Issue 69: September 2009

Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters
Genre: Racing
9/10
Summary: Genius physics, wonderful graphics, and amazing variation makes this one of the greatest games of the year. Although I do miss split-screen multiplayer, this is otherwise completely amazing.



The Beatles: Rock Band (PS3, Wii, X360)
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: MTV Games
Genre: Music/Rhythm
9/10
Summary: A collection of timeless songs, varied and fun to play, and presented in a great way for the world's greatest band. The Beatles: Rock Band will also bring joy to several generations.



Guitar Hero 5 (PS2, PS3, Wii, X360)
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
7/10
Summary: Lots of good improvements saves Guitar Hero 5 which includes a mostly rotten tracklist.



NHL 10 (PS3, X360)
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
9/10
Summary: EA does it again. This is a completely brilliant view of the sport and the best sports game of the year.



FIFA 10 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA
Genre: Sports
8/10
Summary: An already excellent football-game has been taken to the next level. Improved physics, better pace and more responsive controls adds to a very strong eight.



Need for Speed: Shift (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher: EA
Genre: Racing
8/10
Summary: Challenging and unforgivening simulator with stunning graphics and a great collection of cars. The definitive version is Need for Speed: Shift on PC.



Scribblenauts (DS)
Developer: 5th Cell
Publisher: Warner
Genre: Puzzle/Platformer
9/10
Summary: Incredibly creative puzzling for everyone with a big chunk of imagination. The most fun portable game of the year is called Scribblenauts and we recommend you to purchase it.



Wet (PS3, X360)
Developer: A2M
Publisher: Bethesda
Genre: Action
6/10
Summary: The graphical style, the presentation and the atmosphere in Wet excels most everything. Artificial Minds have succeeded very well there. Too bad the game isn't more than average.



Champions Online (PC)
Developer: Cryptic
Publisher: Atari
Genre: MMORPG
7/10
Summary: Colorful online-RPG with a simple and easy-to-understand setup.



G-Force (Multi)
Developer: Eurocom
Publisher: Disney
Genre: Action/Platformer
7/10
Summary: G-Force is overall a decent action-platformer with parts for mostly younger players, but also contains little pigs that charms us all.



Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger (PC, X360)
Developer: Atomic Motion
Publisher: Evolved Games
Genre: Shooter/Strategy
5/10
Summary: A failed attempt at a good idea.



Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny (PSP)
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Genre: Fighting
8/10
Summary: The combination of amazingly stunning graphics and nice online support makes this to an obvious purchase recommendation.



Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 (PS3)
Developer: Tecmo/Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecmo
Genre: Action
5/10
Summary: No gore, invisible walls and blocky graphics. Buy Devil May Cry 4 instead, or wait for God of War III.



Trials HD (X360)
Genre: Sports
8/10
Summary: Challenging, addicting, satisfying and filled with action. Most of all, it's very fun.



Gangstar: West Coast Hustle (Iphone)
Genre: Action
8/10
Summary: A successful game that takes advantage of the strengths in the Iphone. Try it out, pimp your Iphone.



Wolfenstein RPG (Iphone)
Genre: RPG/Shooter
8/10
Summary: Wolfenstein RPG is recommended to everyone that appreciates Id's nazi-action, but still won't say no to a new version of a solid classic with an open mind.