Tokyo Beat Down DS

Tokyo Beat Down is a big pulsating pun, but happily one with a big heart. Somehow this little game gave me the warm fuzzies, despite derivative brawling game play straight out of the 80's.

Flower PS3

Here is my musical review of Flower on the PS3, I've called it 'This Poem'.

Demon's Souls PS3

Demon's Souls PS3 hits you like steam train before crushing you in its wake - daring you to try again. And as slave to the thrill of its experience you will indeed plough in hours here. Without save points, steady progression, a pause button or anything one might reasonably expect, Demon's Souls creates one of the strongest connections to a videogame role I've experiences for many years.

Demon's Souls PS3

Demon's Souls contains captivating and atmospheric microcosms. I willingly became absorbed in the harsh fantasy setting - needing to surrender and accept the game's own philosophy, rather than clinging to old expectations, fascinated me. It was a harsh but honest experience, something I'd been unknowingly craving.

Wanted Weapons of Fate 360

In today's Scripted Gamer Fred and Bob discuss heroes, villains and really bad jokes.

Crackdown 2 360

Crackdown 2 360 takes Agents back to a ruined Pacific City, but while super-powered crime fighting is as irresponsibly fun as ever, this sequel fails to advance either the series or its story.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 DS

The strategy in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 4 is deep and interesting, but ultimately it was too much work to master. I'll happily leave this one to existing fans of the series.

Killer 7 Gamecube

Killer 7 is strange, unexpected and unique. Presentation may be marred by pretentious storytelling and simple mechanics - but it still sent my mind reeling with its thought-provoking narrative and highly charged ending.

Fossil Fighters DS

Fossil Fighters DS triangulates the perfect combination of Dinosaurs, Fossil Hunting and card collecting. Our kids had no chance against such a rich vein of play. If you're not in the US, it's well worth importing, compared to the other DS Dinosaur games.

Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days PS3

Kane and Lynch 2 PS3 dresses you up as two desperately unlikable and bloody characters. Whilst interesting to watch, with impressive graphical filters, a poor story and repetitive game play diminish any sense of reward.

Resident Evil 5 360

Here is my musical review of Resident Evil 5 on the 360, I've called it 'Don't Shoot Them'.

Batman: Arkham Asylum PS3

Batman: Arkham Asylum PS3 is a brilliantly realised action adventure providing an experience as close to being a super hero as you can get without pulling on some tights. Although not previously a fan, Arkham delivers such a convincing a portrayal of Batman's super-vigilante role that I was soon won over.

Batman Arkham Asylum 360

In Today's Scripted Gamer Fred and Bob discuss heroes, villains and really bad jokes

Dead Rising 360

Dead Rising 360 remains a unique and surprisingly playful take on the zombie genre, one which encouraged players to approach its story from several different directions. It's a game that defies the idea of a single successful 'play through'.

3D Dot Game Heroes PS3

Rather than giving me an original miniature world to explore, 3D Dot Game Heroes borrows from pre-loved creations. It's heavily inspired by classic Legend of Zelda, although to the point of being derivative. Underneath the retro nostalgia and blocky graphics lies a shallow experience, lacking significant appeal in its own right.

Transformers: War for Cybertron 360

Transformers: War for Cybertron swept me along with Prime, Ratchet and Bumblebee, back to the beginning of the troubles. New enough for my kids and yet old enough to evoke my own childhood, there was a lot to enjoy here.

Manic Monkey Mayhem PSP

Manic Monkey Mayhem PSP sounds exciting frantic and fun, but isn't. It's rather shallow and lacking any real spark or vibrancy. Offering no storyline or variety in its game play, it wasn't long until it was cast aside in favour of more enjoyable pastimes.

Tour de France Online PC

Tour de France Online promises a lot but fails to connect effort with results. Playing once a day online like the real tour is a nice idea, but in reality I'd have preferred something a little less demanding.

Second Sight PS2

Second Sight's intriguing psychic soldiers overcame my aversion to stealth games. The unfolding story's split between past and present was a deft directorial touch - and one that created compelling game play.

Blur 360

Blur's combat racing is reminiscent of Wipeout with a lot more bite. The ever-present unsettling moment of collision turns what could have been a lightweight kart racer into something much more gnawing and gnarly.