 4 players in unlockable driving challenges.

Sierra Up to now The Simpsons games have been nothing if not consistent: they've all been completely rubbish. However, The Simpsons: Hit & Run thankfully breaks this 100 per cent record, and although it's hardly a classic in its own right it's just the thing for fans who want to worship their favourite characters through the medium of the joypad.

Like many of the more recent Simpsons games Hit & Run is primarily a racing game—a racing game that's very obviously using Grand Theft Auto as its primary inspiration. There's less swearing and gore but just as much running people over and driving lots of different vehicles. You can't steal them off the street, admittedly, and the missions are presented in a much more linear fashion, but otherwise this is GTA: Springfield through and through.

Somewhat embarrassingly for GTA, the on-the-foot sections are actually handled rather better than Rockstar's game, with a fairly non-rubbish camera and a decent control system that actually makes the occasional platform sections rather fun.

Most of the game is about driving, though, whether it be racing Principle Skinner to school in order to give Lisa her homework or helping Bart buy some illegal fireworks from around town. It's only when controlling underage characters such as Bart that the game's concept really starts to seem peculiar (he only drives unmotorised vehicles) but otherwise the addition of all the proper voice actors from the TV show make this the first Simpsons game ever that is in any way worthy of a purchase. —David Jenkins

Sony Culture Club: Karma Chameleon
Dexy`s Midnight Runners: Come On Eileen
Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby
Belinda Carlisle: Heaven is a Place on Earth
Simple Minds: Don`t You (Forget About Me)
The Cure: Just Like Heaven
Nena: 99 Red Balloons
Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Power of Love
Blondie: Atomic
Kate Bush: Running up that Hill
Foreigner: I want to know what love is
Europe: The Final Countdown
Soft Cell: Tainted Love
Wham!: Wake me up before you go, go!
Pretenders: Brass in pocket
Billy Joel: Uptown Girl
Erasure: A little respect
Starship: We built this city
Katrina and the Waves: Walkingon Sunshine

SingStar Microphone and USB adaptor required to play - NOT Included

Sony Computer Entertainment Can you sing like it's 1990, 1991, 1992...1999? SingStar 90s is a popular game in which players sing to music videos in order to score points. Players interface with their Playstation 2 via USB microphones while a music video plays on screen. Lyrics are shown at the bottom of the screen. SingStar 90s matches a player's song voice to the original track, with players scoring points according to how accurate their singing is. It's Karaoke with a twist using your PS2 system.

Sony Game Only - SingStar Microphones Required To Play, Not Included

After winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with their smash hit Waterloo, ABBA went on to become one of the most successful groups in pop history. And now the millions of ABBA fans across the globe can sing and dance along with dozens of classic tracks, thanks to SingStar: ABBA, then upload their best performances to My SingStar Online. Including 'Mamma Mia', 'Dancing Queen', 'The Winner Takes It All' and many more, as well as all the classic SingStar game modes, it's a celebration of great pop music and perfect for any SingStar party. ChiquititaDancing QueenDoes Your Mother KnoFernandoGimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoKnowing Me, Knowing YouMamma MiaMoney, Money, MoneyOne Of UsRing RingSOSSummer Night CitySuper TrouperTake A Chance On MeThank You For The MusicThe Name Of The GameThe Winner Takes It AllVoulez-VousWaterloo

Sony Game Only - SingStar Microphones Required To Play, Not Included

After winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with their smash hit Waterloo, ABBA went on to become one of the most successful groups in pop history. And now the millions of ABBA fans across the globe can sing and dance along with dozens of classic tracks, thanks to SingStar: ABBA, then upload their best performances to My SingStar Online. Including 'Mamma Mia', 'Dancing Queen', 'The Winner Takes It All' and many more, as well as all the classic SingStar game modes, it's a celebration of great pop music and perfect for any SingStar party. ChiquititaDancing QueenDoes Your Mother KnoFernandoGimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)Happy New Year (PS3 Exclusive)Head Over Heels (PS3 Exclusive)I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoKnowing Me, Knowing YouMamma MiaMoney, Money, MoneyOne Of UsRing RingSOSSummer Night CitySuper TrouperTake A Chance On MeThank You For The MusicThe Day Before You Came (PS3 Exclusive)The Name Of The GameThe Winner Takes It AllUnder Attack (PS3 Exclusive)Voulez-VousWaterlooWhen All Is Said And Done (PS3 Exclusive)

Sony Queen - Radio Ga Ga
Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart
Take That featuring Lulu - Relight My Fire
Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
Steps - Deeper Shade of Blue
Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
Pussycat Dolls - Dont Cha
Leann Rimes - Cant Fight the Moonlight
Donner Summer - I Feel Love
Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
The Weather Girls - Its Raining Men
Ultra Nate - Free
Scissor Sisters - Laura
Kim Wilde - Kids in America
Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Girl Aloud - Biology
Charlotte Church - Crazy Chick

SingStar Microphone and USB adaptor required to play - NOT Included

Sony Compatible with Playstation Move controller - not required

SingStar Dance for PlayStation 3 is a unique extension of the SingStar music gaming experience that adds dance gameplay to the familiar karaoke-like performance action that the franchise is famous for. Dance activities utilize Sony's PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera combination to replicate precisely choreographed routines on-screen, while singing gameplay uses standard USB microphones compatible with the PS3. Additional features include 4-player multiplayer that includes multiple dancers, 50 audio/video tracks, additional downloadable tracks, the ability to upload performances to the SingStar online portal, and more.

Get into the groove with SingStar Dance
SingStar Dance is tailor-made for all you dancing machines and pop stars in the making. Utilizing the fun, new PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye peripheral combination, along with traditional compatible USB microphones* used in previous SingStar games, SingStar Dance adds a whole new performance aspect to the SingStar experience by allowing players to dance as well as sing along to your favorite chart hits all within the same game. The game supports up to four players, with either one or two of these singing via a USB microphones, as the remaining players use PlayStation Move motion controllers to dance along to fully choreographer routines developed for the same song. The game contains over 50 audio/video tracks by original artists. These are all move-enabled, with the progress of singing players tracked on-screen via a familiar tablature notation, while dancing players have their own tablature, as well as a silhouette that mimics the motions picked up by the controller-camera peripheral pairing. Additional functionality includes new dance tracks downloadable via the SingStore and the ability to upload your video performances to M

Sony Aretha Franklin RespectBarry White You`re The First, The Last, My EverythingBlack Sabbath ParanoidBlur ParklifeDavid Bowie Life On Mars?Depeche Mode Enjoy The SilenceDusty Springfield Son Of A Preacher ManElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Let`s Call The Whole Thing OfElton John Rocket ManElvis Presley Blue Suede ShoesJackie Wilson Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)John Lennon ImagineJohnnny Cash Ring Of FireLynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home AlabamaMadonna Papa Don`t PreachMarvin Gaye I Heard It Through The GrapevineNirvana Smells Like Teen SpiritPatsy Cline CrazPet Shop Boys Always On My MindRoxy Music Love Is The DrugSam Cooke What A Wonderful WorldThe Jackson 5 I Want You BackThe Monkees Daydream BelieverThe Police RoxanneThe Righteous Brothers Unchained MelodyThe Rolling Stones Sympathy For The DevilThe Smiths This Charming ManTina Turner What`s Love Got To Do With It?U2 VertigoWhitney Houston The Greatest Love Of All

Boasting a play list that reads like a whos who of music royalty SingStar Legends brings classic crooners, contemporary icons, dance-floor heroes and soulful divas into your living room for the ultimate party sing along.

So if Dad thinks hes Elton John, Mum always cries with joy when she hears The Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody and the oldies love to sing along to Dusty Springfields Son Of A Preacher Man - then SingStar Legends is a must have game for the whole family this Christmas.

Singstar Microphones Required To Play - NOT Included

Sony Aretha Franklin RespectBarry White You`re The First, The Last, My EverythingBlack Sabbath ParanoidBlur ParklifeDavid Bowie Life On Mars?Depeche Mode Enjoy The SilenceDusty Springfield Son Of A Preacher ManElla Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Let`s Call The Whole Thing OfElton John Rocket ManElvis Presley Blue Suede ShoesJackie Wilson Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)John Lennon ImagineJohnnny Cash Ring Of FireLynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home AlabamaMadonna Papa Don`t PreachMarvin Gaye I Heard It Through The GrapevineNirvana Smells Like Teen SpiritPatsy Cline CrazPet Shop Boys Always On My MindRoxy Music Love Is The DrugSam Cooke What A Wonderful WorldThe Jackson 5 I Want You BackThe Monkees Daydream BelieverThe Police RoxanneThe Righteous Brothers Unchained MelodyThe Rolling Stones Sympathy For The DevilThe Smiths This Charming ManTina Turner What`s Love Got To Do With It?U2 VertigoWhitney Houston The Greatest Love Of All

Boasting a play list that reads like a whos who of music royalty SingStar Legends brings classic crooners, contemporary icons, dance-floor heroes and soulful divas into your living room for the ultimate party sing along.

So if Dad thinks hes Elton John, Mum always cries with joy when she hears The Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody and the oldies love to sing along to Dusty Springfields Son Of A Preacher Man - then SingStar Legends is a must have game for the whole family this Christmas.

Singstar Microphones Required To Play - NOT Included

Sony Alicia Keys - Fallin`
Ashford & Simpson - Solid
The Beautiful South - A Little Time
Bill Withers - Ain`t No Sunshine
Blu Cantrell - Hit `Em Up Style (Oops!)
Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry
Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
Busted - Year 3000
Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Destiny`s Child - Survivor
Dido - White Flag
Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf
Elton John & Kiki Dee - Don`t Go Breaking My Heart
Elvis - Way Down
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
George Michael - Faith
Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl
Javine - Real Things
Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
Little Richard - Tutti Frutti
Maroon5 - This Love
Natasha Bedingfield - Single
Pink - Just Like A Pill
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama
Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe
Spandau Ballet - Gold
Spice Girls - Who Do You Think You Are
Tiffany - I Think We`re Alone Now

SingStar Microphone and USB adaptor required to play - NOT Included

Sony Computer Entertainment Feel like a rock star with SingStar Pop Vol.2. It represents a wide variety of songs and videos from some of the hottest pop artists on the planet. Featuring hits from artists such as Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Rihanna, and more, Pop Vol.2 really brings the experience of being a pop star straight to your TV. So sing, compete, and keep the party going.

Disc Swap feature keeps the party rocking as different SingStar discs can be quickly changed

Sony Computer Entertainment Feel like a rock star with SingStar Pop Vol.2. It represents a wide variety of songs and videos from some of the hottest pop artists on the planet. Featuring hits from artists such as Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Rihanna, and more, Pop Vol.2 really brings the experience of being a pop star straight to your TV. So sing, compete, and keep the party going.

Disc Swap feature keeps the party rocking as different SingStar discs can be quickly changed

Sony 1. Annie - Heartbeat
2. Ashlee Simpson - Pieces Of Me
3. Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
4. Beyonce - Crazy in Love
5. Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
6. Girls Aloud - Love Machine
7. Good Charlotte - I Wanna Live
8. Hoobastank - The Reason
9. Jamelia - Stop
10. Jay Sean - Eyes on You
11. Keane - Somewhere only we know
12. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy
13. McFly - Obviously
14. Natasha Bedingfield - These Words
15. Robbie Williams - Let Me Entertain You
16. Ronan Keating & Ysuf Islam - Father and Son
17. Sister Sledge - We are family
18. Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild
19. The Clash - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
20. The Hives - Main Offender
21. Tom Jones - It`s not unusual
22. Dandy Warhols - Bohemian Like You
23. Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus
24. Joss Stone - Super Duper Love (Are You Digging On Me?)
25. Fountains of Wayne - Stacy`s Mom
26. Robbie Willams & Kylie Minogue - Kids
27. Eric B. and Rakim - Paid in Full
28. Kylie Minogue - In Your Eyes
29. Blink-182 - What`s My Age Again
30. Outkast - Roses

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British rock royalty is coming to SingStar, bringing a host of anthems to pump your fist to! Another One Bites The DustBicycle RaceBohemian RhapsodyBreakthruCrazy Little Thing Called LoveDon't Stop Me NowFat Bottomed GirlsI Want It AllI Want To Break FreeInnuendoOne VisionPlay The GameSomebody To LoveThese Are The Days Of Our LivesTie Your Mother DownUnder PressureWe Are The ChampionsWe Will Rock YouWho Wants To Live ForeverYou're My Best Friend

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Grab your hairspray, borrow your Dads leather jacket and get ready to scream with the release of SingStar Rock Ballads for PlayStation 2. Melt your microphones with the ultimate compilation of rock-your-socks-off classics, since the 80s.

Relive those lighters in the air moments as you get emotional to Starship, die in the arms of Cutting Crew and hold steady with China in your hand for TPau. If you werent around for these milestone musical moments, then SingStar Rock Ballads will help you create your own, from a selection of 30 Belt em out classics!

SingStar Rock Ballads tracklist:

Air Supply - All Out of Love
Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
Anastasia - Left Outside Alone
Avril Lavigne - I`m With You
Boston - More Than A Feeling
Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
Cutting Crew - I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
Duran Duran - Ordinary World
Europe - Carrie
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Heart Alone
Jon Secada - Just Another Day
Lone Star - Amazed
Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis
Meatloaf - I`d Do Anything For Love (But I Won`t Do That)
Mr Big - To Be With You
Mr Mister - Broken Wings
Mr Mister - Kyrie
Nikelback - How You Remind Me
Nilsson - Without You
Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Queen - The Show Must Go On
Roxette - It Must Have Have Been Love
Roxette - Listen To Your Heart
Starship - Nothing`s Gonna Stop Us Now
Sugababes - Too Lost In You
The Calling - Wherever You Will Go
Tina Arena - Chains
Toto - Africa
T`Pau - China In Your Hands

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Blur - Song 2
Bowling for Soup - 1985
Coldplay - Speed Of Sound
Deep Purple - Smoke on the water
Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To
Gwen Stefani - What Are You Waiting For?
Hard Fi - Hard To Beat
Hole - Celebrity Skin
Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Kasabian - Club Foot
Keane - Everybodys Changing
Kings of Leon - The Bucket
KT Tunstall - Black horse and the Cherry Tree
Maximo Park - Apply Some Pressure
Nirvana - Come As You Are
Queen - Don`t Stop Me Now
Queens of the Stone Age - Go With the Flow
Razorlight - Somewhere Else
Snow Patrol - Run
Stereophonics - Dakota
The Bravery - An Honest Mistake
The Cardigans - My Favourite Game
The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So
The Killers - Somebody Told Me
The Offspring - Self-Esteem
The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
The Scorpions - Wind of Change
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Thin Lizzy - The Boys are Back In Town

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Sony Game Only - Microphones required to play, not included

Disney films have been enchanting generations of children for decades and have included dozens of memorable songs. And now you can sing along with characters from iconic films such as 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Toy Story' and 'The Jungle Book,' thanks to SingStar: Singalong with Disney. With classic tracks old and new, such as 'The Bare Necessities' and 'You've Got A Friend In Me,' everyone in the family will want to join in. Up to eight players can join in, making it the perfect party game for Disney fans young and old. Sing along to memorable tracks from the most iconic Disney filmsGet the whole family involved in multiplayer modes for up to eight playersEnjoy classic SingStar modes such as Solo, Duet and Battle

Tracklist:101 Dalmatians - Cruella De VilAladdin - A Whole New WorldThe Aristocats - Ev'rybody Wants To Be A CatBeauty And The Beast - Beauty And The BeastCinderella - Bibbidi-Bobbidi-BooCinderella - The Work SongThe Jungle Book - Bare NecessitiesThe Jungle Book - I Wanna Be Like YouLady And The Tramp - He's A TrampThe Lion King - The Circle Of LifeThe Lion King - I Just Can't Wait To Be KingThe Little Mermaid - Kiss The GirlThe Little Mermaid - Under The SeaPeter Pan - Following The LeaderPeter Pan - You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!Sleeping Beauty - I WonderSleeping Beauty - Once Upon A DreamTarzan - Son Of ManToy Story - You've Got A Friend In MeWinnie The Pooh - Winnie The Pooh

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The new addition to the multi-million selling series features 30 new tracks, a brand new harmony duet mode, PSP Remote Play functionalities, increased levels of personalisation and an entry point to My SingStar Online - the rapidly growing online SingStar community.

Whether you're an entertainer, a diva, a rocker, a crooner or hip hopster - or even a shy star - there will be something for you on the disc's 30-strong track list. Artists featured include The Killers, Eminem, Kaiser Chiefs, Gorillaz and many, many more. All tracks features the original music video for you to enjoy!

SingStar Vol. 2 will feature a harmony duet mode: a new way of playing that allows two players to sing different lines to a song at the same time, showing off their harmonising skills. This is really your chance to showcase your talent and adds a new dimension to the SingStar experience! Special tracks have been included to showcase this new mode such as Kool And The Gang's "Celebration," Paul McCartney & The Frog Chorus' "We All Stand Together" and The Mamas & The Papas' "California Dreamin'."

As with the first instalment of SingStar on PS3, SingStar Vol. 2 gives players instant access to SingStore, the ever-expanding online download store where extra tracks can be purchased, allowing players to add to their collection of songs and create their own SingStar playlists to suit their party mood. There are currently over 300 tracks in SingStore costing 0.99 per track. Make sure you're part of My SingStar Online, the next-generation community where players can share their performances with the world after capturing them with a PlayStation Eye or EyeToy camera.

Features:
* Introducing the new harmony duet mode. Put your vocal skills to the test as you perform different lines to a song against your SingStar rival!
* With a PSP and a wireless internet conn

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SingStar is back on PlayStation 3, with an all-new track list that features such superstars as Dizzee Rascal, Queen, the Ting Tings and, for the first time, Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie and Barry Manilow. Whether you're into 'Killer Queen' or 'Billie Jean', there's something for all musical tastes. SingStar Vol.3 is packed with online features, including direct access to the SingStore, offering hundreds of extra tracks, with more being added all the time. And joining in with the buzzing SingStar community couldn't be easier; you can capture your best performances with PlayStation Eye and share them with the world via My SingStar Online.

Tracklist:

* Aerosmith - Cryin'
* Amy McDonald - This Is The Life
* Barry Manilow - Copacabana
* Coldplay - Viva La Vida
* Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye
* David Bowie - Space Oddity
* Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
* Dizzee Rascal feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome - Dance Wiv Me
* Fall Out Boy - This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race
* Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
* Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
* Gwen Stefani feat. Akon - The Sweet Escape
* Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
* Heaven 17 - Temptation
* Kate Bush - Babooshka
* K.D. Lang - Constant Craving
* Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing
* Lionel Richie - All Night Long
* Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
* Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony And Ivory
* Queen - Killer Queen
* Sara Bareilles - Love Song
* The Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
* Take That - Could It Be Magic
* Texas - Say What You Want
* Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
* Timbaland feat. OneRepublic - Apologize
* The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go
* Transvision Vamp - Baby I Don't Care
* Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma

Activision Time is your weapon. Time is your enemy. Time is collapsing.

It's 2010. A powerful and wealthy Russian mercenary has reopened a mysterious research base on Katorga-12, an island off the coast of Siberia. This island was the site of Soviet experimentation in the 1950s that led to a catastrophic, Chernobyl-sized accident - the Singularity - that fractured time itself. Katorga-12 was abandoned, locked down and shrouded in secrecy until today.

You play as Nate Renko, a U.S. Air Force pilot sent on a recon mission to investigate new, wild readings coming from Katorga-12. Your plane is brought down, and you quickly find yourself in the middle of a massive Russian cover up that started during the Cold War and that threatens all of humanity today. You fight to survive, and to stop the Singularity from spreading and destroying the world. Intense Combat: Fight your way through an ever-shifting environment haunted with time-ravaged creatures, while sudden time waves hurl you back and forth between 1950 and the present day.Time as a Weapon: Use the TMD - the Time Manipulation Device - to change the age of objects and enemies for your combat advantage.Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Unravel the mystery behind this top-secret Russian military experiment before it's too late.Epic Sci-Fi Environments: Explore a graphically rich, fully interactive world with Unreal 3-powered lighting, physics, and effects.Compelling Multiplayer: Test your skills and strategy in unique, time-based multiplayer action spanning across two eras.

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Sony Computer Entertainment UK In an age when the first-person shooter is king it's nice to see that the old formulas still work so well. Sky Odyssey is a straightforward flying game. There are no guns. There are no bad guys. No-one is looking to take over the world, leaving you as the last, best hope for peace. This is a game of skill, pure and simple. Take one antique aircraft, add a host of fiendishly twisty-turny caves and canyons and throw some flight goals into the mix, and what you have is a delightfully simple yet utterly compelling gaming experience. There are several play-modes to Sky Odyssey, ranging from sky-writing challenges to a full adventure mode, in which the player attempts to navigate a path through tortuous conditions to discover the secret of a mist-shrouded island.

It has to be said from the off that the graphics are disappointing for a machine as powerful as the PS2, with bland scenery at every turn; but the scenery soon takes a backseat to the gameplay, which is as challenging as any title yet to hit Sony's baby. The controls work surprisingly well; with no room for 50+ key combos the Dual Shock 2's left analogue stick controls the aircraft's roll, the icon buttons determine throttle and the shoulder buttons operate flaps and airbrakes. It's a delightfully simple system that becomes second nature in a short time. The real beauty of this game is its speed, which, while never too fast, is quick enough to make navigation in the tight confines of the underground cave systems and canyons really tricky. For extra variety landings on moving trains and aircraft carriers are thrown in.

All told, this is a very cool title that dares to be different and gets away with it. The graphics are a bit of a letdown, but if you can push that aside this is a game that will have you playing for weeks if not months—a must-have for those looking for something that breaks away from the norm. —Chris Russell

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THQ WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will let players take the fight into their own hands with the debut of Superstar Fighting Styles. The game features eight unique styles, each having its own strategy and exclusive attributes. A brand new Struggle Submission System will give players intuitive and natural control over their WWE Superstars by using the game`s popular analog controls. Realism and strategy are at the forefront, as players will now control the amount of pressure they apply to their opponents. In addition, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 will feature a significant Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) presence, including a variety of Superstars, arenas and weapons. The game is also packed with significant updates requested by fans, including new rosters, more environmental hotspots, a combined Season and General Manager Mode experience, improved out-of-ring action, enhanced online community support and much more.

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Sony With a great price tag and a massive software library, the Sony PlayStation has been redesigned for the new millennium. Although the PlayStation is no longer the fastest machine on the market, it does boast the broadest selection of software. Some of the hottest console games available today have been created for the PlayStation, including several modern-day video gaming classics (Metal Gear Solid and Crash Bandicoot to name a few).

The Sony PlayStation truly shines with 3D-rendered action games, such as Tomb Raider and Spider-Man. These and other 3D-based titles place players in the middle of elaborate gaming environments that take full advantage of the system's ability to render up to 360,000 polygons per second. The PlayStation also has the capability to display 16.8 million colours simultaneously and can support full-frame video playback at 30 frames per second. In addition to impressive graphics, the PlayStation also offers CD-quality sound. Each PlayStation disc has the capacity to store up to 650 MB of data—significantly more information than can be stored on cartridge-based games. As an added bonus, the PlayStation will even play your favourite music CDs (accompanied by a selection of cool graphics). Additionally, the PlayStation now comes packed with Sony's impressive dual shock controller, which allows players to feel every punch, kick and rumble during gameplay. The controller features dual-analogue thumb joysticks and round rubber grips for improved game control and comfort. Separate accessories that could enhance the PlayStation experience include an additional controller—allowing two-player action—and a memory card so players can save their progress in a game. —Brett Atwood

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Sony SingStar Microphones are now available in wireless form. They come complete with a USB wireless receiver and batteries to make your SingStar moments so much more enjoyable. Includes two microphones.

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Sony PlayStation 4 is for the players who want to set out on incredible journeys through immersive new worlds and be part of a deeply connected gaming community.  Sony PlayStation 4 C-Chassis is 10% lighter and uses 8% less power consumption than the current PS4 model.  Additionally the PS4 HDD cover bay is no longer a gloss finish, the whole console will come in a matte finish giving it a more casual look. With an outstanding line-up of games already available - and many more currently in development - PS4 is the best place to play amazing top-tier blockbusters and innovative indie hits. The PS4 system focuses on the gamer, ensuring that the very best games and the most immersive experiences are possible on the platform. The PS4 system enables the greatest game developers in the world to unlock their creativity and push the boundaries of play through a system that is tuned specifically to their needs. The PS4 system is centered around a powerful custom chip that contains eight x86-64 cores and a state of the art 1.84 TFLOPS graphics processor with 8 GB of ultra-fast GDDR5 unified system memory, easing game creation and increasing the richness of content achievable on the platform. The end result is new games with rich, high-fidelity graphics and deeply immersive experiences. Engage in endless personal challenges with your community and share your epic triumphs with the press of a button. Simply hit the SHARE button on the controller, scan through the last few minutes of gameplay, tag it and return to the game—the video uploads as you play. The PS4 system also enhances social spectating by enabling you to broadcast your gameplay in real-time. Remote Play on the PS4 system fully unlocks the PlayStation Vita system’s potential, making it the ultimate companion device. With the PS Vita system, gamers will be able to seamlessly play a range of PS4 titles on the beautiful 5-inch display over Wi-Fi access points in a local area network.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Welcome the next evolution in game control for the PlayStation 4, with the DualShock 4.

The DualShock 4 features an integrated touch screen and a unique Share button, which enables you to capture and share your gameplay with friends, family and other gamers. This clever little button also allows you to record and upload in real-time using the PS4's streaming services.

The new DualShock 4 controller incorporates a new six-axis sensor, as well as a light bar with coloured LEDs that illuminate to match what is going on on screen. The light bar can also give you critical game information such as damage, XP and more.

For the gamer that loves it loud, the controller also comes with a headset jack, allowing you to communicate, listen and chat to other gamers.

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Sony The latest games console from Sony to go on sale is the PSP Go - this portable console goes beyond multiplayer gaming, letting you take your multimedia on the move with you!  The Sony PSP Go is more compact and lighter than the PSP, and it includes a ha

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Electronic Arts If the world was a fair place then the name of SoulCalibur—peculiar spelling mistake and all—would be the most famous in beat-'em-up history. Unfortunately, though, the original arcade game was only converted to the Dreamcast (despite the prequel, Soul Blade, being on the PSone), thus dooming it to relative obscurity.

SoulCalibur's brilliance is not due to any particularly innovative features—it could legitimately be described as simply Tekken with weapons. It's just that it does everything with more panache and imagination than the rest. Instead of awkward, staccato moves, SoulCalibur offers gloriously flowing, instinctive combos that often leaves you gasping at your own character's athleticism.

Of course beat-'em-ups aren't known for their innovation and SoulCalibur II doesn't really deviate too far from its original premise of 16th century men and women hitting each other with a variety of swords, sticks and other meleé weapons. The whole tactical nature of the battles has been altered, though, to create a deeper game with blocks and counters now far more important and the glorious new animation system able to adapt each move depending on the direction and speed you're moving in.

One point of true innovation in the original game was its unusually complex and rewarding single-player mode and this has been expanded for the sequel as you compete under a variety of different conditions to earn money and buy new weapons, costumes and extras. —David Jenkins

Eidos The original Soul Reaver was a sort of gothic-themed version of Tomb Raider, with a bit of The Legend of Zelda thrown in for good luck. This sequel, as you'd expect, is pretty much the same (with better graphics), but despite an almost overpowering feeling of déjà vu it's actually pretty good. The puzzles have been vastly improved so there's far less of the original's block-shuffling, and the combat has also been revamped to include a Zelda-style target lock-on that works rather well.

Although often fairly functional the graphics convey the atmosphere adequately enough and the game camera actually works very well—which is a rarity in itself. There are also no load times at all, and you wander throughout the game world never setting eyes upon the dreaded words "Now Loading". In fact, the only real weak link is the storyline and dialogue, which is the biggest load of sub-Anne Rice-style tosh you could ever hope to avoid. Still, if your book collection is primarily composed of trilogies, you may even enjoy that.

It may not be the most original game in the world but Soul Reaver 2 is actually rather good and fares surprisingly well against the somewhat similarly themed Devil May Cry. It's a rather different beast to Capcom's slash-'em-up, though, and some may even prefer its slightly slower, more thoughtful pace.—David Jenkins

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Sony You're in the army now! As a member of the U.S. Army Rangers, you must control your team as it aims to eliminate the targets of its opponents. Can you complete the challenging mission subtasks in the allotted time? Based in huge, detailed outdoor 3D environments, your missions revolve around several objectives, including reprisal attacks, seize-and-destroy assaults, counterterrorist attacks, and raid-and-destroy missions. Choose between stealth and all-out frontal assaults. Then navigate the team under the cover of darkness across thick jungles, barren deserts, arctic tundra, and dense forests.

2K Games Spec Ops: The Line FUBAR Edition Includes*:DOUBLE XP FOR 1 WEEKAK47 UNLOCKS AT RANK 1CLAN ACCESSORY PACKExclusive skins/accessories for all classesUnique and visually distinctive itemsOFFICER CLASS UNLOCKS AT RANK 1Increases effectiveness of other classesIncrease teams fire powerDecrease in damage taken by teammates from enemiesTrigger ammo drops and grenade drops for teammatesUnique Officer class kit

Spec Ops The Line is a narrative driven, 3rd-person military shooter, set in a sandstorm ravaged, war-torn, present day Dubai.

It's been six months since Dubai was wiped off the map by a cataclysmic sandstorm. Thousands of lives have been lost, including those of American soldiers sent to help evacuate the city. Today, the city lies buried under sand - the world's most opulent ruin.

Now, a radio signal is broadcasting from Dubai. A Delta Force team is sent to infiltrate the city and find its source.

Their mission is simple: Locate survivors and radio for evacuation. What they find is a city in the grip of a violent struggle for control. In order to fulfil their mission, they'll have to find the man at the heart of this madness - the elusive Col. John Konrad. A billionaire's playground destroyed: Cataclysmic sandstorm stricken, devastated Dubai. What was once the rich's personal playground, is now the world's most opulent and extravagant shooting gallery and warzone.A military rescue mission: What starts as a straightforward

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Koch Media Deutschland GmbH Wir schreiben das Jahr 2100, eine Zeit, in der rücksichtslose Superkonzerne die autoritätsglaübigen Massen dominieren. In einer Welt wo es keine Kriege und keine Kriminalität gibt, ist die Gewalt zum Sport geworden... einem knallharten Wettkampf ohne Regeln bei dem nur die Stärksten überleben! Speedball 2100 kombiniert die Schnelligkeit und Taktik einer Sportsituation mit den herzerfrischenden Knochenbrechern eines Beat'em'up. Das Ergebnis ist das ultimative Ballspiel der Zukunft in dem 16 gut gepolsterte Teams gegeneinander antreten....

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Activision Spider-Man: The Movie brings your friendly neighbourhood web-slinger to life with engrossing realism proving that a superhero game of such complex nature can be achieved with nearly flawless and non-intrusive gameplay. Be it wandering the citys environs in search of villains or just checking out your surroundings by web-swinging high above them you truly can do whatever Spider-Man can. Its all here: high-flying aerial battles the ability to web up and yank your enemies close for pummelling and the capacity for crawling or web-zipping up down and over any surface—and thats just for starters. All in all this is one involved game that doesnt fail to live up to the hype. The game parallels the motion pictures storyline steering you through a progression of challenges that begin with the hunt for Uncle Bens murderer and ends with a final showdown with the Green Goblin. You begin as Peter Parker dressed in his wrestling costume and must defeat a variety of thugs throughout each level before advancing to the next set of challenges. The game gets progressively tougher as you encounter in turn Shocker the Vulture Scorpion and of course the Green Goblin. Visually Spider-Man is a treat: cityscapes unfold in realistic detail and are enhanced by sunlight shining between buildings; cut scenes offer seamless animation; interiors are painstakingly recreated; and Spider-Man and his enemies are well rendered moving about the screen in clean fashion. As an added bonus most characters are voiced by their movie counterparts and the training mode features the sarcastic wit of Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell. —Larry White Pros: detailed controls bring Spider-Man to life challenging gameplay enhanced by numerous fight styles stunning visuals at every level Cons: camera angles slow to respond at times some interiors too dark repetitive one-liners

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Sports Champions is designed to showcase PlayStation Move gaming and will introduce players to a new way of playing games on their PS3. The title will utilse single or dual PlayStation Move: Motion Controllers giving it a host of features that can be played and enjoyed by core and casual gamers alike. Choose one of 10 athletes from around the world in the range of cool sports including Disc Golf, Volleyball, Archery, Table Tennis and BocceBeat the competition by improving your high score through detailed stats and an online leader board system that shows the world who's the best all-time athlete!Players have a choice of from three gameplay modes: Free Play, Challenge Mode and Champion Cup Mode

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Electronic Arts In the PlayStation 2's first few months there were only a few standout games; one of them, SSX, brought snowboarding to people who didn't even like snowboarding. Now, only a year later, PS2 fans get a new reason to stay indoors during the cold winter months. SSX Tricky is its name, and it more than lives up to the moniker.

SSX Tricky removes two characters from the previous game and adds five new ones and adds two new race locations—Garibaldi and Alaska—to the already beefed up World Circuit. Features have also been added to the older tracks, effectively making them new again. Tricky improves the graphics a bit and refines the controls. The game also tweaks the basic gameplay by letting you upgrade your boarder's stats in races, but also forcing you to attempt and master the show-off mode as well. And they went a long way toward improving the challenge by evening out the learning curve. The first game tended to be a cakewalk until the later races in each set; this time your rivals get more intense and aggressive depending upon the lap you're taking.

As in the first game, personality is everything—not only in terms of voice acting, but also in how you treat the other riders. The game has three basic attitudes in regard to you. If you block and attack characters too much, they'll remember it and actively seek you out. If you help one or two of them they become your allies, warning you of danger or fending off attackers.

In many ways SSX Tricky is only an upgrade to the previous game. Admittedly, what's been added doesn't look like enough to equal buying the game all over again. But these changes are deep enough to change everything, and delight even fans who are tired of, or mastered, the first game. Maybe that's the most impressive über-trick of them all. —Bob Andrews

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Activision While Star Trek Invasion never quite reaches the lofty heights of the Colony Wars games, it's still worth a look even if you're not a green-blooded trekkie.

Set in the timeline of the Next Generation TV and film series, Invasion has you cast in the role of a fighter pilot destined for a big part in the upcoming war against the Earth-bound Borg. The Borg is not the only Trek race to show up in here; the Cardassians, Klingons, and Bajorans are all along, too. Whilst actors Michael Dorn as Worf and Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard contribute good voice acting to an all-around solid production.

The visuals in Invasion are uniformly sharp and show an attention to detail that almost makes the old PlayStation beg for mercy. The planets, the ships, the explosions (especially the explosions!) are top notch. Disturbingly, the controls in Invasion can be a little to sensitve at times and are suited to perhaps better space jokeys amongst us.

Perhaps because it is set in the more politically correct universe of Star Trek, Invasion does lack Colony Wars' level of intense, gritty combat and its story isn't nearly as engaging. Yet, for a laser-blast filled journey into the final frontier, it's still a fun ride.—Mark Brooks

Activision In Star Wars Revenge Of the Sith (PS2) control Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi in the single player mode, reliving various scenes from the film through the game's missions. There are 17 levels, interlaced with over 12 minutes of footage from the movie. Enemies include droids, clone soldiers and Neimodian forces.

LucasArts Star Wars Starfighter takes full advantage of the graphic capabilities of PlayStation 2 by presenting more than 20 realistic and accurately rendered 3D starships amidst a variety of 14 environments set in air and space. The game sets players on an epic journey that begins on the lush paradise planet of Naboo and continues through the climactic assault on the Droid Control Ship inspired by the motion picture Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Players are introduced to the three main fighter pilots through a series of intense flight exercises from each character's point of view. Regardless of whom they choose, however, gamers will be able to test their battle skills against more than 50 vehicles, including Trade Federation drop ships, battle tanks, droid starfighters and never before seen craft such as the deadly Protector, Scarab, and Dagger

Activision The Star Wars saga will continue in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a videogame developed by LucasArts, which casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The expansive story, created under direction from George Lucas, is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny. Confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader in addition to new adversaries such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive FeluciansUnleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible: Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls, and will Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the groundVisit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facilityDecisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.

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Start The Party! puts you rights in the game. Using PlayStation Move you can see objects like paint brushes and swords actually in your hand. You never know what is going to happen next, so play against 4 other people to see who has what it takes to become the party champion! Interactive fun for the entire familyOver 20 fun mini-games that challenge players to Draw it, Cut it, Smack it etc.Rumble feedback that immerse players in all the wacky actionThe ability to capture and record videos and audio for complete personalisation of player's charactersInnovative video and audio technology that put players virtually into the gameSupports the PlayStation Move, PlayStation Eye and DualShock 3 controllersCompetitive, cooperative and customizable team modesSolo play challengesPlayStation Network support

Rockstar The publishers of Grand Theft Auto 3 are back with another game geared towards a mature audience. But fans of GTA3 should note that while State of Emergency also contains adult themes and extremely violent gameplay, that's pretty much where the similarities end. Whereas GTA3 was about creating a deep experience unlike any other video game, State of Emergency is a throwback to arcade beat-'em-ups like Smash TV and Double Dragon. However, the game takes the genre to a new level with mind-blowing graphics.

You play as one of five selectable characters that's going up against The Corporation—a tyrannical group that has the city in an iron grip. The city is in an utter state of disarray and the citizens are rebelling. Amazingly, up to 250 characters can be rioting on screen; it's very surprising that the developers were able to render so many moving characters while keeping a smooth frame rate. Basic gameplay consists of picking up numerous weapons and objects to cause as much damage as humanly possible. Providing context to the mindless violence are Revolution and Chaos modes: the former is the game's story mode, with over 175 missions, while the latter is a single-session mode with a few variations.

For the most part, State of Emergency is an enjoyable cacophony of senseless violence, but there are some flaws: although Revolution boasts an impressive number of missions, they do get repetitive; the game screams for a multiplayer mode, but it's strictly one-player. In spite of these flaws, the game remains addictive and fun. It bears repeating that gamers looking for another GTA3 will not find it here: this game provides an arcade-like experience that's excellent, but in a very different way. Parents should note that this game carries an 18 rating for violence and gore. —Raymond M Padilla

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Avalon Interactive The game credited with spawning a one-on-one fighting craze in the arcades makes its PlayStation debut, along with two popular updates, in this three-game compilation from Capcom. Included on the disc are the following titles: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Street Fighter II: Champion Edition, and Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting. World Warrior has you choosing one of eight characters, from Ryu and Guile to Blanka and Chun-Li, while challenging rival fighters in exotic locales across the globe. With the included revisions to the core Street Fighter II engine, you'll be able to play as the original game's four bosses and master new airborne special attacks while battling at higher speeds.

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Capcom 55 Playable Characters - In addition to the robust roster of 43 characters from the PS3 version, the PS Vita version features 12 new playable characters. PlayStation 3 players will receive these additional 12 characters as free DLC. Cross-Platform Play - Portable gaming has reached a new level. Cross-Platform Play allows PS Vita players of Street Fighter X Tekken to compete against PS3 players. Accessible Touch Controls - New control schemes will be added which utilize the PS Vita's touch screen capabilities. Additionally, now menus can be manipulated using touch screen controls as well. PS Vita and PS3 Data Sharing - All DLC purchased on the PS3 version can be used on the PS Vita version, and vice versa. Additionally, edited and customized data on the PS Vita version can be transferred to the PS3 version via a save data link. Multiplayer Mayhem - Pick your battles and compete against others locally, online through Wi-Fi networks, or through the PS Vita's 3G connection.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Enter a world of deceit and secrets, as Gabe Logan and Lian Xing are back to finish off the Agency in this version of Syphon. A two-disk set, this is the third installment in the bestselling Syphon Filter franchise. This game offers all-new, high-tech weaponry and edge-of-your-seat action that unfolds through more than 18 international environments. Playing as Gabe Logan, Lian Xing or other agents depending on level and situation, you will battle enemies with a deadly arsenal, including all-new gear such as proximity mines, rifles and a variety of other lethal weapons.

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Empire Taito Legends Power Up features 25 furiously addictive games. 21 arcade perfect classics such as Space Invaders, Elevator Action, Balloon Bomber, The New Zealand Story and 4 updated and extended legends exclusive to PSP.

Taito Legends Power Up includes Space InvadersSpace Invaders Part 2New Zealand StoryPhoenixAlpine SkiElevator ActionCrazy BalloonChack n` PopLunar RescueBalloon BomberLegend of KageThe Fairyland StoryRastan SagaRaimaisCameltryQixKiki KaikaiKuri KintonReturn of the InvadersSpace DungeonSpace Chaser

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Namco Tekken: Dark Resurrection arrives on the PSP, bringing one of the most explosive fighting games to the handheld platform. New characters Lili and Dragunov join the classic cast such as Jin, Heihachi, Paul and Law in the battle to be crowned King of the Iron Fist Tournament. An all-new intro movie lets you dive into the midst of the world of Tekken, this time with ad-hoc multiplayer mode to fight against friends as well as more items to customize your favorite characters. Now you can fight anytime, anywhere. Are you ready?

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Sony Computer Entertainment UK A near arcade-perfect conversion of one of the best fighting games of all time, Tekken 3 is an essential PlayStation title that belongs in every gamer's library—especially now at its bargain-basement Greatest Hits price. While the one-on-one combat here is essentially two-dimensional, highly detailed 3-D character graphics and a roaming camera viewpoint give this game a distinctive 3-D look. Gameplay is fast and furious, with simple controls that are easy to learn. This game also allows for special moves and combos to be executed with relative ease. Various modes of play are available, including "Tekken Force", a one-player side-scrolling brawler.

Chock full of goodies—most of which remain hidden until certain requirements are met—Tekken 3 rewards players' persistent endeavours with secret characters, alternate costumes and yet another mode of play, Tekken ball, a bizarre variation on volleyball. Also, beating the game's arcade mode allows players to view a beautifully animated epilogue that's specific to whichever fighter they used. And once you've seen one, you just have to see them all. —Joe Hon

Sony When the original PlayStation first came out, Tekken was one of the crown jewels in its launch lineup; it was unsurprising therefore that the PS2 brought with it a sequel, Tekken Tag Tournament. Unfortunately, it wasn't very good, or at least not as good as its predecessors. This matter is about to be addressed, though, with the imminent release of Tekken 4.

Being a beat-'em-up, Tekken 4 doesn't have the most complex of rule sets: you punch and kick your opponent until they fall down. But what separates the wheat from the chaff with this sort of game is how easy and instinctive it is to pull off the various gravity-defying moves and how much tactics there are once you know exactly what you're doing.

Tekken has been accused of having too much of the former and not enough of the latter, but this newest version is a touch more technical; indeed, it seems to take on some of the features which the more complex Virtua Fighter series has discarded, namely enclosed, variable-height arenas and more emphasis on 3-D movement via the dodge button. The whole package makes for a very worthy sequel with some excellent graphics and even interactive scenery (you can punch some of the crowd watching you "by mistake").

Some of the new characters are excellent, too, particularly Steve the boxer who has no kick moves but a custom set of ducks and weaves instead. In a genre that is usually a bit of a wasteland of originality, Tekken 4 has a pleasing amount of new ideas and together with the top graphics it should entertain even the most resolute of pacifists. —David Jenkins

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Activision Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is the third in the successful mission-based stealth series that first appeared on the PlayStation in 1998; few changes have been made to the basic format. Players can once again choose to be either Rikimaru, the silent, sword-wielding assassin, or Ayama, the acrobatic younger ninja. Both characters pass through the same game world, but each has slightly different goals that take them on different routes. A third character can be unlocked later on.

During the first mission you're required to choose a number of weapons to aid you in your immediate tasks. Throughout the game more and more weapons, from melée to ranged weapons, are added to your arsenal depending on your performance during each level; your chosen weapons dictate how you approach the mission goals. The silent approach is encouraged and there's a variety of graphically satisfying stealth kills that will only work if you remain elusive and strike unexpectedly and silently.

Aside from the stealth kills, graphically the game is a mixed bag. Light shimmers off your sword menacingly, but the environments are textureless and repetitive and the game fails to maximise on differences between light and dark areas to add to the experience. Also, the stealth dynamic is made less challenging by the shortsightedness and slow reactions of the enemy guards and the iffy AI: guards will give up searching for you within seconds and are unable to follow you through doors. This turns a potentially atmospheric and tactical stealth game into a hack-and-slash arcade romp. Multi-player options are included though, so if you feel the need for a more realistic opponent you may want to call a friend.

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven remains an enjoyable experience despite the flaws. While being pretty basic, it remains challenging; numerous set pieces manage to paper over some of the weaknesses. It's just a shame that after doing so much to establish and define the stealth-game genre this fails to raise the bar or introduce any novel elements. It feels more like an update of the first game, and while this is no bad thing, fans will probably be expecting more; gamers new to the series may be less forgiving towards it. —Chris Ryan

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Namco Bandai Test Drive Unlimited is the first ever fully online racing experience for PSP, placing an incredible line up of licensed cars from 30+ of the world`s most exclusive manufacturers into the hands of gamers. With unique online play, Test Drive Unlimited is the first PSP racing game to allow gamers to play via the internet, with no compromise to the gameplay experience. Players connect to a server via WiFi, then challenge any racer anywhere in the world and battle it out to the finish line.

Gamers can carry their luxurious Test Drive Unlimited lifestyle with them and play online wherever and whenever they want on the most expansive network of open roads ever realised in a video game spanning the entire tropical island paradise of Oahu, Hawaii, fully streaming with no loading times. Packed with unique innovations: 1500km2 of painstakingly rendered Hawaiian island, 1600km of diverse open roads, Test Drive Unlimited for PSP delivers a fully streaming racing experience with no loading timesA wealth of licensed cars from 30+ exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Saleen, Shelby, and JaguarPersonalization: Upgrade each car with options from the actual manufacturers` catalogue. Players buy new homes and garages, and tune and upgrade cars with aftermarket partsCreate challenges or races from more than 30 game rules and settings`Quick Race` instant-play mode allowing busy players to generate a limitless number of challengesMaster Points system - earn points for racing, driving, air time, drifting, winning races, then use them to unlock new races and challengesConnecting gamers across the globe via the internet: online infrastructure gives players access via any WiFi spot to race against any of thousands of other players from around the worldConnecting gamers in the same location via WiFi: W

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Sony The long-awaited full sequel to one of the original PlayStations best pure arcade games arrives in the shape of Time Crisis 2, instantly bringing PlayStation 2 gamers an even stronger adrenaline rush of utter gaming heaven. Youll need a lightgun to play it properly—the G-Con 2 is highly recommended—and once youre kitted up youre launched straight into the frenetic action. Complete with a hokum mission about saving the day, the aim is to shoot the bad guys, while leaving the innocent—including your partner—out of the line of fire. Theres so much to follow on screen and such addictive gameplay that you simply cant help but have fun. For added enjoyment you can invest in another lightgun and play with a second player, which youll end up doing until your fingers bleed. Things arent entirely perfect, of course. Like the first incarnation, the game is quite short, and it wont take too long to get through the handful of levels provided. Furthermore, the one-player game doesnt hold an enormous amount of long-term appeal. Ultimately though, this is one of the best pick-up and play game on the PlayStation 2. No doubt it will be surpassed in due course, but if you enjoy high-quality arcade games, you absolutely need Time Crisis 2. It really is as simple as that. —Simon Brew

Sony Turn your living room into a state of the art arcade arena! Join operatives Giorgio and Evan to investigate and prevent a top secret weapon from falling into the hands of international terrorists.

The latest and most advanced title in the popular Time Crisis series is now arriving on the PS3. Time Crisis delivers the first and only arcade style interactive FPS gaming experience on the next gen console with HD quality graphics. Superior to its Arcade counterpart, Time Crisis 4 is reborn with additional new free roaming FPS stages along with a new and improved Guncon. In addition to future downloadable content, Time Crisis 4 brings a fresh new look that will carry the series into the next generation. New Guncon - The new Guncon is compatible with all TVs and has been enhanced with 2 analog sticks that will allow you to move freely in FPS mode.Free Roaming FPS Exclusive to the console, you are able to roam freely in FPS style through various stages. Change your camera angle, move while crouching, standing and more!Multiple modes Along with Story and Arcade mode, destroy biological weapons in Crisis Mission mode, test your sharp shooting skills or go head to head with your friend in various mini games.Downloadable content Extend your gameplay by downloading additional Crisis Missions.

Eidos Rather than just follow the latest first-person shooter trends, Eidos Interactive's TimeSplitters gets its inspiration from the granddaddy of all first-person shooters, Doom. Shunning GoldenEye 007's stealth approach to the action, here you have plenty of ammo and an assortment of over 25 different high-powered weapons (both authentic time-period weapons, like the Carbine and the Blunderbuss, and more familiar weapons like the sniper rifle and the pistol). All you will need to do is lock, load and go in with guns blazing. The arcade mode in TimeSplitters allows you to customise your weapons, allowing you to carry five different arms from any found in the game.

The one thing that this game does share with GoldenEye 007 is its incredible speed. One of the goals the design team set out to achieve is a lightning fast frame rate of 60 frames-per-second, and so far it looks as though they have blasted through the speed barrier with TimeSplitters.

The heart and soul of this game is its multiplayer mode, with a groundbreaking mapmaker feature in tow. Its multiplayer modes consist of a two-player co-operative mode, deathmatch, Capture the Bag, Bank Job, Last Stand (players against a huge assortment of enemies), Escort (protect another character through an entire level), Knock Out, Flag Tag and Reverse Flag Tag play modes. The game also offers a single-player component that will include nine levels that span a few decades, from the early part of the 20th century to the middle of the 21st Century. They are in order: Tomb 1935, Village 1950, Mansion 1965, Chinese 1970, Industrial 1985, Docks 2000, Sci-Fi 2005, Planet 2020 and Launch 2035. —Todd Mowatt

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Sony A car racing video game. The selection of cars and the drivers: Honda Accord - James Thompson and Gabriele Tarquini Audi A4 - Frank Biela and John Bintcliffe Vauxhall Vectra - John Cleland and Derek Warwick Volvo S40 - Rickard Rydell and Kelvin Burt Ford Mondeo - Will Hoy and Paul Radisich Nissan Primera - David Leslie and Anthony Reid Peugeot 406 - Tim Harvey and Patrick Watts Renault Laguna - Alain Menu and Jason Plato

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Codemasters Based over 23 real-time tracks including Silverstone and Hockenheim ring TOCA World Touring Cars follows on from the ever popular TOCA series, but like every sequel the balance between getting it right or wrong is a thin line to drive down. Keep it too much like before and you get gamers complaining that your developers are being lazy. Change it too much and the cries of damaging the format and style we all love are abundant.

What Codemasters have managed to do is take a little bit from the past and a little from the future and created a game for the PlayStation that is worthy title for the send off of the console in its present format.

With Championship, Free Race, Time Trial and Quick Race, this game has everything you would come to expect from a racing game, yet it is the way in which this are executed that brings TOCA out from all the rest.

Graphically TOCA is one of the best racing games on the PlayStation. Imagine, if you will Gran Turismo 2, times that by ten and your starting to get there. Couple this with 14 cars simultaneously on the track racing with you at any one time and you start to get the picture of how involved this game is.

Also very strong is the gameplay, with nice little features that will keep you clued in the months to come. The better you do, the more bonus cars you can earn with the game eventually offering a whopping 40 vehicles ranging from a Daimler Chrysler to the Lotus Elise which you can crash to smithereens for TOCA world Touring Cars includes damage detail.

Codemasters have managed to produce a game that is a great send off to the PlayStation, one of those driving/racing games that in years gone by we will fondly look back and say "Ahh!" to. —Stuart Miles

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Ubisoft Tom Clancy`s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter returns for a second showing of tactical shooting excitement.

Tom Clancy`s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 builds off of the events in the first game and places gamers in control of the U.S. military`s elite fighting unit, the Ghosts. In the year 2014, the rising conflict between Mexican loyalists and insurgent rebel forces has thrown Mexico into full-scale civil war. Under the command of Captain Scott Mitchell, the Ghosts are called upon to face an imminent threat to the United States. The fate of two countries now lies in the hands of the Ghosts as they fend off an attack on U.S. soil. Equipped with the most cutting-edge weaponry and technology, the Ghosts must battle on both sides of the border to neutralize the escalating rebel threat.

 

32 new adversarial multiplayer maps up to 16 players, an expanded arsenal of multinational weapons, character customisation options, new optimizing re-spawn system, new female operatives and hundreds of new game mode options are available 2 New Co-op Modes: "Evasion" and "Exfiltration," to vary the game experience in multiplayer6 missions co-op campaign with a fully immersive experience and storyline - featuring open-ended play that rewards teamwork as you play with up to sixteen playersDrive the supports (drone, M.U.LE) with the Six Axis functionalityChange Mitchell stances with the Six AxisChange the Rules of Engagement with the Six Axis

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Eidos She's back! Action heroine Lara Croft returns in Tomb Raider 3, an impressive action adventure game from Eidos. Once again, the world's most famous "girl gamer" must jump, swim, climb, and shoot her way through numerous challenges. There are five locations and 15 massive levels to explore, including the South Pacific, India, London, Antarctica, and Area 51.

Unlike previous games in the series, this version lets you visit any of the gaming areas in any order that you prefer. This change enables beginning players to immediately appreciate the diverse gaming environments and designs of different levels that have captivated advanced gamers for the duration of the popular series.

Unlike most action shooting games, Tomb Raider III requires a heavy dose of puzzle solving. In fact, fast reflexes and shooting skills are probably less important than your ability to figure out the best way to unlock the secrets that will advance your entry into new and hidden areas. With clever gameplay and eye-opening 3-D graphics, the third entry in the Tomb Raider series significantly advances the quality of one of the strongest franchises in the history of video games. —Brett Atwood

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Activision Tony Hawk, famous for his 720 move (a mid-air 360-degree somersault done twice), is widely credited as being one of the best skateboarders in the world. Hawk lends his technical advice and character likeness to this nine-level title. While it is cool to play as Hawk, would-be skate pros can also choose to play as one of eight other skaters. Each character has a different riding style and at least three unique tricks to master.

Solo players will skate to win the world championship, with over 100 moves available to score points, including slides, grinds, and landing tricks. A split screen allows players to compete against each other. During this head-to-head mode, you can score style points, race between obstacles, or play tag. If you opt for graffiti mode, both players compete against each other by "tagging" objects while performing their tricks. A replay mode is available for players to view highlights at the end of a game.

The level design is enormous, with 10 interactive courses, including skate and pool parks, half pipes, and a downtown area. Each skating environment is filled with secret places, shortcuts, and obstacles. Once you get the moves down, you can perform a trick off of just about any object that you see. Tony Hawk is not the only star in this game—the music stands strong on its own. Cool cuts come from Primus and the Dead Kennedys—which can be inspiring during the frantic onscreen action. While game control is relatively solid, there are some minor problems in tight areas.

This title is so large it is overwhelming, given the enormity of levels and available moves. However, persistent skate pros will master this game with a little practice. (Fortunately, there is a practice mode to scrape your knees on.) —Kasty Thomas

Pros:Variety of moves and tricksExcellent course design and graphicsSolid controlsCons:Control problems in tight areas

Activision When you are creating the sequel to what many felt was 1999's game of the year, there is a lot of pressure to outdo your past glory. The guys at Neversoft, makers of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, appear up for the challenge, although much of this title has yet to be unveiled.

For starters, people who have mastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater will be able to take their skills to a new level. A new trick called a manual allows players to balance on the forward or rear trucks of the skateboard. Manuals bridge other already-established moves and combos, making it possible to rack bigger scores than ever before and therefore adding a whole new level of challenge for veteran players.

In the original game, an open space between rails, bowls, cars, or ramps provided a small breather and a chance to survey your surroundings. This time you will be encouraged to manual between such spots, thereby increasing your point total. But the manual isn't an automatic movement; it requires balance and dexterity. Therefore, you'll have less time to take in your next opportunity and will be much more likely to miss it the first time through.

Overall, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 serves up extra helpings of some very nice goodies. Better characters, and more of them: The original models look sick compared to the larger skaters and better textures of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. There are also new playable characters: Steve Caballero, Eric Koston, and Rodney Mullen have been added to the cast.

More tricks to play with such as Lip tricks now include awesome new handplants, rock 'n' rolls, and stalls. As it should be in a game (and sport) that has more and more "star power", signature riders now have more of their signature moves. Add in the aforementioned manual and you've pretty much got it all.

More locations with new scenes are carved out of New York, the Skatestreet in Ventura, California, as well as updated locales in Miami and Philadelphia. There is a total of eight—all big, all bold. And you are not even tied down to the good ol' US of A. What would you say to grinding through the streets of France?

There is more music including Anthrax's version of Public Enemy's Bring the Noise, but Activision's efforts don't end there. Even with all the goods this game has, it would be a supreme letdown to freeze out the top music tracks.

The park creator is back in the new game, and Neversoft has also added a create-a-player feature so you can enhance the existing pros, turning them into new skaters. Also, a new customisation system lets you skate to earn enough money for new duds and accessories. Features like this, added to what returns from last year, make Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 a must-have for anybody on the planet. —Todd Mowatt

Activision They say the third time's a charm, but what if everything was already done right the first and second time around? That's the hurdle Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 faces, as previous entries in this series are regarded by most gamers as perfect. But difficult as it is to believe, Pro Skater 3 introduces enough new features and great skate parks to make it another must-buy for PlayStation owners.

The biggest addition this time around is the revert, which when combined with the manual introduced in the previous game lets players string together some amazing vert and grind combos. Once again, every ledge you see in the game is grindable, and the massive levels are packed with switches, hidden areas, and other secrets that will take months to fully explore (and exploit).

Things are a little on the chunky side graphically, but that's to be expected with the PlayStation. Regardless, the animation is smooth and the frame rate stays high despite the enormous and complex environments this game lets players explore. The eclectic soundtrack—which features acts from the Ramones to Del tha Funky Homosapien—is another highlight, but it's still the Zen-like feeling you get from chaining together combo after outrageous combo that keeps you coming back for more. —T Byrl Baker

Activision Just in case you didn't know, the Tony Hawk's series is the best skateboarding sim ever—and now, with the release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, even more so. As many of you young hipsters may be aware, skateboarding is taken far more seriously nowadays than any child of the 70s could ever imagine, with legions of baggily-trousered youths now able to refer to moves such as a "bluntside" or "overcrook" with a perfectly straight face. Indeed, the list of silly names for ridiculously dangerous stunts has been increased for this latest sequel, and you now have the added ability to skitch (hold onto the back of a moving car) and grind through traffic. Such minor additions aside, though, the big new change is the career mode, which now has specific goals and milestones for all the different skaters and really adds to the replayability.

Curiously, the graphics are still not particularly good, with the same slightly muddy, undefined, look to them that the developers presumably now think is all part of the fun. Thankfully, however, they have realised that having time limits for the levels was an unnecessary limitation and, except for a few specific missions, you've now got all the time in the world to graze your knees and cave in your skull. This is looking, as the kids on the street say, "sick". —David Jenkins

(This preview refers to the PS2 version and is based on an incomplete version of the game; features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the finished PSone game.)

Avalon Interactive Top Gun was a very popular movie of its day for many reasons (male camaraderie and Tom Cruise's looks being two), but Top Gun the game features straight up aerial dog-fighting and ground targeting, with little sense of character, and none of the film's music or one-liners—nothing really but the logo. Still, it looks good and plays well, which is all that matters for most gamers.

The game takes place over four real-world locations: Southeast Asia, the Russian Arctic, the Persian Gulf (no country specified), and the United States itself. The missions—30 in total—don't add up to anything story-wise, and mainly focus on targeting, weapon management, and lots and lots of jet-to-jet fighting. There's also multiplayer and an Instant Action mode, where you can play for score.

Weapon management is paramount, as you only have a small load-out of missiles. You have unlimited ammo in your cannon, but it's difficult to destroy most targets with that. There are a wide range of flyable aircraft, beginning with the F-14 Tomcat and moving on to better made, more complicated, and more mission-specific craft like the Osprey, Harrier, and F-4 Phantom. All aircraft but the Tomcat are locked at the start of the game, which forces you to conquer the single-player missions to get the rest—pretty annoying given that the campaign isn't much more interesting than the Instant Action missions.

But it all looks really good. The different environments—a sea of snow in the Arctic, the brown dune-seas of the Gulf, majestic purple mountains, and even realistic looking cities—all look far less bland than they sound; atmospheric effects like clouds and sunsets are breathtaking, and everything explodes very nicely.

As a console system flight sim Top Gun is decent, as an action game it's above average, but it's certainly not the homage to the film that buyers might expect. If jets are your thing, though, you can't go wrong. —Bob Andrews

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Sony Twisted Metal: Head-On gives drivers the choice of 14 lethal machines armed with automatic weapons, turbo boost and all with a custom made speciality attack, ready to unleash road rage on their opponents. Battle unfolds in 12 wide-open arenas based on locations from around the world (including Paris, Tokyo and Moscow) - each one packed with a multitude of different weapons, bonus mini-games and unlockable areas.

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Centresoft (UK Video Games) Stock Account 20 All Time Classics!

Bringing together some of the World's best loved board and table top games in one must have compilation, Ultimate Board Game Collection contains all time classic games that are suitable for players of all ages.

With Chess, Quattro, Checkers, Enigma, Backgammon, Reversi, Snakes & Ladders, Naval Battle (Battleships), Parcheesi, Dice, Dominoes, Go, Chinese Checkers, Word Cubes, Mahjong Solitaire, Anagrams, Concentration, 3D Tic-Tac-Toe, Mancala and Jigsaws, there's something for everyone, and no more lost pieces! 20 of the world's most popular board and table top games for players of all ages.Customise each game by selecting different rules, environments and piece types.Play against the CPU or up to 6 other playersUser selectable sound track, chose from 4 different styles.CPU opponent has multiple difficulty levels.Learn new games with tutorials included for novice players.Unlock trophies by completing tasks.

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Oxygen Interactive Platform: PlayStation2
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Uncover the dark secret of a lost Spanish expedition massacred 400 years ago deep in Central America - and join legendary fortune hunter Nathan Drake in a brand new epic adventure for PlayStation Vita.

Surrounded by temples, ruins and forgotten legends, Nathan finds himself caught in the middle of a bitter rivalry between old friend Jason Dante and Marissa Chase, granddaughter of the eminent archaeologist called in to investigate the site - who has mysteriously vanished without a trace. Immerse yourself in an epic storyline enhanced by intuitive PlayStation Vita controls: unravel the mysteries of the Golden Abyss using the touchscreen, rear touch pad and rear camera to examine artefacts and solve puzzlesJoin Nathan Drake in a full Uncharted adventure for the first time on a portable gaming system, brought to life through stunning environments, an engaging cast of characters and a cinematic storylineExplore forgotten ruins and hidden caverns, infiltrate deadly guerrilla camps and work together with Nathan's companions to solve puzzles and reach hidden areas

Sony From the groundbreaking storytellers at Naughty Dog, comes the genre-defining epic that revolutionized adventure storytelling, rebuilt by Bluepoint Games with the power of the PS4 system. Experience one of the most revered game series of all time as you follow the perilous journey of Nathan Drake across the globe, from humble beginnings to extraordinary discoveries. Meet an unforgettable cast of characters as Drake puts life and friendship on the line in a race against ruthless enemies to uncover unimaginable treasure. UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection includes the singleplayer campaigns for UNCHARTED: Drake's Fortune, UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, and UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception. Unparalleled Story - Play as Nathan Drake across a trilogy of thrilling, white-knuckle adventures. Experience Drake's relationships with those closest to him, as he struggles to balance adventure and family. New Trophies - Brand-new trophies created exclusively for UNCHARTED's debut on the PS4 system. Photo Mode - Freeze gameplay at any time and take control of the camera to capture your most memorable moments from the trilogy to share with friends directly from your PS4 system. Utilize graphical filters, camera controls, and other options to customize your shot. UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End Multiplayer Beta - purchasers of UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection will receive exclusive access to UNCHARTED 4: A Thief's End multiplayer Beta while the Beta is available.

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"Unit 13" is an elite team of intelligence operatives recruited from the very best military outfits across the USA and Europe. Their ongoing mission is to infiltrate some of the most hostile regions in the world to subdue terrorists, dictators, gunrunners, traffickers and warlords.

Built from the ground up for PlayStation Vita by Zipper Interactive, Unit 13 is a modern-day, third person military shooter for players on-the-go. As a member of the highly specialised military and intelligence group known as "Unit 13", players choose from one of six operatives as they attempt to complete and master 45 challenging, action-packed missions.

Unit 13 introduces players to a robust set of social and competitive features through Wifi and 3G connections of the PlayStation Vita that enable them to engage and compete with friends and the wider Unit 13 community, wherever they are. Unit 13's in-game scoring and '5' star rating system provides instant feedback, driving the title's social competitive features so that any mission can become a focus of competition between players, their friends, NEAR, Regional or Global opponents. Players can choose to play Unit 13 solo, or with a friend in two-player cooperative mode via Wifi which includes full voice chat with PS Vita's built-in microphone. An in-game notification center also alerts players on status updates, Daily Challenges and rare High Value Target alerts.

Unit 13 focuses on the player and the mission. Choose from six different soldier classes (Infiltrator, Sniper, Soldier, Technician, Point Man or Support) and enter the war zone to complete your key objectives. All missions are authentic and contemporary, focusing on "ripped from the headlines" scenarios that echo real events

Namco Bandai Unreal Tournament has lined itself up to set its first-person-shooter note in the PlayStation 2's opening chord. The game, a PC frag-fest from the previous year, features four familiar game types: Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Domination and Assault. Fans of the PC original will have the same large assortment of deadly weapons at their disposal for a frag-filled experience. After all, it isn't the first 15-rated game on the PlayStation 2 for nothing.

Not only is there two, three and four-player split-screen action on the same TV, but up to eight PlayStation 2 systems can link together via the PS2's built-in FireWire port. In total, there will be between 40 and 50 maps spread across all single-player and multiplayer game modes. Some maps are identical to the game's PC predecessor, while others have been specifically designed for the new 128-bit system.

The bot artificial intelligence is also impressive, especially in the simulated Capture the Flag mode. Players can also effortlessly assign orders to virtual team mates, such as "Attack", "Defend", "Hold Position", and "Cover".

There are a couple of issues such as the frame rate being noticeably slower than its computer brethren in parts, especially in split-screen mode. Thankfully for those of us weaned on Unreal and Unreal Tournament on the PC, a standard keyboard and mouse can be connected to the PS2's USB port. —Todd Mowatt

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Sony Computer Entertainment UK It'll be something of a relief for the majority of people to find out that Vampire Night is not in fact a simulation of a night out at a Goth club. You can pretend it's exactly that if you like, as you blow away hordes of the style-challenged undead, but that's not really what the game's about. It's a gun game in the vein (pardon the pun) of Virtua Cop and Time Crisis. Which means you point your light gun, or cursor if you've only got a joypad, at the screen and shoot bad guys. And that's pretty much it.

Considering it's a rare joint-venture between Namco and Sega it's shocking how little imagination has gone into Vampire Night. The only new idea here is health bars for all the baddies, and, really, that's not much of an innovation. There's a cryptful of extra game modes and secrets but that's unlikely to be much of a comfort when you complete the main game within just a few hours of opening the box.

Vampire Night isn't awful by any means but it is terribly derivative; Time Crisis 2 is a much better bet if you fancy a bit of gun-game action. However, if you've already finished that game several times over and hanker for more gore, Vampire Night will doubtless fulfil all your cravings. —David Jenkins

Sega Vancouver 2010 is an authentic simulation of a host of events from the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, focusing on the adrenalin rush that comes from the extreme speed of winter sports. Including the all-new challenge mode, it will allow players to immerse themselves in the world's greatest sporting event like never before.

In addition to the new challenge mode, Vancouver 2010 also offers revamped online gameplay and brand new control schemes new to an official video game of the Olympic Games. With this, Vancouver 2010 will be the new benchmark for the Olympic-themed videogames genre and truly allow gamers to experience the "Olympic Spirit."

Acclaim Vanishing Point's title suggests the aim of the developers, to achieve a true, endless view without pop-up or fog so that players can see to the horizon. The game features straightforward racing elements, but is also a stunt mode in which realistic physics are implemented in unrealistic events, such as slaloms, barrel rolls, and jumping.There are eight one-player tracks, four two-player tracks and 13 stunt tracks, all of which are available in forward, reverse and mirrored combinations. Vanishing Point's tune-up shop allows user-friendly but powerful modification of your vehicle's specifications that can be tested on a special tune-up shop track. The cars are all licensed from top manufacturers like Audi, BMW and Lotus, to name a few, and the development team has worked with engineers in the auto industry to ensure the vehicle physics are both accurate and realistic.

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Sega Virtua Tennis 3 includes a host of superstar tennis players from both the male and female circuits.

Sega Virtua Tennis comes smashing back with new players, new courts, new licenses and hugely improved on-court action. Virtua Tennis 2009 lets gamers fight it out online to be the World Number One - in the world's number one tennis game.

  MotionPlus Controls. Virtua Tennis hits the Wii for the first time using the most advanced control system the Wii has to offer.Improved Gameplay. Courtside action is better than ever, with extensive updates to the famous VT match engine. Improved volleying, serving and net-play allow you to express yourself on court like never before.New World Tour & Online Rankings. Take your career online and compete for the ultimate title of Virtua Tennis Champion.New Players & Courts. 23 of the world's top players (8 new and 3 legends) take to the court in new arenas and the Davis Cup.New Player Creation System. Now have full control over face, 100's of unknown opponents.More Court Games. Compete in 12 minigames, 6 completely new, for either single or multiplayer action where players can upload their high scores onto the worldwide rankings in games such as Zoo Feeder and Pirate War.

Sega Video games publishers have an uncanny knack of ensuring that the only time of year a new tennis game is never released is during the middle of Wimbledon. Of course, in the case of Virtua Tennis: World Tour they had to wait until the PSP hit the shops, so its autumnal appearance is largely unavoidable.

What is curious though, is that despite being regarded by many as the best serious tennis simulation, the Virtua Tennis series has only made fleeting appearances on the current generation of consoles. It’s getting in on the ground floor with the PSP though, with what will likely become the definitive portable tennis game.

The gameplay is largely the same as the previous Dreamcast and PS2 versions with an apparently simplistic arcade style control system revealing surprising depth and subtlety over time. It translates well to the PSP controls and the graphics are almost identical to the home console versions.

Virtua Tennis features three basic game modes — World Tour, Exhibition and Tournament — plus four mini-games and a 16 player (although obviously not all on the same court) wireless multiplayer mode. You can create and customise your own character but 14 "real" tennis players are also included, such as Roger Federer, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Lleyton Hewitt, Lindsay Davenport and Tim Henman. Obviously you’ll need at least a passing interest in real tennis to really appreciate the game, but as long as that’s the case there’s no need for new balls here. — Harrison Dent

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Playstation 2 Ever wanted to take the wheel of the Arkansas Chugabug? Or pilot the Crimson Haybailer? Or control the crazy Convert-A-Car? Well, now you can - in the amazing Wacky Races videogame! All the Wacky Racers are here, ready and raring to go - even sneaky Dick Dastardly and his snickering sidekick Muttley! Choose your favourite and embark on a thrilling race adventure around the world. It's the ultimate - and wackiest - test of man and machine! Play as your favourite Wacky Racer - they're all here! Race for victory on 12 crazy courses set around the globe! Go head-to-head against a mate to find who's wackiest!

THQ Welcome to the dark nightmare future of the 41st Millennium, the grim era of the Imperium of Man. The battlefield is spread across a million different worlds. Powerful armies of Space Marines, Imperial Guard, and Tau Fire Warriors are in constant conflict, unleashing carnage via mechanical war machines, crushing artillery, and vast starships. Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior follows one day in the tumultuous life of Kais, young Tau Warrior who must battle alone against a force that shows no mercy: The Imperium of Man. Kais will soon learn there is a darker foe at hand and becomes entangled in a frightening story that leads him through an ongoing war spread across 21 levels.

THQ Compelling single player game consisting of 13 unique missions.9 unique multiplayer maps for Local or Global games, with small, medium and large map variants to cater for games from 2 to 8 players.Fully destructible, real time 3D battlefields mean that no two games will be the same.Pick from two Space Marine chapters or two Chaos Space Marine Legions to play as in Multiplayer games, in battles between Imperium vs. Imperium, Forces of Chaos vs.Forces of Chaos, or Imperium vs. Forces of Chaos.Over 20 ranged and close combat weapons taken directly from the Warhammer 40,000 universe, including the Bolter, Plasma Gun, Chainsword and Power Fist.

Sony Take flight with Warhawk and experience a true full-scale war in an intense online multiplayer arena. Take to the skies and engage in high-speed aerobatic dogfights or hover to provide crucial aerial support to surging ground troops. Unleash an artillery assault with heavily armored tanks and all terrain vehicles. Advance on foot to frontline positions and key locations with an array of devastating weapons, mounted guns and emplaced defense turrets.

Select one of four online game modes, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and the all-new Zone Mode Customize your soldier with an unlimited combination of armor and squad markings Team up with friends and create competitive clans and stay organized with user-friendly communication tools Complex stat tracking records and rewards your accomplishments on the battlefield Bluetooth and USB headset compatibility for strategic communications and online voice chat

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Rockstar In a nutshell:
The Warriors film is arguably the best gang film ever made and who better to bring its gritty, claustrophobic vision to the PS2 than Rockstar, the super-developer behind the GTA series.

The Warrior's story is simple: when Messianic gang warlord Cyrus decides to unite New York’s underworld into one unstoppable NYPD-stomping force, he’s killed before his plan reaches fruition. The Warriors get the blame, meaning you have to fight your way home through 60,000 extremely angry, tooled-up gang members on a remorseless quest to make you bleed. And you don't have any guns—1970s New York gangsters had ethics, thank you very much.

A brawler in the classic Streets of Rage style, this is fast moving, mission based gameplay at its best. Don some dodgy '70s clothes, pick up your baseball bat, and pray you get home in one piece.

The lowdown:
Based on the 1979 cult movie classic of the same name, The Warriors is about street fighting. Grabbing absolutely anything you can find from meat cleavers, to baseball bats to crowbars, the violence is intense and gritty — with no guns available, the only option is to go hand-to-hand with New York’s nastiest.

Most exciting moment:
Get your Rage Meter high enough and unleash some imaginatively gruesome special moves, further ratcheting up the brutality in a game that’s already unnervingly violent.

Since you ask:
Stealing car radios and holding up convenience stores isn’t as easy as it looks. Specially created mini-games let you break into shops and cars and mug passers-by so you can save up for sweet, life-giving "Flash" — just the thing for patching up those partially battered Warriors.

The bottom line:
Publisher Rockstar is well used to repackaging life on the streets, but let’s hope this mirrors the excellence of Grand Theft Auto rather than the dismal pointlessness of State of Emergency.
Nick Gillett

Activision It's got the music. It's got the format. It's even got the ice-cold host herself, Anne Robinson. But perhaps surprisingly, what Activision's game of The Weakest Link also has is plenty of entertainment value. The game closely mirrors the format of the hit BBC quiz show it's based on; players answer questions, bank money, and at the end of each round vote off the weakest player. You answer questions by selecting the appropriate multiple choice response (and only the initials of the various options are revealed at first to make it a bit tougher), and naturally enough aim to win as much virtual cash as possible.

It's good fun too, moving on at a fair pace, albeit interspersed by some overly laborious cut-scenes and scripted responses that become tiring very quickly. Due to the huge number of questions in the game—over 100,000—you're also left with Anne asking things such as "Which of these is the correct answer?", rather than the more personal touch of Eidos' Who Wants To Be a Millionaire. Yet this is still undeniably strong entertainment, with some interesting options to help prolong the game's life. Oh, and multiplayer (with up to seven players supported) is a hoot. Which all means that if you're looking for a new game for the family to play, this is a stronger title than you might expect. Just don't let Anne scare you off... —Simon Brew

Eidos Who Wants To be a Millionaire 2 sees a return of one of the biggest selling games of recent times, complete with more questions, more improvements and more Chris Tarrant. It knows it's on to a winning formula and wisely does little to disrupt it. That's not to say there aren't genuine improvements. For starters, the oft-criticised lethargic speed of the original has been speeded up and the improved user interface makes the game even simpler to use. Furthermore, there are over 1000 new questions to keep you taxed (although younger players may still be better off opting for its sister title, Who Wants To be a Millionaire—Junior Edition). But essentially this is still the same game, with the same flaws and assets it had first time around. The questions loop around too quickly, for instance, yet the look and feel of the game still perfectly capture the essence of the TV show. Oh, and they still don't give you any real money at the end of it.

All this adds up to make Who Wants To be a Millionaire 2 a reliable, entertaining game, ideal fodder for the family although hardly likely to satiate the cutting-edge gamer. If you enjoyed the original, though, you'll find that this latest release is money well spent. —Simon Brew

Eidos Game only - Buzzers required to play

The all new Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Party Edition delivers the atmosphere and tension of the hit TV series but with addition of exciting new party game features. For the first time the whole family will be able to play against each other to fight for the right to win a virtual million pounds.

With legendary host Chris Tarrant calling all the shots the aim of the game, as you probably already know, is to win a million pounds. However with the addition of multiplayer party modes it will take nerves of steel as well as brains and to land the big prize. Unfortunately, the game doesn`t come with a million pounds, so instead we`re going to convert your financial winnings into points. Do you have what it takes? We`ll keep our fingers crossed.

Single player:
Classic Millionaire - As close as you can get to the TV show without being in the studio: one contestant; fifteen sequential questions; and a virtual million pounds to be won.

Quick Fire - A fast-paced but more forgiving variant on Classic Millionaire, with questions asked against a timer but there are chances available in case you make a mistake.

Multiplayer :
Millionaire Party - A hectic game mode ideal for the truly competitive. Players `buzz in` to answer questions, but even if you`re not fastest on the buzzer you can always try Stealing the chance to answer, or even Double-Daring your rival if you think they don` t know the answer. You also have three second Chances if you get a question wrong.

Play or Pass - A more tactical game mode which allows players to not only choose the level of question they want to answer, but also lets you pass a tricky question onto another player in the hope they will get it wrong instead of you.

Millionaire Remix - Keep on your toes as you battle through a series of rounds,

Eidos So you've sat avidly in front of the television screaming at the contestants of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Of course, with you sitting comfortable at home with your cup of tea in hand, the pressure isn't as great, and of course you've already proved to yourself that you could have won the million pounds months ago, well now is your chance, for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has now come to that beige box in the corner of the room.

With all the fanfare, Chris Tarrant's voiceover and a plethora of questions to challenge you, it's the chance any avid quiz expert has been looking for to final put their critics to rest.

Dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's, the game is an exact replica of the television show. And yes before you ask, Chris Tarrant does make sure that "It is your final answer" and that you "are sure" you've made the right choice.

As in the TV game show you have the option to ask the audience, phone a friend and play the 50:50 cards, and just like the real McCoy, the audience do get it wrong and your friends don't have a clue.

With multiplayer options allowing you to practice the fastest finger, head to head competition and teamwork, this game will allow you to drag the whole family into the game.

Surprisingly challenging and pressure building—you can't skip the video sequences, nor Chris Tarrant's voiceovers—this game is great if you have any inclination towards the quiz genre. If you are a hardened fan of the television series then this however, will be more than your cup of tea, allowing you to finally take the seat and try and become a virtual millionaire.

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Ubisoft Anyone who has grown up without coming in contact with the Winnie the Pooh stories likely suffers a severe whimsy deficit as a result. Whether from the original A.A. Milne novels and stories or through the Walt Disney film adaptations, the misadventures of Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger and Piglet provide a completely entertaining diversion from ordinary story telling.

The story in Tigger's Honey Hunt starts with Pooh, who is planning a grand party. But he can't even begin to plan the bash without knowing he has sufficient honey for his guests to enjoy. Bouncing along in his own inimitable way, Tigger pledges to help Pooh locate enough honey pots to get the party off the ground.

Crisp backgrounds, colourful worlds, and superb animation make this a fun romp through the Hundred Acre Woods. Gameplay mechanics are straightforward and aimed at the right demographic.

For anyone but kids, though, this game plays too short and doesn't have enough individual play modes (little kids love to play the same game over and over, so a short game doesn't matter much to the under-eight crowd). The title misses Paul Winchell's deft voice-over talent, but none the less, this doesn't spoil the experience.

Tigger's Honey Hunt really knows what it wants to be—a kid's game. As such, it succeeds in providing a darned good—if short—time. —Todd Mowatt

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Sony Computer Entertainment UK The futuristic racing series Wipeout has lost some of its steam with this third entry—but Wipeout 3 is still worth a look and a listen. This fast-action franchise has frequently been characterised as being more about style than substance. While we don't necessarily agree with that analysis, it is true that Wipeout 3 can overwhelm the senses with an amazing amount of eye and ear candy. The graphics are simply stunning, while the techno-charged soundtrack boasts some of the top names in electronica, including Chemical Brothers, Underworld, and Orbital.

Pulsating rhythms aside, Wipeout 3 offers players a wild ride through eight distinct tracks. It will take more than perpetual motion to make it to the end of each race. In order to complete each timed race, gamers are required to hit strategically placed power ups while navigating many near-impossible turns. The heart-racing action offers a tough challenge for dedicated games, but Wipeout 3 ultimately does not offer any significant improvement over earlier titles in the acclaimed series. —Brett Atwood

Pros:Fast-action gameplayContemporary soundtrackCons:No significant improvement over previous Wipeout titles

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Anti-gravity racing is back with a vengeance in Wipeout Fusion—cooler looking ships, kick-ass weapons, tracks that defy all logic, multiplayer mayhem and more speed than any ordinary gamer could possibly handle. It's taken ages to arrive on the shelves, but like all top PS2 games the wait has been worth it. Wipeout Fusion controls much better than its predecessors despite the fact that the ships never seem to stop accelerating (cool for hitting ramps when you suddenly start to fly—that's right, fly—round the tracks). The AI of the computer controlled racers is greatly improved, making it much harder to survive. Long-term there are loads of customisation options which will keep you coming back for more. The graphics are some of the best seen for the PS2—the feeling of going round a slightly transparent loop is awesome and the soundtrack (which includes the likes of Future Sound of London and Orbital) just totally blows you away. This is definitely one of this year's must-have PS2 games. —Andrew Jeeves

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Anti-gravity racing is back with a vengeance in Wipeout Fusion—cooler looking ships, kick-ass weapons, tracks that defy all logic, multiplayer mayhem and more speed than any ordinary gamer could possibly handle. It's taken ages to arrive on the shelves, but like all top PS2 games the wait has been worth it. Wipeout Fusion controls much better than its predecessors despite the fact that the ships never seem to stop accelerating (cool for hitting ramps when you suddenly start to fly—that's right, fly—round the tracks). The AI of the computer controlled racers is greatly improved, making it much harder to survive. Long-term there are loads of customisation options which will keep you coming back for more. The graphics are some of the best seen for the PS2—the feeling of going round a slightly transparent loop is awesome and the soundtrack (which includes the likes of Future Sound of London and Orbital) just totally blows you away. This is definitely one of this year's must-have PS2 games. —Andrew Jeeves

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Sony Computer Entertainment Wipeout Pure, the latest edition to the popular racing series for the PSP handheld entertainment system, provides an intense, combat racing experience as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, racing tracks. During both single and multi-player gameplay, racing fans will be able to enjoy challenging, action-packed gameplay modes that include Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Free Play and Zone Mode (single-player only). Supporting up to eight players via a Wi-Fi link for multiplayer gameplay, gamers will be able to take on their friends and attempt to blast enemy ships to pieces in a fierce competition for top racing honors. Fresh downloadable content that can be saved to a Memory Stick Duo will be made available after launch to expand the racing experience and allow for personalization of the game Media - UMD

Sony Includes the Fury Expansion pack

Adrenaline begins where gravity ends. Get the rush of anti-grav combat racing8 futuristic game modes, online play and split-screen racing.Full HD visuals and sound - with mind-blowing 1080p graphics running at 60 frames per secondIncludes all content from WipEout HD and the fury expansion pack previously only available on Playstation Store.

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Sony Computer Entertainment UK Wonder Book : Book Of Spells Starter Pack ( Includes Wonderbook, Move controller, Eye Camera And Book Of Spells Game)

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Sony It will come as little surprise to hear that authenticity is the forte of WRC 3: The Official Game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Sony's rally-driving simulation pulls out all the stops and easily lives up to its name. Right off the starting line, WRC 3 looks the part. As the scenery flies by, players will feel the remarkable sensation of actually being in the country where the course is located. The road itself is realistically uneven and the cars react exactly as would real-life rally motors. The spectators at trackside and the team members at either end of stages look like real people. Nothing has been overlooked, and the effect is spectacular.

WRC 3 is massively enjoyable and perfectly playable. Cars will hug corners, drift out of them and then just manage to hold to the surface as they enter the next straight. In short, WRC's cars handle like real WRC cars. With the official FIA licence come real driver names, all the cars and courses from the World Rally Championship and countless small details (correct advertising, for instance). Fans of rally driving will be blown away by the game's realism, and fans of racing games will be impressed by its finely tuned gameplay. WRC 3 is the complete package. —Jonti Davies

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Sony World Tour Soccer: Challenge Edition offers you the chance to prove you've got the skills to match the world's best. Choose from over 200 club and international teams each with fully licensed player names and likenesses and attempt to take them to cup glory. The better you get the more chance you have of unlocking new club sides special teams extra stadia and cup competitions by achieving success in various game modes. World Tour Soccer: Challenge Edition encourages you to take your skills out to the wider world. By using the Ad Hoc wireless mode you will be able to challenge other PSP owners in the nearby area to a game; bragging rights in the train carriage are up for grabs! Challenge mode is great if you only have one PSP and a large group of friends. It's not about scraping a lucky winning goal it's about winning in style! The better your skills the more points you can score. Points are awarded for fabulous footwork sharp shooting pinpoint passing and dogged defending. Set your score against the 'AI team' then let your friends have a go to see if they have what it takes to beat your score and reach the top of the league. If you've watched the football over the weekend and are fed up with your team's performance what better way to pass the time on the way to work on Monday morning? Just pick up your PSP and re-live all the action. Be the playmaker scorer and the keeper to ensure your team does for once what you want them to! Just make sure you don't get too carried away and forget you're on your way to work rather than at the Nou Camp!

Sony World Tour Soccer: Challenge Edition offers you the chance to prove you've got the skills to match the world's best. Choose from over 200 club and international teams each with fully licensed player names and likenesses and attempt to take them to cup glory. The better you get the more chance you have of unlocking new club sides special teams extra stadia and cup competitions by achieving success in various game modes. World Tour Soccer: Challenge Edition encourages you to take your skills out to the wider world. By using the Ad Hoc wireless mode you will be able to challenge other PSP owners in the nearby area to a game; bragging rights in the train carriage are up for grabs! Challenge mode is great if you only have one PSP and a large group of friends. It's not about scraping a lucky winning goal it's about winning in style! The better your skills the more points you can score. Points are awarded for fabulous footwork sharp shooting pinpoint passing and dogged defending. Set your score against the 'AI team' then let your friends have a go to see if they have what it takes to beat your score and reach the top of the league. If you've watched the football over the weekend and are fed up with your team's performance what better way to pass the time on the way to work on Monday morning? Just pick up your PSP and re-live all the action. Be the playmaker scorer and the keeper to ensure your team does for once what you want them to! Just make sure you don't get too carried away and forget you're on your way to work rather than at the Nou Camp!

Sony You really don't expect much from a game with the title World's Scariest Police Chases but against all the odds this is actually really good. The title of the game refers not to some sort of zombie-themed kart game but an ultra-cheesy American equivalent to the UK's own pretty cheddary Police Camera Action.

This may sound like a pretty odd TV programme to make a game out of but cleverly Fox Interactive have turned the whole thing into a clone of Driver 2—except without the clunky, jerky graphics. The bulk of the gameplay involves you chasing bad guys all over a massive city and repeatedly ramming into them until they stop.

If you don't feel the public are put into enough danger by your driving alone you can also pull out a variety of weaponry to persuade the felons to mend their evil ways. Although there are only 20 of them all the missions are cleverly designed and there're even a few that don't involve massive amounts of auto destruction—although thankfully most do. So ignore the name and enjoy what's probably going to be one of the PS One's last great driving games. —David Jenkins

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Hasbro Do you ever wonder what all of those worms squirming around subterranean tunnels are scheming? We do, too. As it turns out, according to Worms Armageddon, our wacky segmented friends have a stockpile of crazy weapons and are waging a war big enough to turn the world into a heaping compost pile. Who knew?

Worms Armageddon brings the humorously addictive gameplay of the very popular Worms series to the PlayStation for the first time. The strategy-based gameplay is as unique as the premise. Commanding a team of worms, players wriggle and shoot through 30 missions and 14 training levels. Players take turns moving a worm warrior into position and then firing at the opposing team, using an arsenal of weapons ranging from mines and kamikaze attacks to the more traditional exploding sheep attack and banana bombs. Naturally, the commander who best combines strategic moves with creative attacks wins the worm war.

Join the throngs of fans of this unique game series and you'll never look at a grinning, gun-toting earthworm in the same way again. —Eric Twelker

Mastertronic Ltd Includes: Worms™Worms™ 2: ArmageddonWorms™ Ultimate MayhemSix fantastic DLC Packs

Three Great WormsTM Games - includes six fantastic DLC Packs!

Worms™ Collection is jam-packed with three hugely popular Worms™ games previously available via PlayStation®Network. It includes three best-selling titles including the original and classic 2D turn-based strategy game Worms™, the feature-heavy and explosive Worms™ 2: Armageddon; and the 3D cartoon craziness of Worms™ Ultimate Mayhem.

All three games are available together on a disc for the first time. Each game preserves all the features, online functionality and Trophies from their download versions.

An addictive mix of strategy and arcade-action that, while simple and easy to understand, contains real depth and massive replay-ability.

Endless fun with online and offline turn-based play for up to four players

Infinite randomly-generated landscapes mean that no two games are ever the same

More destruction than ever with 26 weapons and utilities to deploy against your enemies, including the Super Sheep, the Holy Hand Grenade, and that most powerful of exploding soft fruit, the Banana Bomb

Three detailed tutorials and 20 single-player challenges that increase in difficulty to challenge even the most determined Worms™ player

A host of other features such as online leader-boards and all-new graphical themes on which to play

A large amount of customization, from worm and team names, to what they say and the gravestone they leave behind when they die

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Sony Enjoy the thrill of the WRC on this fantastic game

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THQ WWE Smackdown Vs. Raw 2008

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THQ The #1 fighting game franchise in the world upholds its commitment to providing gamers with the definitive simulation of live WWE programming. Featuring added depth and realism, along with a first-ever co-op storyline, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 enables players to come together and experience the virtual world of the WWE. On your own, you're great, but together, you're unstoppable. Tag Team Explosion - WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 unleashes a brand new tag team match. Build momentum and attributes as a team, destroy opponents with high-impact double teams, pull off new bone-crunching tag team finishers and get the 'hot tag' for the win.Create-A-Finisher - Construct the most devastating moves ever unleashed in a WWE ring with this brand new interface. WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 lets players customise all aspects of created Superstars - even their very own finishing moves.Road To Wrestlemania - Pave the way to WWE's biggest event of the year through WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009's new story mode, which features the franchise's first-ever co-op storyline.New Online Functionality - Extend the WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 gameplay experience with downloadable content and much more.

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THQ WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw (PS2, 2004)

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2K Games XCOM Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organisation called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics.

The original X-COM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown expands on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle. Strategy evolved: XCOM: Enemy Unknown couples tactical turn-based gameplay with incredible action sequences and on-the-ground combatStrategic base: Recruit, customise and grow unique soldiers and manage your personnel. Detect and intercept the alien threat as you build and expand your XCOM headquartersTactical combat: Direct soldier squads in turn-based ground battles and deploy air units such as the Interceptor and SkyrangerWorldwide threat: Combat spans the globe as the XCOM team engages in over 70 unique missions, interacting and negotiating with governments around the world

Acclaim Take a pinch of Tron's lightcycle action, mix in more than a dollop of WipEout and introduce the mix to the PlayStation 2, and you have Extreme G3. It's a tried and trusted formula—futuristic motorcycling on gravity-defying circuits with armaments on the cycles and turbo boosts which make everything go blurry—and it's utterly engrossing. There's no attempt at realism here; it's arcade racing at its best. Graphics are incredibly smooth, with no distance pop-up, and the background details are splendid—the cityscapes have a stark reality to them and the 360-degree loops are a joy to behold (if a little stomach turning).

There's plenty here to keep the average arcade racing fan happy—extra gadgets for your chosen vehicle and increased capacity engines, tyres and more are all there for the taking and all help to speed the player through the game to the point where the really groovy effects kick in. With a bike that's boosted to the hilt, hitting the turbo button produces an utterly stunning effect; the screen distorts as you hit high G and the sound goes woozy, waving in and out of phase to simulate the effect of raw speed. It's really very impressive. Add to this the novelty of the side-by-side two player mode and Extreme G3 is great fun and good value for money. —Chris Russell

Konami Apart from the likes of the Mechwarrior series, mainly aimed at hard-core gamers, robot fighting sims have not really caught on in the West. Due to an extremely canny piece of marketing on Konami's part Z.O.E. comes packaged with a demo of the sequel to Metal Gear Solid, a serious candidate for best game ever and the game that introduces the delights of Gundam, Patlabor and others to a more general European audience.

Forget the derivative sci-fi back story: Z.O.E. is all about arcade action. Pilot your oversized Mech through dozens of encounters with other automated units all out for your blood. An element of strategy is added by the arenas you fight in, a cross between Judge Dredd's Mega City 1 and Akira 's Neo Tokyo—too much collateral damage to the local citizenry or architecture and it's game over. The graphics are astonishing: laser blasts and explosions fill the screen and no matter how many enemies you face the frame rate zips along. Like a lot of Japanese conversions, the longevity of the game is questionable, but while it lasts you will experience an adrenaline-packed arcade romp

But, in all honesty, a lot (a majority?) of UK gamers will be buying Z.O.E for the one-level demo of MGS2: Sons of Liberty. This is probably the most anticipated console game ever and will be a defining moment for the PS2—if the whole game lives up to the demo's promise then the wait will have been worth it. But if you have got Z.O.E. for the demo, make sure that you play the main game as well otherwise you will be missing out on an exhilarating if short-lived gaming experience. —Michael Bartley