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Fight Night Round 4 by Dave Cook | 03-07-09

Xbox 360 | PS3

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In reality, boxing is a highly methodical sport, requiring the ability to think tactically under immense pressure and not forget the threat of your opponent's massive fists ready to machine gun your face into a bloody pulp. Boxing games on the other hand are largely the opposite. Unfettered scraps with little or no tactical framework, failing to capture the true feeling of the sport. EA's Fight Night Round 4 transcends the stereotype, delivering an intense and truly immersing experience.

Xbox 360 | PS3

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Assassin's Creed II: First Impressions by Dave Cook | 22-06-09

What a difference time makes. When the first trailer of Ubisoft Montreal's Assassin's Creed was unveiled in 2007, gamers the world over salivated at the prospect of an immersive, sprawling stealth epic the likes of which hadn't been seen since Hideo Kojima first graced us with Metal Gear Solid.

PS3

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game by Dave Cook | 21-06-09

We've said it before and we'll say it again, movie tie-ins are increasingly becoming bigger and better, even if the majority of titles are entirely lacking in any form of substance, there are more and more rare success stories creeping through the critical dragnet. Ghostbusters: The Video Game is one of those games, appealing in its own right and a great example of how to make the very best in fan service.

PC | Mac | Linux | Free

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E4's Great British Summer of Games by Dave Cook | 20-06-09

Another summer is upon us and if, like us, you live in Scotland or another part of the UK where the weather is horribly inconsistent, you might need something to do while you wait out the rain. Luckily, we've found the perfect remedy for rainy days, moments of boredom or if you simply want to check out some of the best British flash game talent on the go today.

PC | Mac | Linux | Free

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E4's Great British Summer of Games #1: Strawhat Samurai 2 by Dave Cook | 20-06-09

Scrolling beat-em-ups have a problem with repetition; Punch, kick, throw, punch, punch, throw, kick...repeat until completely fed up. Strawhat Samurai 2 by developer Luther Chan gets around this problem by integrating a superb control system, consisting simply of drawing lines with your mouse or laptop touchpad.