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After the massive success of the Sim City saga (which started way back in 1989), Monte Cristo have delivered what could be the new era in city simulators.

Disney and Pixar's 'Cars' game hits the track, racing onto consoles with Lightning McQueen's adventure in Radiator Springs.

NBA 2K6 dazzles with fluid gameplay and realistic animations, proving a significant leap from its predecessor and setting a new benchmark for sports simulators.

The ice age is ending and our subzero heroes return in this action adventure video game set in a melting paradise of water parks, geysers and tar pits.

Criterion's 'Black' redefines shooters with its sensory-overloading firefights and detail-rich environments. An explosive must-play.

Amped 3 snowboarding game takes a wild and creative approach with visuals and gameplay, offering a unique and enjoyable experience.

Condemned: Criminal Origins, a chilling dive into the depths of horror and mystery, shakes up the thriller genre.

Created by local lads Sidhe Interactive, Gripshift is a game that has cars and drivers but it isn't necessarily a racing game.

Straight off the mark – seeing Neversoft as the developers behind this game would be very encouraging to those familiar with their past titles.

Dance away with Mario in 'Dancing Stage Mario Mix', an energetic adventure packed with music, mini-games, and a unique dance mat peripheral.

Peter Jackson's King Kong game, crafted with Michael Ancel, brings cinematic immersion to gaming, blurring lines between film and play.

Darkwatch game review: Embrace the wild fusion of cowboys and vampires in an action-packed adventure with Jericho Cross.

Fired Up sees players taking control of various beefed-up vehicles, hooning around war torn environments and blowing up all and sundry.

Dive into an epic Marvel battle with Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects - your hero moves shape the universe's fate.

Dive into F.E.A.R, the gripping FPS voted best since Half-Life 2, where you combat a mysterious force in a high-stakes, eerie mission.

Quake 4 review: Dive into an all-out alien warfare as Earth's Rhino Squad, led by Matthew Kane, takes the fight to the Strogg's doorstep.

Dive into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka in a new game, guiding Charlie in solving puzzles with the Oompa Loompas to rescue the factory.

Lumines, the challenging puzzle game, is one of the best since Tetris and offers addictive gameplay and stylish visuals.

The sequel to 2004's racing game of the year, Burnout Revenge straps gamers into the fastest, most dangerous racer on the road.

WarioWare Twisted delivers a dizzying blend of madness and genius with its gyro-controlled gameplay - it's genuinely twisted and compelling.