"While the competition in the racing genre on the PSP is stiff, Wipeout Pure stands alone. Aside from the futuristic setting, the smooth gameplay and amazing graphical prowess really make Wipeout Pure a game to check out, both for racing fans and for lovers of vehicular combat. Even racing newbies will find a lot to love in Wipeout Pure."

"Overall, Gran Turismo 4 offers exactly what players have come to expect from the series: a highly-tuned precision driving simulator that’s demanding and deep. The gameplay is standard GT with hundreds of vehicles, many driving types and the extensive GT mode that offers the typically deep RPG-like racing experience. The sheer number of cars, vehicles and courses can be overwhelming, so its best to take this on in small chunks. While there are a few interesting twists such as the new direction mode, GT4 stays largely true to the series’ formula to date. Some players will find the experience frustrating and too technical, those who really want a deep driving simulator have come to the right place."

• ESPN NFL 2K5 Review (Xbox - 82.3%)

  "Sport simulations pop up year after year and developers often act like desperate bachelors with corny pick-up lines when it comes to reinventing yourself year after year. They simply adjust the rosters, add some more polygons to the player models and freshen up the menus. Visual Concepts however is a real Don Juan compared to those losers. They even made a Crib mode which will please fans of MTV Cribs. You can already guess the correct answer; yes, you’ll be able to decorate your own house from sealing to floor and from couches to plants. Everything can be adapted to your lovely wishes."

• Street Racing Syndicate Withdrawn (GameCube)

  "Namco's Street Racing Syndicate, which was recently released for Nintendo's Gamecube, will be withdrawn from European retail."

• MX vs. ATV Inleashed Review (Xbox - 7.7/10)
• MX vs. ATV Inleashed Review (PS2 - 7.7/10)
• Taxi 3: eXtreme Rush Demo (PC - 81.3mb)
• Taxi 3: eXtreme Rush Screenshots (PC)

"Tony Hawk fans who want to take their game on the go will find this to be the best handheld interpretation the series has ever seen, everyone else will probably be better off with the PS2 games"

"Team6 game studios has released a playable demo of TAXI 3 Extreme Rush, giving you the chance to try out this racing title which will be distributed by Atari in some territories later this year. In TAXI 3 Extreme Rush First, players can select one of the 10 exotic sportscars (ranging from american musclecars to hot Japanese streetracers to classic italian avant-garde designs) and agressively race against competitors meanwhile surviving the chasing copcars (equiped with loads of heavy weapons) and even a police helicopter."

" The wireless play contains a truck load of events, which includes combo mambo, king of the hill, capture the flag, trick attack, firefight, score challenge and graffiti among others. In this mode, you can have up to four local players participating in any of the mentioned events."

"MLB 2006 represents a significant step forward for the series, putting in right near the top of the genre. It's tweaked controls offer much more depth, realism and flexibility than previous titles. The intuitive menu system and indicators along with the controls, give it an excellent, intuitive feel. MLB 2006's fast pacing, and excellent gameplay work well and the game effectively recreates the flow and strategy of professional baseball."

"Overall, Need For Speed Underground Rivals is a nice addition to the PSP library, but it is not the best racer available. After all of gaming sessions with NFSU Rivals, I always found myself going back to Ridge Racers. Rivals’ controls could use a little bit of work along with how the cars look."

• MX vs. ATV Unleashed Review (Xbox - 4 stars)

  "Bravo to Rainbow Studios for keeping some of the most important stuff in check for MX Vs. ATV Unleashed- the gameplay, which really defines how an off-road biking game should handle, and the graphics, looking as good as ever. However, they snagged a couple of primary features that would have made this the real go-getter this year, like the custom soundtracks and the ability to explore challenges."

• What Works for a Handheld Golf Game

  "But a golf game on a handheld system isn't always guaranteed gold. The reason is because if you introduce a gameplay system that doesn't really take advantage of the system at hand, you find your product in a rather lacking position. However, if everything hits it just right, like the "tuning fork in your loins" as Roy McAvoy puts it in the movie Tin Cup, you can't lose."

"As is, this game is a must own for any fan of the series, but some race fans may get more out of Ridge Racer in the end."

"NBA is anything but a must-have or a must-rent. Rent it if you must, but don't expect it to do anything but appease your eyes for an hour or two."