Gears of War ( Xbox 360 )

Good enough to redifine the shoot-em-up genre, this videogame teaches new techniques, looks amazing, is utterly brilliant when played cooperatively and above all provides one of the most intense and varied gameplay experiences ever.

Admittedly, devotees of this game will also neet to get their hand on Activision's Call of Duty 3, whis is a harrowingly realistic depiction of the D-Day push in World War II. SB