Forget the Halo 3 beta, the most gaming fun I've had this week has been with Buzz: The Mega Quiz. Ok, that's mainly because we've had friends over for most of the week, and of course you can't compare the two games, but the latest Buzz is a reminder, along with the Wii, that "casual" gaming is increasingly important for the consoles.
The Buzz games - think TV quiz show format, Jason Donovan and unique controllers - have sold over 4 million copies, and along with Singstar have quietly made the PS2 the party console of choice. Mega Quiz adds just enough - new characters, round formats etc - to fend off cash-in accusations. But most players will be happy enough to finally have some new questions to answer. The only real disappointment is the final round, which can go on forever as players win or lose points.
The Wii may hog the casual gaming headlines, but Buzz: The Mega Quiz shows that the PlayStation 2 isn't ready to hang up the party frock just yet.
