Offers the same overall experience as the PC version which is good news for console gamers specifically those looking for a new shooting game.

The gameplay is solid action, not quite a fighting game, not quite an RPG, and always an action filled beat 'em up. The slowdown is awful, the pixilation is annoying, but the character designs themselves are fine.

A great game for fans of 2D fighting, but Capcom’s ‘cut-and-paste’ approach is really starting to grate on me, especially considering some of the sprites used are nearly a decade old, and just plain ugly.

A good balance of entry level strategy and hardcore strategy and tactics.

Stubbs is a fun title but unfortunately is a bit too short.

It just seemed to me that for every good addition to the DS game, they left out a good thing or failed to fix a problem that was evident in the first.

It won’t let you down with respect to gameplay hours, and you’ll soon find yourself addicted to waking up every morning then watering your crops and milking your cows. Now who said games didn’t teach us life values?

Everything or Nothing with its new cinematic approach to the series it has captured the essence of what Bond does in the movies very well.

FFX-2 will keep the FF fan on the edge of their seat, but may cause the average gamer to die of boredom.

An extremely violent game, but its strength comes from the strong mix of atmosphere, stealth and gameplay.

But if you don’t mind your BMX mixed with a whole heap of fun (why wouldn’t you?) then you’ll love the game’s unique concept, giant courses and impressive graphics.

A great game, the game play is full of trepidation, well crafted and engaging. What makes MoV different from your standard FPS is the brilliant use of the scripted sequences to build up a story between Dean and his squad.

There’s no escaping that Capcom’s main powerhouse in Maximo vs. Army of Zin is its outstanding gameplay, like all good platformer’s its fantastic.

The master of storytelling and gameplay excellence.

It's a little on the short side, since you can endlessly retry each section until you succeed, but fun while it lasts.

Almost everything in the game is related to something from one of the episodes, and in the end you get the impression that the developers have sat down and watched every episode of The Simpsons, placing small elements from each episode into the game.

If you’ve played a NFS title before and you’ve enjoyed it, you should take a good look at Underground because it gives you almost total control over the way your car looks and acts.

Despite its few and fairly minor flaws, V8 Supercars Australia 2 is a superb racing game packed with variety and extensive modes that’ll keep you going for hours.

Anyone else who has played the originals should just keep an opened mind that while FireRed/LeafGreen is enjoyable, you will feel a sense of old flavour and repetitiveness.

There’s a huge arsenal of weapons available for you to maul your enemies with and running over pedestrians to see the fantastic rag doll physics and, of course, the huge splatters of blood, is great fun.

Anyone else who has played the originals should just keep an opened mind that while FireRed/LeafGreen is enjoyable, you will feel a sense of old flavour and repetitiveness.

Through its heavy use of cut scenes the game does a fantastic job of developing its storyline and characters. Though it is a little bit short at only ten chapters, the game features three difficulty modes and interesting unlockables to keep you busy.

A fabulous representation of the Vietnam War. The atmosphere is excellent, being gritty and realistic, and not having to look after squad members is a nice break from other squad-based games.

Improvements on last years release make FIFA 2004 an all around good game, with great improvements to the graphics and keep that bar raised as sound component goes along with PS2 online play it has a lot of positives going for it but not enough to knock off "PES3" as the pinnacle.

Definitely an improvement over Donkey Kong Country; the levels are designed better and are more fun to play, but unfortunately retain the same frustrating challenge.

Unfortunately, it can grow a little bit repetitive and is a bit too easy.

This may not be the game for car fanatics. It's the game more for the Mario Kart-ers, in the sense that it's not that deep, but provides simple and mindless entertainment for the short time that you need it.

The unique weapons themselves are great, and ridiculously fun.

If you're an X-Men fan then by all means, drop everything and get this game right now without thinking twice. It's the game you've searching for your whole life.

If you discard the ‘kiddy’ exterior you'll find a surprisingly deep and addictive RPG inside.

Although 1080 Avalanche is a solid snowboarding game that will give you a few hours of pleasure, it has nothing on the "SSX" series.

The storyline is absolutely fantastic due to its originality and well-paced progression.

Fortunately for XIII, it doesn’t fail at all and it creates a very compelling game by adding new elements like cel-based shading and an off-beat soundtrack.

Indeed a very hard game, and is probably not recommended for a newcomer to strategy games, however the hardcore fan will love the challenge, with loads of unlockables and many hours of strenuous wars.

A nice addition to the series. It is darker than the previous releases and delves deeper into Agent 47's pshyche trying to immerse you into the game further.

Gates of Troy, like "Spartan," could use some graphical improvements during battle sequences, but overall is an enjoyable Strategy game and a worthy expansion to its predecessor.

The only real gripe there can be used against Sphinx is the sound, more so the lack of voice acting but you soon get over that after awhile and agonize more about the puzzles involved in the game. With Sphinx begins a new platformer legend that hopefully we will see a lot more of in future.

If you are looking for a fairly mindless shooter then Black will keep you busy until the end, even if does have a basic storyline that is best ignored, and the game doesn't take long to complete.

The balance of action and puzzles is near perfect. The working controls are easy to pick up and the adventurous storyline keeps you wanting to play.

The sound is exceptional and sets the atmosphere and pace of the game.

Rogue Agent had the premise to be a great action title, playing the villain but it isn't. Rogue Agent is an average FPS, with an uninspiring single player, with decent multiplayer.

Fun, if your a dog lover, and don't mind playing something every day for 10-20 minutes.

Brings a unique blend of innovative - if slightly mediocre at times - stealth adventuring with exciting gladiatorial battles that utilise one of the most enjoyable fighting systems yet.

Designing your maps and heading online has never been easier than it is in Pariah, but you may have trouble spreading your map around in the public when every other man and his dog has designed a map that they want to show off too.

One of the most rewarding and yet challenging games that you could play.

Also the fact you can buy one copy of the game to play multiplayer will help to make this game popular.

The idea was great. An action-packed explosive futuristic urban warfare FPS – but Eidos have not spent enough time on graphics, sound, story, handling and marketing.

Although the water textures could have used a bit of work, the engine for the water makes it all look breathtaking as you watch the waves come in from offshore.

The movement system of the game is extremely commendable although I can imagine some people finding it terribly annoying.

There aren't as many improvements as we thought there would be, and with games such as "Wrestlemania 21" on the way for the Xbox, one would have expected that THQ would have released a much higher quality game than this one.

Atelier Iris Eternal Mana may not be as polished as other similar titles but does provide a fun and addictive RPG that should appease old school RPG gamers.

While the melee fighting is undoubtedly excellent the magic element is the combats greatest strength.

What lets it down is the lack of variety in missions. Although the single-player mode will lose your interest quickly, Xbox Live is the heart of Blazing Angels with a multitude of well thought out combative and cooperative modes.

While not the most difficult or longest FPS game on the Xbox, or PS2 it is a competent shooter, and is worth checking out.

Fun, if your a dog lover, and don't mind playing something every day for 10-20 minutes.

This is a solid, deep and involving game that still managed to drag me away from important work for a few hours even though I'd played it all before.

There is an engaging story and lots of new moves to learn.

The game’s graphics are far from amazing – facial detail aside, of course – but overall Kessen III is an innovative and highly-enjoyable title, delivering a fresh and even blend of action and strategy with menus and statistic systems that are easy to learn and to get into and far from convoluted.

A vastly ambitious game that delivers on a number of levels.

It provides intoxicating gaming on a tremendously large scale rarely seen before in the hack and slash war genre.

If you have never played a Lemmings game before then I recommend picking this title up. Fans of the series will be disappointed in the lack of new levels and the level editor leaves much to be desired.

The one hundred missions will keep you playing for ages. Unfortunately what could've been a top notch title is let down by poor camera issues and some repetitive gameplay.

Unfortunately the short length of the game might make this a rental for most but it is definitely worth it to give this game a go.

If you don't have Xbox Live, there isn't a lot in MechAssault 2 for you. The single player experience is quite short at only 8 hours to complete.

One of the better horror games out there and will definitely give you a fright factor, definitely recommended for horror fans.

While the melee fighting is undoubtedly excellent the magic element is the combat's greatest strength.

Once you delve in to the game, you’ll find that there are tones of unlockables and Xbox 360 achievements that will take many hours to complete, making the game well worth its budget price tag.

The game has a heap of different game play modes, but the game is long and gets boring. Multiplayer is where the game shines.

This is exactly the kind of thing that the DS was created for. Excellent, unique, fun, you'll never have so much fun with fish (unless you want to play Seaman on the Dreamcast). [JPN Import]

An ambitious and subsequently innovative title that brings a number of refreshing changes to the survival horror genre.

Gamers who are seeking a more modern RPG, possibly darker and a more mature western-style storyline may not really find Dragon Quest VIII to their taste; the whole game may be a little too cute for their liking.

But the landscapes have opened up tremendously, the controls have been tightened, and the graphics have improved and the game play is classic.

Just a fun game which you don't need to have really any American Football knowledge to play.

The Challenge mode may only hold your interest for a little while, but the one hundred migraine-inducing puzzles will definitely make you come back to the game.

The gameplay is fast and frantic as you dash between managing your casinos and outside complex, the graphics are excellent despite the fact that you may need to lower some settings for a smooth-running experience and the sound and music is perfectly suited.

Following the tale with new environments, new goals, and new characters Kohan II is a good buy for any fan, and/or RTS gamer. However, if you’re new to the RTS genre you should probably check out a more familiar game first, such as "Age of Empires," "Red Alert," or "Warcraft."

GameBiz is confident to suggest this title as a purchase for any gamer aged between the ages of eight and twelve.

Purists of the game will still prefer Madden’s physics and controls as it plays a realistic game.

The principles of the game are very simple but the game is incredibly enjoyable for all ages.

It's not for people who want a graphical showcase and to be at the forefront of gaming technology. It's for those who want to be completely absorbed in the experience of a masterfully crafted game environment.

Heroes V brings all Heroes fans back to their origins as the game builds on all of the series' past experiences to make a truly epic game. Days of campaigning is involved in beating Heroes V, and RTS fans will most definitely feel that their money has been well invested.

SFAC plays as solidly as ever, the same tight controls, decent mix of well balanced and nutty characters.

The cel-shadded graphics and the off beat humour will put a majority of people off but if you can get past this you have an enjoyable title. Mimicking enemies attacks is quite fun when you get the hang of it.

The presentation is simple and minimalist, so while it won’t blow you away, it allows you to focus entirely on the intense multiplayer action.

An excellent puzzle title that offers mixture of simple but challenging gameplay. The multiplayer options and extra downloadable content will help to keep this game in most peoples PSPs.

Its excellent replay value due to its multiplayer capabilities will place it on the most wanted list for many gamers.

The only things that make Sonic Heroes separate from other games are its really bad voice acting, camera issues, multiplayer frame rates and the amount of time it takes to complete the single-player mode.

It has the appealing cartoon cutesy humour, the controls and gameplay we all know and love, plenty of extras and a few new surprises.

Be warned however that this game will not take too long to complete and is a tad easy.

Fun, if your a dog lover, and don't mind playing something every day for 10-20 minutes.

The addition of vehicles to the series is a nice touch even if they are a little too cumbersome to control.

Fans of the Need for Speed Underground series will feel right at home with Rivals.

Some of the puzzles in the later worlds are quite mind boggling, and you might even find yourself giving up, but nonetheless Mario VS Donkey Kong is a great game to be enjoyed by everybody.

It's not that interesting all the way through, but the storyline does expand and the ending is something to fight for.

An ambitious, brutal, slice of Americana with a great look, great story, and some great experiences to be had but, frustratingly, it doesn't all add up to overall greatness.

Evolution isn't much of an evolution from "Instincts." That being said Evolution is still a top notch title.

And, of course, you can't go past the amazingly destructible environments - they'll blow you away.

A refreshing game to play after the waves and waves of strikingly-similar Real-Time and standard Strategy games that have been unleashed over the last couple of years. It brings with it many new ideas and new approaches to the genre.