THESE BROS. REALLY PUMP UP THE JAMS... Too bad their music is way better than their platforming!

RUSH BROS.

PC (Steam)
Single & Multiplayer
Rated: n/a

When it comes to videogames and music, there's a whole lot of brothers going on. Whether it's the Chemical Brothers, Dust Brothers, or Mario Brothers - they all do their own thing, with loads of style!

So along comes Rush Bros. a musical indie platform racer, that tries it's best to fuse the best of both worlds (music and platforming), taking inspiration from music rhythm games, platformers like Super Meat Boy, and a healthy dose of psychedelic eye-candy, to really mess with your head.

The results are a bit of a mish-mash that never totally gels, but that said, there's still quite a bit of fun to be had, particularly in the multiplayer modes. Some of the highlights from Rush Bros. include a brilliant soundtrack by Infected Mushroom, large trap infested levels sporting spikes and buzz saws, not to mention, some genuinely great looking visuals that suit the techno vibe.

But alas, Rush Bros. never quite hits the mark. While the music is awesome, the platform gameplay is lackluster and somewhat repetitive. For all of the cool ideas and potential that Rush Bros. had, it could have been oh so much better. As it stands, it's an average platformer, that happens to have an exceptional soundtrack.

All in all, it's a game that's far more enjoyable to listen to than play. That said, the experience does get a whole lot better when playing with friends. The good news is the price. Rush Bros. can be purchased in a 2-Pack Bundle for $14.99 via Steam. Pretty good value if you wanna go head to head against some real-world rivals...

LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED CAVEMAN STYLE... The Croods Deliver Some Light Family Fun For Everyone!!!

THE CROODS Prehistoric Party

Wii U / Wii / 3DS / DS
Single & Multiplayer
Rated: G

As a crowd-pleaser the DreamWorks animated caveman comedy The Croods offered some great family entertainment and it’s videogame counterpart, Prehistoric Party, tries to do the same using the tried and tested Mario Party formula of virtual board game and mini-game challenges. 

For the most part, The Croods: Prehistoric Party is quite successful, particularly as a family fun-night title, where even the youngest children can play along with their parents. The Wii U’s visuals are both colourful and vibrant, and do a great job of capturing the look of the film. 

As you'd expect, this is a humorous romp through pre-history that sees players explore five unique game boards and compete in around thirty mini-game challenges. While some of the mini-games are a bit hit and miss, overall everything’s pretty solid, offering up Jurassic fun for all ages. 

The dialogue’s pretty funny too, ripe with one-liners and caveman jokes, as it should be, since Game Guru himself, actually wrote the script. Will wonders never cease? Anyway, Prehistoric Party is light entertainment for the whole family and is best played in 4-way multiplayer!

STUDIO GHIBLI MEETS POKEMON in NI NO KUNI... An Amazing Role Playing Adventure That Takes the Best Anime Has to Offer!!!

NI NO KUNI

PS3
Single Player
Rated: PG

It's amazing how films and videogames are slowing coming together to create the entertainment of the future. Forget about dodgy movie-tie in games, and low budget cinematic snore-fests based on 

videogames, we're talking about some of the awesome stuff being done, that goes light-years beyond any of that - a prime example, is Ni No Kuni!!!

If you're a fan of anime, it's assured that you're already familiar with Studio Ghibli, who have created a slew of legendary animated films including My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Ponyo. For the first time ever, Studio Ghibili have collaborated with a videogame developer (Level 5), to create the cinematic sequences for a RPG (Role Playing Game) adventure.

The result is an amazing experience that fans of Studio Ghibli’s films won't want to miss. Anyone that digs RPGs like Pokemon, the anime visuals of Professor Layton, or just Role Playing Games in general, will be blown away by what Ni No Kuni has to offer. 

It’s an almost perfect game experience, which is gorgeously animated, has a great storyline, brilliant music (by legendary Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi), and compelling gameplay. It’s the tale of Oliver, a young boy who embarks on a quest to become a magician so that he can resurrect his mother. 

Oliver's jourmey takes him to a strange parallel world where he makes new friends and adopts many of the strange creatures he finds roaming the countryside. Once trained, they will become his allies in the many dangers he’ll face, including battles with all manner of monsters.

Ni No Kuni is a fantastic blend of cinematic anime storytelling, great gameplay, and characters that you really start to care about. It's extremely hard to fault  – brilliant stuff!

DO YOU FEEL A NEED FOR SPEED ON YOUR Wii U? Most Wanted U is Sure to Get Your Motor Running!!!

NEED FOR SPEED Most Wanted U

Wii U
Single & Multiplayer
Rated: PG

We've all been hanging out for Mario Kart to zoom onto Wii U and it's still a way off - come on Nintendo, we want our mega-dose of crazed karting now! 

The truth is, there's really not that much out there for Wii U owners who have a hankering for racing and burnouts. Unfortunately, the Wii U is a bit lacking in this genre, so Guru thought he'd take a look-see at NFS Most Wanted U, which came out a few months back and is a ripper racing title to boot!

If you like your racing games to er on the side of arcade thrills, you're gonna go totally nuts over Most Wanted U. Currently, there isn't a more exhilarating driving experience on Nintendo's new games console. It may have taken little longer to get to Wii U, than the PS3 and Xbox 360, but it has been well worth the wait! 

Most Wanted U delivers an expansive open-world to explore from the driver’s seat, and a bunch of cool new Wii U-centric features. One of the biggest highlights is the Co-Driver mode - a local co-op experience played using WiiMote or Wii U Pro Controller and the Wii U GamePad. 

The Wii U version also includes, all of the extra content from the Ultimate Speed Pack DLC, and the ability to switch cars and mods on the fly, via the Wii U GamePad’s touch screen. All of this adds up to some awesome racing, so slam your pedal to the metal, and check it out!

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME... for Sly Cooper's Most Daring Heist Yet!

SLY COOPER: Thieves in Time

PS3
Single Player
Rated: PG

That rascally raccoon and master thief Sly Cooper returns in another nail-biting heist adventure, and this time he's travelling through time which is guaranteed to keep players on their toes. Join Sly and his merry band of misfits, as an all new mystery unfolds. After another daring heist Sly is suddenly overcome by amnesia and disappears with his gal-pal Carmelita in tow...

To make matters worse, Sly's loyal partner in crime Bentley (the brainiac turtle) is shocked to discover that pages of the ancient ‘Thievius Racoonus’ (The Cooper family Book of Master Thievery) are gradually disappearing too... uber-weird! So it looks like it’s time to round up Team Cooper - their mission: To stop Sly’s family history from going bye-byes for good!

Thieves in Time promises to be the gang’s wildest ride yet. It's filled with thrilling missions, tons of brain-busting puzzles, loads of combat, and some totally wicked boss battles to boot! Sly and Bentley are joined by Murray (the fix-it hippo) and a quirky cast of humorous characters, each with their own unique style, moves, and specialties.

Add a bunch of costumes to collect which unlock special abilities like boosting your attack and defense moves, it’s fun and games all the way in this entertaining adventure for the whole family - Sly is great fun for everyone!

GOTTA TYPE 'EM ALL: Time to Learn How to Type With Your Fave Pokemon!

Pokemon Typing Adventure
Nintendo DS
Single Player
Rated: G

Let's be honest, learning to type can be a real pain in the butt! So if you wanna inject a little bit of fun into typing lessons, then look no further than Pokemon Typing Adventure. That's right folks, those funky little Pocket Monsters have come together to teach YOU how to type!!! Whether you’re a newbie still struggling to remember your finger positions on the keyboard, or a typing master, you'll be tapping away at super speed in no time and having fun while doing it...

All you need is your DS and the Pokemon Adventure bundle, which comes with the game cart, wireless keyboard, and a compact DS stand. Put it all together and you're ready to rock ‘n roll. Oh, and it also helps to be a bit of a Poke-maniac, as it's great motivation for you to blitz those Pokemon typing activities.

The coolest thing about Pokemon Typing Adventure is that you don’t have to be an ace typist, you can just tap along at your own level, progressing as you improve and become more confident in your typing skills. As with most typing courses the name of the game is to increase the speed and accuracy of your typing. Sporting Beginner through to Advanced courses, you'll be challenged to ramp up the speed while reducing your mistakes.

However, unlike any other typing trainer, you'll be rewarded with Pokemon. The faster you type the more Pokemon you’ll get to meet. There are over 400 Pocket Monsters to track down and you'll find them lurking in places like the desert, forest, mountains and beaches. All of them, hidden away, throughout the 60 courses which are available for you to complete.

By typing the names of Pokemon you see in the different locations quickly and accurately, you'll soon entice the rarer Pokemon out there, to come your way.  You can also nail High Scores to win Gold Medals, unlock new locations, and become a Poke Typing Master. Who knows? If you’re up to scratch, you might even get to battle some of the Legendary's on this brilliant Poke-centric typing adventure - awesome stuff!

HOT HARDWARE: Jawbone's BIG Jambox is Sure to Blow Your Mind!!!

Remember all those cheesy 80's flicks where dudes partied on with humongous Boom Boxes perched on their shoulders, blasting out tunes for the whole world to hear? Well, if social music is your thing, the jumbo-sized Jambox is sure to get the party started!!! It don't matter if you rock out using your Phone, iDevice, or MP3 player; if you feel the need for music cranked to "Eleven" when you're out and about with friends, then look no further...

From the brainiacs at Jawbone (total legends of the mobile headset game) comes Big Jambox - the beefier bigger brother of the original Jambox. If you've never encountered Jambox before, they're a top notch portable smart-speaker system that transform your portable music devices into full-blown hi-fi sound systems. Best of all, they're more than compact enough to comfortably carry in a backpack or satchel, so it can be party-time wherever you go! When you finally hear the Big Jambox for the first time, you'll immediately know this little beauty is here to stay.

Designed specifically for our crazy "on-the-go" lifestyles, Big Jambox allows you to share the love musically with family and friends virtually anywhere you go. Whether it’s between rooms chilling out at home, the beach, pool or that impromptu party, you’ll be able to play music loud both wired or wirelessly if your music device supports Bluetooth.

Big Jambox even sports a built-in microphone, so that it doubles as a speaker-phone, making hands-free calls a breeze. Other cool features jammed into this compact package include Live-Audio technology which delivers nothing short of awesome 3D sound and a built-in rechargeable battery which powers you up for around 15 hours - wicked stuff!

They even come in a nice collection of funky colours for all those trendsetters out there. While Big Jambox may not be the cheapest smart-speaker out there, it ticks all the boxes when it comes to quality, delivers bigger sound than it should, and it looks slick too - if you love music, you just gotta get one!