Digimon Rumble Arena 2, Sony Playstation

Until recently, the Nintendo melee series that is Super Smash Brothers has had little in the way of competition. Particularly popular in Japan, the platform-based beat-em-up has proved that there is a substantial market for the taking, and it seems now that Bandai is to give Nintendo a run for its money with Digimon Rumble Arena 2. The first current-generation appearance of the Pokemon clone to be seen in the UK, Rumble Arena 2 somewhat unsurprisingly pits players in a platform-based beat-em-up against a plethora of well-known Digimon fighters taken from all four TV series. The list of so-called battle arenas, spanning icy glaciers, open fields and fiery caverns, is varied. They have multiple levels for escape routes and added strategy, and they're just as competent as anything seen in the two existing Smash Brothers games. But these locations merely serve as host to some serious multi-player brawls. Though a single-player game is great fun in itself, it's the multiplayer game that most Digimon fans will be interested in. Assuming the role of any of 40 renowned Digimon, players can engage in battle with up to three others for a friendly skirmish of sorts that sees individuals taking advantage of multi-tiered environments and unique Digimon abilities to defeat their opponents. Victories are rewarded with numerous bonuses, and if players manage to fulfil certain criteria, they'll also be able to unlock hidden Digimon. It's all very familiar, and although Rumble Arena 2 isn't exactly subtle in its similarities to the Smash Brothers games, it's a solid multiplayer beat-em-up and is worth a few hours of a genre follower's time.

Buy Digimon Rumble Arena 2 for 9.99 GBP

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
There really isn't any point in us trying to disguise how excited we are about the imminent release of the new Wallace and Gromit film. We've tried to ignore as much of the hype as we could in the run up to the release of the new Aardman Animations masterpiece, and we're hoping that the marrow-thieving Were-Rabbit is as worthy an adversary as the sinister 'chicken', Feathers McGraw. We're bursting...
Madagascar
A proud lion, a voluptuous hippo, a hypochondriac giraffe and a zebra with itchy feet - these are the stars of the Dreamworks SKG feature film, from the same people that brought you the Shrek and A Shark's Tale. The film features the voices of Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett-Smith, and follows the exploits of four animals who escape from Central Park Zoo and pitch up in M...
Final Fantasy VIII
Like its predecessor, FFVII, Final Fantasy Eight is, at the time of release, the biggest game the world has ever seen. The beautifully rendered introductions scenes form the perfect start to a game which is vast and involving. With so many variables and sub-plots that it is unlikely that no-one will ever play it all, even if they do reach the end. If Square continue to progress at this rate, it is...
Micro Machines V3
If you ever set up tracks for you toy cars as a kid, then Micro Machines V3 is a dream come true. In fact, it's a dream come true for you and eight other players, making this game is a prime contender for king of 'night in with a few friends' title. Take control of any of the 32 vehicles, ranging from power boats to ice cream vans, and do your worst in the fight for champion of tiny toy racing. Of...
Legion: Legend of Excalibur
In days of old, when knights were bold, and consoles weren't invented, people did other stuff for entertainment, such as dress up in tin suits and hit each other with sharp, heavy things. One such guy who thought this was a load of fun was a bloke called King Arthur. Offering players the opportunity to relive the epic legend of King Arthur and the mystical sword of Excalibur, Legion: The Legend of...
Panzer Front
When producing video games and their content, the subject of the Second World War can be a delicate one, to say the least. Releasing such games in certain European countries is often a decision that must be taken very seriously. But there is way around this. Panzer Front confronts some of the most involving nations head-on in a game where you can fight as the United States, Russia, and even German...