This time around the fat has been trimmed and the focus in Need for Speed: Shift is on delivering an intense, almost gritty racing experience. Shift strikes a good balance between being accessible and moving the game in a more realistic direction.

EA Sports has finally gotten into gear with FIFA Soccer 09 after some very good but flawed efforts in past.

A graphical masterpiece, with some gameplay flaws including the lack of a computer opponent in the multiplayer setup, as well as the inability to save your game during a mission.

Absolutely spellbinding graphics, the sound isn't spectacular, but gets by.

While the game conveys a good sense of realism, I can't help feel that it's somewhat linear. The tracks become too familiar until more are unlocked. Otherwise, Tokyo Extreme Racer is excellent.

Dead or Alive Dimensions hits the 3DS in style. With great graphics, solid sound, and some stellar gameplay, including local or internet Wi-Fi multiplayer play, one cannot go wrong with this newest fighting game for Nintendo's new handheld gaming console. Players of all levels will no doubt have a great time with this game.

The extensive Pokedex and library reference guide are almost worth the price of admission alone. Add to that, the capability of the Transfer Pak to access Pokemon from the Game Boy versions and things really begin looking up.

With better than arcade graphics, an incredible frame rate, stellar multiplayer modes and an online mode, it is hard to pass up this title. Yes, the control is a little less than desired, but you can compensate for this.

Actually outshines its arcade brother in terms of gameplay, graphics and last ability.

The multiplayer game, as with other 2K sports tittles, is pretty much a smooth and lag free experience online.

It is a game that is definitely the perfect game for any gamer in the family, from the hardcore to the most casual.

Priced at $39.99, this collection should have a proud spot in any gamers PS3 collection. The HD doesn't make these games look brand new, but these timeless classics are aesthetically pleasing no matter what year it is.

If you like mindlessly shooting things (like me), buy this game! Well worth the bang!

With such a huge open world, tons of cars and events plus future downloadable content, the longevity of Test Drive Unlimited is quite high.

A significant leap from last years version.

For Rally racing fans, this is a must have. For other racing fans it is a great product to introduce you to the adrenaline pumped world of rally car racing.

At the end of the day there is enough depth to NHL 11 keep hockey lovers happy for another year.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is the first time that the franchise has made it to a Nintendo console, and it does so with a bang.

Even if you are not a racing game fan, Split/Second offers up so much fun from the get-go you just can't go wrong picking this title up.

The game's visuals jump off the screen with incredible colour and the anime inspired characters seem at home on Sony's handheld.

It is like "Diplomacy," "Privateer," and "Space Combat" merged into one. The thrill will linger for a long time as the options seem endless.

Getting by the learning curve will yield fantastic results as the game is quite deep, especially in the management of players and teams.

If you are a baseball fan and own a PSP you need to give your head a shake if you haven’t picked this one up yet.

I can't help but think if Rocksmith had come out years ago before any of the other music/rhythm games that use a virtual guitar it would probably be the premier guitar based video game. That being said, Rocksmith is quite a different game and can stand alone in its own genre, as there is nothing available on the market that competes with it. Ubisoft has hit the nail on the head with this innovative title.

DiRT is a great game and stands as arguably the best racer on the PS3 to date.

NCAA Football 09 certainly lived up to my expectations and is a significant leap from last year's version.

Overall, Rainbow Six: Vegas is pretty much a must buy tactical shooter for PS3 owners.

For those looking for a game with an immersive and riveting storyline, many gripping intense moments, a slick array of original weaponry, and some terrific nightmarish shooter sequences, then Metro 2033 is right up your alley.