Gaming

Mass Effect 2 review A change of direction brings more exciting combat to the Mass Effect universe, but still retains the depth and charm typical of Bioware.

BioShock 2 review An accomplished game, with solid mechanics, luscious locations and a new multiplayer mode, but it’s a conservative update

Divinity II: Ego Draconis review A richly detailed fantasy world and dynamic combat make this a must-have for serious RPG fans. Plus, you get to be a dragon.

Torchlight review A great hack-and-slash game that you can jump straight into, but it doesn't have the epic scale of Diablo.

Assassin’s Creed 2 review With all the polish of the original game, this renaissance-set sequel adds the variety of gameplay that was missing

Aliens vs. Predator review The atmosphere's brilliant and you feel like you're in either of the films, but the levels are formulaic and repetitive.

EA The Saboteur review GTA with Nazis, The Saboteur has a fresh take on the tired WWII genre.

Lucidity review Lucidity is an inexpensive diversion that failed to really captivate us, despite its distinctive style and gameplay.

Monte Cristo Cities XL review An impressive-looking city building game, but you'll need to subscribe to the online mode to get all the features you'd expect.

Activision Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 review It's not revolutionary, but Modern Warfare 2's production values are incredible and all three game modes are well executed.

Codemasters Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising review Dragon Rising's tactical elements make for tense gameplay, but missions and scenery are repetitive.

NCsoft Aion: The Tower of Eternity review Beautiful graphics and Eastern mythology make for a unique world, but the grinding play will put off casual players.

Eidos Batman: Arkham Asylum review A fun and immersive third-person combat game, whether you're a comic book fan or not.