What Boom Blox does feature is simple, old-fashioned fun.

Madden NFL 08 is a step in the right direction for Madden on the HD consoles. While it's still quite a good game, a few more steps are needed.

What Diamond and Pearl lack in core innovation, they make up for in finesse, refinement and an overall abundance of gameplay. An easy recommendation.

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).

Not to be missed by fans of point-and-click adventuring, The Tomb of Sammun-Mak represents the very best of Sam & Max, boasting ingenious puzzles and a surplus of imagination.

Lots of destruction, lots of action and a whole lot of fun, Red Faction: Guerrilla is a must have for anybody who occasionally gets the urge to needlessly smash things and have a good time.

Square Enix spoons the fanatical bards with its nth-dipped reiteration of the fourth Final Fantasy.

A great first-person shooter, and thrilling almost every step of the way.

A worthy follow up to its predecessor, but did we really need another one in such a short space of time?

Better, but definitely not the best. Many steps in forwarding the action-adventure genre, despite the few flaws that remain from past titles in the series.

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution is easily the most effective and most addictive strategy game ever to be released on a console, and is worth a shot for anyone interested in the franchise or genre at all.

The new additions truly add to the experience and create a fairly satisfying RTS experience.

inFamous hits all the right notes but sometimes tends to miss. An electrifying experience well worth buying.

An addictive and worthy remake of the arcade classic. While the single-player experience is a little limited, if you're into high scores and competitive multi-player, then you should look no further.

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

Simply amazing. From the enjoyable story mode to the multiplayer the game just sounds, looks and plays terrifically.

Call of Duty: World at War may not be another Modern Warfare, but its still a very well-developed game with plenty of fun to be had.

Chaos Rising is a lovingly crafted and highly entertaining stand alone expansion with a whole lot of content and a boatload of Chaos.

Not many risks were taken in bringing Bomberman to the Xbox Live Arcade and the game is still a lot more enjoyable in multiplayer, but it's hard to go past Bomberman Live for an enjoyable multiplayer experience that has truly stood the test of time.

If Disgaea: Hour of Darkness was a person, they would have a red hand stamp labelled "Insane" and would be locked up in an asylum cell.

An addictive tycoon style game which also caters to those with a bit of creative flair.

Whilst Virtua Tennis: World Tour isn't exactly a new game, it's bloody good fun, and even better in wi-fi mode. One of the games of the [Australian] PSP launch.

Viva Pinata reminds everyone how great a game can be with just a little imagination and the technical prowess to bring it to life. A truly excellent effort from Rare in all regards.

Guitar Hero World Tour indeed rocks the house. It isn't as revolutionary as we may have hoped for, but it still packs in a whole heap of fun.

Splosion Man is a wonderful breath of fresh air that's enjoyable, well priced and full of personality.

Whether or not you've played it before is irrelevant, Beyond Good and Evil HD demands your attention. So, where's that sequel?

Another gem from Codemasters. F1 2010 is everything that a racing game needs to be, and so much more.

Despite not changing much from its popular predecessor, Resident Evil 5 is still an incredibly entertaining, very immersive and intense action title. A solid debut for the franchise on the current generation.

A wonderful package. It’s got plenty of modes and a superb online/multiplayer setup, and is all nicely coated with a vast selection of memorable Nintendo visuals and melodies. Tetris purists may not welcome the new changes, but they only really serve to make the game different, not necessarily worse.

There's still room for improvement, but as it stands, Top Spin 4 is the most proficient tennis game of this generation.

Though it will not appeal to all, UFC Undisputed 2010 is a polished product that does well to replicate the world of Ultimate Fighting and should satisfy UFC fans and fighting game fans in general.

Fast, fluid, challenging, alluring, a visual and audio treat, Outland utilises classic inspiration, modern sensitivities and innovation to create the best original platformer in a generation.

Simply a great basketball game, providing an authentic experience that pulls confidently ahead of the current Xbox 360 selection.

Football Manager 2012 exercises the same sheer depth and freedom that have seen the series leave other football management titles in its wake.

The best open ended superhero game to date, despite what the score says. Excellent action sequences, but needs more mission variety.

Astonishing madness and action packed gameplay drenched in gallons of ultra violence and style. Not to be missed.

Sid Meier's Civilization: Revolution is easily the most effective and most addictive strategy game ever to be released on a console, and is worth a shot for anyone interested in the franchise or genre at all.

Micro to macro, creation to community, Spore is a wonderfully imaginative and engaging experience. Don't expect great gameplay - instead, expect creativity you never knew you had, and a real attachment to the creatures in your virtual petrie dish.

One of the greatest Racing games I as a gamer have ever played... Rockstar made a great choice by affiliating with DUB.

While severely lacking in some features that really should've been there and being a little unfriendly to newcomers, Marvel vs Capcom 3 is a fun, deep and unique fighter full of visual flair and satisfying combat.

Killzone 3 is a sequel that improves upon its predecessor in just about every way, and is a visually astonishing spectacle to look at.

Stacking is a delightful little game with a fantastically original premise that truly deserves to be played by everyone.

F1 2011 is a technically stronger outfit than its predecessor, with some sweet new additions for fans, but we can't say that it's absolutely vital unless you're very passionate or curious.

The core gameplay outside of the combat is identical to the original game, the camera can still cause problems, enemies could have had a little more variety, some of the bosses are lacking in quality compared to others while the soundtrack is slightly limited. But none of these hinder the game in any major way.

Professor Layton and Pandora's Box is a challenging, charming and unmissable adventure.

Simple flaws aside, NBA 2K9's solid gameplay shine above the rest, assuring that the series lifts the championship banner into the rafters for at least another year.

Just Cause 2 reminds us why we play games in the first place: to have an utterly ridiculous amount of fun, and to surf jets because it's possible.

Crysis Warhead is a visual tour de force, an excellent shooter and, for the price, well worth purchasing.

Through the tears of frustration and joy, you'll find that Devil May Cry 4 is the premier action game so far in the HD generation.

Worms 2: Armageddon is a worthy follow-up to 2007's Worms. With an improved online infrastructure, new vertical levels and a variety of gameplay options, the game will keep you entertained for a long time.

The gameplay is solid, but there are far too many mistakes and flaws that really hurt what could’ve been a solid sequel.

The breath of fresh air that was needed in a seemingly stale FPS genre. It takes a remarkably good idea, slides across the battlefield, kicks the enemy into the air and shoots him in the crotch with it. It's that awesome, and exactly what you'd expect of a shameless, over-the-top and entertaining old-school action romp.

American Sk8land manages to create a feeling of fun that has been missing from recent Tony Hawk titles, by focusing on pure skating, rather than mischief.

Fallout: New Vegas gets off to a slow start, and the engine is showing its age. Nonetheless, it's extremely addictive and immensely rewarding for those willing to put in the time to see all the Mojave Wasteland has to offer.

Dragon Quest: Hand of the Heavenly Bride is among the best Japanese RPGs ever created. RPG fans should not miss this classic.

The new Wing Command system coupled with the ability to choose their aircraft allows for an increased level of strategy and the in-flight conversations with them really adds a new layer depth and involvement to the series.

Much like "Darwinia," DEFCON is going to win a lot of hearts. With its incredibly and attractive gameplay, fans of strategy games will have an absolute blast.

Gran Turismo 5 mostly delivers on its promise of an all-encompassing, incredibly accurate and challenging racing simulator, and is by all means a treat for car fans and racing game fans alike.

It may not be that complex and it might feel a bit weary towards the end. However, this combination of Rockstar experience and a fantastic license has given the gaming community one of the best 3-D beat'em ups ever made.

Not quite legendary, but not apocalyptic either.

Borderlands shows just how compelling a mix of shooting and looting can be. And it can be even better with friends.

One of the most unique adventure games in years. Gripping stuff from start to finish.

The hottest RTS game this year, and one of the most rewarding Lord of the Rings title available.

A thoroughly enjoyable military sim from start to finish: tense, engaging and strategic in equal measure.

Still as life-draining as the original. It'll suck you in for hours upon hours, only to let you go when you need to have a toilet break.

It's a good game brought a hair's width short of being great due to a handful of oversights.

Too often RPG's, both Japanese and Western, fall into a rut, offering almost the same experience as those that came before them. Valkyrie Profile 2 instead features some fresh feeling gameplay wrapped up in a beautiful looking and sounding package.

A highly enjoyable game and one that’s easily recommended to those who crave competitive play with a good dose of chaos thrown in.

UFC 2009 Undisputed is the genuine article; authentic, visceral and with enough technical depth to satisfy the most ardent fan.

This HD remake of Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes offers the same great puzzle RPG action with superior graphics and online play, but at the end of the day it feels more at home on the Nintendo DS.

A gale of fresh air, Child of Eden compels and delights on a number of levels.

Warlords does a great job of fleshing out some of the minor problems that persisted through the original, and also adds some exciting new features that does the series no harm. However, some gamers may not be happy with the lack of new content at hand, especially at its price.

Vanquish only sounds a single note, but it does so with style and flair to spare. The most polished, exciting and interesting shooter of the year.

It has a completely unique style, both in the audio, sound and gameplay departments that cannot be easily compared to anything else.

You really have to wonder how long Yuke’s continue to push out the exact same game with minor changes each year when there are so many issues – even EA’s games feature bigger alterations than what we’ve seen from Smackdown over the past few years.

It isn't as evolutionary as "Jak II" was but it is still a fun platformer which puts up a great challenge.

A great suprise game only really let down by the latter couple of levels and some shoddy voicework.

Whether you bleed for all things Battlefield or are just a gamer after a moderately priced casual shooter that is fun to pick up and play, you can't go past the entertaining gameplay of Battlefield 1943.

The game falls short in several areas: the game has a tendency of being too easy, the camera angles can be frustrating, the framerate drops and a lot of other nit-picks that prevents this game from being the best in the series.

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.

The game proves that the PSP is more than competent enough to handle "pick up and play" titles, which is really the type of games that people want on handhelds. It's an addictive game and i don't think i've ever smiled more whilst playing a game than I did with LocoRoco. It's insanely addictive, and has a unique look that is unmatched on the PSP.

A great mix of fun and frustration.

Would have scored higher if the PAL version had been the complete version, but still a must buy for any 18+ year old Wii owners with half a brain cell.

It's a step back from Round 2, but still delivers a knockout to the competition.

A well done story, large set pieces and a new co-op mode are great, but aren't enough to make Halo 3: ODST as different as it was supposed to be.

Graphic adventure fans would be drop dead crazy to let this this fantastic adventure pass. Pun intended.

Pixeljunk Monsters is a brilliant game that's perfectly suited to the PlayStation Network. With several levels and some incredibly easy to pick up gameplay, Pixeljunk Monsters is a title that's definitely worth picking up.

A good game that is becoming a little too familiar. C'mon Neversoft, show us some evolution!

DiRT is a great rally game and a return to grace for Codemaster's Colin McRae rally series. With a fantastic damage model system and absolutely gorgeous graphics this is a game that could even sway those who are normally put off by rally games.

It's the definitive version of Fable, but only those who've not played the Xbox game, or are die hard fans should pick it up, given the additional content is not as plentiful as one would have expected, nor does it make the game profoundly different from what was released 12 months ago.

Truly the best version of Dead or Alive - but it is not without its faults.

It may not be so much a stride than a baby step for the series, but Unreal Tournament III still manages to provide a solid return for pure hectic multiplayer entertainment.

Overall, while Need for Speed Shift appears to be aiming at providing a simulation-racing experience, it obviously hasn't forgotten about the series' core fan-base, making a game that can be enjoyed by just about any kind of racing game fan.

Still an incredibly addictive game but there are a lot of racing games out there for the launch and this is just a port.

Bangai-O Spirits is an entertaining portable shmup title that has plenty of game to offer.

A brave step in a new direction for the series. It won’t please everyone, but Final Fantasy XIII succeeds where it counts.

You'll be hard pressed to find a game that offers as much long term playability as this one.

Crush is easily one of the PSP's best games, thanks largely to a fresh premise and highly addictive, brain-teasing gameplay.