Fury reinvents MMOs with its PVP focus, ditching grinds for fast-paced combat, though marred by skill clutter and patchy graphics.
Lair, a game poised to redefine dragon mythos, stumbles with clumsy controls, dimming its fantastical ambitions into a 'what-could-have-been' tale.
TH: Proving Ground on Xbox 360 offers expansive gameplay and a revolutionary video editor, ensuring skaters' dreams are just a trick away.
E4, the Xbox Live Arcade's vibrant puzzle game, intertwines puzzles, rhythm, and music, offering both solo and multiplayer modes.
DK: Jungle Climber swings into addictive action on DS, redefining king of the jungle with innovative controls and thrilling gameplay.
Naruto Ninja Council hits Europe on DS, offering fans over 40 missions and 20 characters from the beloved show, though it may feel repetitive.
PangYa! Golf arrives on Nintendo Wii, offering a colourful, accessible swing at golfing with motion controls and lively courses, perfect for casual gamers.
Conan on Xbox 360 offers gamers a brutal hack n' slash escape with gritty graphics and a focus on sheer power. Less beauty, more beastly battles.
In Settlers 6 you act as a city builder. Your settlements are made up of your settlers, the citizens of your empire who occupy and work in your buildings.
Project Gotham Racing 4 dazzles on Xbox 360 with enhanced graphics, new weather system, and the thrilling addition of motorbikes.
Unreal Tournament III takes PC gaming by storm, providing the ultimate Xmas drooling material with enhanced AI, stunning visuals, and new tactics.
Lair brings epic dragon battles to life with PS3's SIX-AXIS tech, soaring beyond traditional flight sims in a gripping skyward adventure.
The Darkness combines supernatural powers and mafia warfare in this thrilling shooter. Jackie's 21st birthday is about to get interesting...
Ninja games are always fun to play. I don't know of anyone that wouldn't enjoy a well developed game about Ninja.
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End game breaks the trend of disappointing movie-based games with top quality gameplay and stunning visuals.
Duck-saving game Super Rub a Dub challenges PS3 gamers with its addictively tricky control scheme, using sixaxis tech for splashy fun.
Sega and Nintendo unite in 'Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games' for Wii, turning former rivals into partners for Olympic glory.
Stuntman Ignition preview: Swap mere driving for daring stunts on PS3, aiming for movie star status. Launching in NZ on September 28.
I apologise if you're looking for a reason to go out and spend your 120 odd bucks in September when Halo 3 releases.
Unleash chaos in 'The Darkness' – a thrilling game bringing comic nightmares to life on Xbox 360 and PS3, launching 29 June.