PC Games

  • Spore Galactic Adventures

    31 Jul 2009 1:04 PM

    Spore's first full expansion is overflowing with wit and charm, and it offers resourceful players a chance to get creative.

  • 8.0 5

    ARMA II

    23 Jul 2009 12:07 PM

    This ambitious military sandbox game comes close to realising its potential but falls short due to its buggy single-player campaign.

  • 8.0

    The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

    22 Jul 2009 11:09 AM

    If you've got opposable thumbs, a sense of humour and a brain that you're not afraid to use, this puzzle-filled adventure is one well worth taking.

    Specs: Xbox 360

  • 9.0 8

    The Sims 3

    03 Jun 2009 2:12 PM

    The latest Sims game is also the greatest, striking a terrific balance between the fresh and the familiar.

  • 7.5

    Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull

    26 Mar 2009 4:20 PM

    If you're looking for a good mystery or a fun game for your kids, you could do a lot worse than Nancy Drew: Legend of the Crystal Skull.

  • Empire: Total War

    13 Mar 2009 3:44 PM

    This strategy sequel is incredibly deep, broad, addictive — and a bit rough around the edges.

  • 8.5

    Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

    23 Feb 2009 5:16 PM

    Extraordinary online play makes it easy to overlook this strategy sequel's less-impressive single-player campaign.

  • 8.5

    The Witcher Enhanced Edition

    18 Nov 2008 3:24 PM

    The Witcher: Enhanced Edition is what this great role-playing game should have been when it made its debut a year ago.

  • Red Alert 3

    10 Nov 2008 3:33 PM

    Red Alert 3 is a raucously fun strategy game that overcomes its issues with both style and substance.

    Specs: PS3, Xbox 360

  • 9.0 5

    Sins of a Solar Empire

    03 Nov 2008 12:44 PM

    This isn't just the first great strategy game of 2008. It's also an absolute must-have if you love space strategy.

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