When it comes to Tekken, there are certain aspects that will inevitably register at the very mention of Namco Bandai's venerable beat 'em up franchise. Juggles that don't just bend the rules of reality but crash them under an iron fist, ten-hit combos ...

The superb fighting mechanics ; The heaps of game modes unlockable goodies on offer ; The sprawling and diverse character line-up

The dodgy Scenario Campaign ; The lag during online matches ; The load times

While offering only incremental upgrades to the formula, Tekken 6 is a worthy successor to Dark Resurrection and ultimately one of the best entries in this venerable franchise to date.

The ever-growing first-person shooter and role-playing game crossover genre has received its latest addition with the release of Gearbox Software's Borderlands. Set in Pandora, which has an old West style theme, you and three friends can set out on an ...

The co-op experience is one of the best on the market ; The countless loot scattered through the world ; The striking, artistic visual quality

The repetitive quests ; The lack of a strong storyline ; Glitches that got us stuck in awkward situations

Borderlands is a perfect multiplayer RPG-Shooter that offers loot hounds hours of fun. It has its flaws, though, and its grinding sensibilities probably won't appeal to everyone.

War. The great philosopher Plato once remarked that only the dead have seen the end of it. Now gamers across the world can get a little closer to the brutal, unforgiving reality of modern war in Operation Flashpoint's long-awaited sequel, Dragon ...

The realistically brutal simulation ; The wide array of weapons ; The long missions and large maps

The grinding difficulty at some points ; The initially unwieldy controls ; The abnormal learning curve

Looking for a brutal war experience? Look no further than Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Do you remember Tamagotchi, the stupidly addictive hand-held digital pet that made its maker a fortune in the 90's? If so, you'll be instantly familiar with the concept of EyePet, which is essentially a modern day take on that time-consuming, some ...

How cute he is! Those big eyes are adorable ; His animation. He moves around your living room like a real animal ; Some of the amazing things he can do, like draw a picture that you've created

The inconsistent response to our commands ; The lack of any real aim or purpose

Your EyePet does some amazing things, but the tech is so inconsistent that you'll want to slap him just as much as stroke him.

Was it really only a few years ago that the FIFA series was in danger of becoming stagnant? Minor incremental updates and graphical face-lifts year after year left the franchise in desperate need of re-invigoration. Someone at EA Sports clearly got ...

The 360 dribbling system. It gives you improved control over the ball and therefore allows you to be creative ; The vast replay value afforded by some brilliant game modes and solid online options ; Improvements on the pitch make for a more aggressive ...

The dodgy goalkeepers that sometimes struggle to catch the ball

FIFA 10 stands in a league of its own in terms of quality. A truly outstanding tribute to the beautiful game.

In the racing and driving simulator genre, few games offer up the same allegiance amongst fans as the Gran Turismo series. After an arduous wait, the game was finally skimmed-down for its own PSP release and let loose for fan consumption on October 1, ...

The frame rate and visuals hold up great for a handheld game ; The enormous amount of vehicles at your disposal ; The fact all tracks and cars are available out of the box

The limited replay value due to the absence of a career mode ; Not being able to add aftermarket parts to your ride, lack of overall customization ; The lack of online play

Gran Turismo is a fine racing simulator and offers car fans an enormous amount of killer vehicles to collect. Ultimately, the game is marred by the lack of a career mode and online play

There are few games out there that are as dark and menacing as From Software's hard-hitting action RPG Demon's Souls. Released earlier this year in Japan, Atlus USA is bringing this excruciatingly difficult game to North American audiences on October ...

The intriguing and original online component ; What feels like the PS3's first major RPG ; The eerie atmosphere and physical gameplay mechanics

The at times frustrating difficulty and arduous trial and error

Demon's Souls is everything we've been looking for on the PS3 -- a stellar action RPG boasting a killer online component. The game's uncompromising difficulty may not be everyone's cup of tea, however.

There's little doubt that the members of The Beatles were idealists. From heartfelt ballads explaining to the world that "all you need is love," to protest songs calling for a revolution, the band seemed poised and compelled to change the world. When ...

The visually stunning dreamscapes ; The tremendous setlist of classic Beatles tracks ; How the game pulled us back to the 1960s so effortlessly

How story mode loses its appeal towards the end ; The lack of any real new concept

The Beatles: Rock Band is everything a Beatles fan has been waiting for. A compelling and mesmerizing experience.

The videogame music genre has been doing the rounds for several years, and if it first felt like a passing fad, the inordinate amount of titles, and their related success, is more than enough evidence to prove that they're not going anywhere. Love ...

The new Party Play mode that lets you jump right in and play ; The 85 tracks that are available right out of the box ; Playing a Gorillaz track as Johnny Cash

The lack of any major, compelling new features ; The feeling the series needs a major overhaul to keep it fresh

Guitar Hero 5 is another near-perfect solo for Neversoft and Activision. There are plenty of small tweaks that ensure the game is worth a look, but ultimately, we feel the franchise is long overdue for a complete overhaul.

It was the Australian former cricketer, Richie Benaud, who once famously said that "Cricket is a batsman's game," a quote that perfectly sums up our experience of Codemaster's latest foray into the popular, quintessential English summer sport. Cricket ...

Batting. It's extremely satisfying when you hit a boundary ; The wide range of bowling techniques on offer ; The accessibility of the control scheme

The opposition batsmen on normal on hard difficulty modes. They're just too good ; The uninspiring, unexciting QTE-based fielding mechanic

Not the complete package, but still a very competent, challenging and enjoyable game of cricket.