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PlayStation®3 transports you to a world where entertainment has no boundaries. Go on untold adventures in eye-opening High Definition games enjoy incredible Blu-ray Disc movies free access to PlayStation®Network and more. The Game Is Just The Start… Under the HoodThe PS3 features IBM's Cell processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port which delivers uncompressed unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 320 GB hard disc drive allows you ample room to save games as well as download content from the internet. Blu-Ray Is the New WaySony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM CD-RW DVD DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD+R formats.In addition PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use. Sensational ControllerNew gamers intuitively move the controller while playing even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch roll and yaw as well as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a hot-swappable system so if your controller is running low on power just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.OnlinePlay all your favourite games online and much more over the PlayStation Network. With the 320GB storage capacity of the PlayStation 3 Slim you can also store more downloadable games music photos videos and much more. PlayStation network members can also download free applications such as PlayStation Home a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available only on PS3 that allows users to interact communicate and share gaming experiences as well as Life with PlayStation which offers users various news and information on your TV by connecting the PlayStation 3 to the network. Features: Your entertainment your way - Breathtaking games incredible High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies easy access to your favourite music photos and the Internet - all under your control. Welcome to entertainment on the next level. Remote Play - Stay connected with your entertainment enjoyment – link PlayStation®3 and PSP™ and share content across the devices as well as being able to access PlayTV™ and VidZone™ on the move. Blu-ray Disc Movies - Expect only the sharpest picture quality with Blu-ray Disc movies where film comes to life. Games - Experience the evolution of videogames with High Definition visuals and innovative gameplay. PlayStation®Network - Play the best games online for free and dip into the cutting-edge world of PlayStation®Store. Music - Store your music collection in one place and blast your favourite tracks from the TV with ease. Internet - Stay in touch with friends and family and access your favourite sites from the comfort of your own sofa. Photos - Keep your friends and family close - your most cherished photos are easily stored and viewed on PS3™. PlayStation®Eye - Enter a world of innovative games and free voice and video chat thanks to the PlayStation®Eye Camera (Sold seperately). PlayTV™ - Break free of TV schedule shackles – record and watch your favourite programmes whenever you want. Video Store of PlayStation®Store - Immerse yourself in thousands of movies on demand to rent or buy without ever leaving your sofa. VidZone™ - Become a true music mogul and watch thousands of music videos on your own TV for free. The BEAST is coming. A being of pure power and destruction is annihilating the East Coast. To stop this menace Cole must find the key to unlocking his undiscovered powers hidden deep within New Marais. Standing in the way is a power-hungry dictator that will stop at nothing to rid him from the city. Gain enough power to defeat The Beast or witness the destruction of the world. Save the world or destroy it. The Characters - Someone in New Marais holds the secret to your Powers and defeating The Beast. Face new enemies make new allies and defend yourself against powerful forces rallying to destroy you. Powers - To protect the city of New Marias and ultimately defeat The Beast Cole must become more powerful than he’s ever been. Welcome to New Marais - Welcome to a town of history and secrets. Hidden within this town lies the key to Cole’s powers and possibly the salvation of the human race. Scared citizens roam the seedy Red Light district armed militia patrol the French Quarter and deadly mutated creatures inhabit the sticky swampland. Will you be strong enough to save the city from self-destruction or will you help it along?

PlayStation®3 transports you to a world where entertainment has no boundaries. Go on untold adventures in eye-opening High Definition games enjoy incredible Blu-ray Disc movies free access to PlayStation®Network and more. The Game Is Just The Start… Under the HoodThe PS3 features IBM's Cell processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port which delivers uncompressed unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS 5.1 as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 320 GB hard disc drive allows you ample room to save games as well as download content from the internet. Blu-Ray Is the New WaySony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM CD-RW DVD DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD+R formats.In addition PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use. Sensational ControllerNew gamers intuitively move the controller while playing even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch roll and yaw as well as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a hot-swappable system so if your controller is running low on power just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.OnlinePlay all your favourite games online and much more over the PlayStation Network. With the 320GB storage capacity of the PlayStation 3 Slim you can also store more downloadable games music photos videos and much more. PlayStation network members can also download free applications such as PlayStation Home a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available only on PS3 that allows users to interact communicate and share gaming experiences as well as Life with PlayStation which offers users various news and information on your TV by connecting the PlayStation 3 to the network. Features: Your entertainment your way - Breathtaking games incredible High Definition Blu-ray Disc movies easy access to your favourite music photos and the Internet - all under your control. Welcome to entertainment on the next level. Remote Play - Stay connected with your entertainment enjoyment – link PlayStation®3 and PSP™ and share content across the devices as well as being able to access PlayTV™ and VidZone™ on the move. Blu-ray Disc Movies - Expect only the sharpest picture quality with Blu-ray Disc movies where film comes to life. Games - Experience the evolution of videogames with High Definition visuals and innovative gameplay. PlayStation®Network - Play the best games online for free and dip into the cutting-edge world of PlayStation®Store. Music - Store your music collection in one place and blast your favourite tracks from the TV with ease. Internet - Stay in touch with friends and family and access your favourite sites from the comfort of your own sofa. Photos - Keep your friends and family close - your most cherished photos are easily stored and viewed on PS3™. PlayStation®Eye - Enter a world of innovative games and free voice and video chat thanks to the PlayStation®Eye Camera (Sold seperately). PlayTV™ - Break free of TV schedule shackles – record and watch your favourite programmes whenever you want. Video Store of PlayStation®Store - Immerse yourself in thousands of movies on demand to rent or buy without ever leaving your sofa. VidZone™ - Become a true music mogul and watch thousands of music videos on your own TV for free. The BEAST is coming. A being of pure power and destruction is annihilating the East Coast. To stop this menace Cole must find the key to unlocking his undiscovered powers hidden deep within New Marais. Standing in the way is a power-hungry dictator that will stop at nothing to rid him from the city. Gain enough power to defeat The Beast or witness the destruction of the world. Save the world or destroy it. The Characters - Someone in New Marais holds the secret to your Powers and defeating The Beast. Face new enemies make new allies and defend yourself against powerful forces rallying to destroy you. Powers - To protect the city of New Marias and ultimately defeat The Beast Cole must become more powerful than he’s ever been. Welcome to New Marais - Welcome to a town of history and secrets. Hidden within this town lies the key to Cole’s powers and possibly the salvation of the human race. Scared citizens roam the seedy Red Light district armed militia patrol the French Quarter and deadly mutated creatures inhabit the sticky swampland. Will you be strong enough to save the city from self-destruction or will you help it along?

32% smaller 36% lighter and consuming 34% less power than the originals this latest edition of the PlayStation 3 has been completely redesigned for a much more streamlined feel. Features such as video chat internet access digital photo viewing and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media setup. Still it is first and foremost a powerful gaming console.Little Big Planet 2 for the PS3 system providing fans a new means to play create and share. It all begins with a brand new story mode that provides a beautifully reshaped world for Sackboy to explore and play. Each story level is influenced by cultural high points in history and is visually stunning when seen through the games revamped graphics engine.The next instalment of the awardwinning racing franchise Gran Turismo 5 is coming exclusively to the PlayStation 3 system. Known for its signature beauty and precision the highly anticipated racer will showcase new jawdropping cars reallife tracks and diverse racing styles. Gran Turismo 5 on PS3 promises to deliver exciting advancements to the series in the most comprehensive racing experience ever.FIFA12: The best selling and most critically acclaimed football game of all time returns for a new season and its still on top form. A completely new game and graphics engine brings with it a whole new level of realism and control as well as a host of new features demanded by the fans.Age from 7 years.

In UEFA Euro 2004, gamers can play as any of the 51 European nations. Players can arrange and play friendly matches against other nations or play through the tournament going from qualifying, to playoffs and into the finals. In addition to tracking injuries and suspensions, a new dynamic morale system will track players' morale, which will fluctuate based on individual and team performances and affect player abilities on the field..

Drome Racers is a multi-terrain racing experience that will leave young speedsters breathless. Players take on the role of Max Axel who has trained intensely for the challenging Drome Championship and wants to take home the trophy. Getting behind the wheel of high-tech cars based on the 2002 Lego Racers construction toy range, players must face tough Multi-Challenge Races (MCR's). Each race is a seamless set of stages, mixing tracks with realistically stunning city, mountain and canyon environments. Drome Racers is a fast-paced 'anything goes' game that will appeal to all ages and abilities with its varied, realistic terrains; sleek, Lego Technic style cars; and road, off-road or drag racing. .

Its that chilly time of year again. The time of year when men with funny shaped balls, otherwise known as Rugby fans, get all excited about the various rugby competitions including the Six Nations, Lions Tour, Tri Nations, Guinness Premiership and the Super 14. And, true to form, EA SPORTS Rugby 06's features all of the above. The gameplay in Rugby 06 now mirrors the real thing closer than ever before, with new moves such as off-load passes, quick line-outs and quick penalties that encourage attacking, momentum-driven rugby. Gamers can also dictate play with their star Impact Players and can choose from a variety of new set plays to pile on the pressure and keep their opponents firmly on the back foot. The game essentially builds on what we've come to know and like from past versions in the series - TV-style presentation, stadiums from all over the world, including the UK's glorious Twickenham, Lansdowne Road, the Millennium Stadium and Murrayfield. Commentary comes courtesty of the respected commentator Ian Robertson and All Black legend Grant Fox. If you are a Rugby fan you will enjoy this game. If not, you'll probably still be as confused about the rules - and all the fuss - as you were before..

Sony's Sky Odyssey for the PS2 is an extensive flight simulator, similar to PilotWings on the Nintendo 64. Anyone who has played Pilot Wings will realise that this is good news. Many pilots have heard about the lost tower of Maximus, It's secrets are legendary. Unfortunately, it is extremely dangerous and difficult to get to. All of the pilots that have previously attempted to find the tower have never returned. Do you think that you can you can accomplish the impossible? To start with, it's a good idea for flying fans to try the training mode. This is a good opportunity to hone your skills in Free Flight before trying your hand at Target mode or painting the sky in Sky Canvas mode. The aim of Target mode is to hit as many floating targets as possible in the in the shortest time. Sky Canvas gives you a smoke trail, in best Red Arrows style, and you use it to draw shapes in the sky, like an old-time sky-writer. You have certain shapes and letters to write and you only have a limited amount of time to fly through the rings. Sounds easy? It isn't, but it is fun! Once you've proven your skills in the fun modes, it's time to try the game for real. Adventure Mode offers you forty missions over which to show you're made of pilot material. And the demanding landscape, made of water-jets, steep valleys and canyons with collapsing walls doesn't make things easy. It is going to take all of your skill as a pilot to successfully negotiate underground caverns, keep away from erupting volcanoes and refuel above a speeding train. Later in Sky Odyssey you can earn new parts that you can use to customise your aircraft. You can change the appearance of your craft, and other attributes like speed and turning circle. At first you only have a handful of planes to choose from, such as the Bi-plane and WW2 fighter, but as you progress through the game, you can unlock more. Sky Odyssey is a mixed kettle of fish visually speaking, some areas are overly detailed and others are depressingly bland. The textures aren't up to much and there is a definite aliasing problem with the 3D objects. Still, it's gameplay that matters and if you like games where you have to think and develop your piloting skills, Sky Odyssey is worth having a look at. Flight sims are not typically considered as console material, but Sky Odyssey is worthy of closer inspection. One of the best PS2 flight simulation games to date!.

Flushed Away is the official videogame based on the movie from DreamWorks and Aardman. This colourful game experience lets players inhabit the movie and go beyond, as they assume the roles of adventurous young Roddy, and Rita, a beautiful and street-smart scrounger. Joining forces with Rita is a sound move: she's the owner of her own boat, the Jammy Dodger, and manoeuvring through a dangerous underground city full of bad guys, waterfalls and traps is made much easier with her and her customisable watercraft around. Flushed Away features 10+ levels and three minigames, and a host of pick-ups. Players will discover Rita's Ruby, the Fire Extinguisher and Air Cannon, a dashing Cocktail Sword, Pudding mix and other items found in the sewer as they defeat enemies and dodge floating debris on the way to victory in a struggle against the villainous Toad and his evil plans. You'll also find unlockable mini-games throughout the game's story mode such as Rat Traps and Crayons, Pathfinder and more..

How exactly could Criterion improve on the major step forward that Point of Impact was from the original Burnout? Easy - more of the same, with the emphasis on 'more'. More cars, more speed, more oncoming traffic, and more - many more - gameplay options. We know it sounds a bit Spinal Tap, but Burnout 3 is louder and faster than before -how could it not go up to 11? Game modes included this time around include Risk and Reward, Crash, Race and Online. Within Race mode you get a shedload of options including Single race, Tournament, Lap Eliminator, Burning Lap and Road Rage to name but a few. Multiplayer options are plentiful, with modes featuring up to eight players racing at once in Battle Race and Road Rage. Party Crash is a 'pass the controller' experience for up to 16 people to enjoy.With Network play available, seven different modes are available online, with up to six players able to participate in variations on the Crash and Road Rage modes for example. What's it like to play though? you may ask. Well, like we've already said, more of the same, but faster. There's a typically intrusive vocal soundtrack from a radio disc jockey called Striker who, when he puts a sock in it, plays some pretty good music (hello to The Ramones, Burning Brides and the Von Bondies) and some stuff we'd really prefer not to hear again (Go Betty Go, Moments in Grace, Jimmy Boring World...please!). Driving like a maniac to loud rock music is not to be sniffed at however, and Burnout is the best place to do it. Risking your virtual life - and your lovely shiny car - to get the kudos you need to progress is just as well implemented as we had hoped for. Totally removed from reality, B3 is the place to go when the appeal of Gran Turismo and ToCA start to fade. It's a party game in disguise, and the inclusion of network play and the multiplayer modes means there are gameplay options in abundance. Definitely worth its asking price..

There are some games that can be labeled gimmicky and there are games that make such an impact on those that play them, that they never vanish into obscurity. A couple of years ago, a title was released that would have such a profound effect that it immediately achieved legendary status within weeks of release. That phenomenon is back, and this time it?s bigger and bolder than ever before. Rejoice! Guitar hero returns!.

Rockstar don't only make Grand Theft Auto Games, you know. The first Midnight Club street racing game put you in the shoes of a bored cabbie who gets drawn into the exciting world of a club that races highly-tuned cars across moonlit cityscapes. The rules were quite simple: win and you win your opponent's car. Of course at the beginning of the game, your taxi-cab wasn't going to win against anything in a straight race, so it was important to use cunning if you wanted to get ahead. Petrolheads on both sides of the Atlantic were kept happy, with parts of Manhattan and London featuring in-game. The second game in the series saw players cruising round any one of three cities, flashing their lights at other drivers to challenge them to races. Now the third instalment comes to consoles, in the form of Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition, so called because it is produced in association with DUB magazine. Once again you can race through three American cities, and the game features licensed cars in a number of different categories: from bling heavy SUVs like Escalades, to tuned sedans, to motorbikes including Harley choppers, and the obligatory Japanese RICE cars, featuring motors created by the legendary Nissan Motor Company amongst other, less celebrated stables. In their partnership with celebrated hip-hop cultural leaders DUB, developers Rockstar San Diego have kept pace with recent developments in the growing genre of car-tuning, street-racing games. Tuning and customisation plays a bigger part than ever before, and the online feature which made the second game successful is back, offering support for up to eight players online. Naturally, this being a Rockstar title, the soundtrack will have been given careful consideration, and with DUB's influence, you can be sure there'll be some pretty heavy beats booming out of your ride as you pick your route through tuning hotspots Atlanta, San Diego and Detroit..

The Sopranos is some of the best telly ever, fact. What of the video game however? Some of our favourite TV shows and films have been given the interactive treatment before, and suffered at the hands of lazy development and lax storylines. The Sopranos: Road to Respect is a different Canoli altogether; it feels like a natural addition to the family, so to speak, with its fruity language and scenes of sleazy, seedy sordidness. A war between the Philadelphia and New Jersey mobs is brewing after the slaying of the Philly boss' nephew. Tony Soprano's crew is fingered as the one responsible for the killing, and as the illegitimate son of the late Big Pussy, this is where you begin this tale of violence, fear and intimidation. Starting out as a 'soldier', you must prove your loyalty to the family by making 'collections' and protecting your turf by any means necessary. Some of the series' top talent is present and correct in Road to Respect, with authentic voice acting from Anthonys Senior and Junior, Paulie Walnuts, Silvio, Christu-fuh! and one or two more familiar faces. These faces are all recognisable, and so are some of the threads they wear. Some of the clothes in the TV series are of unusual taste at least, questionably gaudy at worst, and they're presented in all their glory here. Looking good while you're scaring the pants off of your perceived enemies is all well and good, as it's all about respect. If you find your 'respect meter' dangerously low, you can pay tribute to your bosses to bring your respect back to 100%. You'll find opportunities to do this at Tony's bases of operation: the Vesuvio, the Bada Bing and Satriale's. Earning respect the hard way is the best aspect of the game. Some missions require you to go in with all guns blazing, but some scenarios need something a little more subtle. Using your gun when a star is on show below your Respect Meter will cause a drop in respect. If too many stars are displayed, the crew will make you 'go away' to prevent you from bringing any more attention to its activities. With a genuinely interesting storyline - whether you're a fan of the TV show or not - and the choice to play it tough or cool in scenarios throughout the game, your decision-making impacts on Road to Respect's outcome(s). Definitely worth a few dollars of your hard-earned, say we. Whaddyagonnado?.

One of the most hyped up games in recent times, Splinter Cell is also one of the few that is deserving of it. First released on the Xbox, then appearing even more impressively on the PC, it's now finally arrived on PS2 and, despite being somewhat tamer in the visuals department, is an extremely competent conversion. Likened on more than one occasion to Metal Gear 2, Splinter Cell brings that famous infiltration, neutralisation, and sneaking around action to Sony's black box. Taking control of one Sam Fisher - the best field-operative of the secretive black-ops NSA sub-agency Third Echelon - players are sent to execute desperate missions as the government's last resort. Missions such as infiltrating CIA headquarters, seizing critical intelligence and destroying threatening data and equipment are pretty much run-of-the-mill to this guy, so players really have their work cut out. The main objectives are to remain undetected, neutralise every enemy, and exit without a trace. The emphasis is most definitely on the stealth side of things here, with the main character having access to a massive array of nimble moves and abilities. Diving somersaults, hanging off ledges, peeking around corners, and even shinnying up drainpipes are all required if one is to remain undetected. The environments throughout Splinter Cell are all highly interactive, with players able to make use of any objects lying around, shooting out any lights, and taking advantage of shadows. Although not throwing around as many lighting effects as the other two versions of Splinter Cell, the PS2 port still looks the part. The game's detailed environments and skilled use of shadows constantly help to make you feel part of the action. Well worthy of all its accolades, Splinter Cell is a must-have title - it's finally reaching a cross-platform status so now there are few excuses not to have it in your collection..

The longer the franchise goes on, Konami still doesn't need to shout out loud and long about a new version of Pro Evolution Soccer. Console footy fans know that for all the bells and whistles and 'look at me' bluster accompanied by the other major soccer game from the other major player in football video games, Konami always comes up with the goods without a shed-load of advertising. 2006's offering is no exception: different enough from its predecessors to warrant more than a cursory glance, yet essentially the formula we've come to know and love. Madly. PES6 for the PS2 and PSP is near-identical to the masterful 360 version: playable across the ether, thanks to Net Play and PSP-to-PSP compatibility, but with ever-so-slightly degraded visuals. No matter. Pro Evolution has always been about gameplay and 6 has it all, and then some. This time around, the shooting system has been refined. Players are able to take a pop at goal more instinctively than last time out, and volleys and half-volleys have had a re-vamp too. Feints, backwards dribbling and retaining possession after a slide tackle are also new features for 2006. Things can get more physical in PES6, with defenders closing down attackers much more in evidence, defensive blocking (legal or illegal) and clever new turns for the more highly rated players in the game. These things take time to learn, but it's a great deal of fun getting there. Pro Evolution Soccer may be the supreme playing experience as far as football's concerned, but there has always been a section of fans dismayed at the series' lack of authentic club and player names. PES6 has its share of misnomers (for Reading, read Berkshire Blues as an example) but hey! There's an edit facility if you feel that way inclined. There again, new licensed (i.e. authentic) game content includes kits and squads for the Czech, French, Australian, English, Italian, Argentinian, Spanish and Swedish national sides. The top French league has also been added, along with big club sides from Europe including Benfica, Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos. We're sure we've told you this before when referring to Konami's football games, but the beautiful game just got a whole lot better. You lucky people!.

Brace yourself United Kingdom – Buzz is back, and he’s looking for the brightest quiz fans in the land! Brush up on your national knowledge and prepare to be tested on all the things that make the UK brilliant – from movies and music to sport, celebs and much, much more! Buzz: Brain of the UK on PlayStation 2: Over 4000 questions to separate the clever from the clueless Face family and friends in rapid-fire trivia tournaments for up to eight players Crazy contestants, hilarious new rounds and EyeToy® USB Camera support – see yourself on-screen as you play Are you the country’s cleverest quiz whizz? Enter Buzz’s new, nationally themed TV studio to find out .

Fancy taking on the Young Boys of Bern? How about tackling Grasshoppers? Relax, we're only inviting you to join in a game of Swiss League football in FIFA 2004, just one of many tournaments to choose from in this deep, deep game. FIFA Football 2004 is the most complete and authentic soccer experience. EA's offering for the new season has some stiff competition with Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 3 figuring strongly and gaining fans left, right and centre. FIFA Football 2004 comes with two big additions to its features list to warrant closer inspection. The feature that really grabbed our attention in FIFA 2004 is EA's new 'Off the Ball' Control. It does exactly what it says on the tin: let's you control the players not in possession of the ball. Luckily enough, you retain control of the player with the ball at his feet too. Hurrah! It's a neat addition to the series' list of features, enabling you to anticipate moves, time your runs, fight for space and put players in prime positions to receive passes and launch attacks. It does take a while to master, but then again, it increases playability no end. The PS2 version jumps even further ahead of the competition with the facility for network play. Mystifyingly enough, the Xbox version doesn't have this facility. Very strange... However, when you want to take on new competitors on your PS2 version, you can connect to EA Sports Online for match up gameplay, tournaments and downloadable content. In a nod to certain other football games, FIFA Football 2004 incorporates a Career mode that offers players the chance to adopt a more 'hands-on' role at their chosen club. Sure, you continue to control the players in the matches, but you now get the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through the leagues, acquire new players, and attempt to turn them into champions. With the usual host of league and cup competitions we've come to expect from the license-laden, best-selling FIFA series, a mind-bogglingly huge selection of teams, and the sheer playability of the game, the FIFA series goes from strength to strength..

The official product of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship, PDC World Championship Darts offers gamers a true-to-life gameplay experience including real-life players, intuitive controls and top-notch graphics, plus camera work inspired by the gripping TV-style coverage of the Championship. The first port of call is the Quick Game mode. Here a solo player, or two players, can set up a match and play using the game's innovative control scheme. It's here that you can get to grips with what it takes to become the world's number one arrowsmith. You'll play the traditional game here, with the winner of each leg being the first to reach zero from 301, 501 or 701 with a double. Two control methods are offered to players - Amateur and Professional. In both modes, the actual movements required by the player are akin to those used when throwing real darts. To aim, the player places the crosshair over the point they hope to hit on the board, and must take note of the thrust they use via the power meter. Professional mode is similar, but features no assistance from the power meter. Minigames and Pub Classics are featured in the game such as Around the Clock, where doubles in order from one to twenty are required to win the match. Other fun darts variations are featured including Cricket - where one team tries to score before the other team tries to bowl them out by repeatedly hitting the bullseye, and Killer, where the idea is to take out your opponent. In total, there are 13 party games to be enjoyed in PDC World Darts Championship..