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• NGC
• PS2
• XBOX
• 8.9 / 10
• États-Unis

What a difference a year makes. FIFA 07 has closed the gap on PES5 more than we could possibly have imagined. Compared to previous FIFA instalments this plays a more rounded, authentic game of football without cranking up the realism so much that it’s no longer fun. The result is a game that’s as fun and as accessible as any of its predecessors, but with gameplay that’s more Premier League than the Championship.

• PS2
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

While NBA 07 had the potential to be much better than last year's lukewarm effort, the game barely hosts any improvement. The defensive flaws from last year still plague this years game, the additions to the court don¿t necessarily make the game any more challenging; in fact, in some ways it makes it way too easy. Unfortunately, this also carries over and infects other modes like the Life, which is so ridiculously easy to complete with a story that isn't engaging at all. This is particularly surprising in the wake of the excellent version of NBA on the PSP. The concept is still a good one, but unfortunately, the NBA series for the PS2 will need a lot of work before it can compete with the other basketball games out there.

• DS
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Ultimately, Alex Rider: Stormbreaker for the Nintendo DS had the potential of being a younger-skewing Tomb Raider design, but it looks like an ambitious design was cut down before it could reach its potential. Or maybe the game was just mishandled. Either way, this game just isn't good.

• PSP
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

While NBA 07 still has some game flaws, such as a defense with a number of holes and a shooting mechanism that can be infuriating, it's never tried to be the most accurate or realistic game of basketball out there. Seriously, this is the game that lets you trade any players without fear of contract, salary cap or even sanity for a team owner. But what it has tried to provide is a fun experience on the go, and this year it manages to get a lot of things right. In particular, the new mini-games offer a lot of fun and replayable depth to the title, the inclusion of color commentary and instant replay amps up the presentation value. If you're looking for a fun time with a basketball game, you might want to check this one out.

• X360
• 8.3 / 10
• États-Unis

NBA 2K7 is a very impressive basketball title. The critically acclaimed gameplay has been improved, especially the defensive AI, yet other areas like defense still need some work. This game is as deep as sports games go, offering not only a great franchise mode but a wealth of options you may never even see. There are so many options that the game is great for hardcore simulation fans and arcade streetball fans alike. If you like basketball, you can't help but enjoy NBA 2K7. Moving forward, 2K needs to make player faces look like human beings, improve some suspect clock AI on the part of the CPU, and work on making on-the-ball defense fun. Still, this is a damn good basketball game and your best option on the 360 this season.

• XBOX
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 is the greatest Tiger yet, but it's starting to feel like season five of The Sopranos. It's still the greatest show on TV, but it's starting to feel a bit stale. Maybe we have just become inoculated to the greatness; who knows? What is true is that the graphics and sound are straight out of 06, which is straight out of 05. That said, Tiger is light on content on the PC, yet the gameplay is as solid as ever. Tiger 07 is the best of the old Tiger; it's the best of the new Tiger; and it's still the best golf title on the market. But the competition is closing.

• PS2
• 8.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS2
• 5.8 / 10
• États-Unis

With co-operative play, a good number of unlockable characters, Survival Mode, and tons of weapons and skills to improve your warriors, those who like the hack-and-slash formula will find a game that can keep them occupied for a good amount of time. The core gameplay is in serious need of an overhaul, though. We've seen this too many times before and are ready for something new. Couple that with painful audio and visuals and it's hard to find a reason to recommend this to any but the hardest of hardcore fans.

• GBA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Monster House is a welcome change of pace from the summer movie drivel that infests the GBA. The game looks fantastic and fans of the movie are sure to adore the title. It's a license title that doesn't suck, and that's a good thing. It does have its faults though. The gameplay borders on too difficult for younger kids, and can get frustrating. The large amount of backtracking and other downsides might have made this game a snore fest, but the fast paced action is sure to keep kids and maybe even some adults enthralled.

• GBA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is one of the better license games we've played, and one of the best license games of the summer. Pirates is a lot like that saucy wench in the local tavern. She looks nice, and sounds lovely, but playing with her is an ordeal of getting knocked around and poked with sharp objects (Okay my pirate similes suck). Pirates isn't going to last the average player very long, and unless they have an itching to sail the open sea, or have a Johnny Depp fetish that knows no bounds, they probably won¿t want to keep playing it for a long time. However, for the younger fans of the film, it's worth a go. It's certainly less painful than the last Pirates game.

• DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

This game is a good example a DS-specific game, made for the crowd that Nintendo's aiming for. Cooking Mama for the parents, grandparents and girlfriends of the Super Mario crowd, and the game never tries to be anything more than a simple bunch of mini-challenge tasks for the non-gaming population. Cooking Mama does what it sets out to do very well, even if its concept will never be a true gaming classic. It's a really good niche-filler that utilizes the DS well.

• PSP
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

• PSP
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Rapala Trophies is very well suited for the PSP. Aside from the loading times every other aspect of the game is solid and a real improvement from the last Rapala game that appeared on PS2. If you enjoy fishing or are looking for a relaxing diversion on your PSP you should give this game a try.