The fact that it controls superbly well and contains some of the best tracks in the world means that if you’re a racing game fan you could almost completely ignore that this is an F1 game and enjoy it solely on its driving merits.

It's a shame that the only real issue we had with Blur was its controls. If you can get over this the game is a blast, although not the SSX franchise's peak.

Adding new careers, farming, fishing and seasons makes Seasons one of the biggest expansion packs yet.

The definition of average. It's the same game we've been playing for years, and we really, really want to see this concept evolve into true next-gen gaming.

A good, dependable RPG from the masters of the genre that would benefit enormously from some fresh ideas.

If the developer’s purpose was to make an outdated and terribly dull game, then they succeeded.

Certainly far from being groundbreaking, but if it’s an old-school RTS you’re looking for, then this may be worth checking out.

A very calming and intriguing experience, but unfortunately nothing substantial to keep you coming back for more.

The bottom of the barrel for real-time strategy games.

The additions added to Disney Magic more than make it a fun and engaging title however, it may seem a little too familiar for returning players and only nine franchises have been taken advantage of plus there are no remixes of classic Disney tunes.

Despite AI-related complaints and the lack of an online mode, it’s with great ease that Virtua Fighter 5 can be declared the greatest 3D fighting game ever created. Its depth is unparalleled, and the diversity of its fighting styles overwhelming (in a good way).

At its worst it can be as irritating as its recent predecessors, but when you’re sliding down the back of a dinosaur, skipping gracefully over deadly spikes and screaming through the air on little more than a beam of light the game is immensely fun and rewarding.

Crackdown does have a few shortcomings such as an average targeting system and repetitive missions but the game really does have that "one more hour" feeling too it.

NBA Street Homecourt is all glitz and glamour, with little substance.

A title that is easy to enjoy if management and slow-paced RTS games are your sort of thing, though just be hopeful your computer is capable of running this beast first.

A decent, speedy racer that is unfortunately cut down by a lack of lasting appeal.

Size Matters is an enjoyable addition to the Ratchet & Clank franchise, despite a few control issues.

Ghost Rider is worth a rent if you enjoyed the film, but otherwise, only die-hard fans should buy, due to the unlockable content alone.

While Global Gemini isn’t without its flaws, it is a game that offers a lot of simple, yet highly enjoyable, gameplay that is perfectly suited for its intended demographic.

The Warriors on the PSP remains a great game, and is actually quite suitable as a handheld beat 'em up.

Wii Play excels at what it sets out to do, and as a package deal with a Wii Remote is a no-brainier purchase for new Wii owners.

If it's your only option, then Capcom Puzzle World provides one of the most comprehensive Super Puzzle Fighter II experiences for you.

It may have been the prospect of high-definition Pro Evo that created the most buzz amongst fans, but it's the superior PS2 version that comes out smelling of roses.

Casuals and newcomers to the franchise alike would do best trying the core entries in the series instead, while long-time fans, curious to see what this ‘story thing’ is all about, should stick to their own imaginations.

Although a few hiccups are met along the way in the form of the touch screen elements, gameplay remains solid enough to keep you playing until the end. Multiplayer is the game’s saving grace.

The game that changed a series, and this GBA remake is near perfect. We went close to giving it a higher score, but if you like RPGs at all you really should buy this game.

Overall, Vanguard is promising. With some tweaking over its lifespan, it may be able to provide some fresh MMORPG action, with some elements new to the genre. However, currently many issues hold it back from being great.

Rogue Galaxy does many things right, and changes up the tired fantasy settings of the genre, but is still held back somewhat by convention. But if you're after a solid RPG, Rogue Galaxy will fit the bill nicely.

A few issues aside, Battlestations Midway successfully melds a game that provides a strategic action game that isn't your run-of-the-mill WWII game.

Fuzion Frenzy 2 is intolerable in single player and is okay in multiplayer, even at a budget price the game doesn't come recommended.

If you’re a pool enthusiast who finds they can’t get a table at the pub, then Actua Pool will fix your cravings, just don’t go expecting anything special.

Hotel Dusk hangs somewhere between a game and an interactive story. While we would have liked to see a little more interactivity thrown into the mix, its storytelling elements are nevertheless fantastic.

Sid Meier's Pirates is a shining example of how a game can be ported and made enjoyable for the PSP.

Simple. If you own a PC and are willing to devote your life to a great game, you need to buy this.

Great game, great story, more Phoenix Wright righteousness. There's a lack of evolution, but we expect that to change in future.

An excellent addition to the Wario Ware series and the ideal game to show what the Wii can do. Its lifespan may be a little on the short side but there's definitely enough enjoyment here for your money.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is an intense and enjoyable shooter from the reliable Capcom stables. The single player, while a little too short by modern standards is an absolute blast. The multiplayer is a little different, fun and likely to be popular until the next big Live game is released.

An indie triumph that takes classic gameplay from Ye Olden Days, dusts it off, buffs it up and reminds us all why we got hooked on gaming in the first place.

It just gets repetitive from time to time and suffers from average graphics and annoying British accents.

Gripshift is still an enjoyable game, it's just not as enjoyable as the PSP version which was released more than 18 months ago now.

Yu-gi-oh! GX Spirit Caller will give the fans just what they want. A fun portable way of enjoying their favourite card game and much cheaper than investing in the physical cards.

It's great to see the second episode of the game come through both on time and, more importantly, deliver more of the humourous gameplay that the first episode gave us.

The game encourages you to dig deep into your vocabulary and create powerful attacks. It’s surprisingly engaging and when coupled with strategic elements such as Gem Tiles, and can also be quite challenging. To keep things fresh there are also a variety of mini-games on offer. A must for casual gamers.

If this is the best example of the PSP’s capabilities, the developers are better off making a different game because the load times/screens make the game lose portable appeal and a lot of functionality as a game in general.

Once past the impressive introduction, it's a downward spiral into a mediocre experience.

There’s just something so appealing about smashing vases against walls and ripping carrots out of the ground. A fun and ingenious design which makes Eledees a winner.

Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII is a marginally better game on the PS3, but it's just not enough one year down the track. Good for a rent.

Pangya is a fun golf game that brings just enough new to the table to be worthy of a look. Golf game nuts will certainly get a kick out of it, but for those that aren’t big on swinging their virtual club at the TV; this game is probably better served as a rental.

Ace in Action certainly took its time coming to the Wii but it's still a great game that's highly recommended to kids.

Full Auto 2: Battlelines barely improves upon its average predecessor.

A decent, variable and exciting action game and fans of Star Wars have a game that won’t leave them cringing.

The lack of portability and obtuse load times mean that it has no advantage over the PS2 or Xbox 360 versions - that, and you'll be paying the same, if not more than the PS2 version.

Another well produced handheld Castlevania, and with at least a few new features for once.

The definitive PSP gaming experience.

While the level of humour remains the same, the PlayStation 2 version falls short in the graphics department. The mini-games also don’t feel as engaging as they do on the Wii at times.

Fight Night Round 3 for the PS3 has the same old problems and a bunch of new ones - and a few scant extra features just aren't enough to tip the balance.

A great action puzzle game that controls well and is quite addictive. Well worth the budget price!

Save your money and take your kid to the zoo.

There's no reason why you shouldn't purchase this if you already have the original. While it could do with some improvements in areas, the experience is still fantastic.

Not quite the best game line-up ever, but the emulation and presentation are so well done it actually makes the games more enjoyable than rival compilations.

While it may lack the "wow" factor of the original, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 is a great shooter for the PSP in its own right.

Thrillville could’ve benefited from a little more development time to make the mini-games a little more fun.

A reasonable boxing title that just arrived too late - slightly dated mechanics, graphical problems and those lengthy cutscenes really hold things back.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas returns the series to form with one of the most innovative, fresh, intense and enjoyable experiences that you can have with a console shooter.

Red Steel is an achievement both in its own extremely playable right, but also as a benchmark that other developers must meet - and hopefully exceed.

It's hard to imagine Zelda getting any better than this. Quite simply, one of the best games ever created.

Just good, harmless fun.

A very solid first effort for the Wii, and provides just a taste of what is, and what will be, great about the Wii console. Pick it up, play it and have fun. Very nice.

There are better consoles to play Need for Speed: Carbon on, the game just isn't all that enjoyable with the Wii's control system.

Monster 4X4: World Circuit is a budget port of an Xbox title, we're getting it almost a year later and at full price. The game wasn't great originally and it still isn't.

Project 8 is still a solid game, but the PlayStation 3 version is just inferior to the version we've been playing for four months.

Whilst not a giant leap from its predessesors the game does offer some new online options that may add to its appeal for some.

It's a shame that a game that gets the mix of genres so right is hampered by such a great number of issues that all result in holding it back from realising its true potential.

Sonic Rivals focuses on the speed of Sonic, there is never a dull moment.

Not a huge improvement over previous versions, with only a few minor additions, a few new vehicles and a new setting.

A poorly executed game that could’ve been much more memorable if it had followed a similar path to Lego Star Wars.

Singstar Rocks! lives up to its name and is quite simply one of the best Singstar compilations yet.

There isn't anything particularly new here, but using the Wii controller feels so intuitive that Banana Blitz quickly becomes a highly enjoyable experience.

Final Fantasy players who missed out on the original - which is a highly likely scenario - can't go wrong by nabbing this professionally updated piece of gaming nostalgia.

The Wii controls make a great game a good game. All the core ideas are presented, but only accessible if you quite literally want to make the move to snare the fun.

One of the worst games of the year and an insult to the original Sonic game.

This game is a classic example of a developer being forced to innovate and embrace the Wii remote. Madden NFL 07 on the Wii is clearly one of the best uses of the Wii remote yet.

Despite the lateness, Call of Duty 3 is a intense and enjoyable shooter for the PS3 but only worth it if you haven't already played another version.

It's easily the best of the three shooters on the Wii right now in every respect, and leaves the patchy Red Steel in the dust.

While the vision is pure, the final execution is anything but. However, purity has never been a requirement for some, and for anyone after a simple, if shallow Hawk experience on the Wii, this may provide the goods.

Resistance: Fall of Man impresses in practically every area. For what it lacks in originality it makes up in quality.

Despite the fact it looks rather pretty, Genji: Days of the Blade is a poor effort that does just about everything worse than its predecessor.

A great introduction to the Wii’s unique abilities and a party game most people will enjoy. The bunnies are the real stars of the game, and are its main source of humour and interest.

Likely to be appreciated by the Warhammer fanatics amongst you or Total War fans looking for a fantasy-based spin.

In an age where true originality is so hard to come by, Gitaroo Man is a breath of fresh air, providing pure, highly addictive fun from start to finish.

It's a passable wrestling game that never gives any impression of credibility. Going through the motions of making a game without any unique concept or vision is fine - if it hasn't been done many times before.

In terms of the graphics, the PS2 version does a very commendable job both in terms of technical ability and presentation.

The "fans only" moniker is an awfully clichéd one, but players of Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles should not experience it any other way.

NFL Street 3 treads familiar territory too closely to be considered a must for experienced players.

It’s main problem is definitely its “on the rails” approach towards the gameplay side of things and its combat system is less than perfect.

The game just feels so dull and a real letdown considering the game’s amazing detail and depth.

Medieval II: Total War would’ve easily been much more memorable if it wasn’t for a few questionable balancing and AI issues that sadly knock its spot from receiving a better score. It is still the most rewarding and exciting Total War experience though.

Basically a port of a two year old title - if you liked Deception, then you're getting more of the same. There are barely any upgrades made at all to the game, which is disappointing considering how long it took for the title to come out.