Gaming

Hoard review A fun ten minutes' gaming in multiplayer mode, but a lack of variety and dull single-player game means it's not particularly engrossing

Anonymous denies PlayStation Network hack Says it's not about stealing personal data or credit card details

Mad Catz Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 Special Edition Fight Stick Superb construction and an excellent design makes this stick one of the best out there

Crysis 2 review It isn’t such a technical leap forward as the first game, but Crysis 2 ups the ante with its action-packed gameplay.

Rift review An ambitious take on the classic swords-and-sorcery MMORPG, Rift could be the game that topples Warcraft from top spot.

Nintendo 3DS review A bewildering array of technology in a compact package, the Nintendo 3DS has huge potential.

Gray Matter review We were swept away by this lovely adventure's depth and characterisation

Total War: Shogun 2 review With none of the flaws of recent versions, Shogun 2 brilliantly blends strategy and action in a sumptuously rendered historical setting.

Bulletstorm review In spite of the crude humour and short campaign, Bulletstorm is a fantastic FPS. It’s not big or clever, but it is a whole lot of fun.

Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds review It's far from subtle, and loses out to sibling Street Fighter IV for long-term tactical appeal

Dead Space 2 review Shocking and certainly not for children, Dead Space 2 is unrelenting but massively fun to play.

Monday Night Combat review A colourful and fast-paced shooter that’s plenty of fun to play, either alone or online with friends.

DC Universe Online review DC Universe Online provides plenty of action-packed fun, although it currently only has a couple of months' worth of play in it.