The PSP launches in the US today and Keith has a look at the gorgeous-ness that is Sony's new handheld. Not mincing his words, he is clearly a fan. "While the Nintendo DS is an eccentric and fun little games toy, PSP is an ambitious portable entertainment platform, a true cultural successor to the Walkman". The game reviews this week include one of the biggest releases of the year so far - Gran Turismo 4. I reviewed it and while I appreciated it - and the graphics and physics are impressive - I stand by what I said. You'll only love GT4 if you worship cars.
More inclusive is Timesplitters: Future Perfect, the new first-person shooter from the guys who made Goldeneye on the N64. Timesplitters has always been a bit of gaming snack - perfect to scoff between more substantial titles without ruining your appetite. The latest version seems more of the same, although the online elements look like adding some longevity. Steve Boxer was quite impressed. "Solid, finely crafted fare that should put a grin on your face" he said.
Last up is Robots, the game based on the film. As you may expect this is a 3D platform game aimed squarely at children. It won't be troubling the game of the year polls but Rhianna Pratchett was happy. "There is more than enough to keep the kids amused" she said.
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