Unreal Championship Live Update (Atarisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

A great game in its own right and a real milestone for showing how to develop an online FPS title with style.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Live Update (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Recon on Xbox Live looks set to provide the quintessential realistic squad-based shooter experience.

MechAssault Live Update (Microsoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Stands tall as one of the best online games available.

Whacked! Live Update (Microsoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

An instant party in your armchair - but a bit shallow.

MotoGP: Online Live Update (THQ) (Xbox (EU Version))

The demo provides hours of brilliant racing, but combine it with the full game and you've got one of the best racers ever.

Dead To Rights (namco) (Xbox (EU Version))

Some fun gunfights, but too much dull unarmed combat and repetition prevent it from being truly great.

Shrek Super Party (TDK) (Xbox (EU Version))

Shrek's ugly gurning face offers little consolation for the selection of woefully simple mini-games you'll find here.

Fireblade (Midway) (Xbox (EU Version))

Duff controls, poor graphics, and no spark make this hell. Let's just pretend it didn't happen, shall we?

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (Electronic Arts) (Xbox (EU Version))

If you've one of the millions who are wild about Harry then you'll probably love this - at least for a while.

X-Men: Next Dimension (Activision) (Xbox (EU Version))

Some awkward controls, a sluggish pace and uninspiring visuals make this an average beat-'em-up.

Superman: The Man Of Steel (Atarisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Forget about saving Metropolis, Superman needs to rescue himself from this tragic accident of a game.

Minority Report (Activision) (Xbox (EU Version))

With a bit of additional effort and imagination this could have been a really enjoyable game... but it's not.