An original IP in a genre not associated with consoles during the Christmas rush may not be the best time for its release. Though perhaps it’s managed to carve out a niche and in doing so we’re hopeful this really isn’t the end of this war.

It’s a shame that this could be destined for obscurity because it’s certainly one of the most unique games this year and a series we wouldn’t mind seeing continue.

Quantum of Solace is by no means a poor first person experience, its just rather bland and decidedly average.

Fallout 3 is an incredibly well-accomplished game that lets players explore a rich, diverse and interesting landscape however they see fit.

Yet the final product has been injured by this ambition, by having too many options and locations, the quality is spread thin and the lack of restrictions can daze some players.

Featuring a compilation of near identical games, complete with a poor versus mode and terrible glitches KOF is hardly a celebration the series deserves.

LittleBigPlanet is a must have purchase for a system that needs more AAA titles in its library. As a PlayStation 3 exclusive, it's almost worth buying a system to experience.

Tornado is one of the worst DS games we’ve played in quite a while. An interesting concept ruined by an impenetrable single player and a crippling control scheme. Avoid like the plague.

Simply put, GHWT is the best rhythm action title on the market right now.

What's important, though, is that Fable is an amazingly well-crafted and polished world that has traded the typical sandbox route of western RPGs for attention to detail and true character development.

What it really comes down to is how much of a fan you consider yourself to be. The game is difficult and frustrating to begin with and anyone new to the series may well be put off.

Ultimately though it comes back to crushing disappointment. Nothing here wasn’t possible on the last generation of consoles and after playing other open worlds the city of New York seems bland in comparison.

As far as console versions of Monopoly goes this is one of the better ones.

Rock Band 2 really is the game Rock Band should have been in the first place, but it's nothing more than that.

The first six episodes may not be perfect but they certainly show glimpses of the greatness that could well be on the way as the team get to grips with their new way of producing adventures for the duo.

If you need a Golden Axe fix you can get the original game with co-op on XBLA for 400 points, and we guarantee it’ll be a more enjoyable experience than Beast Rider, which has only served to put another nail in the coffin of one of Sega’s biggest hits.

A fantastic horror experience from beginning to end, leaving you no time to catch your breath.

An impressive variety of modes, great online play and plenty of touches make this a football fans dream.

WipEout HD may not make the huge industry-changing impact it once did, but this is the most accessible entry to date (delivery method aside), and easily one of the most impressive technical demonstrations on the PS3.

Even without the long loading times the gameplay is poor - how many games can you name with a control system much too complicated but with almost no depth?

Warriors Orochi 2 is awful and it couldn’t be any worse if it made your Xbox 360 explode.

Ultimately you cannot blame Traveller’s Tales too much for playing it safe with LEGO Batman and following their successful blueprint for retail success once again.

Time Hollow is a refreshingly different action/adventure game for the DS, and one that's quite worthy of your attention.

A great game if you can stomach the bugs, but that’d be like trying to ignore somebody choking you from across the room.

TNA Impact has some good ideas, but there just aren’t enough of them to warrant a purchase.

Arguably it represents the greatest sporting release of this current generation with only a few minor tweaks required next year.

Alongside the single-player campaign, there's an entertaining multi-player mode that enables two people to build armies and defences and go to war. Whilst this is only local play, it does mean that Lock's Quest makes a more worthy addition to your DS collection.

It'll need serious steroids and gym work before it can be considered a contender.