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.