Jade Empire (Microsoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

BioWare outdoes itself again. Jade Empire is imaginative, accessible, beautiful to look at and incredibly immersive to play.

Super Monkey Ball Deluxe (Sega) (Xbox (EU Version))

If you haven't sampled the simian delights of Super Monkey Ball, you'd be an utter chimp to miss out on the Deluxe edition.

Dancing Stage Unleashed 2 (Konami) (Xbox (EU Version))

Dancing Stage Unleashed 2 has an excellent soundtrack and some top new Live modes.

Close Combat: First To Fight (Global Star) (Xbox (EU Version))

One of the finest and most accessible tactical shooters on Xbox, slightly marred by clumsy oversights and bugs.

Counter Terrorist Special Forces: Fire For Effect (Hip Games) (Xbox (US Version))

For what it is, Special Forces excels. It's daft as a brush and never surprises, but at least everything it rips off, it does well.

Mashed: Fully Loaded (Empire) (Xbox (EU Version))

Horribly pointless if you already own the original. It's only worth it if this is your first foray into Mashed territory.

Kao The Kangaroo Round 2 (JoWood) (Xbox (EU Version))

Fun, no-frills platformer with the odd inventive touch. Simple enough for kids to get their little mitts sweaty.

Tak 2: The Staff Of Dreams (THQ) (Xbox (EU Version))

A great little Xbox debut. The main game's littered with fun puzzles, whilst there's a ton of great Dinky challenges to boot.

Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill 30 (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

A compelling, well-designed title. If you're prepared to think first and shoot later, you'll love it.

World Championship Snooker 2005 (Codemasters) (Xbox (EU Version))

Not too many new features, but World Championship Snooker 2005 has enough in its pockets to keep snooker fans going potty for ages.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Ubisoft) (Xbox (EU Version))

Elegant, engaging and electrifying, Fisher mercilessly silences any competition. The best Splinter Cell yet.

Stolen (Hip Interactive) (Xbox (EU Version))

A stealth game brought unceremoniously into the limelight by fundamental flaws. Disappointing and frustrating.