It's a rare thing when a game comes along with the power to move a player emotionally Mass Effect takes interactive entertainment to breathtaking new heights. Mass Effect is a triumph. A triumph for the science fiction video game, a triumph for the action RPG and a triumph for next generation gaming. And it sets up the sequel perfectly.

The heart of Universe at War Earth Assault is a beautifully crafted strategy game which could have been one of the best things in the genre in years. This just makes it even more tragic that it's let down by a passable but unimpressive graphics engine and utterly dull single-player campaign.

As an action game, Crysis could be the best first-person shooter ever, blending over-the-top gunning and dazzling pyrotechnics with enough freedom to make you feel like the cunning badass you always wanted to be. It's an immensely satisfying, richly detailed experience.

Need for Speed ProStreet is missing most of what made the previous games in the series interesting. Cars and physics shine in this game, but the gameplay gets repetitive in an overlong career mode.

I have a strong desire to savor this game, but my experience thus far has been nothing short of disappointing. The controls are excessively sensitive, making clean driving nearly impossible. The frequency of spinouts at low speeds forces me to abandon the game shortly after starting it. Even minor collisions result in catastrophic head-on crashes into railings. The visuals are breathtaking, but the frustration is overwhelming.

Worldshift is a game that had a lot of potential. It's sad to see such potential wasted when the end result is a poorly executed and rushed title.

The opening sequence is one of the most memorable in recent memory but it is almost as if the developers spent all of their creative energy on it leaving the rest of the game to degenerate into a bland, plot-less mess. So much potential is wasted in poor execution, unfinished code and sloppy graphics that I can only recommend this game if you really have nothing else to play or are simply aching for a new WWII style shooter.

Command & Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath brings the challenge of Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars to a new level with new over-the-top units and an equally overblown campaign. The expansion improves on Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars in every critical area while keeping up the game's fast and furious pace. And as a story-player I enjoyed Command & Conquer 3 Kane’s Wrath mainly because it finally closed some gaps in the storyline.

Grand Theft Auto IV falls short of expectations, with lackluster gameplay, repetitive mechanics, a subpar game engine, poor mobility, and unengaging missions, making it a regrettable choice from Rockstar. It doesn't quite meet the standard I've come to expect.

Cryostasis Sleep of Reason is a beautiful gem of a game. It offers up a thoroughly unique experience, that at its height is as breathtaking as it terrifying. The decision to render this as a first person shooter is slightly double-edged though, because as a shooter it’s less of a stunner, but is still a worthy addition to your game shelf.

An excellent FPS horror that mixes action with some pretty good frights. The single-player is exceptional, with some of the best graphics and atmospherics we've seen. It’s great to see a developer building on its original game with such love and care. F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is One of our favorite shooters in living memory.

Hugely disappointed The battles aren't epic, the lack of base building isn't fun, and the races are all the same and boring. I had really high hopes for this game, I seriously wish I could return this.

Mirror's Edge is a unique platforming game, very realistic, with a very special point of view in the genre. A huge experience, very different from what we have played previously, with incredible gameplay and great atmosphere. It's the beginning of a brand new series that can provide us with many satisfactions.

Need for Speed Undercover is a return to form for this long-running racer series, the inclusion of the cops really puts pressure on your racing and with the addition of the usual upgrade and tuning options it helps to make this a top arcade racer.